Multi-Standard OFDM Narrowband Power Line Communication Chip for Smart Grid Applications
Nov 8, 2011
Semitech Semiconductor its SM2400 device, a multi-standard OFDM based PLC transceiver, the SM2400 is designed with ultimate flexibility to operate in a wide range of noise prone smart grid environments, while addressing a multitude of established and evolving standards and proprietary modes. ...
Constant Current Regulators
Nov 8, 2011
ON Semiconductor has expanded its portfolio of Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) to include the NSI50350A. ...
Digital Power Controllers
Nov 1, 2011
International Rectifier, IR, introduced a new digital power platform that dramatically improves energy efficiency in a wide variety of applications, including high performance server, desktop and computing applications. ...
Low Noise Alternatives to Linear Regulators
Oct 26, 2011
Linear regulators have limitations with regard to supplying a quiet voltage rail. Alternatively, some very quiet switch-mode power converters, along with some design considerations, can provide a very quiet output voltage....
Octal Voltage, Current & Temperature Monitor
Oct 14, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2991, an 8-channel I˛C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3V and 5V systems....
Isolated Power, 36V, H-Bridge Transformer Driver
Oct 12, 2011
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated power supplies. ...
Power Management IC for Intel Atom Processor E6xx-Based Designs
Oct 5, 2011
Dialog Semiconductor plc has announced its companion IC for the Intel Atom processor E6xx series, DA6011, has been adopted by Taiwan based ADLINK Technology for its mini size COM Express type 10 module, nanoX-TC. ...
Cost-Optimized SmartFusion cSoC Device
Oct 5, 2011
Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its cost-optimized SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) device. ...
Isolated Power, 36V, H-Bridge Transformer Driver
Oct 3, 2011
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated power supplies....
Reducing Size, Complexity Of An Isolated Synchronous Gate Driver
Sep 27, 2011
The traditional approach to designing an isolated DC to DC converter with synchronous rectification involves using optocouplers or pulse transformers for isolation, and mating them together with a gate driver IC. However, a more integrated approach has higher performance and a much smaller solution size and cost than either the pulse transformer or optocoupler.
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Fan Control Systems Are More Than About Blowing Hot Air Away
Sep 26, 2011
Thermal management is becoming more
challenging for design engineers. ICs like microprocessors and graphics engines are become smaller, more powerful, occupy
smaller pc-board spaces, and dissipate greater heat levels that must be managed and controlled. ...
Adjustable Shunt Regulator Operates Over -55°C to 150°C Range
Sep 23, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability MP-grade version of the LT1431, a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature range. ...
RMS-to-DC Converter Ensures Accuracy and Dynamic Range
Sep 20, 2011
Analog Devices, Inc. unveiled an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter that offers a 100 µV to 3 V of usable dynamic range and the ability to measure extremely low signal levels with high accuracy and no drop in settling time....
PWM Controllers Boost Efficiency In Telecom, Industrial Power Supplies
Sep 19, 2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced two high-efficiency PWM power supply controllers with integrated, programmable-delay synchronous rectifier control outputs and pre-bias start-up circuitry. ...
Dual Switch Synchronous QR Flyback Topology
Sep 14, 2011
Fairchild Semiconductor offers a dual switch flyback solution incorporating mWSaver™ technology. Fairchild's dual switch QR flyback topology and secondary synchronous rectification is the ideal solution for AIO applications - providing good overall efficiency, managing low power loss at light load, while providing ease of design....
