Lowest Power, 16-Bit 125Msps ADCs Reduce Power to 185mW
Jan 26, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation introduces three families of low power 16-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate approximately half the power of competing 16-bit solutions. ...

Hot Swap Controller and Digital Power Monitor with PMBus Interface
Jan 26, 2011
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is introducing the highly integrated ADM1275 hot-swap controller and power monitor for 2-20V input supplies. ...

Microcontroller Integrates Differential Amplifier
Jan 12, 2011
Maxim Integrated Products extends its line of MAXQ mixed-signal microcontrollers with the MAXQ7670A, a complete system-on-chip (SoC), mixed-signal microcontroller that integrates all the functions needed to accurately measure small-amplitude differential analog input signals. ...

Single-Cell AA/AAA, 555-Like Analog Timer with Battery-Safe Operation
Dec 21, 2010
Semtech Corp announced a sub-1 V analog timer platform that revolutionizes the conventional 555 timer for low-voltage, battery-operated small appliances. ...

2-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor
Dec 8, 2010
Seiko Instruments' S-5851A Series is a 2-wire serial I/O digital temperature sensor. ...

2-Wire Digital Temperature Sensor
Nov 23, 2010
Seiko Instruments S-5851A Series is a 2-wire serial I/O digital temperature sensor. This IC measures temperature with resolution of 0.0625°C without the need for external components. ...

Radiation Hardened Compact, Lightweight Solid State Relay
Nov 10, 2010
International Rectifier, IR introduced a new RAD-Hard(TM) solid state relay (SSR) for power bus switching, heater control circuits and battery charging used in high reliability (hi-rel) space-qualified applications....

Power Protection ICs Combine Analog Protection with Digital Monitoring
Nov 10, 2010
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new, highly integrated protection device that integrates hot-swap control and precise digital current monitoring. ...

8-Pin High Efficiency Resonant Half-Bridge Control ICs
Oct 13, 2010
International Rectifier, IR , introduced the industry's first 8-pin resonant half-bridge control ICs for energy efficient Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) used in LCD televisions and monitors, home theater systems, desktop computers, printers and game console applications....

16-Bit, 1Msps, Low Power SAR ADC with Serial Interface
Oct 13, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2383-16, an easy-to-use, low power 16-bit 1Msps serial SAR ADC with guaranteed specifications over the -40°C to 125°C temperature range. ...

Precision, High-Bandwidth Op Amp Improves System Efficiency in Power Modules
Oct 13, 2010
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9622, a precision operational amplifier with high gain bandwidth. ...

Hot-Swap Controller with 10-Bit I²C System Monitor Targets High-Availability Systems
Sep 21, 2010
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5978, a single-channel hot-swap controller for 0 to 16V backplanes...

800V Primary Side Regulated AC/DC Digital PWM IC
Sep 8, 2010
iWatt, Inc. introduced the iW1810 AC/DC digital PWM IC, which integrates an 800V bipolar power transistor as well as numerous features to save external components and ensure high efficiency. ...

PFC Controller Integrates Functionality to Simplify Design
Sep 8, 2010
To meet ENERGY STAR regulations and reduce bill of material (BOM) cost, designers aim for stable performance with fewer components in their overall product design...

Dynamic Power Control Cuts Dissipation of Quad 16-bit DAC
Sep 1, 2010
A four-channel, 16-bit DAC has innovative dynamic power control that automatically reduces the IC's power dissipation if the load power tends to exceed its specified amount...