Dual Output Synchronous Controller
Mar 23, 2011
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced the availability of the ADP1850 synchronous DC-to-DC switching controller that is easily configurable as dual output or interleaved two-phase controller for a wide range of high-current, high-efficiency applications....
4A Switching Regulator
Mar 23, 2011
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15040, a low-voltage (2.4V to 3.6V), synchronous switching regulator in a 2mm x 2mm wafer-level package (WLP). ...
PFC/PWM Controller Provides High Efficiency in Dual-Switch Flyback Topologies
Feb 23, 2011
Fairchild Semiconductor's FAN6920MRis an integrated critical mode PFC and quasi-resonant current mode PWM controller that meets regulatory requirements by providing >90 percent efficiency and <300mW at no load for increased power savings....
Single Inductor High Efficiency Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Controller
Feb 9, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3789, a very high efficiency (up to 98%) synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. ...
Ultra Low Quiescent Current Step-Up DC-DC Converter
Jan 26, 2011
Austriamicrosystems has introduced the AS1310, an ultra low quiescent current hysteretic step-up DC-DC converter optimized for light loads (60mA) and the highest efficiency -- up to 92 %. ...
Cutting No-Load Power Consumption in Power Supplies for Industrial Applications
Jan 1, 2011
A recently-introduced universal-input, primary-side-sensing control IC meets current standby power criterion while offering a range of output voltages at power levels from about 8 W to 18 W to suit various embedded applications...
Optimal Transient Response for Processor Based Systems
Jan 1, 2011
A power supply design using a buck converter that, along with possessing excellent DC regulation accuracy, must be optimized for best transient performance...
Innovative Packaging Shrinks 600 mA and 6 A Power Supplies
Jan 1, 2011
Two recent integrated power supply introductions from Texas Instruments employ space-saving packaging techniques that simplify designs and speed time-to-market for communications, industrial and portable applications...
Type III Compensator Design for Power Converters
Jan 1, 2011
A detailed analysis of the type III compensator derives the appropriate equations and guarantees the targeted bandwidth and phase margin, as well as an unconditionally stable control loop...
2MHz, DC Accurate Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller
Dec 21, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3833, a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization. ...
60V Input Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller
Dec 8, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3891, a high voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50ľA in standby mode with the output in regulation. ...