Power Integrations Releases PI Expert Suite Version 8
Dec 8, 2010
Power Integrations introduced PI Expert Suite Version 8, the latest upgrade to its popular power supply design software. ...

Integrated DC-DC Converter and CAN Interface
Nov 23, 2010
Austriamicrosystems has announced the AS8650 smart power management System Basis Chip (SBC) which is the first to combine a DC-DC converter and a high-speed transceiver on one chip. ...

Synchronous Boost Controller with up to 98% Efficiency Eliminates Heat Sink
Nov 10, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3786, a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diode with a high efficiency N-channel MOSFET. ...

Single-Stage Isolated Bridgeless PFC Converter Achieves Over 98% Efficiency, 0.999 Power Factor
Nov 1, 2010
A Single-stage Isolated Bridgeless PFC Converter (patents pending) has a single isolation transformer, three switches, and 98% efficiency compared to four magnetic pieces, 14 switches, and 89% efficiency of the conventional Three-stage approach...

High Efficiency Low Voltage EZBuck DC-DC Regulator
Oct 27, 2010
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) expands its synchronous EZBuck(TM) portfolio with the introduction of its new low input voltage DC-DC step-down regulator. ...

Switching Regulator Platform is as Easy to Use as LDOs
Oct 27, 2010
Semtech Corp. announced a new switching regulator platform, offering a buck converter with an integrated inductor in a tiny, 2.5 x 3 x 1mm package. ...

Fixed Output Step-Down Switching Voltage Regulator
Oct 13, 2010
Fairchild Semiconductor developed the FAN5358, a 2MHz, 500mA, synchronous Buck regulator that meets the design challenge of portable devices, especially smartphones, data cards and tablets. ...

Single-Stage Isolated Bridgeless PFC Converter Achieves Over 98% Efficiency, 0.999 Power Factor
Oct 1, 2010
Until now, it was considered impossible to have an AC-DC converter with PFC and isolation features provided in a single power processing stage and without...

Plus and Minus 35V LDOs Support Bi-Polar Analog Apps
Oct 1, 2010
Two low dropout regulators for powering precision bi-polar analog circuits improve efficiency and accuracy in noise-sensitive applications...

CMOS Voltage Regulator Has High Ripple-Rejection and Low Dropout High Current Output
Sep 21, 2010
Sieko's S-1172 has low dropout voltage and high output current, which can be attributed to the built-in transistor with low on-resistance. ...

High Power, Eight-Channel I2C-Controlled PMIC for Portable Processor Systems
Sep 21, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3589, a complete power management solution for portable processors such as i.MX, PXA, ARM, OMAP and other advanced portable microprocessor systems. ...

Simple PWM Boost Converter with I/O Disconnect Solves Malfunctions
Sep 1, 2010
A PWM boost converter in a simple controller has a DC path from input VIN to VOUT, which is utilized for high-efficiency power conversion...

37V, 1.2A (IOUT), 2.5MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter
Aug 25, 2010
Linear Technology announces the H-Grade version of the LT3686. The LT3686H is a 1.2A, 37VIN step-down switching regulator. ...

Buck Converter Efficiently Powers High Capacity SD Flash Memory Applications
Aug 25, 2010
Fairchild Semiconductor developed the FAN5362, a 3MHz 500mA synchronous Buck regulator, using a proprietary architecture with synchronous rectification...

80V DC/DC Converter Makes Positive or Negative Regulated Voltages
Aug 11, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3958, a high input voltage DC/DC converter for boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications. ...