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USB source controllers can be used in power mux or DC-DC implementation

The TPS25741, TPS25741A from Texas Instruments implements a source compliant to USB Power Delivery 2.0 and USB Type-C revision 1.2. It can be used in either a power mux or DC-DC implementation. The device monitors the CC pin to detect a

Texas Instruments | 01-03-2017

Isolated switch controller protects and monitors up to 1000VDC power supplies

Linear Technology has introduced the LTM9100 µModule (micromodule), all-in-one Isolated Anyside switch controller protects and monitors high voltage DC power supplies up to 1000V. High voltage supplies used in industrial, datacom, avionic a

Linear Technology | 01-03-2017

Family of live updateable controllers for digital power expanded

The latest high-performance, live updateable dsPIC digital signal controller (DSC) family is now available from Microchip. The new dsPIC33EP128GS808 devices have up to 128KB of dual-partition Flash memory with live update capability, advanc

Microchip Technology | 28-02-2017

Clock generator can generate multiple clocks for serial interfaces and devices

Available now from Farnell element14, the Texas Instruments LMK03318 is an ultra-low-noise PLLatinumTM clock generator with one fractional-N frequency synthesizer with integrated VCO, flexible clock distribution/fanout, and pin-selectable c

Farnell element14 | 28-02-2017

Zero-drift, zero-crossover operational amplifier achieves true precision

Texas Instruments has introduced what is claimed to be the first operational amplifier (op amp) to offer both zero-drift and zero-crossover technology. The OPA388 op amp maintains high precision across the entire input range for a variety o

Texas Instruments | 24-02-2017

Buck-boost regulator offers high frequency operation with minimal switching losses

Stocked by Digi-Key, the Vicor PI3741-0x series is a high efficiency, wide range DC-DC ZVS buck-boost regulator with two output range configurations that utilize the same high density SiP. Integrating controller, power switches, support com

Digikey | 24-02-2017

New thyristors safeguard SLIC interfaces from lightning-induced surges and power fault events

Littelfuse has introduced two series of SIDACtor protection thyristors designed to protect SLIC interfaces against lightning-induced surges and power fault events. The surface-mount B61089QDR and B9110DF Series thyristors for programmable t

Littelfuse | 24-02-2017

High performance closed-Loop class-D amplifier provides excellent operation in high ambient temperatures

The Texas Instruments TAS5780M device is a high-performance, stereo closed-loop Class-D amplifier with integrated audio processor with 96-kHz architecture. To convert from digital to analog, the device uses a high performance DAC with Burr

Texas Instruments | 23-02-2017

COTS/MOTS power supplies make highly demanding applications a reality

Powerbox released its new Defense Line of ruggedized power solutions for highly demanding environments. The launch includes seven series of new power supplies, comprising three DC-DC (DAA-DAB-DAC), four AC/DC (DBA-DBB-DBC-DBD) and embracing

Powerbox | 23-02-2017

ADCs feature power scaling for high precision medical and industrial applications

ADI's AD7761, available now from Digi-Key, is an eight-channel, simultaneous sampling S-? ADC with a S-? modulator and digital filter per channel, enabling synchronized sampling of AC and DC signals. The device achieves 97.7dB dynamic range

Digikey | 22-02-2017

Power switcher improves efficiency of line-powered chargers

Offering a cutting-edge solution for consumer and industrial applications with its unique integrated high-voltage (HV) start-up circuit, the AP3984 introduced by Diodes Incorporated is a high-performance power switcher for line-powered char

Diodes Inc | 22-02-2017

FiDUS – Ultra-compact encapsulated AC-DC converters with excellent EMC pass

The FiDUS Power AMK series are ultra-compact PCB mount, encapsulated AC/DC converters that come in 7W, 10W and 15W. They have excellent power density, combined with high EMC performance to simplify the design in process for engineers. The s

FiDUS | 22-02-2017

Reed relay with very high isolation voltage suitable for high reliability applications

Available now from Farnell element14, the DAR70510F-HR from Cynergy3 is a high insulation resistance, high voltage reed relay with PCB mount and coil with flying lead HV connection. It has a very high isolation voltage of up to 10KV and is

Farnell element14 | 21-02-2017

Synchronous buck converters work with ceramic or electrolytic output capacitors

Richtek's RT6204 is a synchronous buck converter with a wide input range of 5.5V to 60V and an output range adjustable from 0.8V to 50V with 500mA current capability. It is available now from Digi-Key. The device switches at 350kHz and is h

Digikey | 21-02-2017

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