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Power supply reference design is efficient active clamp topology

The Maxim MAXREFDES116B#, available from Farnell element14, is an isolated 24V to 5V, 40W power supply reference design. It an efficient active clamp topology design with 24V input and 5V output at 40W of power (8A). The design features MAX

Farnell element14 | 09-01-2017

High-performance dual/single-channel RF sample DAC

The Texas Instruments DAC38RFxx is a family of high-performance, dual/single-channel, 14-bit, 9-GSPS, RF-sampling DACs that are capable of synthesizing wideband signals from 0GHz to 4.5GHz. A high dynamic range allows the family to generate

Texas Instruments | 09-01-2017

Differential analog input Class-D amplifier with low idle power dissipation

Texas Instruments’ TPA3128D2 devices are stereo efficient, digital amplifier power stage for driving speakers up to 60W/2ohm in PBTL mode. The device has low idle power loss and helps to extend the battery life of Bluetooth/wireless speaker

Texas Instruments | 06-01-2017

TVS diode for compact low-V applications

Littelfuse's SMF3.3 series TVS diodes, available from Digi-Key, are designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transient events. They are provided in a small and flat-lead, low-profile, plastic package (SOD

Digikey | 06-01-2017

High power TVS devices address demanding lightning protection in aircraft

Microsemi has announced the availability of two new versions of its TVS devices in its patented plastic large area device (PLAD) package. The 18kW MPLAD18KP and 36kW MPLAD36KP TVS families meet today’s demanding lightning protection require

MicroSemi | 06-01-2017

High-speed SAR ADC data acquisition system has programmable, bipolar input ranges

The Texas Instruments ADS8691, ADS8695, and ADS8699 devices belong to a family of integrated data acquisition system based on a SAR ADC. The devices feature a high-speed, high-precision SAR ADC, integrated AFE input driver circuit, overvolt

Texas Instruments | 05-01-2017

Programmable power device is both programmable AC source and measurement tool

The BK9803 from B&K Precision, and available from Farnell element14, is a 9800 series programmable AC power source. This fully programmable linear AC source delivers a maximum of 750VA through the universal line output terminals on the

Farnell element14 | 05-01-2017

Triacs designed for applications including AC mains and appliances

Available now from Digi-Key, STMicroelectronics' triacs are used to control AC mains applications. They can be used as simple on/off switches, to replace electromechanical relays while providing a higher degree of flexibility (through elect

Digikey | 04-01-2017

Synchronous rectifier controller for switch mode power supplies

ON Semiconductor's NCP43080, now available from Digi-Key, is a synchronous rectifier controller for switch mode power supplies. The controller enables high efficiency designs for flyback, quasi-resonant flyback, and LLC topologies. External

Digikey | 03-01-2017

Fully differential amplifier offers an easy interface

The Texas Instruments THS4552 fully differential amplifier offers an easy interface from single-ended sources to the differential output required by high-precision ADCs. Designed for exceptional dc accuracy, low noise, and robust capacitive

Texas Instruments | 03-01-2017

Half-brick converters deliver stable, safe and efficient power

Dengrove Electronic Components has extended its portfolio of EN50155-compliant DC-DC converters by introducing the RECOM RPA120H-RW, which delivers up to 120W in the industry-standard half-brick footprint of 61mm x 57.9mm. In addition t

Dengrove | 03-01-2017

Small size, high reliability, high density mono block converters

Mouser is now stocking the MYMGK mono block type DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. These new 20A and 6A voltage converters are claimed to provide the highest power density on the market while offering small size and high reliabi

Mouser Electronics | 30-12-2016

Automotive four-channel class-D amp with load dump protection

Texas Instruments’ TAS5414C is a four-channel Class-D audio amplifier designed for use in automotive head units and external amplifier modules. It provides four channels at 23W continuously into 4ohm at less than 1% THD+N from a 14.4V suppl

Texas Instruments | 30-12-2016

Switching regulators developed specifically for supplying microprocessors

RECOM’s new R420-1.8/PL switching regulators were developed specifically for supplying microprocessors from 4-20mA loop. Characteristics of the flat module include extremely low idle power along with high efficiency. The venerable analo

Recom International | 30-12-2016

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