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Digital input Class-D audio amplifier supports multiple speaker modes

The Texas Instruments TAS5755M is a single-chip flexible digital audio solution with integrated processing supporting 2.1 (2 speakers + subwoofer), 2.0 or stereo (2 speakers) and mono (high power speaker) modes. The devices high efficie

Texas Instruments | 01-12-2017

New gate drivers reduce system complexity and cost

Power Integrations has introduced its SCALE-iDriver IC family, SID1102K, a single-channel, isolated, IGBT and MOSFET gate driver in a wide-body eSOP package. The device features a peak drive current of up to 5A. The new part can drive 300A

Power Integrations | 01-12-2017

Metal plate power shunts offer long-term stability for high current applications

TTI Europe offers the PSJ2/PSL2 (two terminals) and PSG4/PSF4 (four terminals) series power shunts from KOA which have been recently added to the PS series. The devices have been constructed using a solid metal alloy resistance element with

TTI Europe | 30-11-2017

Current sense amplifiers created for cost-optimised applications

The Texas Instruments INA181, INA2181, and INA4181 current sense amplifiers are created for cost-optimised applications. They are part of a family of bidirectional, current-sense amplifiers (also called current-shunt monitors) that sense vo

Texas Instruments | 30-11-2017

Compact open frame AC/DC power supplies carry approvals for medical applications

CUI’s Power Group has introduced five new open frame series. These range from 180W up to 550W, to its line of internal AC/DC medical power supplies. The devices are certified to the medical 60601-1 edition 3.1 safety standards for 2 x MOPP

CUI | 30-11-2017

Isolated DC-DC quarter brick converter offers a compact solution for PoE

Bel Power Solutions and Protection offers the 0RQB-C5U54LG, a next-generation DC-DC converter with an ultra-wide input range (4:1) and 2250VDC isolation. The device is a PoE quarter brick solution that delivers 162W overall input voltag

Bel Power | 30-11-2017

Step down buck boost switching regulator features onboard protection

The Wurth Elektronik VDRM 1710x0302 series of the MagI 3C Power Module family, available from RS Components, offers a fully integrated DC-DC power supply that includes the switching regulator with integrated MOSFETs, compensation and shield

RS Components | 29-11-2017

New power MOSFET offers low on-resistance for increased efficiency and power density

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new 25V n-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that claims to feature the industry's lowest maximum on-resistance for such a device – 0.58mOhm at 10V. Delivering increased power density and efficien

Vishay | 29-11-2017

Bulk power series offers up to 600W power from one module

Excelsys Technologies has released a new output module for its CoolX series of convection cooled modular configurable power supplies. The new CmE bulk power module offers up to 600W power from one module (using three slots). The addition of

Excelsys | 29-11-2017

New series of TVS arrays protect low voltage applications

ProTek Devices offers a new series of low capacitance steering diode TVS arrays ideal for circuit protection in low voltage applications such as Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base T, video cards, USB, handheld electronics, and WAN/LAN equipment. The

Protek | 29-11-2017

Source controller and power switch ascertains when a USB sink is attached

The Texas Instruments TPS25820/21 is a USB Type-C source controller including an integrated 1.5 A-rated USB power switch. The device monitors the Type-C configuration channel (CC) lines to ascertain when a USB sink is attached. If a sink is

Texas Instruments | 28-11-2017

Programmable DC power supplies enable users to view three outputs at same time

The Keysight E36300 series of bench power supplies, available from RS Components, offers three outputs with power of 80W or 160W with line/load regulation of 0.01%. Front-panel buttons enable you to turn any output on or off, and you can co

RS Components | 28-11-2017

New stepper motor drivers improve motion accuracy and motor efficiency

Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced two new stepping motor drivers that detect excessive load on a motor then automatically adjust power to accommodate this load. The new TB67S249FTG and TB67S279FTG enable motors to move with precisio

Toshiba | 28-11-2017

New LED Driver IC offers greater than 90% efficiency

Available now from RS Components, the CPC9909 series from IXYS offers high-efficiency, off-line, high-brightness LED driver ICs. They feature an internal regulator which enables a wide operating voltage range. The devices are suitable for

RS Components | 27-11-2017

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