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Adjustable DC-DC switching buck step down regulator

Available from Farnell element14, the LT8631IFE#PBF is a synchronous micro-power step down (buck) regulator with adjustable output in 20 pin TSSOP package. This current mode PWM DC-DC converter has internal synchronous switches. Low ripple

Farnell element14 | 30-11-2016

Regulator with 3D stacked-inductor packaging enhances thermal conduction

Linear Technology’s LTM4636 is a 40A step-down µModule switching regulator with 3D construction for quicker heat dissipation and cooler operation in a small package. By stacking its inductor on top of a 16mm x 16mm BGA package, the device b

Linear | 30-11-2016

Controller regulates average current flowing between high and low voltage ports

The LM5170-Q1 controller, from Texas Instruments, provides the essential high voltage and precision elements of a dual-channel bidirectional converter for automotive 48V and 12V dual battery systems. It regulates the average current flowing

Texas Instruments | 29-11-2016

32-bit two-channel DAC offers high sound quality and performance

Stocked by Digi-Key, the AK4497 is a next flagship, premium, 32-bit, two-channel DAC based on AKM’s VELVET SOUND technology. It provides low-distortion characteristics of -116dB THD+N DAC with 128dB S/N. The device currently has the best pe

Digikey | 29-11-2016

High-speed SAR ADCs with integrated reference buffer and integrated LDO

The ADS8900B, ADS8902B, and ADS8904B (ADS890xB), from Texas Instruments, belong to a family of pin-to-pin compatible, high-speed, high-precision SAR ADCs with an integrated reference buffer and integrated LDO. These devices support unipolar

Texas Instruments | 28-11-2016

AC-DC power supplies ideal choice for commercial and industrial applications

The TMG series from TRACO POWER offers an excellent range of 7W to 50W, AC/DC power supplies. They are available now at RS Components. These highly reliable, fully encapsulated power supplies have been designed in an industry standard p

RS Components | 28-11-2016

Automotive D-flat rectifiers offer high-thermal performance capability

Diodes Incorporated automotive compliant D-flat rectifiers, available from Mouser, offer high-thermal performance capability in a low-profile package. This high-performance flat lead package is designed with wide creepage distance, which en

Mouser Electronics | 25-11-2016

Multi-chemistry CEDV battery gas gauge for rarely discharged applications

Texas Instruments’ bq34110 CEDV battery gas gauge provides CEDV gas gauging and end-of-service determination for single and multi-cell batteries. The device includes enhanced features to support applications where the battery is kept fully

Texas Instruments | 25-11-2016

Synchronous four-switch buck-boost controller with spread spectrum

Linear Technology’s LT8390, is a synchronous buck-boost DC-DC controller that can regulate output voltage, and input or output current from input voltages above, below and equal to the output voltage. Its 4V to 60V input voltage range and 0

Linear Technology | 25-11-2016

New DIN rail power supplies offer reliable power output

New DIN rail power supply series rated at 120W and 240W have been added to RECOMS existing range. The power supplies support brief peaks of 50% above rating, and the modules can be connected in parallel to increase the output power availabl

Recom International | 25-11-2016

USB µmodule transceiver protects systems with galvanic isolation

Linear Technology’s LTM2894 is a USB µModule (micromodule) reinforced isolator that guards against ground-to-ground voltage differentials and large common mode transients. A rugged interface and internal isolation makes the device ideal for

Linear Technology | 24-11-2016

DC-DC converters for use in railway and industrial applications

Stocked by Digi-Key, RECOM Power's RPA30-AW series are high power density, wide-input voltage range, 30W DC-DC converters in an industry standard, 1" x 1" case size. Despite their small size, the converters are fully specified devices with

Digikey | 23-11-2016

Step-down regulator suited to applications such as automotive always-on systems

Linear Technology have announced the LT8630, a 600mA, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 93% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in

Linear Technology | 22-11-2016

Critical conduction mode PFC controller utilising a transconductance error amplifier

Available now from Farnell element14, the NCP1608 from ON Semiconductor, is an active power factor correction (PFC) controller specifically designed for use as a pre-converter in AC/DC adapters, electronic ballasts, and other medium power o

Farnell element14 | 21-11-2016

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