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Low noise buck-boost charge pump saves space and reduces EMI

Linear Technology has announces the LTC3246, a compact, low noise buck-boost charge pump with integrated watchdog timer capable of up to 500mA of output current. The device uses multimode switched capacitor conversion to maintain regulation

Linear Technology | 19-06-2017

New 1U power supply has industrial and medical approvals

Gresham Power Electronics has introduced the UI450 Series of single output 450W power supplies from Polytron Devices. The device fits in a 1U enclosure and has dimensions of 127mm × 76.2mm × 40.1mm for the open frame unit and 148.2mm ×

Gresham Power | 19-06-2017

New low profile 225W power supply in compact U-channel format

XP Power has announced the UCP225 series of high power density, very low profile 225W AC/DC power supplies with both industrial and medical safety approvals in a small U-channel footprint. The series provides a high power density, low p

XP | 19-06-2017

Energy storage is more efficient with bidirectional power reference design for UPS

Texas Instruments has introduced what is claimed to be the industry’s first 2kW isolated bidirectional DC-DC converter reference design for 48V to 400V UPS and energy storage systems. Designers can leverage this reference design, which feat

Texas Instruments | 16-06-2017

New low-profile gate drive transformers suit industrial, medical and solar energy applications

The new MID-GDT transformer series is now available from Wurth Electronics. These low profile gate drive transformers are surface mount with a maximum height of 5.38mm, and operate with a voltage-time product of at least 70 Vµs on secondary

Wurth | 16-06-2017

New DIN rail mount power supply modules for UPS backup in wide range of applications

Luso is offering the Delta Electronics’ new CliQ II DC-UPS family, which is suitable for DIN rail mounting and has been designed to provide simplicity, efficiency and cost competitiveness for general-purpose 24V PSUs. Compliant with major E

Luso | 16-06-2017

New boost converters make greater use of energy from any 1.5V cell

Dengrove Electronic Components offer RECOM R-78S boost switching regulators which enable designers to power devices such as microcontrollers, radio modules, or energy-conscious IoT systems at up to 100mA for long periods from a single 1.5V

Dengrove | 16-06-2017

Automotive-qualified op amps use proprietary zero-drift techniques to provide low offset voltage

The Texas Instruments’ OPA180-Q1 and OPA2180-Q1 operational amplifiers (op amps) use the company’s proprietary zero-drift techniques to simultaneously provide low offset voltage (75µV), and near zero-drift over time and temperature. These m

Texas Instruments | 14-06-2017

New micropower LED driver IC that features an integrated Hall-effect switch

Allegro MicroSystems has announced the release of a new micropower LED driver IC that features an integrated Hall-effect switch. The APS13568 enables compact, elegant, reliable, and fault-tolerant LED lighting with minimal electrical engin

Allegro | 14-06-2017

Two new compact power amplifier platforms support basic and ‘smart’ microwave GaN HPA

Diamond Microwave has announced the streamlining of its range of compact microwave GaN-based pulsed solid-state power amplifiers (SSPA) onto two common platforms, along with the introduction of new X-band 400W and 900W ‘smart’ PA models.

Diamond Microwave | 14-06-2017

Synchronous step-down controller eliminates external surge protection devices

Linear Technology has announced the LTC7801, a high voltage nonisolated synchronous step-down switching regulator controller in compact 24-lead packages that drives an all N-channel MOSFET power stage. Its 4V to 140V (150V abs max) input vo

Linear Technology | 13-06-2017

Programmable, highly-integrated controller allows designers to easily add Thunderbolt in the PC ecosystem

Cypress Semiconductor announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) optimized for Thunderbolt notebook and desktop PCs, as well as docking stations. The EZ-PD CCG5 controller is the industry’s first two-port USB-

Cypress | 13-06-2017

Fast high side protected n-channel MOSFET driver provides 100% duty cycle capability

Linear Technology’s LTC7000/-1 is a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 150V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET switch, allowing it to remain on indefinitely.

Linear Technology | 12-06-2017

High reliability stepping motor drivers offer designers a wide product range with excellent performance features

ROHM Semiconductor high reliability stepping motor drivers (SMDs) offer designers a wide selection of products with the performance features required for printers and copiers, scanners, security cameras, robotics, sewing machines, factory a

Mouser Electronics | 09-06-2017

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