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Small high power density bi-directional TVS now available

Available now from TTI Europe, bi-directional 1500W surface-mount PAR transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in a low-profile eSMP SMPC (TO-277A) package are now available. They are claimed to be the industry’s smallest TVS available. Vishay T

TTI Europe | 11-01-2017

DC-DC switching buck step down regulator has adjustable output

The Linear Technology LT8631HFE#PBF, available from Farnell element14, 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 sw

Farnell element14 | 11-01-2017

New generation low-power, general-purpose operational amplifier

The Texas Instruments’ TLVx314-Q1 family of single, dual and quad-channel operational amplifiers represents a new generation of low-power, general-purpose operational amplifiers. Rail-to-rail input and output swings (RRIO), low quiescent cu

Texas Instruments | 10-01-2017

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

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