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N-Channel Power MOSFET minimises losses in power conversion applications

This 40V, 1.3mohm, 5mm × 6mm NexFET power MOSFET from Texas Instruments is designed to minimize losses in power conversion applications. It features low Rds(on), low thermal resistance, avalanche rated, has Pb-free terminal plating, is

Texas Instruments | 13-01-2017

Single phase AC supply dedicated to variable torque applications

Available from Farnell element14, the ACS310-01E-09A8-2 from ABB is a 200VAC to 240VAC single phase AC supply. This general purpose drive ACS310 is dedicated to variable torque applications such as booster pumps and centrifugal fans. It has

Farnell element14 | 13-01-2017

Automotive qualified single-supply rail-to-rail output operational amplifier

The Texas Instruments’ OPA172-Q1, OPA2172-Q1, and OPA4172-Q1 (OPAx172-Q1) are a family of 36V, single-supply, low-noise operational amplifiers capable of operating on supplies ranging from 4.5V (±2.25V) to 36V (±18V). The devices are availa

Texas Instruments | 12-01-2017

Next-generation current sense amplifier features enhanced accuracy

Semtech Corporation’s new, high-performance current sense amplifier features low power consumption, high accuracy across input voltages and simplified implementation for design engineers. This product extends their portfolio of current sens

Semtech | 12-01-2017

Multiphase synchronous boost controller provides high efficiency

Linear Technology has announced the LTC3897, a multiphase synchronous boost DC-DC controller with input surge stopper and ideal diode controller. The boost controller drives two N-channel power MOSFET stages out-of-phase to reduce input and

Linear Technology | 12-01-2017

New cost-optimized DIP DC-DC converter for space critical applications

Minmax has announced the new MIW10 series of 10W isolated, regulated DC-DC converters in the small 24 pin DIP package measuring only 1.25” x 0.80” x 0.40” where space is critical. The family of DC-DC converters consists of 21 models off

Minmax | 12-01-2017

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

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