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Protection device for lithium-ion / lithium polymer rechargeable batteries

Mouser is now stocking the Diodes Inc. AP9101C, a single-chip solution for 1-cell Li+ battery packs. The protection IC was developed for lithium-ion / lithium polymer rechargeable batteries with a high-precision voltage, detection circu

Mouser Electronics | 14-01-2016

Ultra low-power high-efficiency DC-DC converter

Mouser now stocks the Texas Instruments TPS62743 a high-efficiency step-down DC-DC converter with ultra low quiescent current of typical 360nA. The device is optimized to operate with a 2.2µH inductor and 10µF output capacitor. The dev

Mouser Electronics | 14-01-2016

High-efficiency synchronous current mode step-up converter with output disconnect

The Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP3414A synchronous step-up converter, with output disconnect, is now available from Mouser stock. The high-efficiency current-mode MP3414A can start up from an input voltage as low as 1.8V while provi

Mouser Electronics | 13-01-2016

Diodes Inc. -Output voltage detector from improves primary-side transient performance

Offering a high-performance and cost-effective solution for power adapters and chargers used in portable and consumer applications, the new AP4341S output voltage detector from Diodes Incorporated uses a patented design to address the ne

Diodes Inc | 13-01-2016

Bench power supplies target high-density automated test rack applications

Available now from Farnell element14, Keithley's 2268 Series 850W (max) DC bench power supplies are available in six formats. The compact form factor units target high-density automated test (ATE) rack applications. They are the only po

Farnell element14 | 12-01-2016

Ultra-compact next-generation integrated MOSFET plus driver power stages

Fairchild Semiconductor's Smart Power Stage Modules are now available from Mouser stock. The next-generation, ultra-compact, integrated MOSFET plus driver power stage solutions use proprietary DrMOS technology to deliver high efficiency

Mouser Electronics | 08-01-2016

Dual DC-DC switching regulator with independent positive and negative outputs

A dual high-performance DC-DC regulator that generates independently regulated resistor programmable Vpos and Vneg outputs - the Analog Devices ADP5070 is now available from Farnell element14 stock. With an input range of 2.85V to 15V,

Farnell element14 | 07-01-2016

USB Type-C DFP controller with an integrated 3A rated USB power switch

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The Texas Instruments (TI) TPS25810 is a USB Type-C downstream facing port (DFP) controller with an integrated 3A rated USB power switch. The devoice monitors the Type-C configuration chan

Texas Instruments | 07-01-2016

New high-density PFM AC/DC front-end modules in rugged VIA packages

Digi-Key has announced it is to distribute Vicor’s new family of high density PFM AC/DC front-end modules in the rugged VIA package that offers superior cooling performance and versatility in converter mounting. Featuring a universal AC

Digikey | 07-01-2016

MOSFETs offer current ratings from 2A to 120A and on-resistance as low as 24mohm

Ideal for high-efficiency, high-speed power switching applications, the IXYS 650V Ultra Junction X2-Class Power MOSFET, which offers current ratings ranging from 2A to 120A and on-resistance as low as 24 milliohms, is now available from

Mouser Electronics | 07-01-2016

Lower power and increased battery life for IoT and wearable applications

By employing the MAX14720 power management integrated circuit (PMIC), from Maxim Integrated Products, designers can optimize power and battery life for wearable medical / fitness and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Increasing batt

Maxim | 07-01-2016

Rugged high-density AC/DC FEMs feature isolation and power factor correction

Vicor has introduced new family of high-density PFM AC/DC front-end modules (FEMs) in rugged VIA package that offers superior cooling performance and versatility in converter mounting. Featuring a universal AC input range (85 - 264VAC)

Vicor | 06-01-2016

Highly-integrated power management IC optimized for DLP pico projector systems

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The DLPA3005 from Texas Instruments (TI) is a highly-integrated power management IC optimized for DLP Pico Projector systems. It supports LED projectors up to 16A per LED, enabled by an int

Texas Instruments | 06-01-2016

New 2A single-inductor bidirectional backup supply delivers during supply disruption

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC3643, a new bidirectional, high-voltage boost capacitor charger that automatically converts to a buck regulator for system backup. The proprietary, single-inductor topology with integrated PowerPath f

Linear Technology | 06-01-2016

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