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Differential amplifier designed for DC accuracy, low noise and robust capacitive load driving

The Texas Instruments’ THS4551 fully differential amplifier offers an easy interface from single-ended sources to the differential output required by high-precision ADC). Designed for exceptional DC accuracy, low noise, and robust capacitiv

Texas Instruments | 12-08-2016

Ultrastable bandgap voltage references series for automotive systems and test equipment

Stocked by Farnell element14, Linear Technology’s groundbreaking LT6657 series is designed for the most demanding high-performance instrumentation, automotive systems and test equipment. Fully specified for –40C to 125C, the device’s buffer

Farnell element14 | 12-08-2016

Eight-channel configurable 1A Buck DC-DCs offer flexibility, efficiency and accuracy

Linear Technology Corporation have announced the LTC3374A, a highly integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device can be configured to provide two to eight indepen

Linear | 12-08-2016

SiC power modules reduce inductance by half

Stocked by Mouser, the ROHM Semiconductor SiC power modules are half bridge SiC modules that integrate a SiC SBD and SiC MOSFET into a single package. These modules provide high frequency through reduced switching loss. These SiC po

Mouser Electronics | 12-08-2016

Ultra-wide input DC converters are ideal for photovoltaic systems

PowerPax has extended its DC converter range with the addition of the PVxx-29Bxx series of isolated, ultra-wide input products. This series of products feature an input range of 200VDC – 1500VDC with 400VAC input to output isolation. They a

Powerpax | 12-08-2016

Ultra-compact, high efficiency AC/DC module delivers excellent power density

Luso Electronics have introduced Qualstar’s N2Power branded XR160 and XR160RE AC/DC power supplies. These ultra-small power supplies provide the highest power density in the market at their rated 160W power output. This ultra-compact format

Luso | 12-08-2016

Step-Down converter with integrated high-side MOSFET for automotive battery regulation

Texas Instruments LMR16030 60V 3A SIMPLE SWITCHER step-down converter, available now from Mouser, is a step-down regulator with an integrated high-side MOSFET. With a wide input range from 4.3V to 60V, it’s suitable for various applications

Mouser Electronics | 11-08-2016

CMOS operational amplifiers offer precision performance at competitive prices

Texas Instruments’ OPA317-Q1 series of CMOS operational amplifiers offer precision performance at a very competitive price. These devices are members of the Zerø-Drift family of amplifiers that use a proprietary autocalibration technique to

Texas Instruments | 11-08-2016

Unique housing packages incorporate robust and compact PFC stages

Available from Digi-Key, ON Semiconductor's power factory corrections (PFC) are utilised to shape the input current of off-line power supplies to maximise the real power available from the mains. Ideally, the input current would be a perfec

Digikey | 11-08-2016

New buck/boost controller with integrated buck MOSFET for automotive applications

Allegro MicroSystems Europe has introduced a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified power management IC. The A4450 can implement either a buck or buck/boost regulator to efficiently convert automotive battery voltages into a tightly regulated v

Allegro | 11-08-2016

Buck converters achieve high efficiency under both light and full-load conditions

Diodes Inc have introduced the AP3401 and AP3428 DC-DC step-down converters that are capable of driving loads up to 1A with excellent line and load-regulation provided by a constant-frequency PWM control that requires no external compensati

Diodes Inc | 11-08-2016

Low-voltage rail-to-rail operational amplifier for cost-sensitive systems

Texas Instruments’ TLV379 family of single, dual, and quad operational amplifiers represents a cost-optimised generation of low-voltage and micropower amplifiers. Operating on a supply voltage as low as 1.8V (±0.9V) and consuming extremely

Texas Instruments | 10-08-2016

Wireless charging receiver coil is an innovative way to charge portable devices

Stocked by RS Components and from Wurth Elektronik comes the WE-WPCC Series Qi wireless charging coils, an innovative wireless way to charge portable electronic devices such as mobile phones. Current charging technologies make it im

RS Components | 10-08-2016

Medically approved PCB mounting modules extend application range

PowerPax has extended its offering of PCB Mounting AC/DC module power supplies with the addition of the 5W, medically approved, LD05-20BxxMU series from global power conversion manufacturer Mornsun. The series features single output

Powerpax | 10-08-2016

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