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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

Low dropout 1A adjustable and fixed-mode regulators with enable feature

Mouser now stocks the Diodes Inc. AP7361C, a 1A low dropout adjustable and fixed-mode regulators with enable include pass element, error amplifier, band-gap reference, current limit and thermal shutdown circuitry. The devices are turne

Mouser Electronics | 06-01-2016

New automotive LED driver enables the industry's most compact lighting systems

A new LED driver from Cypress Semiconductor is making LED front lighting systems smaller and more cost effective. The automotive LED driver is unique in its ability to drive a single LED at a 2.1MHz switching frequency, which enables a comp

Cypress | 05-01-2016

New 400W AC/DC power supplies offer medical and ITE approvals

Powersolve has announced a new series of AC/DC power supplies designed to provide up to 400W from a compact footprint and 1U height. According to Powersolve, the JB400/JB400D series features a power density of up to 6.25W/in³ which makes th

Powersolve | 05-01-2016

New 15W dual-mode wireless charging IC supports both WPC and PMA standards

Semtech has announced the addition of dual-mode Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi 1.2 and AirFuel Alliance (PMA) SR1E medium power 15W capability to its TS80000 portfolio of wireless charging solutions. This allows users to support the gro

Semtech | 05-01-2016

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