Product News

September 2011

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ZMDI launches easy-to-use Single-Phase Digital Point-Of-Load (POL) Chipset for rapid development of Smart Power Management Solutions

ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, information technology, industrial, and medical applications enters the smart power management

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Date:

09/29/2011

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Microchip launches 8-bit microcontrollers with integrated configurable logic in 6- to 20-pin packages

Microchip announces new 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) in 6- to 20-pin packages that feature configurable logic and a high level of peripheral integration. The PIC10F(LF)32x and PIC1xF(LF)150x

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Date:

09/29/2011

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Intersil's Latest Digital Power Module Delivers 17 Amps

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the ZL9117M, the latest member of Intersil's expanding power module family. The ZL9117M is a fully-encapsulated digital power module

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Date:

09/29/2011

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Blade-contact battery plug/socket systems from SUYIN: Small pitch, robust design, highly flexible applications

Due to their particular ruggedness and their high mating reliability, plug-and-socket systems have become indispensable for the rechargeable batteries used in many portable and industrial applications

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Date:

09/29/2011

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austriamicrosystems Announces Two step-down DC-DC Switching Charger ICs for Single Cell Li-Ion Batteries in Mobile Devices

austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced two new battery charger ICs for Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices. The AS3610/11

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Date:

09/28/2011

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ON Semiconductor Expands Portfolio of Constant Current Regulators for 1.0 watt LED Lighting Applications

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has expanded its portfolio of Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) to include

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Date:

09/28/2011

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VACUUMSCHMELZE announces a new EMC Sample Kit of nanocrystalline Common Mode Chokes

The new edition of the proven CMC Sample Kit from VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) is available again. The kit contains a selection of nanocrystalline common mode chokes from the new range, in

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Date:

09/28/2011

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Sixteenth-brick low cost 30W DC/DC converter targets embedded datacom applications

Murata Power Solutions today announced the availability of the ULS series of open frame, PCB board mount 30 Watt isolated DC/DC converters. With a 2:1 input voltage range of 36 - 75 VDC (48 VDC nominal),

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Date:

09/28/2011

ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Capacitance Transient Voltage Suppressors

ON Semiconductor, (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced its latest transient voltage suppression devices for high-speed

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Date:

09/27/2011

XP Power launch low cost "green" external power supplies aimed at high volume applications

XP Power announced today the launch of the VEH series of low cost "green" single output external AC-DC power supplies. Extending XP Power's V-Brand product range aimed at high volume cost sensitive

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Date:

09/26/2011

TTI, Inc. adds new terminal blocks from FCI

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has expands its

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Date:

09/26/2011

Stackpole's RVC Series Ideal For Low Cost, High Voltage Applications

The RVC Series medium voltage chip resistors from Stackpole offer excellent voltage handling at low cost. Many other high-voltage resistors have higher costs due to unusual manufacturing processes

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Date:

09/26/2011

TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) has introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V

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Date:

09/26/2011

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IR Introduces Efficient, Reliable Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs for Induction Heating Applications

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a pair of efficient, reliable ultra-fast Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)

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Date:

09/26/2011

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High speed measurement option for precision power analyser

The new /HS option provides fast, accurate measurements of power parameters such as voltage, current, power, torque, speed and mechanical power with millisecond response. This allows it to capture

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Date:

09/26/2011

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New Ericsson Power Converters Enable Fast Time-To-Market

Ericsson has introduced two new sixteenth-brick format DC-DC converters that provide designers with quick and reliable board-mounted power solutions, addressing increasing demands for shorter time-to-market.

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Date:

09/24/2011

Energy Micro launches feature rich development kit for Giant Gecko Cortex-M3 microcontrollers

Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has announced the availability of a development kit supporting their ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3-based EFM32 Giant Gecko microcontrollers.

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Date:

09/24/2011

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TI introduces 30-A, 15-V synchronous buck converter with 90-percent efficiency

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a synchronous 30-A step-down regulator with integrated MOSFETs that achieves 90-percent power efficiency and fast transient response

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Date:

09/22/2011

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AVX Broadband Inductor Series Delivers Repeatable & Reliable Performance Beyond 40GHz

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a broadband inductor that offers low insertion loss up through 40GHz. �Featuring a pyramid shape

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Date:

09/22/2011

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16-Channel, 50mA LED Driver

16-Channel 50mA Buck LED Driver with Dot Correction & Gray Scale Dimming

Linear Technology announces the LT3745, a 16-channel LED driver integrated with a 55V step-down controller. The LED driver powers up to 75mA of LED current for each channel, which can drive up to

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Date:

09/22/2011

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MWS65 2 x 4 inch AC-DC power supply from TDK-Lambda

TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces the 65 watt MWS65 series of open-frame, medical AC-DC power supplies. With 4kVac reinforced input to output isolation and output to

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Date:

09/22/2011

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New 1200V/5A SiC diodes from SemiSouth offered in true surface mount DPAK packaging

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Infineon's New High-Power LED Driver ICs Provide Flexibility and Performance for Broad Range of Energy Efficient Solid State Lighting Designs

Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) extended the family of switch-mode LED drivers for high power LEDs for general lighting applications. Combining thermal protection feature that contributes

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Bergquist extends phase-change thermal materials range with high temperature, high conductivity variant

The Bergquist Company has extended its range of phase-change thermal management materials by introducing Hi-Flow® 650P, specified for continuous use up to 150°C and featuring high thermal conductivity,

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Intersil Expands DC/DC Controller Portfolio with Complete Solutions for Embedded and Low Power CPU/GPU Cores

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today expanded its portfolio of industry leading multi-phase DC/DC controllers by introducing the ISL95835 and ISL95837. Both controllers provide

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Energy Metering IC Provides High Accuracy Harmonic Analysis For Advanced Power Quality Monitoring

- Analog Devices, Inc., (ADI) a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced an energy metering IC (integrated circuit) that offers real-time

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Date:

09/21/2011

PoE+ PSE Single Port Magnetic Jack from Molex

Molex Incorporated has developed the first single port PoE+ Power Source Equipment (PSE), single port magnetic jack in accordance to the IEEE802.3at standard. Based on the RJ45 jack and backwards

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Date:

09/21/2011

TDK-EPC Corporation's Film capacitors: High dielectric strength for wind power plants

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents new EPCOS power capacitors with higher rated voltages from 550 VRMS AC up to 1000 VRMS AC. The MKP AC HP B25360* series covers a capacitance range

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Date:

09/21/2011

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IR's New Family of Digital Power Controllers Delivers Highest Efficiency Solution for Next-Generation Server, Desktop and Computing Applications

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a new digital power platform that dramatically improves energy efficiency in a wide variety

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Date:

09/21/2011

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Lantiq Chips Help Deutsche Telekom Deliver �All-in-One' Broadband Gateway, Bringing Ultimate Wired/Wireless Connectivity to the Connected Home

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, has announced that Deutsche Telekom's flagship communications hub for in-home broadband services is powered by Lantiq

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Date:

09/21/2011

Microsemi Delivers New Voltage Suppression Solutions for Magnetic Environments

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced two new non-magnetic, 500-watt transient

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Date:

09/17/2011

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TI's integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-driver reduces board space up to 60 percent while driving up to 60-A FETs

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced the first in a new line of integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-drivers. The DRV8301 is the most highly integrated pre-driver

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Date:

09/16/2011

Atmel Launches Home Appliance-Certified QTouch Capacitive Touch Controllers

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new family of QTouch® capacitive touch controllers is International Electrotechnical Commission

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Date:

09/16/2011

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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range

Linear Technology Corporation announces the new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3512, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction

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Date:

09/16/2011

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AVX increases space-level MIL-PRF-123 ceramic capacitor product offering

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its space-level M123 Series ceramic capacitor to provide 1uF values in molded radial and DIPGuard?

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Date:

09/16/2011

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XP Power delivers 60 Watts from ultra compact 2" x 3" format

XP Power today announced an addition to its ECS family of ultra compact single output industrial and medical AC-DC power supplies. Believed to be the smallest 60 W unit currently available on the

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Date:

09/16/2011

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Dialog Semiconductor Launches SmartPulse™ World's First DECT ULE Wireless Sensor Network Devices

Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced SmartPulse™, the world's first family of

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Date:

09/15/2011

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Comchip Develops Low-Profile, 3.3V Multi-Line ESD Protection Diode Array for Portable Device Applications

Comchip Technology Corporation, the leader in design and manufacture of flat chip SMD diodes, has developed a 3.3V unidirectional 4-line electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode array that meets

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Date:

09/14/2011

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RFMD's RFG1Mxxxxx High-Power GaN Broadband Power Transistors

RFMD's high-power GaN broadband power transistors (BPTs) are optimized for commercial infrastructure, military communications, and general purpose amplifier applications in the 700MHz to 2.2GHz frequency

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Date:

09/14/2011

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Intersil Expands Family of High-Speed ADCs with Superior Signal-to-Noise Ratios and Very Low Power Consumption

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with a new series of devices that provide industry leading signal-to-noise

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Date:

09/13/2011

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TDK-Lambda adds 24V input DC-DC module to its CN-A family

TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has added a 24Vdc input series to its CN-A family of railway DC-DC power modules. A robust, quarter-brick 100W power module, the CN100A24 is

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Date:

09/13/2011

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DC/DC converters from Diodes Inc. deliver highly integrated solution for consumer applications

Diodes Inc. has introduced a pair of highly integrated synchronous DC/DC buck converters. The AP6502 and AP6503 are designed for use in consumer electronics systems such as digital TV, LCD monitors

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Date:

09/13/2011

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Extensive Range of MIL Spec Power Modules available from Powerstax

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, announces the availability of its PX range of competitively priced, high reliability MIL standard DC:DC converters

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Date:

09/13/2011

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TI's low-power op amps provide best combination of power and performance for low-voltage, cost-sensitive applications

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today expanded its 1.8-V, rail-to-rail input and output, general purpose operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio with the first in a new line of op

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Date:

09/13/2011

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The Orbeos Dance module can simply be connected by means of plug & play. It invites one to experiment with the OLED-technology.

Osram's Important step toward OLED mass application

Everything gives off light - windows, walls or furniture. Thanks to organic light emitting diodes (OLED), what is presently only a vision of architects and designers can soon become reality. In order

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Date:

09/13/2011

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Power Integrations' LinkSwitch™-PH Delivers Flicker-Free TRIAC Dimming for LED Downlights

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for LED lighting, today introduced a new reference design (DER-281) detailing an 85%-efficient, 15 W PAR38 downlight

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Date:

09/12/2011

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Atmel Launches Industry's First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of two stand-alone LIN (local interconnect network) transceiver ICs in DFN packages.

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Date:

09/10/2011

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FCI's New Mezzanine Technology Delivers Performance and Profit

FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces the release of the FCI MezzoStak(TM) 0.5mm-pitch mezzanine connector, a hermaphroditic "mates-to-self" design that uses

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Date:

09/10/2011

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TI introduces the industry's smallest single-wire I/O expander

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's smallest single-wire I/O expander with self-timed, single-wire (STSW) technology from Texas Instruments. The TCA5405

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Date:

09/10/2011

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Integrated Low Noise Charge Pump Maximizes 16- & 18-Bit SAR ADC Dynamic Range

Linear's Op Amp Drives SAR ADCs to True Zero on a Single 5V Supply

Linear Technology introduces the LTC6360, a very low noise, high speed amplifier that can drive to 0V while maintaining high linearity on a single +5V supply. The LTC6360's integrated ultralow noise

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Date:

09/09/2011

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StacoVAR® mini - Automatically Regulates Power Factor in Small Footprint

Staco Energy Products introduces the StacoVAR® mini - an automatic power factor correction bank which maintains the desired power factor level by using the microprocessor based controller to adjust

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Semtech Brings Phase-Shifted LED Backlight Drive to the Panel for the First Time for Ultrabook™ and Ultra-Thin Notebooks

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the first device in its innovative platform of phase-shifted boost LED drivers. The new SC5010

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Advanced Digital Logic Releases First Ever Sandy Bridge in PC/104 Form Factor ADLQM67PC - i7, 2.2 GHz PCIe/104 SBC

Advanced Digital Logic Inc. (ADL), a provider of highly reliable, embedded single-board computers (SBC), systems and peripherals for use under harsh environmental conditions, today has announced the

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Renesas Announces the RL78/F12 Microcontrollers - First Integrated Products for Automotive Applications in the New RL78 Family

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of 32 new RL78/F12 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). These contribute to reduced system

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Intersil Introduces World's First High Speed, Dual Channel 6A MOSFET Driver

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the ISL89367, the industry's first dual channel 6A MOSFET driver capable of driving two outputs each with 6A of peak drive current.

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Date:

09/08/2011

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IR's 40 V to 200 V Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Deliver Benchmark On-State Resistance Performance

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a family of automotive-qualified MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on))

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Date:

09/08/2011

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STMicroelectronics Enables New Consumer Conveniences with Combination of Innovative Wireless Memory and NFC Technology

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and a leading supplier of EEPROM memories, announced the strengthening

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Date:

09/07/2011

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TI introduces Qi-compliant, single-chip wireless power transmitter IC to lower implementation cost

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next-generation bqTESLA™ wireless power transmitter integrated circuit (IC). The bq500210 lowers the transmitter bill of materials

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Date:

09/06/2011

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4 WATT "WORLD READY" SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES,

Targeting the many electronic applications requiring 4 watts or less, the new Bias Power BPW 4 Series micro-size switching power supplies can solve many problems for design engineers. The BPW 4 is

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Date:

09/06/2011

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Cambridge Industries Group Chooses Lantiq GPON Chips for Optical Network Terminals

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced that Cambridge Industries Group (CIG) selected Lantiq's FALC™ON optical network termination System-on-Chip

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Date:

09/06/2011

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The OptiMOS(tm) P2 family offers the lowest RDS(on) P-channel 40V MOSFET in the automotive industry and provides currents from 50A to 180A. They are ideal for reverse battery protection and motor control applications in cars such as EPS (Electric Power Steering) motor controls, electric parking brake, windshield wipers, HVAC fan controls, and electric pumps i.e. for water, oil and fuel.

New Infineon Automotive Power Management 40V P-Channel OptiMOS™ P2 Chips Improve Energy Efficiency and Save Costs with EPS, Motor Control and Electric Pumps

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced its latest family of single P-channel 40V automotive power MOSFETs produced using advanced trench technology. The new 40V OptiMOS™

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Date:

09/05/2011

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Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN® FET Family with Second Generation 100 Volt, 30 milliohm Power Transistor

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2007 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation enhanced performance eGaN FET family. The EPC2007

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Date:

09/05/2011

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Enhanced USB Protection for PCs, Gadgets and Consumer Equipment

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new device that delivers enhanced robustness and advanced protection for the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface in a multitude of applications, where heavy capacitive

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Date:

09/04/2011

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I2C Temperature, Current & Voltage Monitor

Octal Voltage, Current & Temperature Monitor Provides Accurate Internal & Remote Measurements

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2991, an 8-channel I2C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3V and 5V systems. The LTC2991 is a highly integrated monitoring solution that

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Date:

09/02/2011

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Microchip Introduces 150 mA, 16V Voltage Regulators With Short-Circuit Current Foldback and a High PSRR of 70 dB

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP1754/MCP1754S low dropout regulators (LDOs). The devices feature a high PSRR

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Date:

09/01/2011

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SILICON LABS' BROADCAST AUDIO ICS STREAMLINE DESIGN OF WHEEL-TUNED, DIGITAL-DISPLAY RADIOS

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a multi-band radio receiver IC solution that will modernize wheel-tuned

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Date:

09/01/2011

Microsemi Announces Availability of Cost-optimised SmartFusion cSoC Device

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its cost-optimised

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Date:

09/01/2011

Overview of all varistors from TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the comprehensive EPCOS Data Book for SIOV Metal Oxide Varistors (2011 edition) with many product innovations. Detailed and clearly presented

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Date:

09/01/2011

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IR's Reliable, Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs Significantly Reduce Switching and Conduction Losses to Deliver Higher Overall System Efficiency

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of a family of reliable, efficient 1200 V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors

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Date:

09/01/2011

New Foster Auto-Transformers Allow North American Appliances to be used Worldwide

Foster Transformer introduces a new line of Auto-Transformers or autoformers that use a single non-isolated winding to step up or step down the available line voltage to match the requirements of

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Date:

09/01/2011

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New Ericsson High Power Density Converter for Data-Network Equipment

Ericsson has introduced a new ultra-high-power-density DC-DC converter that can make a significant contribution to energy saving in data centers. The exceptional ability of this new small-footprint

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Date:

09/01/2011