Product News

    October 2011
    Compact 10 W DC-DC converter meets 3rd edition IEC60601 medical specification for patient connected equipment
    XP Power today announced the JHM10 series of board mounted compact isolated 10 W DC-DC converters. Meeting the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / IEC60601-1 3rd edition medical safety standard and having
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    Date:
    10/31/2011
    Bias Power's latest AC-DC LED Driver Module is the BPOXL Series; specifically designed for the many applications operating from a 12VAC input. These low-cost supplies provide up to four or eight
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    Date:
    10/30/2011
    Maxim's Compact Fuel-Gauge Increases Li+ Battery Runtime, Provides Most Accurate State of Charge and Time-to-Empty in Portable Applications

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    MAX17047 measures Li+ battery SOC with higher accuracy than traditional coulomb counters

    Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17047 fuel gauge for single-cell Li+ battery packs. Featuring the company's new ModelGauge™ m3 algorithm, the MAX17047 is the industry's
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    Date:
    10/30/2011
    IRs High-voltage IRS2980 LEDrivIR IC for Non-isolated LED Driver Applications Offers Improved Performance and Greater Cost Efficiency
    International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2980 high-voltage buck regulator control IC for LED light bulb replacement, LED tube
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    Date:
    10/30/2011
    Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise

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    Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, announces the availability of a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC-DC switching
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    Date:
    10/29/2011
    Texas Instruments introduces highly efficient boost charger IC for nano power energy harvesting

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    Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next generation of power management integrated circuits (ICs) for energy harvesting. The highly efficient boost charger for nano
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    Date:
    10/29/2011
    RFHA1003 30MHz TO 512MHz, 9W GaN Wideband Power Amplifier
    RFMD's RFHA1003 GaN Power IC (PIC) is a wideband power amplifier designed for continuous wave and pulsed applications such as military communications, electronic warfare, wireless infrastructure,
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    Date:
    10/29/2011
    Miniature HV power supplies from Applied Kilovolts provide high stability outputs up to 10kV

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    Brandenburg 3590 series high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited

    The Brandenburg 3590 series of compact, high stability, high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited. The high performance 5W modules are suitable
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    Date:
    10/28/2011
    Anderson Power Products Introduces SBS75xPR PCB Power and Signal Connector
    Anderson Power Products® has expanded its SBS®75x connector family by introducing a new right angle printed circuit board connector. The SBS75x connector family was created to provide a touch-safe
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    Date:
    10/28/2011
    Hot Swap I2C Bus Buffers Provide High Noise Margins, Level Shifting & Stuck Bus Recovery

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    High Noise Margin Level Shifting 2-Wire Bus Buffer with Stuck Bus Recovery

    Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4313 and LTC4315 high noise margin buffers that provide capacitance buffering and bus extension capabilities to I2C/SMBus/PMBus systems. As the number
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    Date:
    10/28/2011
    SiTime Delivers Timing Industrys Highest Performance Differential Oscillators
    SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced the timing industry's highest performance differential oscillators with 10 PPM stability and only 500 femtoseconds of jitter,
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    Date:
    10/28/2011
    Industrys First Highly Integrated, Smart Meter Power Regulator Eases Design and Lowers Cost

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    MAX17497 controller supports a smart meter's communications and metrology boards.

    Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17497, a one-chip solution for all the power requirements on the communications and metrology boards in smart meters. A high level of integration
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    Date:
    10/28/2011
    Increasing the efficiency of an IPM-based drive design with Vincotechs new flowIPM-1B module
    The ubiquitous Intelligent Power Module, aka IPM, has been a mainstay in motor speed control designs. And with good reason: Such designs are relatively easy and cheap to implement. With onboard gate
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    Date:
    10/28/2011
    Laboratory power supply offers flexible 1.2 kW output
    Aim-TTi has introduced a lower-cost version of the company's best-selling QPX1200 series laboratory power supply. The new model is designated QPX1200S and is intended for applications where digital
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    Date:
    10/27/2011
    Surface mount power inductors offer lowest DC resistance and high current and inductance values
    Murata Power Solutions announced the 6000A and 6000B series of surface mount power inductors. Designed for energy storage, input or output filtering and DC/DC converter applications, these compact
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    Date:
    10/26/2011
    IRs Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J 600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design
    International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for
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    Date:
    10/26/2011
    TE Circuit Protection Introduces New Low-Resistance, High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) Device
    TE Circuit Protection announces the RTP200R060SA device, the latest in the series of Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices that offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to typical thermal
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    Date:
    10/26/2011
    Synopsys Low Power Solution Accelerates Time to Market for 3G Mobile IC
    Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that Chongqing Chongyou Information
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    Date:
    10/26/2011
    Fairchild Semiconductors Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers

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    As LED lighting continues to grow in popularity, especially in residential lighting applications, designers are looking for efficient dimming solutions - when compared to TRIAC methods - that also
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    Date:
    10/26/2011
    TI expands automotive power management portfolio with industrys first 14-rail PMIC for infotainment and cluster applications
    Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced the industry's first automotive power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to support 14 power voltage rails. As the industry's first automotive
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    Date:
    10/24/2011
    ON Semiconductor introduces industrys smallest active clock generator ICs for EMI reduction in portable applications
    ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a new series of active clock generator integrated circuits
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    Intersils Rad-Hard Dual Precision Op Amp Consumes Low Power, Delivers Low Noise
    Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has expanded its family of radiation hardened single supply op amps with the introduction of the ISL70218SRH. This dual precision rail-to-rail output
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    Diodes low profile rectifier simplifies solar panel design

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    Provided in the ultra low profile PowerDI®-5SP package, the 12A rated SBR12U45LH Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR®) from Diodes Incorporated addresses key design and manufacturing concerns of solar panel
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    Atmel Launches Low-power RF Transceiver for Cost-sensitive Consumer Applications
    Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new RF transceiver to support the high-volume consumer markets in the 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial,
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    New Dual-Output Gate Driver Evaluation Board from SemiSouth for Microsemi and other power modules

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    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:
    10/21/2011
    Magnalight.com Introduces Rechargeable LED Light Stick
    The Magnalight WL-LED-12-M rechargeable trouble light is the newest in versatile and durable LED lighting from Magnalight.com. This portable LED light offers high light output combined with an integrated
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    IRs Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design
    International Rectifier has launched the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. The
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    Cut the cords loose, turn up the volume: TI introduces PurePath Wireless audio products with USB support

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    Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity and wireless audio solutions, today introduced two system-on-chip (SoC) solutions in
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    Fairchild Semiconductors Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers

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    As LED lighting continues to grow in popularity, especially in residential lighting applications, designers are looking for efficient dimming solutions - when compared to TRIAC methods - that also
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    Vishay Siliconix MICRO FOOT N-Channel and P-Channel Power MOSFETs are Industry's First to Feature On-Resistance Ratings Down to 1.2 V in Industry's Smallest Chipscale Package

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    Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH: NYSE) today introduced the industry's first p-channel power MOSFET in the industry's smallest 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm chipscale package, in addition to the first n- and
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    Date:
    10/21/2011
    XP Power launches 50 - 150 Watt highly efficient waterproof LED drivers and power supplies
    XP Power today announced the DLG series of constant voltage and constant current LED drivers aimed at a broad range of outdoor lighting, security and machine vision applications. These IP67-rated
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    Date:
    10/20/2011
    STMicroelectronics Boosts Consumer Data Security

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    The cost of protecting confidentiality and secret information stored on PCs and laptops - and the costs that a commercial enterprise or Government department may have to pay when a laptop containing
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    Date:
    10/20/2011
    IR Expands SupIRBuck Online Design Tool to Simplify POL Design Using Integrated Voltage
    International Rectifier has expanded its online design tool for the SupIRBuck® family of integrated point-of-load voltage regulators to include new devices utilizing hysteretic constant on-time (COT)
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    Date:
    10/20/2011
    Lattice Announces New Release of IspLEVER Classic Design Tool Suite
    Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of its ispLEVER® Classic version 1.5 design tool suite. This new Windows-based version is now available
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    Date:
    10/20/2011
    Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced Lenovo has selected the Atmel maXTouch® mXT1386 controller to power Lenovo's IdeaPad TabletK1. The
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    Date:
    10/13/2011
    Universal input (90VAC to 265VAC) lets the MAX16841 LED dimmer operate with international dimmer models, which saves design time and costs.

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    Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge
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    Date:
    10/13/2011
    Low cost, ultra-high speed 12-bit digital to analogue converter suits high reliability military and aerospace applications

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    DATEL, a business unit of Murata Power Solutions, today announced the DAC-12100 series of low power 12-bit current output digital to analogue converters that have TTL/CMOS compatible inputs. With
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    Date:
    10/13/2011
    36VIN, 5A Source/Sink Step-Down Module Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit

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    36VIN, ±5A Source/Sink Step-Down μModule® Regulator with Adjustable Current Limit

    Linear Technology introduces the LTM8052, a 36V input constant frequency step-down μModule® regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers
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    Date:
    10/13/2011
    ALPS: Power Switch with Encoder for White Goods

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    ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the SDDE series of power switches with built-in encoder for comfortable one-switch program control of washing machines, dryers, micro wave ovens, and IH cooking
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    Date:
    10/13/2011
    Intersils Compact HIP4086A Three-Phase Bridge Driver IC Features Industrys Fastest Rise and Fall Times

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    Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the HIP4086A, a low noise, 80V, 0.5A three-phase bridge driver IC. The HIP4086A features low EMI along with the industry's fastest
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    Date:
    10/12/2011
    TI SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules and nano regulators pack powerful punch in small space

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    Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced four new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power management integrated circuits for space-constrained point-of-load designs in industrial, communications
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    Date:
    10/12/2011
    CUI Introduces 10~30 W Chassis Mount Dc-Dc Converters

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    October 5, 2011 — CUI Inc announced the release of a new line of 4:1 input dc-dc converters ranging from 10~30 W that are housed in a compact chassis mount package. Featuring screw terminal connections,
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    Date:
    10/09/2011
    Rohde & Schwarz's ZVH Series Analyzer Eases Installation, Maintenance & Analysis of Cable and Antenna Systems

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    Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed a handheld cable and antenna analyzer that features an advanced set-up measurement
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    Date:
    10/09/2011
    Atmel Launches Industrys Smallest Low-frequency RF IDIC Package for Direct Coil Mounting

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    Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced the availability of an ultra-small XDFN (Extremely Thin Dual Flat No Leads) package including
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    Date:
    10/08/2011
    TDK-EPC RF components: Thin-film technology enables worlds smallest band pass filters with bottom terminals

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    TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the new TFSB series of TDK thin-film band pass filters, which with a footprint of 1.0 x 0.5 mm2 and an insertion height of just 0.3 mm are the
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    Date:
    10/08/2011
    Renesas Electronics Europe Releases Compatible Microcontroller Families Optimized for Smart Metering Applications

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    Renesas Electronics Europe has announced the availability of the RX210 and RX630 microcontrollers (MCUs), two compatible families designed to provide flexible and scalable solutions for the next generation
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    Date:
    10/08/2011
    ZMDI 14-Bit Capacitive Sensor Conditioning IC Raises Bar on Accuracy, Linearity, and Temperature for Pressure Sensors

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    ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has expanded its family of capacitive sensor signal conditioning
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    Date:
    10/08/2011
    Cree's New Z-Rec(TM) Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Energy Efficiency in Solar Micro Inverter Designs

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    Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, continues its mission of advancing the adoption of SiC into mainstream power applications. Cree's advances in SiC
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    Date:
    10/08/2011
    Leopard and Giant Geckos boost scalability of energy friendly microcontroller solutions

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    Energy Micro has announced the introduction of a further 100 EFM32 Gecko energy friendly microcontrollers. Pin and code compatible with the existing Gecko and Tiny Gecko products, the new ARM® Cortex™-M3
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    Date:
    10/06/2011
    Precision Bandgap Voltage Reference Provides Exceptional Initial Accuracy at Input Voltages of up to 36V

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    The newest precision voltage reference from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) features low noise, low temperature drift and meets the low power requirements of high end and portable
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    New Emerson Network Power DS460SDC-3 Power Supply Features DC Input for Co-location Centers

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    A new high efficiency dc-input power supply designed specifically for the co-location market, is today announced by Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    ALPS Develops SCGD Series Push-Push Type microSIM Card Connector

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    ALPS ELECTRIC has developed the SCGD Series of push-push type microSIM card connectors for use in smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other mobile devices. Mass production will commence in
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    IR Introduces Family of 600 V Automotive-Qualified IGBTs Optimized for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications

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    International Rectifier has launched a family of automotive-qualified 600 V IGBTs optimized for variable speed motor control and power supply applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    Analog Devices Announces Industrys Fastest, 1nV/sqrtHz, Low Power, Rail-To-Rail Amplifiers

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    Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today unveiled a series of high-speed amplifiers that establish a new performance standard with the best combination of high-speed, low noise and low power. Designed for
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    TI introduces two phase-dimmable, offline LED lighting drivers

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    At the Strategies in Light Europe conference, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced two highly integrated, phase-dimmable AC/DC LED lighting drivers, LM3448 and TPS92070,
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    DC/DC Controller Makes Positive or Negative Regulated Voltages

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    Boost, SEPIC & Inverting Controller

    Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3759, a wide input range DC/DC controller for boost, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications, capable of generating either positive or negative
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    Toshiba Electronics rolls out single- and dual-channel high-speed, extended temperature photocouplers

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    Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched two new miniature photocouplers that provide isolation in accordance with key safety standards while operating at typical speeds up to 20Mbps at temperatures
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Primary integrated
    Premo introduces a new series of Hall Effect sensors called the SY series. The new product has been designed for a double supply voltage of ±12 to ±18Vdc. SY family is a closed loop technology component
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    Date:
    10/05/2011
    Maxim Reference Platform Accelerates the Design of Next-Generation Smart Meters

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    Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the Newport smart meter reference platform. Integrating the latest in metrology, security, and powerline communications (G3-PLC) technology, this
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    Date:
    10/04/2011
    Ericsson Extends Vertical-Mount Voltage Regulator Series for Space-Critical Applications

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    Ericsson has introduced two new vertical-mounting members in its family of 3E digital point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators aimed at space-critical applications. The new 12A BMR462-SIP (BMR4622002)
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    Date:
    10/04/2011
    Diodes' LED driver reduces EMI in low cost lamps

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    Switching at a frequency of up to 1MHz and ensuring closely controlled rise and fall times, the AL8807 buck LED driver from Diodes Incorporated has been purpose designed to reduce EMI issues in the
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    Date:
    10/04/2011
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