Product News

June 2014

Stadium Power's latest DC/DC converters target military apps

BOA Series Military/COTS low profile baseplate-cooled converters

Stadium Power's latest DC/DC converters target military apps

Stadium Power, a leading provider of power supply solutions, has introduced a range of military specification DC-DC converters. The BOA Series are fully compliant Military/COTS, low profile, baseplate-cooled converters with fully regulated outputs of up to 500W. Four models are available; The BOA100m which has

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06/30/2014

Bosch Sensortec claims first IMU with sub-1mA current consumption for always-on applications

Bosch Sensortec‘s BMI160 Inertial Measurement Unit

Bosch Sensortec claims first IMU with sub-1mA current consumption for always-on applications

Bosch Sensortec‘s latest BMI160 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) integrates a state-of-the-art 16 bit 3-axis, low-g accelerometer and an ultra-low power 3-axis gyroscope into a single package. It has been designed specifically for high precision, always-on 6-axis and 9-axis applications in smart phones, tablets, we

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06/27/2014

Isola introduces ultra-low-loss materials for 100-Gigabit Ethernet applications

Isola Group, a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs), announced the introduction of Tachyon-100G laminates and prepregs, which enable line cards required to transmit 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) at data rates in

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06/27/2014

Altium and In-Circuit Design partner to respond to challenges in high-speed design

Altium Designer added the ICD Stackup Planner and ICD Power Distribution Network (PDN) Planner

Altium and In-Circuit Design partner to respond to challenges in high-speed design

Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), in cooperation with Australian based In-Circuit Design (ICD), announce the availability of additional extensions for Altium Designer for advanced stackup planning and power distribution ne

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06/27/2014

Onset releases plug load data loggers

HOBO Plug Load Logger

Onset releases plug load data loggers

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, plug loads – or energy used by equipment plugged into an outlet – can account for up to 50% of a building’s total electrical load. While minimizing plug loads can be an effective energy reduction strategy in buildings, it is often difficult for energy auditors an

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06/27/2014

Standex-Meder SX41 Planar Transformers offer high performance in a compact package

SX41 Series of planar transformers for 500W-2KW applications

Standex-Meder SX41 Planar Transformers offer high performance in a compact package

Standex-Meder Electronics, a manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting miniature switches, sensors and relays, announced the SX41 Series of planar transformers for 500W-2KW applications. Available in standard or custom designs, the SX41 delivers high performance for power conversion applications in th

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06/27/2014

AVID Technologies launches Qi dev tools supporting WPC medium power standards

Qi FOD Transmitter

AVID Technologies launches Qi dev tools supporting WPC medium power standards

AVID Technologies, a comprehensive provider of advanced electronic products and design services, released Qi Wireless Power development tools that will support the Medium Power (15Watt) extension of the Wireless Power Consortium standards. Initial offerings will include a medium power test receiver, a medium po

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06/27/2014

Verotec releases slimline 650W cPCI pluggable PSU

Verotec pluggable power supplies for CompactPCI systems

Verotec releases slimline 650W cPCI pluggable PSU

Verotec has extended its range of pluggable power supplies optimized for use in CompactPCI systems with the introduction of a quad output 650W unit. To meet the PICMG 2.11 Power Interface high power requirements on the 3.3 and 5V rails, the compact slimline 6U 8HP 160mm unit features two independent converters op

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06/24/2014

Linear's nanopower buck-boost DC/DC converter has energy-harvesting battery charger

Linear Technology announced the LTC3331, a complete energy-harvesting solution that delivers up to 50mA of continuous output current to extend battery life when harvestable energy is available. A simple 10mA shunt enables charging of a rechargeable battery with harvested energy while a low battery disconnect fu

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06/24/2014

Altium releases next-gen ECAD design data management and collaboration tools

Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), has announced the release of their next generation of enterprise data management and collaboration platform - Altium Vault 2.0. By centralizing, managing and formalizing the component li

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06/24/2014

SolarEdge unveils inverter-embedded rapid-shutdown functionality

Rapid Shutdown is now available in all SolarEdge inverters

SolarEdge unveils inverter-embedded rapid-shutdown functionality

SolarEdge Technologies, a leader in power optimizers, PV inverters, and module-level monitoring services, announced that the functionality required by NEC 2014 690.12 Rapid Shutdown is now available in all of its inverters. This functionality is available in both new installations and easily upgradable in existing in

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06/24/2014

Space-Time Insight releases Smart Grid situational intelligence software update

SI Suite 5.0 facilitates decision-making by correlating, analyzing and presenting data from disparate systems

Space-Time Insight releases Smart Grid situational intelligence software update

Space‐Time Insight, a leading provider of next‐generation situational intelligence solutions, has introduced SI Suite 5.0, a major update of its advanced real-time visual analytics software for Utilities and the Smart Grid. SI Suite 5.0 excels at helping organizations gain actionable insight into massive vo

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06/24/2014

Microchip's expanded 8-bit PIC microcontroller family has intelligent analog integration

Microchip's latest microcontroller family has intelligent analog integration

Microchip's expanded 8-bit PIC microcontroller family has intelligent analog integration

Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced an expansion of its 8-bit PIC16F178X enhanced Mid-Range core microcontroller (MCU) family with increased Flash memory densities, intelligent analog and digital peripherals, such as on-chip 12-bit An

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06/24/2014

VARTA Storage to feature the Engion home energy storage system at Intersolar North America

Engion Home solar energy storage system

VARTA Storage to feature the Engion home energy storage system at Intersolar North America

VARTA Microbattery, a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of high-technology rechargeable and primary batteries, announced that VARTA Storage is featuring the Engion Home solar energy storage system at Intersolar North America, held July 8 through 10, 2014 in San Francisco, CA

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06/24/2014

Latest magnetic position sensors from ams claim best available accuracy at high rotation speeds

ams 47 Series position sensors

Latest magnetic position sensors from ams claim best available accuracy at high rotation speeds

ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced their latest series of magnetic position sensors using breakthrough technology capable of producing extremely accurate angle measurements of rotors spinning at high speed. The 47 Series position sensors include the AS5047D, AS5147 an

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06/23/2014

Dialight's hazardous-area LED fixture is first with integrated wireless control

SafeSite High Bay with Wireless Control system

Dialight's hazardous-area LED fixture is first with integrated wireless control

Dialight, an innovative leader in LED lighting technology, introduced the first Class I Div 2 certified LED lighting system with advanced integrated wireless controls. The SafeSite® High Bay with Wireless Control system offers a simple and secure touch-screen management interface that provides maximum lighting co

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06/23/2014

Long-life paper-thin batteries from STMicro target tomorrow’s tiny tech

EnFilm advanced rechargeable batteries

Long-life paper-thin batteries from STMicro target tomorrow’s tiny tech

STMicroelectronics has begun limited production of its EnFilm™ advanced rechargeable batteries that are less than 0.25mm thick. These paper-thin batteries free designers from the constraints of standard battery sizes and are ideal for use in powering the next generation of personal technology and Internet-of-Things (I

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06/23/2014

Stackpole's RAVF convex chip resistor arrays offer 40% size reduction

Stackpole's RAVF Series convex thick film chip resistor arrays

Stackpole's RAVF convex chip resistor arrays offer 40% size reduction

Stackpole's RAVF Series convex thick film chip resistor arrays offer a wide variety of sizes, power ratings and schematics to help engineers reduce the amount of board space required by their designs. Changing from discrete chip resistors to chip arrays can reduce the size of a circuit design by up to 40% as wel

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06/20/2014

Linear's 60V multiphase synchronous boost controller delivers at up to 97% efficiency

Linear Technology LTC3784 two-phase single-output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller

Linear's 60V multiphase synchronous boost controller delivers at up to 97% efficiency

Linear Technology released the LTC3784, a high power two-phase single-output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces rectifying boost diodes with high efficiency N-channel MOSFETs. This device can produce a 24V output at 10A from a 12V input at up to 97% efficiency without any heat sink. The LTC3784 ope

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06/20/2014

Pasternack's 2W, 40 GHz attenuators tout performance

Pasternack Enterprises, a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, announced their latest line of 2 Watt, 40 GHz attenuators (part number PE7395-xx). This line of high frequency, millimeter wave attenuators is perfect for applications requiring reliable broadband performance ra

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06/19/2014

Microchip's 5kohm digital potentiometers claimed as first, support wide signal swings

Microchip 36V digital potentiometers

Microchip's 5kohm digital potentiometers claimed as first, support wide signal swings

Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, expanded its 36V digital potentiometer (digipot) portfolio with two volatile, I2C™ devices—the MCP45HV31 and MCP45HV51 (MCP45HV31-51). These are the industry’s first digipots to offer a 5 kohm resist

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06/19/2014

Standex-Meder Electronics custom molding solutions serve extreme environments

Standex-Meder’s thermoset, thermoplastic insert, and macromelt low pressure injection moldings are designed to allow parts to operate in extreme environments

Standex-Meder Electronics custom molding solutions serve extreme environments

Standex-Meder Electronics, a leading manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting sensors and magnetic components worldwide, is proud to offer high-quality molding capabilities and solutions. Standex-Meder’s thermoset, thermoplastic insert, and macromelt low pressure injection moldings are designed to

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06/19/2014

Linear's 45V-in 200mA LDO offers active output discharge

Linear Technology LT3063 LDO

Linear's 45V-in 200mA LDO offers active output discharge

Linear Technology announced the LT3063, a high voltage, low noise, low dropout voltage linear regulator with active output discharge. The IC delivers up to 200mA of continuous output current with a 300mV dropout voltage at full load. The LT3063 includes an internal NMOS pull-down that discharges the output voltage if

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06/19/2014

ZES ZIMMER's LMG670 power analyzer measures narrowband, full-spectrum, and harmonics simultaneously

LMG670 precision power analyzer

ZES ZIMMER's LMG670 power analyzer measures narrowband, full-spectrum, and harmonics simultaneously

When it comes to increasing efficiency, precise power analysis plays an ever-growing role. In electric vehicle research and variable frequency drive applications the fundamental and the full spectrum often have to be measured simultaneously. In the past users had to accept a compromise: they had to choose between na

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06/18/2014

Teledyne LeCroy claims first CAN flexible data rate trigger and decode solution

The CAN FD trigger can isolate Frame IDs, specific data packets, remote frames and error frames

Teledyne LeCroy claims first CAN flexible data rate trigger and decode solution

Teledyne LeCroy introduced the industry’s first CAN Flexible Data (FD) Rate trigger and decode solution, adding to their existing suite of automotive test tools for CAN, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, MOST and BroadR Reach. The CAN FD trigger and decode solution enables designers using this new standard to gain unprecedented in

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06/18/2014

RMCG chip resistor from Stackpole impervious to sulfur

RMCG Series from Stackpole

RMCG chip resistor from Stackpole impervious to sulfur

The RMCG Series from Stackpole provides a surface mount thick film chip resistor that is impervious to contamination by sulfur. The RMCG Series has inner terminations that are protected by an intermediate layer of gold which is impervious to sulfur. This is superior to other anti-sulfur chips that employ only a

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06/18/2014

Analog Devices claims fastest operational amplifier for driving heavy loads

Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced the industry’s fastest operational amplifier for driving heavy loads at high voltage and high output current, including piezoelectric transducers, PIN diodes, laser diodes, power FETs, coils and CCDs. Th

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06/17/2014

Replace 20 discrete chips with Maxim's configurable data converter

MAX11300 PIXI technology from Maxim

Replace 20 discrete chips with Maxim's configurable data converter

Now engineers can mix and match 20 ADCs, 20 DACs or 20 High voltage digital I/O pins in any order using the MAX11300, the latest mixed-signal PIXI™ technology from Maxim Integrated Products. Designers often work with application-specific devices that are neither flexible nor easy to program. The MAX11300 PIXI is

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06/17/2014

Osram's multi-chip laser for projectors delivers up to 50W

The PLPM4 450 is the first multi-chip package to provide a blue light output of 50 W

Osram's multi-chip laser for projectors delivers up to 50W

Packing up to 20 blue laser chips into a single "butterfly" package, the PLPM4 450 compact laser multi-chip module from Osram Opto Semiconductors for projection applications reduces the complexity of laser projectors significantly. Osram has also succeeded in doubling the optical output of the individual ch

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06/17/2014

Coilcraft's tiny shielded power inductor handles up to 3.75 amps

Coilcraft’s XPL2010 Series ultra-small, magnetically shielded power inductors

Coilcraft's tiny shielded power inductor handles up to 3.75 amps

Coilcraft’s XPL2010 Series of ultra-small, magnetically shielded power inductors combine excellent current handling, low DC resistance and inductance values up to 220 µH in a package that measures just 1.9 X 2.0 mm. XLP2010 SeriesThe XPL2010 Series offers DCR as low as 0.027 Ohms and current ratings up to 3.7

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06/17/2014

Infineon's DrBlade 2 power stage enhances efficiency in server and datacom systems

The DrBlade 2 addresses the need for more accurate and efficient power delivery to support increasingly challenging requirements

Infineon's DrBlade 2 power stage enhances efficiency in server and datacom systems

Infineon Technologies unveiled the DrBlade 2, an integrated power stage device that combines two power MOSFETs and a DC/DC driver IC with integrated current and temperature sensing in a compact, low-profile package that helps engineers of server and datacom applications handle high power density requirements and

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06/16/2014

STMicroelectronics empowers wireless modules from SenseAnywhere

The SenseAnywhere AiroSensor and AssetSensor active-RFID modules combine advanced RF transceiver technology with a low-power processor, low-voltage EEPROM, and miniature temperature, humidity, and ultra-efficient motion sensors

STMicroelectronics empowers wireless modules from SenseAnywhere

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that SenseAnywhere, a leader in tags and modules for wireless sensing and location, has qualified the world’s first wireless devices incorporating ST’s new single-chip balun, wh

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06/16/2014

Eaton's ePDU G3 offers fast-turn customization capabilities

Eaton’s customizable ePDU G3

Eaton's ePDU G3 offers fast-turn customization capabilities

Power management company Eaton announced the latest customization capabilities for its ePDU® third-generation (G3) platform in the Americas. Building on its best-in-class portfolio of rack power distribution units (PDUs), Eaton’s customizable ePDU G3 models are designed for fast turnaround of outlet and cord pl

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06/16/2014

Doble Engineering explains their transformer-oil analysis technology (PSDtv)

In this episode of PSDtv Doble Engineering describes their transformer-oil analysis technology for Power Systems Design, very useful in the prediction of transformer performance and lifetime estimation. Doble developed one of the first analytical techniques for measuring dissolved water in oil, as well as

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06/16/2014

Keithley adds two GPIB-programmable supplies to Series 2200 line

Model 2220G-30-1 dual-channel and 2230G-30-1 triple-channel power supplies

Keithley adds two GPIB-programmable supplies to Series 2200 line

Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced the addition of two multi-channel power supplies with GPIB interfaces to its line of programmable DC power supplies. The new models address the need for greater control and communication flexibility in both R&D an

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06/16/2014

Infineon’s latest TVS diodes improve protection of high-speed data interfaces

Infineon Technologies introduced a series of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) devices that protect high speed interfaces of electronic systems from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) strikes. The ESD105 series complements Infineon’s low capacitance TVS diode portfolio with miniaturized integrated packages and ul

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06/16/2014

Isabellenhütte's latest current-measurement system has two independent channels

ICB-M current sensor from Isabellenhütte

Isabellenhütte's latest current-measurement system has two independent channels

Compact size, clear cost savings and high-precision, redundant current measurement for consistently efficient energy control – the ICB-M current sensor from Isabellenhütte satisfies the key battery management criteria for future-proof vehicle design. Using its many years of experience in battery management fo

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06/16/2014

Pasternack expands medium- and high-power RF load offering

RF loads from Pasternack

Pasternack expands medium- and high-power RF load offering

Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of RF and microwave products, expanded their offering of medium and high power RF loads. These RF loads (also referred to as RF terminations and dummy loads) are commonly used in military/aerospace, defense and test and measurement applications in

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06/13/2014

Renata adds to their Lithium Polymer battery portfolio

Renata 3.7V rechargeable Li-polymer batteries

Renata adds to their Lithium Polymer battery portfolio

Providing design engineers with new options for compact and higher power capacity rechargeable power sources for portable medical, industrial and consumer electronic devices, the Renata Batteries division of the Swatch Group (Switzerland) recently added three types to its family of lithium polymer batteries as

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06/13/2014

Analog Devices' latest Blackfin processors optimized for power-constrained apps

Analog Devices, a leader in high-performance signal processing technology, introduced the ADSP-BF70x Blackfin® processor family, a high-performance DSP series that delivers a class-leading 800 MMACS of processing power at less than 100 mW – double the performance or half the power of competing devices. The co

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06/12/2014

Akros Silicon claims first integrated bidirectional 3.4MHz I2C isolator

Akros Silicon's AS1705 digital isolator

Akros Silicon claims first integrated bidirectional 3.4MHz I2C isolator

Akros Silicon, a premier supplier of leading-edge intelligent energy management ICs, announced the AS1705 digital isolator. Optimized to enable real-time telemetry and control of Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) controllers used in Power-over-Ethernet capable (PoE) switches and routers, the AS1705’s 3.4 MHz co

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06/12/2014

Infineon's tiny antenna-tuning ICs optimize antenna efficiency in 4G devices

Infineon antenna aperture tuning switches

Infineon's tiny antenna-tuning ICs optimize antenna efficiency in 4G devices

Infineon Technologies expands its offering on efficient IC solutions for the RF front end, introducing a series of antenna tuning ICs. This family of antenna aperture tuning switches are instrumental to improve end user experience in 4G smartphones and tablets. They fundamentally optimize antenna characteristics to

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06/11/2014

Qualcomm's cost-effective small-cell SoC for SMB and neighborhood access points touts performance

Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Qualcomm FSM90xx system-on-chip (SoC) for neighborhood and small and medium business (SMB) small cells. From its inception to implementation, the FSM90xx has been designed and optimized to meet the cost targets and performance requirements of neighborhood and SMB segments. Th

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06/11/2014

Amantys Power Insight tech extends fiber-optic cable lifetime

At PCIM Asia in Shanghai, Amantys will demonstrate how the successful implementation of its Amantys Power Insight communications and monitoring protocol over fibre optic links can enhance the lifetime of plastic fibre optic cables by optimising the transceiver transit power. The demonstration will take place on

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06/10/2014

STMicro's novel diode tech shrinks and enhances battery chargers

STMicroelectronics’ latest family of Field-Effect Rectifier diodes (FERD) offers a unique trade-off between low forward voltage drop (VF) and low leakage current (IR) that allows designers of equipment such as battery chargers and notebook adaptors to meet the most stringent energy-efficiency standard requirements wi

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06/10/2014

Dialog Semi further expands their rapid charge portfolio, supporting Mediatek’s latest pump express plus protocol

Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid state lighting and Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology, continues to expand its leadership momentum in Rapid Charge™ mobile device adapter solutions with the launch of its MediaTek Pump Express™ Plus-compatible iW1788 AC/D

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06/10/2014

Intersil's latest 3A synchronous buck regulators boast efficiency, reliability

ISL85003 and ISL85003A 3 Amp synchronous buck regulators

Intersil's latest 3A synchronous buck regulators boast efficiency, reliability

Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL85003 and ISL85003A 3 Amp synchronous buck regulators with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs. The ISL85003/3A buck regulators support an input voltage range of 4.5V to 18V while delivering very eff

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06/10/2014

Amantys describes their latest smart gate drivers at PCIM 2014 (PSDtv)

In this episode of PSDtv Amantys goes over their latest intelligent IGBT gate drivers for Power Systems Design at PCIM 2014. He also talks about their partnership with Avago and the resulting fiber-optic energy-managment system for IGBT driving. Amantys' Power Drive family of highly-reliable IGBT gat

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06/10/2014

Wuerth's WE-MAPI series claims smallest metal alloy power inductor available

Wurth Electronics' WE-MAPI metal alloy power inductor

Wuerth's WE-MAPI series claims smallest metal alloy power inductor available

Wuerth Electronics' WE-MAPI series is presented as the smallest metal alloy power inductor in the market, measuring just 1.6 x 1.6 x 1.0mm. WE-MAPI inductors from Wuerth are equipped with a magnetic iron alloy core material, which allows for high rated currents in an ultra compact design. The saturation current of

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06/09/2014

Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential on grid-level energy storage (Podcast)

Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential

Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential on grid-level energy storage (Podcast)

In this podcast Chris Beekhuis of Gridtential talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about grid-level energy storage and the issues around the storage methods involved. Gridtential has developed a proprietary technology for an advanced lead-acid battery that replaces the metal grid in current lead-acid ba

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06/09/2014

Linear's 3A buck-boost supercap charger has active cap balancing

Linear Technology introduced the LTC3128, a high efficiency, input current-limited buck-boost supercapacitor charger with active charge balancing for 1 or 2 series supercapacitors. The LTC3128 features an average input current limit that can be programmed up to 3A with +/-2% accuracy, preventing power source ove

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06/09/2014

Powerex adds modules to PowerSim app

Powerex recently added several NX-Series IGBT modules to its PowerSim app: CM200DX-34SA CM600DXL-34SA CM225DX-24S1 CM300DX-24S1 CM450DX-24S1 CM600DX-24S1 Parts ending in S1 denote the 6.1 Generation NX-Series IGBT product line, incorporating the 6.1 (Carrier Stored Trench Bipolar Transistor) CS

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06/09/2014

Microchip unveils energy-measurement analog front ends

MCP3913 and MCP3914 energy-measurement Analog Front Ends

Microchip unveils energy-measurement analog front ends

Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced its next-generation family of energy-measurement Analog Front Ends (AFEs) with industry-leading accuracy. The MCP3913 and MCP3914 integrate six and eight 24-bit, delta-sigma Analog-to-Digital Converters (A

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06/09/2014

Cree claims first silicon carbide 1200V/25mΩ MOSFET in a TO-247

Cree's C2M0025120D SiC 1200V MOSFET

Cree claims first silicon carbide 1200V/25mΩ MOSFET in a TO-247

Cree has hurdled the on-resistance barrier of traditional 1200V MOSFET technology by introducing the industry’s first commercially-available silicon carbide (SiC) 1200V MOSFET with an RDS(ON) of 25mΩ in an industry standard TO-247-3 package. The MOSFET, designated the C2M0025120D, is expected to be widely ad

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06/05/2014

HY-LINE Power Components now carries Transphorm 600V GaN HEMT devices

Transphorm announced that it has completed a distribution agreement with HY-LINE Power Components GmbH to stock and distribute its family of 600 Volt GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) in Central Europe. HY-Line’s technical expertise will support the growing demand for JEDEC-qualified 600 Volt Ga

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06/05/2014

SiTime clocks wearables, IoT apps with 32 kHz MEMS

SiT1552 MEMS TCXO

SiTime clocks wearables, IoT apps with 32 kHz MEMS

SiTime, an analog semiconductor company, introduced the smallest, lowest power 32 kHz TCXO (temperature compensated oscillator). With its tiny footprint and ultra-low power consumption, the SiT1552 MEMS TCXO enables a paradigm shift in the size and battery life of wearable electronics and Internet of Things (I

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06/05/2014

Zero-drift op-amps from STMicro empower precision sensing in wearable products

STMicroelectronics’ TSZ121 family of zero-drift op amps

Zero-drift op-amps from STMicro empower precision sensing in wearable products

STMicroelectronics’ TSZ121 family of zero-drift op amps deliver superior performance in popular packages and small-outline alternatives, offering industry-leading choice, accuracy, and precision for Internet-of-Things (IoT) or wearable-device applications including temperature sensors, wellness and fitness mo

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06/05/2014

AVX's latest polypropylene film capacitors serve power supply, DC, & pulse applications

FM Series medium-power film capacitor

AVX's latest polypropylene film capacitors serve power supply, DC, & pulse applications

AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released the FM Series medium-power film capacitors. Non-inductively wound with dry, metallized polypropylene film dielectric and encapsulated in a flame retardant plastic case sealed with self-extinguishing, thermosetting epoxy re

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06/05/2014

Power MOSFET from Advanced Power Electronics offers fast switching and ultra-low on-resistance

The AP100T03GP-HF-3 MOSFET

Power MOSFET from Advanced Power Electronics offers fast switching and ultra-low on-resistance

Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has recently launched a cost-effective N-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET offering a fast switching performance and ultra low on-resistance for low voltage applications such as DC/DC converters and

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06/05/2014

Isabellenhütte's PMH-D and PLU gold-plated bondable resistors mount with conductive adhesive

Isabellenhütte PMH-D and PLU resistors with gold-plated connectors for conductive adhesive mounting

Isabellenhütte's PMH-D and PLU gold-plated bondable resistors mount with conductive adhesive

Produced using the Isa-Plan process, PMH-D and PLU precision performance foil resistors from Isabellenhütte have three pressure-bonded layers of manganin foil, copper substrate, and an adhesive with good thermal conductivity (ceramic filled). This highly temperature-resistant bonded combination of substrate an

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06/05/2014

Motion control kits support advanced robotics applications

XMOS and Synapticon development kit

Motion control kits support advanced robotics applications

XMOS and Synapticon announced a range of development kits that allows embedded designers to quickly and easily create a wide variety of innovative motor control and motion control applications. The kits allow developers to address new opportunities in rapidly growing sectors such as consumer and professional ro

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06/04/2014

Freescale begins sampling QorIQ LS1 processors

Freescale Semiconductor has initiated customer sampling for its QorIQ LS1 family of dual-core SoCs. This innovative family of pin-compatible communications processors is the first available in the QorIQ LS series based on Layerscape architecture from Freescale. Leveraging more than 20 years of networking expertise, th

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06/03/2014

USI picks Greenpeak chips for their latest ZigBee modules

USI, Universal Scientific (Shanghai) Industrial, a leading expert in the design and manufacturing of wireless module solutions, has joined forces with GreenPeak Technologies, a leading Smart Home low-power radio communication semi-conductor company, to develop a high performance and low cost ZigBee module for Sm

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06/03/2014

Allegro's automotive three-phase isolator MOSFET driver can replace mechanical relays and discrete driver circuits

Allegro’s A6861 motor driver IC

Allegro's automotive three-phase isolator MOSFET driver can replace mechanical relays and discrete driver circuits

Allegro MicroSystems, introduced their latest N-channel power MOSFET driver, capable of isolating a three phase load by controlling the in-phase isolation MOSFETS. Allegro’s A6861 motor driver IC is intended for automotive systems that must meet Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) requirements. Key applications in

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06/03/2014

MEMSIC claims world’s highest performance three-axis magnetic sensor

MMC3524xPJ Three-Axis Magnetic Sensor

MEMSIC claims world’s highest performance three-axis magnetic sensor

MEMSIC, a leading sensing solution provider, announced the availability of its MMC3524xPJ Three-Axis Magnetic Sensor. This fully integrated device achieves a dramatic increase in performance over competing devices, particularly in the areas of stability over temperature and time, and insensitivity to external ma

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06/03/2014

Avago showcases small-cell PAs and LTE/WiFi coexistence filters at IMS 2014

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, and industrial applications, today announced four RF power amplifiers (PAs) for Small Cell base transceiver station (BTS) applications and a full spectrum of LTE/WiFi coexistence FBAR filters for mobile and wire

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06/03/2014

Intersil claims first single-chip multchannel video decoder for vehicle-vision apps

TW9966 four-channel analog video decoder

Intersil claims first single-chip multchannel video decoder for vehicle-vision apps

Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the TW9966 four-channel analog video decoder with a built-in analog video encoder for around-view automotive applications. Based on Intersil's market leading multi-channel video surveillance technology, th

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06/02/2014

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