Product News

    November 2013
    VPG's Z Series ultra-high-precision Z-foil thru-hole resistors available down to 5 Ohms
    Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has enhanced the Z Series of ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal® Z-Foil through-hole commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) resistors with an extended resistance range down to 5 Ω. For high-precision applications in harsh environments, the devices prov
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    11/25/2013
    Microchip makes developing 3D gesture systems easy with Hillstar Development Kit
    Microchip announced the MGC3130 Hillstar Development Kit for 3D gesturing systems. The kit provides designers with an easy step-by-step approach to develop 3D gesturing systems with Microchip’s MGC3130 and electrodes that meet their specific space requirements. The MGC3130 is the world’s first single-chip 3
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    11/25/2013
    IR’s three-phase inverter with integrated PFC shrinks and simplifies appliance motor-drive design
    HP introduces its latest HP Remote Monitoring Power Distribution Units (PDU), aiding IT and facility managers tasked with keeping a tight watch over energy consumption, managing space constraints, and providing highly accurate bill-back information for co-location services or departmental resource usage. In li
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    11/25/2013
    Increasingly stringent functional safety standards and continued pressure to speed development cycles are creating new challenges for industrial equipment systems designers, while driving demand for highly integrated solutions with fewer components and easier-to-use software. To address these challenges, mar
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    11/25/2013
    ETAP, the leading provider of software solutions for the design, optimization, and on-line operation of mission-critical electrical power infrastructure, today introduced ETAP® 12.5, an enhanced version of its industry-leading engineering software for the design and operation of critical power systems. For prospe
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    11/22/2013
    Advanced Linear Devices, a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, announced a family of Supercapacitor Auto Balancing (SAB) MOSFETs to provide automatic active leakage current regulation and self-balancing of supercaps connected in a series stack. For circuit design in automotive batteries, industrial
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    11/22/2013
    IRs Automotive DirectFET2 Power MOSFET increases power density while reducing system size and cost
    International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the AUIRF8736M2 DirectFET�2 power MOSFET for heavy load automotive applications including electric power steering, braking systems and pumps that require superior power density in a compact footprint. Leveragi
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    11/21/2013
    EPC demo board provides quality sound with 96% efficiency
    Efficient Power Conversion introduced the EPC9106, a reference design for a 150 W, 8 Ω Class D audio amplifier. This demonstration board uses a Bridge-Tied-Load (BTL) design, composed of four ground-referenced half-bridge output stages, which allows scalability and expandability of the design. All elements tha
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    11/21/2013
    Amantys unviled the Amantys Power InsightTM Adapter, a fully engineered solution to add Insight data monitoring and observability to an IGBT Module-based power assembly. The Adapter is designed for use during the development and commissioning of new systems, allowing engineers to observe and analyze criti
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    11/21/2013
    Isolated high-side switch from ST combines galvanically-isolated power and logic circuitry in the same package
    STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is launching the ISO8200B, an innovative isolated power switch that enables smaller, more robust and energy-efficient controllers for industrial automation equipment. A wide variety of industrial-automat
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    11/21/2013
    IR’s three-phase inverter with integrated PFC shrinks and simplifies motor drive design in white goods
    International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced theIRAM630-1562F intelligent power module (IPM) featuring Power Factor Correction (PFC) and inverter stage. The new IPM shrinks and simplifies design of energy-efficient appliance and light industrial motor drive applications including
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    11/19/2013
    HARTING's PushPull Signal connector provides reliable transmission of energy, signals and data
    HARTING's Han(R) PushPull Signal connector provides reliable transmission of energy, signals and data over all power ranges, consistently and in a uniform package profile. The connector has ten contacts, each with a rated current of 5 A, for use with conductors with wiring gauges of up to 0.75 mm². To ensure E
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    11/19/2013
    Micrel unveils their latest 3x3mm, 18V, 3A, high-performance DC/DC converter
    Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC24085x family, a fixed frequency, current-mode DC-DC converter with integrated power MOSFETs. The MIC24085x is optimized for +12V rails and provides a flexible and cost-effecti
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    11/19/2013
    RIGOL Technologies introduces the DG1000Z series arbitrary waveform generators
    Rigol Technologies introduced the DG1000Z series arbitrary waveform generators, the latest development in their family of fast, easy-to-use, and ultra modern test instruments. The device helps engineers to accomplish a wide range of testing applications by combining many functions in one easy-to-use instrument.
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    11/19/2013
    TI power harvesters and converters to empower next-generation energy harvesting designs
    Texas Instruments introduced five next-generation power management integrated circuits that efficiently acquire and manage microwatts (uW) to milliwatts (mW) of power harvested from light, heat or mechanical energy sources. The bq25570, bq25505, TPS62740, TPS62737 and TPS62736 maintain the industry’s lowest levels
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    11/18/2013
    ABB’s Power Conversion business has released the PCS100 UPS-I and PCS100 AVC power protection devices to the North American market. The AVC and UPS-I are inverter based systems that protect sensitive industrial loads from voltage sags and other voltage disturbances with fast, accurate regulation and load vol
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    11/18/2013
    Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary launches second-generation hybrid power system
    Crosspoint Kinetics, a recently-formed subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, launched a second-generation parallel-electric hybrid system for small para-transit bus, shuttle bus, and package delivery applications. Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvem
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    11/15/2013
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has recently published a technical paper, “Dielectric Absorption of Multilayer Organic (MLO™) Capacitors,” announcing that its MLO capacitors have been shown to exhibit the lowest dielectric absorption (DA) of any c
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    11/15/2013
    Ideal diode bridge controller minimizes power loss & heat in PoE-driven devices
    Linear Technology introduced the LT4321, an ideal diode bridge controller that replaces two diode bridge rectifiers with low-loss N-channel MOSFET bridges to increase the available power and reduce heat dissipation in a Power over Ethernet Powered Device (PoE PD). IEEE 802.3 PoE specifications require PDs to accep
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    11/14/2013
    Synchronous 42V, 4A, step-down silent switcher draws only 2.5µA quiescent
    Linear Technology announced the LT8614, a 4A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique Silent Switcher™ architecture reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 20dB, well below the CISPR 25 Class 5 limit. Even with switching frequencies in excess of 2MHz, synchronous rectification delivers eff
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    11/13/2013
    Atmel expands 8-bit Portfolio with low-power tinyAVR MCUs
    Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, announced it has further expanded its low-power 8-bit tinyAVR family with the ATtiny441 and ATtiny841. The ATtiny441/841 family leverages the company’s two decades of MCU leadership to enable higher system integration with easy-to-use features,
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    11/13/2013
    LynTec to launch intelligent mobile power distribution panel at LDI 2013
    LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, introduced its Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) — the first intelligent power distribution panel to bring three distinct new features to the mobile power distribution market. With motor
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    11/13/2013
    Pasternack releases line of 0.195” low-loss test cables
    Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave products introduced a line of flexible 18 GHz low loss test cables. These new assemblies are terminated with durable stainless steel connectors and are well suited for test environments where a rugged, phase stable cable
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    11/12/2013
    Microchip Technology., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced a simple Cloud Development Platform that is available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and enables embedded engineers to quickly learn cloud based communication. Microchip’s platform pro
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    11/12/2013
    TI introduces first analog DC/DC controller with dynamic temp-compensated inductor current sensing
    Texas Instruments introduced the first analog DC/DC step-down controller with remote bipolar junction transistor (BJT) temperature-compensated inductor current sensing that minimizes total solution footprint in high-power POL conversion. The 20-V LM27403 DC/DC synchronous buck controller provides greater than 95-pe
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    11/12/2013
    Power management company Eaton announced the launch of its Telescopic Chimney, the latest in Eaton’s Wright Line product portfolio of rack containment solutions for enhanced airflow management with market-leading expansion capabilities and infinite adjustability within the selected height ranges. Designed to a
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    11/11/2013
    AEG Power Solutions extends inverter line with 1000V outdoor inverters for the Americas
    AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS), a provider of power electronics for renewable energies, introduces two members of its inverter line for the Americas. The Protect PV.500 OD UL and Protect PV.630 OD UL are compact, high efficiency central solar inverters. They are both UL-certified, and are designed for American uti
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    11/11/2013
    Silego Technology’s Power Division introduced the Nanopower load switch family with two products: the SLG59M1470V, supporting up to 6A loads, and the SLG59M1460V supporting up to 2A loads. Silego’s proprietary sub-micron copper power FET technology is presented as the smallest full-featured, high efficiency power sw
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    11/11/2013
    Feature-rich rad-hard low-voltage DC/DC converters from IR drive satellite power systems
    International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, introduced the LSO Series of feature-rich radiation-hardened (RAD-Hard) low-voltage, single- and dual-output DC-DC converter modules for satellite power systems requiring up to 15 years or more of mission life. The LSO Series delivers isolated output
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    11/11/2013
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor launches family of high-performance common-drain MOSFETs
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), a designer, developer and  supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs,  released a dual MOSFET family in the common-drain  configuration in both DFN 5x6 and Micro-DFN 3.2x2 packages. These  devices are suitable for battery pack applica
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    11/08/2013
    Silego Technology claims world’s thinnest plastic power package
    Silego Technology introduced the Lo-Z ETDFN (Extreme Thin DFN) package. The Lo-Z package deploys the latest state of art flip chip on lead frame packaging technology that achieves a new record in thinness at only 0.27 mm! “The 0.27 mm package height allows active semiconductor devices to be placed into ex
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    11/08/2013
    TE Connectivity heavy-duty connectors for industrial, rail, and utility apps now available from TTI
    A range of heavy duty connectors that combines the innovation of TE Connectivity with the expertise of its subsidiary German industrial connector company HTS, is available now from TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Designed specifically for the ind
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    11/08/2013
    VPG extends CSM3637P precision four-terminal current-sense resistor range
    Vishay Precision Group announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has expanded the CSM3637P ultra-high-precision, surface-mount, four-terminal current sense resistor with an increased resistance range to 200 mΩ. For power supplies, DC/DC and DC/AC converters, switching power supplies, and battery chargi
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    11/08/2013
    GEN 4 solar tracking motors offer integrated electronics and inclinometer options
    Dunkermotoren, a brand of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has introduced a series of tracking motors for the solar industry. The extended STM (Solar Tracker Motor) product line from Dunkermotoren now includes All-in-One brushless DC motors with optional onboard inclinometer and optional direct inclinometer in
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    11/07/2013
    Yokogawa precision AC voltage/current standard is a stand-alone solution for calibration
    The Yokogawa 2558A is a their latest precision AC voltage/current standard, offering a simple stand-alone solution for the calibration of measuring instruments and power sensing devices including power meters, clamp meters and current transformers. The 2558A offers exceptionally high accuracy 0.04% on AC volta
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    11/07/2013
    Remote switch actuator operates All DS-DSL circuit breakers without modification
    The CBS ArcSafe® RSA-12A is a custom-built remote switch actuator that remotely operates all styles of Westinghouse/Cutler-Hammer DS/DSL power circuit breakers. The RSA-12A is designed to operate on equipment with either manual or electric charging mechanisms and is compatible with all manufacturers and sizes of DS breakers
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    11/07/2013
    Step-up 1000W DC/DC converter for automotive powertrain applications
    Powerstax, specialist provider of highly optimized power sources, has added to its portfolio of power solutions for use in next-generation vehicles, with the introduction of Flexistax D1001 DC-DC converter module. Based on the companys proprietary, field proven F501 brick technology, this 1000W rated module is
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    11/06/2013
    Mouser Electronics is now offering an online software design tool from Texas Instruments that delivers customized designs in mere seconds. WEBENCH Designer lets designers generate, optimize, and simulate designs that conform to their unique specifications. This TI design tool gives designers the advantage of b
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    11/06/2013
    STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced its close collaboration with Memoir Systems has made the revolutionary Algorithmic Memory Technology available for embedded memories in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and Syste
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    11/06/2013
    TI's ultra-small FemtoFET MOSFETs claim lowest on-resistance
    Texas Instruments introduced the industrys smallest, low on-resistance MOSFETS for space-constrained handheld applications, such as smartphones and tablets. The family of FemtoFET MOSFETs features ultra-small packaging and on-resistance below 100 milli-ohm. The three N-channel and three P-channel FemtoFET MO
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    11/06/2013
    Versatile buck-boost battery-charging controller offers multi-chemistry versatility & PowerPath control
    Linear Technology introduced the LTC4020, an advanced high voltage power manager and multi-chemistry battery charger designed to efficiently transfer power from a variety of sources to a system power supply rail and a battery. The device offers precision charge current regulation, 0.5% charge voltage regulation and
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    11/06/2013
    Compact 50W DC/DC converter cuts space & cost In telecomm, industrial, & ITE apps
    Well-suited for use in IT equipment, telecom and industrial systems, the PQA50-D from CUI is one of the industry's smallest 50W DC/DC converters. The low-cost, high performance converter family has a 2 x 1 inch (50.8 x 25.4 mm) footprint an industry standard size for less powerful devices, and has a six-sided
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    11/05/2013
    Active-Semi creates first fully-integrated single-chip solution extending smartphone and tablet battery life
    To meet the growing worldwide demand for power hungry smart phones and tablet computers, Active-Semi released the ACT2800 family of Power Bank IC solutions. The first two devices in this evolutionary product series are the ACT2801 and ACT2802. These first-of-a-kind single-chip solutions offer numerous benefits i
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    11/05/2013
    LynTec RPCR relay panel brings intelligent control and monitoring to retrofit apps
    LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for installed audio, video, and lighting systems, announced the market-changing capabilities of its RPCR line of remotely-controlled relay panels. Based on LynTec's popular RPC (Remote Power Controller) series panel, the RPCR is designed to ad
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    11/05/2013
    Stackpoles high-current resistor delivers values down to 0.25 milliohms
    Stackpoles CSS precision current sense resistor series is ideal for high current applications because it offers very low resistance values. The 4 watt rated CSS2725 is available in resistance values down to 0.25 milliohms. This allows for its use in sensing currents above 50 amps with much less thermal energy
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    11/05/2013
    Floating switch architecture from TI transforms offline LED drive design
    Texas Instruments introduced the industrys first floating switch architecture that simplifies the offline linear drive of LEDs in lamps, downlights and fixtures. The AC switched matrix technique features TIs TPS92411 floating MOSFET switch and is an innovative approach to producing low-ripple LED drive current
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    11/04/2013
    Active-Semi announced reference design solutions for Atmels ARM Cortex A5 and ARM9-based eMPUs (Embedded Micro Processor Units) using Active-Semis ACT8865 and ACT8945A PMICs (Power Management Integrated Circuits). This embedded solution offers high differentiation, in particular for low-power applications such as
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    11/04/2013
    Evans Analytical Group (EAG), a leading, fully integrated, independent laboratory network providing expert analytical and testing services to a wide range of industries and end users, announced it has launched a comprehensive electronics system failure analysis service. Extending its proven microelectronic test
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    11/04/2013
    Coilcraft's high-reliability chip inductors handle temperatures down to -55C
    The ST312RAG Series 0603 chip inductors from Coilcraft CPS (Critical Products & Services) offer extended temperature ratings (-55C to 125C), higher Q and lower DCR than other commercial 0603 inductors, making them ideal for a broad range of extreme-temperature applications. The ST312RAG Series is avai
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    11/01/2013
    Moxa unveils platform for remote monitoring systems at Solar Power International
    The UC-8100 Series computer and software platform from Moxa will make it much easier for systems providers to offer a complete monitoring service for any and all of their remote field devices. Unveiled at the Solar Power International show in Chicago, the UC-8100 Series will act as a compact, highly flexible,
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    11/01/2013
    LynTec RPC panel combines latest motorized circuit breakers and an improved controller
    LynTec, a leading manufacturer of customized electrical power control for installed audio, video, and lighting systems, today announced the availability of its RPC (Remote Power Controller) Series Panel version 2. RPC v2 is designed to facilitate system build-outs by accelerating the design and installation proce
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    10/31/2013
    Eaton adds three-phase models to its high-efficiency 9PX UPS familiy
    Power management company Eaton has announced the addition of new three-phase models to its popular and versatile Eaton 9PX range of compact high-efficiency Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs). Available throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new models are an ideal choice for IT and industrial applicatio
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    10/31/2013
    ABB brings DC fast charging standards together in one station
    ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, launched the Terra 53 for North America. This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles. ABB has led the market as the first manufacturer in the world to meet both standards, launching the harmon
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    10/31/2013
    Infineon Technologies introduced 50V LDMOS transistors designed for use in UHF TV broadcast transmitters, including one device providing the highest peak power output available for this application. The higher power output across the entire 470 – 806 MHz TV broadcast band gives amplifier designers the option to
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    10/31/2013
    Integrated isolated energy-measurement chipset for embedded apps touts accuracy & flexibility
    Designers can now measure AC or DC power usage from any phase without the need for bulky sensors, optocouplers, or an extra power supply for the measurement subsystem with the compact MAX78700/MAX78615+LMU isolated energy measurement chipset with preloaded firmware from Maxim Integrated Products. Engineers fac
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    10/30/2013
    Single-output 200W AC/DC power supplies from XP acheive an industry-leading 95% efficiency
    XP Power announced the CCB200 series of ultra efficient “green” 200 Watt single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of medical and industrial applications. Suiting convection cooled applications that require a very high efficiency in an open frame design, the series has a typical effic
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    10/30/2013
    AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has updated its advanced SpiCalci 8.0 SPICE modelling software with the addition of two new high temperature multilayer ceramic capacitor series for power electronics employed in harsh environment applications such as down-hole oil dril
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    10/30/2013
    Three low-power reference designs from Maxim Integrated provide end-to-end integration of the signal chain, simplifying factory automation. The Carmel, Monterey, and Fremont industrial reference designs
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    10/28/2013
    Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced their latest 24 VDC and 48 VDC wide-input DC-DC converter
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    10/25/2013
    Wind River, a leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, introduced the latest version of Wind River Intelligent Device Platform, a complete software development environment used
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    10/25/2013
    Wind River, a leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, has introduced the latest version of its open source, real-time, multi-core-enabled kernel virtualization technology offering,
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    10/24/2013
    AS8506 cell monitoring IC from ams empowers lithium cell monitoring and balancing
    ams, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced a vastly simplified and more robust method of implementing cell monitoring and balancing in lithium battery systems. The
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    10/24/2013
    Tomorrow's advances in digital communication solutions are available today from Arrow OCS. The solutions provided integrate the complexities of signage, kiosks and other applications to create complete,
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    10/24/2013
    Wireless 400mA power receiver simplifies contactless battery charging over a 1.2cm air gap
    Linear Technology introduced the LTC4120, a first for the company in the wireless battery charging space. The LTC4120 combines a wireless power receiver with a constant-current/constant-voltage battery
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    10/24/2013
    Acopian releases a family of 450W 1U programmable single-output AC-DC power supplies
    Acopian, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of custom, standard and modified standard power supplies, is the expansion of its 1U AC-DC programmable power supply portfolio to include
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    10/23/2013
    Microstepping motor driver IC from Allegro offers built-in translator for easy operation
    The new A4992 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a single-chip microstepping motor driver with a built-in translator that simplifies operation by minimising the need for external control circuitry. The
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    10/23/2013
    Synchronous step-down 42V, 4A Silent Switcher draws just 2.5A of quiescent current
    Linear Technology announced the LT8614, a 4A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. A novel Silent Switcher™ architecture reduces EMI/EMC emissions by more than 20dB, well below
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    10/22/2013
    IRs 35A IR3846 SupIRBuck integrated voltage regulator is over 97% efficient, shrinks PCB size 60% vs. discretes
    International Rectifier, a leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of the IR3846 35A Point-of-Load (POL) integrated voltage regulator for space constrained enterprise
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    10/22/2013
    TI unveils envelope tracking DC/DC converter for 3G and 4G LTE smartphones
    To help get more life out of a battery, Texas Instruments introduced what is believed to be the industry's most efficient envelope tracking power supply solution available to support 3G and 4G LTE
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    10/22/2013
    Power Integrations claims first Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Smartphone Charger reference design
    Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, introduced the first reference design for a Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0-enabled charger power
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    10/21/2013
    High-side MOSFET gate driver handles -55C to 150C operating junction temps
    Linear Technology announced the LTC4440A-5, a high-side, high frequency N-channel MOSFET gate driver that operates with an input voltage up to 80V and continues to function with transients up to 100V.
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    10/21/2013
    C&K claims industry's most compact EN-14604-certified switch
    C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has expanded its line of switch products for smoke detectors in
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    10/21/2013
    EPC releases development board highlighting 100V enhancement-mode GaN FETs in parallel
    Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) introduced the EPC9017 half bridge development board for high current, high step down voltage, buck Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) applications using eGaN FETs.
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    10/21/2013
    Infineon ramps production of chipsets for millimeter-wave backhaul
    Infineon Technologies has started the production of its BGTx0 chipsets for wireless backhaul communication systems. The transceiver family provides a complete radio frequency (RF) front-end for wireless
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    10/18/2013
    ARCOL MSR bare-element resistors serve measurement and control apps
    MSR bare-element resistors from ARCOL Resistors have been developed for current sensing and shunt applications in intelligent power systems and instrumentation. The MSR series feature a special alloy
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    10/18/2013
    PREMO offers RFID transponder designer kit for automotive electronics
    PREMO Group, a leading manufacturer of RFID antennas, is offering a new RFID kit with a set of transponder coils with 30% discount for ams users. The promotion is available for the next 60 days. The
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    10/18/2013
    Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, introduced the MIC4604, a 85V Half Bridge MOSFET driver that features an integrated
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    Date:
    10/17/2013
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor claims best-In-class DrMOS-IIIS power modules
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, launched the AOZ5019, a third-generation high efficiency power module with
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    10/17/2013
    True bipolar SAR ADC simplifies input signal conditioning for 10V applications
    Linear Technology introduced the LTC2338-18, an 18-bit 1Msps no latency analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a wide 10.24V fully differential, true bipolar input range for high voltage, industrial
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    10/17/2013
    CUI's USB switcher comes in an ultra-compact case
    CUI Inc has announced an ultra-compact 5 W wall plug adapter with integrated USB connector, the EPSA050100U-I38-EJ. With a footprint of just 41 x 30 mm (1.61 x 1.18 inches), the adapter is among the
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    10/17/2013
    Quickly and reliably charge portable device in a car over USB with a single IC from Maxim
    Recognizing and then charging any portable device (PD) directly from a vehicle battery can now be done over USB with a single IC, the MAX16984 automotive DC-DC converter with USB charge emulator from
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    10/16/2013
    Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduced devices with a high-lead solder termination ideal for applications requiring higher temperature solder. The EPC2801, EPC2815, and EPC2818 feature
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    10/16/2013
    PFM DC/DC converter from Advanced Power Electronics saves space, cost
    Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors and ICs for DC-DC power conversion applications, has announced the APE1910-HF-3, a Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) DC/DC
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    10/16/2013
    Freescale Semiconductor will soon begin shipping Kinetis M series microcontrollers (MCUs) in volume quantities. Based on the 32-bit ARM® CortexTM-M0+ core, Kinetis M series products are designed for
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    10/16/2013
    IAR Systems announced that its technical education program IAR Academy™, previously launched in Germany and Sweden, is now extended to the UK, France, United States, Brazil, and Japan.
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    10/15/2013
    The XC9260/XC9261 Series of synchronous step-down DC/DC converters with 1.5A output from Torex Semiconductor incorporates their HiSAT-COT control method (High Speed Transient Response). Compared to
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    Date:
    10/15/2013
    Nordic claims first concurrent ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip
    Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor announced the release of the nRF51922 System-on-Chip (SoC), presented as the world's first multiprotocol SoC solution offering concurrent ANT+
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    Date:
    10/15/2013
    TI claims its 10-A SIMPLE SWITCHER power module is industrys smallest
    Texas Instruments introduced three power management modules to its SIMPLE SWITCHER® family, including the 10-A LMZ31710, which provides the industry's highest power efficiency in the smallest package,
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    Date:
    10/15/2013
    Low-noise low-dropout 600mA negative linear regulator includes precision programmable current limit and bidirectional output current monitoring
    Linear Technology announced the LT3090, the latest member of their LDO+™ family, a 600mA low dropout negative linear regulator featuring low noise, rail-to-rail operation, precision programmable current
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    Date:
    10/14/2013
    STMicro unveils novel HomePlug smart SoC for smart-home and smart-energy apps
    STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released its novel ST2100 STreamPlug System-on-Chip (SoC), targeting smart-home and
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    Date:
    10/14/2013
    Maxims smart-meter reference platform integrates metrology, security, and communications for a safer smart grid
    Designers of smart meters can now reduce time to market, raise the bar for higher accuracy, and secure their designs with Capistrano, a smart grid reference platform from Maxim Integrated Products.
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    Date:
    10/14/2013
    Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage products, announced that it is working with Celadon, a manufacturer of remote control systems for
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    Date:
    10/11/2013
    Battery-free sensor evaluation kits now available from Farsens
    Farsens has developed wireless sensor devices that can be used without the need of batteries on the sensors. These battery free sensor tags are based on UHF RFID technology and are able to continuously
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    Date:
    10/11/2013
    Fault-protected, 50mA step-down charge pump provides tegulated output with input current doubling
    Linear Technology announced the LTC3255, a versatile high voltage step-down switched capacitor converter that delivers up to 50mA of output current. In applications where the input voltage exceeds
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    Date:
    10/11/2013
    Elteks Flatpack S 1800W rectifier challenges industry with a power density of 47W/in3
    Eltek, a leader in high efficiency (HE) power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications, and renewable energy projects announced an extension to their Flatpack S family with the launch
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    Date:
    10/10/2013
    Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer), and embedded software development (TASKING) announced a strategic partnership with Brazil-based reseller SKA Group.
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    Date:
    10/10/2013
    ROHM claims first baseband IC compliant with  HD-PLC Inside
    ROHM has recently begun development of what is believed to be the industry's first baseband IC compliant with HD PLC Inside, a newly developed embedded broadband high-speed power line communication
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    Date:
    10/10/2013
    300mA LDO regulators from Advanced Power Electronics offer low quiescent current
    Advanced Power Electronics, a leading manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors and ICs for DC-DC power conversion applications, has announced a new series of low drop-out linear regulators that include
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    Date:
    10/10/2013
    TI delivers industry's first digital current sensor and voltage monitor
    Texas Instruments LMP92064 is presented as the industry's first digital current sensor and voltage monitor with simultaneous sampling and SPI interface. The LMP92064 integrates a precision current
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    Date:
    10/09/2013
    Latest space-saving bipolar power transistor from STMicro rivals MOSFET energy efficiency
    The STMicroelectronics 3STL2540 combines the cost and silicon-area efficiencies of a bipolar transistor with energy efficiency similar to MOSFETs of comparable rating, giving designers a space-saving
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    Date:
    10/09/2013

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