Designed for multiplexing digital or analogue signals, the 74LVC1G3157 SPDT analogue switch has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Its low on-state resistance ensures high integrity when routing audio signals, making this switching solution well-suited for a wide range of advanced consumer electronics from cell phones, tablets and e-readers to personal music players, hand-held games, satellite navigation and other audio equipment.

Providing a design that delivers high efficiency and a low BOM cost, the AL1676 universal AC-input LED driver has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Designed to meet or exceed worldwide power-factor regulations for non-dimmable retrofit LED bulbs and tube lighting, options for the integrated MOSFET allow for 300 to 650V drain voltages and 1 to 4A drain currents in order to suit most 3 to 18W bulb requirements.

Offering TVS for USB data and power connections, the D5V0F3B6LP20 diode array introduced by Diodes Incorporated is one of the most rugged protection devices in its class. It is aimed at consumer and mobile communications products with a USB interface, especially those employing the new USB PD protocol that supports quick charging and higher power connections.

Well suited for line powered, triac-dimmable LED lighting applications, the new AL1697 LED driver by Diodes Incorporated provides compatibility with leading and trailing edge triac dimmers using a single-stage, high power factor dimming circuit that complies with the NEMA SSL-6 dimming curve, delivering optimal line and load regulation.

Designed for use in high ambient temperature environments, Diodes Incorporated has announced two 40V automotive-compliant MOSFETs operating at up to +175°C. The DMTH4004SPSQ has been designed to meet the requirements of high-power (>750W) BLDC applications, such as water and fuel pumps, while the DMTH4005SPSQ is suited to lower power BLDC applications, such as auxiliary pumps and HVAC systems.

The DGD21xx series of six half-bridge and six high/low-side 600V gate drivers introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides a simple means of switching power MOSFETs and IGBTs in half- and full-bridge configurations. Target applications include driving motors in white goods, industrial automation systems and battery-operated vehicles such as eBikes and drones.

Designed for battery-powered applications such as mobiles and wearables, the AP3405 DC/DC buck converter has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Delivering high efficiency under light and heavy loads, the converter's fixed switching frequency of 2MHz reduces the size of external components while a small U-DFN2020-8 package saves board area.

Designed for the safe operation of 1-cell Li-ion battery packs, Diodes Incorporated has introduced a battery protection device aimed at the manufacturers of protection circuit modules who supply the battery pack makers. The AP9211 combines a protection chip with a dual N-channel MOSFET to provide a rich set of features that include overcharge, over-discharge and load short-circuit detection.

Incorporating dual N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs into a 5.0 x 4.5mm DFN5045 package, a 100V full H-bridge has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. The DMHC10H170SFJ's configuration reduces component count and board space, which is especially important in applications that require multiple devices.

Employing proprietary super-barrier trench technology to significantly reduce power loss and operating temperature, the SBRTF40U100CT and SBRTF40U100CTFP 40A rectifiers have been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. When used as output rectifiers in power adapters and quick chargers for smartphones, tablets and flat-panel TVs, these devices can improve efficiency by up to 2% and reduce operating temperature by up to 10°C.

Employing a patented design to address the need for fast transient performance in primary-side regulation systems, the AP4341S has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. The output voltage detector offers a high-performance and cost-effective solution for power adapters and chargers used in portable and consumer applications.

Designed specifically for use in rechargeable Li+ battery packs, such as in portable electronics, the AP9214L has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Providing single-chip protection for 1-cell Li+ and lithium-polymer batteries, the device’s accurate monitoring capability delivers safe charging and discharging, prolonging cell lifetime and minimising energy losses.

Designed to fit a range of triac-dimmable lighting applications, particularly retrofit lamps, the AL1696 LED driver has been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. An integrated MOSFET, which also eliminates the need for an auxiliary winding, reduces BOM cost and component count while the option of three MOSFET voltage/current ratings provides design flexibility for meeting manufacturing requirements for residential lighting.

Protecting single-cell Li-ion or Li-poly battery packs, the AP9101C battery protection IC has been announced by Diodes Incorporated. The device can turn off external MOSFET switches when detecting over-charge voltage, over-discharge voltage, over-charge current, over-discharge current and other abnormalities. This is particularly important in consumer markets for products such as smartphones.

Offering a substantial set of protection features, the AP9234L IC introduced by Diodes Incorporated is specifically designed to provide a high-accuracy, single-chip solution for 1-cell Li-ion or lithium-polymer rechargeable battery packs. Key markets for this device are manufacturers of battery protection circuit modules for smart phones, cameras and similar consumer electronics equipment.

Specifically designed for load switching in high-efficiency battery management of portable consumer electronics and IoT applications, two P-channel MOSFETs have been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. The 2x2mm, DFN2020 packaged DMP1022UFDF and DMP2021UFDF are rated at 12V and 20V, respectively.

Offering a simple method of driving low-power linear LED strips, the BCR420U and BCR421U Constant-Current Regulators (CCR) have been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Target applications, such as LED strips for mood lighting, emergency and advertising signage and decorative lighting for retail refrigeration and vending machines, will benefit from the improved efficiency, flexibility and longer life offered by LEDs as an emerging lighting source.

The AP3785T AC-DC primary-side switched-mode power supply controller introduced by Diodes Incorporated is aimed at 8W to 15W 5V output USB chargers that necessitate ultra-low standby power. This market requirement is driven by smart phones and tablets with larger battery capacities and increasingly tight power supply efficiency regulations.

Designed to provide robust rectification, blocking and reverse-battery protection for automotive ECUs, two AEC-Q101-qualified high-voltage rectifiers have been introduced by Diodes Incorporated. The compact, small form factor and thermally efficient SOD123F package enables the S1MSWFQ standard rectifier and RS1MSWFQ fast rectifier to deliver a superior level of performance from a PCB footprint that is less than half that of similar SMA packaged r...

The AP3127/H current-mode PWM controllers from Diodes Incorporated are optimised for quick-charge applications in portable consumer products. The controllers provide a high-performance and cost-effective solution in end equipment such as such as intelligent phone chargers, notebook adaptors, STBs, game consoles, modems and networking equipment.