Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers of LED applications a reference design that allows implementation of an AC-input LED lighting system without a secondary-side control circuit and optocoupler. The RD226 is a universal input, 12W LED lighting solution that reduces both the size of the HB LED lamp and saves in bill of materials (BOM) cost.

Fairchild Semiconductor has been named the overall winner of the Power Systems Design Europe (PSDE) magazine 2nd annual, prestigious GreenPower Leadership Awards competition. Fairchild's article titled Solar Power Shines by Alfred Hesener was announced the overall winner at Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe Exhibition & Conference. The monetary award for this article will be donated to the Institute of Robotics at the University o...

The FXLA104 is ideal for designs needing four-bits such as cell phones, while the FXLA108 is an eight-bit translator that is optimal for notebook applications. Both translators have a capacitance of less than 10pf, easing current flow and lowering power consumption. With a built-in automatic direction control, the translator can simply sense and control the direction data should flow without a direction control pin.

The FXLA104 is ideal for designs needing four-bits such as cell phones, while the FXLA108 is an eight-bit translator that is optimal for notebook applications. Both translators have a capacitance of less than 10pf, easing current flow and lowering power consumption. With a built-in automatic direction control, the translator can simply sense and control the direction data should flow without a direction control pin.

Fairchild Semiconductor technologists will join experts from industry and academia in presenting papers on the latest developments and the likely future trends in power electronics at The Power Conversion, Intelligent Motion (PCIM) China Conference to be held in Shanghai from June 2nd-4th, 2009.

Fairchild Semiconductor addresses a critical need in the high brightness light emitting diodes market with its primary side regulation pulse-width modulation controllers that simplify design, reduce board space and provide important performance advantages. The FSEZ1016A is an EZSWITCH that integrates a PSR PWM controller with a power MOSFET and the FAN100 is a PSR PWM controller.

Fairchild Semiconductor provides designers of isolated DC-DC applications a 100V MOSFET with 50 percent lower RDS(ON) and excellent FOM for higher efficiency in power supply designs. The FDMS86101, a 100V MOSFET packaged in 5mm x 6mm MLP Power56 packaging, is designed using Fairchild’s advanced PowerTrench® process that minimizes on-state resistance, while maintaining superior switching performance and ruggedness. This proprietary process tec...

Fairchild Semiconductor will demonstrate its innovative and highly efficient solutions for power supplies, lighting, motor control, automotive and industrial applications at Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe in Germany, May 12-14, 2009 in booth 601. Fairchild will show its broad range of integrated motor drive solutions that drive highly efficient inverter-based motors and its comprehensive solutions for linear fluorescent lamps (...

Fairchild Semiconductor brings power designers of LCD and PDP TVs, servers, game consoles and LED lighting applications the FAN7621. This resonant controller simplifies design, reduces bill of materials and provides advanced protection functions. The FAN7621 integrates a high-side gate-drive circuit, a current-controlled oscillator, frequency- limit circuit, soft start and numerous protection functions in a 16-pin SOP/DIP package.

Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers of portable applications a 20V 2mm x 2mm x 0.55mm thin MicroFET MOSFET that provides what it says is the lowest RDS(ON) in the industry. The FDMA6023PZT is a dual P-Channel MOSFET in a compact, low profile package that answers the portable design challenge requirements for thinner and smaller applications that are equipped with technology that conserves battery life.

Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers of smart phones a SD card translating multiplexer that interfaces three different I/O levels between host and SD interfaces. The FXL3SD206 multiplexes between three voltage levels and three parts, saving valuable board space and minimizing design complexity. This single device replaces a multiple chip solution in smart phone applications. With an optimal 24-pin UMLP footprint, this SD card multiplexer is i...

Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers of smart phones a SD card translating multiplexer that interfaces three different I/O levels between host and SD interfaces. The FXL3SD206 multiplexes between three voltage levels and three parts, saving valuable board space and minimizing design complexity. This single device replaces a multiple chip solution in smart phone applications. With an optimal 24-pin UMLP footprint, this SD card multiplexer is i...

Fairchild Semiconductor has made it easier for designers of telecom, servers, set-top boxes and other consumer applications to develop a more efficient and compact solution with this synchronous Buck regulator reference design. The RD278 features the FAN21SV06, a single supply, highly integrated 6A synchronous Buck solution that enables designers to reach high levels of efficiency in less space.

Fairchild Semiconductor was awarded a 2008 Power Products Award for its FSFR-series in the category of Best Application Award in Power Control ICs. This highly integrated power switch increases power efficiency and system reliability, and simplifies design in resonant converter designs such as telecom power, high-end audio amplifiers, large-size laser printers and LCD and PDP-TV power supplies.

Fairchild Semiconductor provides designers of cell phones, datacards and netbooks a 6MHz synchronous Buck regulator that delivers high efficiency in a compact and razor-thin footprint. Higher switching frequencies typically lead to lower efficiencies. However, the FAN5361’s carefully optimized design mitigates these losses leading to 91 percent peak efficiency.

Fairchild offers designers of telecom, graphic cards and consumer electronics a single supply, highly integrated 6A synchronous Buck solution that enables designers to reach higher levels of efficiency in less space. The FAN21SV06 incorporates a controller, driver and optimized power MOSFETs in a compact 5mm x 6mm MLP footprint.

Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers a series of gate drivers that improve power consumption, noise immunity and transient voltage performance in automotive applications. The FAN708x series can increase fuel efficiency by enabling engineers to develop more accurate and precise fuel injection control systems under all operating conditions.

Fairchild Semiconductor’s podcast on Power Factor Correction (PFC) includes the basics of PFC, what types of applications require it and country-specific regulations outside of the U.S. that support the technology. While PFC is not required in the U.S., ENERGY STAR and other specifications in support of consumer incentives are discussed by Dr. Van Niemela, Fairchild’s worldwide technical marketing manager for Industrial Power Conversion.

Fairchild Semiconductor will present at Electronica & Productronica 2009 held in China from March 17-19. Driving Higher Levels of Efficiency in Motor Designs” will be presented by Eric Zhang, Fairchild’s technologist. This presentation will explore the energy savings that can be achieved through highly efficient motor design and the value of semiconductor solutions to drive these motors.

Fairchild Semiconductor makes it easier for designers to develop more efficient power supplies and meet stringent energy efficiency specifications with its 200W DC-DC power supply reference design. The RD212 reference design offers high efficiency (up to 94 percent) and low noise characteristics due to its zero voltage switching (ZVS) technique. It provides a 24V output at 8A and offers numerous protection functions.