Power
National Semiconductor - White LED Driver with Dynamic Backlight Control Reduces Power Consumption of Portable Displays up to 55 Percent
National Semiconductor has introduced what it says is the industry’s smallest white light-emitting diode (LED) driver with dynamic display backlight control. The LM3530, a member of National’s PowerWise energy-efficient product family, drives up to 11 high-current LEDs in series, illuminating larger displays in portable media devices such as smartphones. The LM3530 is offered in a 12-bump micro SMD package measuring just 1.615 mm × 1.215 m...
Energy-efficient adapter series provides widespread compatibility, saves OEMs time and money...
Phihong has developed a new 10-12W interchangeable plug adapter series that is ideal for applications including wireless communications, networking, portable equipment, and peripherals. The PSC12R Series consists of three single-output models, available in 5-, 9-, and 12VDC. The 5- and 9V models, the PSC12R-050 and PSC12R-090 respectively, are 10W adapters, and the 12V model, the PSC12R-120, is a 12W adapter. Also, in addition to interchangeab...
Intepro Demo Low Cost Power Supply ATE at AutoTestCon 2009
Intepro Systems, market leaders in power system and component ATE, will be showing the latest version of their I9500 low cost Power Supply ATE test system at this year’s Autotestcon in Anaheim. Organised by the IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems and Instrumentation and Measurement Societies, the 44th annual Autotestcon has been themed Mission Assurance through Advanced ATE for 2009. Intepro will be among some 250 exhibitors supporting the ...
600W Compact PCI Power Supply responds to customer demands
Gresham Power Electronics has introduced the latest addition to its successful Compact PCI power supply family, the cPCI-6U-600. By continuing to push the boundaries of high efficiency, high power density power supply design Gresham are responding to growing market demands for ever increasing power from the 6U cPCI footprint.
N-Channel Power MOSFETs in SC-75 Package Offers 8V to 30V VDS Range
Vishay has expanded its family of n-channel TrenchFET power MOSFETs in the thermally enhanced PowerPAK SC-75 package to offer a VDS range from 8 V to 30 V. The devices released today include the industry’s first 30-V device in the 1.6-mm by 1.6-mm footprint area, and a 20-V MOSFET with the industry’s lowest on-resistance.
28V Dual-/Single-Input Battery Chargers with Battery Detection and Overvoltage-Protected Outputs
Maxim has introduced the MAX8844/MAX8845 28V, dual-/single-input, linear Li+ battery chargers with battery detection and overvoltage-protected outputs. These devices enhance flexibility by providing resistor-adjustable fast-charge and top-off current thresholds. To further increase flexibility, an autobooting assistant circuit distinguishes input sources and battery connection, and also provides an enable signal for system booting. The MAX8844/MA...
Fairchild Semiconductor - 20V P-Channel MOSFET in 1mm x 1mm WL-CSP
Fairchild Semiconductor brings designers of cell phones, medical, portable and consumer applications the industry’s lowest RDS(ON) (75mΩ at -4.5V) 20V P-Channel MOSFET in a 1mm x 1mm WL-CSP package. The FDZ371PZ is designed with Fairchild’s proprietary PowerTrench process technology. This technology yields an exceptionally low RDS(ON), minimizing conduction losses. Through these lower losses, the FDZ371PZ improves efficiency and extends ...
Surtech Distribution launches own brand Power Distribution Units to fit any type of rack or enclosure
Surtech Distribution has announced the launch of its own brand power distribution units (PDUs) for mains power distribution in free-standing or bayed racking systems or enclosures. The PDUs are aimed at applications requiring controlled power distribution for the datacommunications, telecommunications and electronics markets and provide a highly-attractive and cost-effective solution where space is limited and cable management techniques are used...
Sunpower - Fanless DIN rail power supplies
Sunpower’s fanless DIN rail power supply family is ideal for applications ranging from industrial automation to domestic appliances. With output ratings from 10W up to 960W, these products efficiently match the power requirements of most panel builders. This wide power range is backed by a comprehensive set of features allowing very high power availability, reliability and efficiency, extended lifetime and reduced maintenance costs, compact ins...
Texas Instruments - 2.25-MHz, 1A DC/DC converter for USB-powered applications
Texas Instruments has introduced a 2.25-MHz DC/DC converter for USB-powered portable applications and wireless modems. The TPS62750 is a high-performance, 92 percent power-efficient, synchronous step-down converter, which can provide up to 1-A typical input current. The device supports an input voltage from 2.9 V to 6 V, allowing it to support batteries with an extended voltage range and USB-compliant power requirements.