Power
Integrated MOSFET plus driver power stage solution
Fairchild today introduces an ultra-compact, next-generation, integrated MOSFET plus driver power stage solution, designated the smart power stage module family. Ideal for applications such as synchronous buck DC-DC converters in high-performance computing and telecom, the SPS family utilises Fairchild’s DrMOS expertise to deliver high efficiency, high power density and high switching frequency.
DC/DC converter features new HiSAT-COT control method
Torex Semiconductor have today announced a new 1.5A synchronous step-down DC/DC converter featuring a new HiSAT-COT (Constant On Time) control method. The HiSAT-COT control method, featured in the XC9260/61 series, provides less fluctuation in oscillation frequency against load and input voltage when compared to standard COT control.
30MHz transformer compliant with Lantiq Vinax V3 family
The new VDSL2 30MHz transformer from Pulse is now compliant for use with the Lantiq Vinax V3 chipset family. Providing improved longitudinal balance and excellent total harmonic distortion performance, the BX4290LNL and BX4290LNLT transformers are used with the Class AB line driver to deliver high bandwidth over existing copper transmission lines.
New coupled chip power inductors for mobile devices
Coilcraft has announced the release of a new coupled chip power inductor series, the compact PFD3215 Series. Providing high efficiency and excellent current handling in a rugged and low-cost part, the dual-wound PFD3215 is designed for use in a variety of circuits including flyback, multi-output buck and SEPIC.
Ultra-slim power banks charge mobile devices via USB
Powersolve has today introduced the 3800mAh PSB3800 and the 8000mAh PSB8000 ultra-slim power banks. Measuring just 100 mm x 59 mm x 11 mm and 124 mm x 70 mm x 13 mm, respectively, the PSB3800 and PSB8000 pocket-sized powerbanks are capable of charging mobile phones, tablets, MP3 players, digital cameras and any device that can be charged using a standard USB outlet.
PoL DC-DC converters ideal for latest FPGAs & ASICs
Based on the Digital Control Architecture from Powervation, the first in a series of PoL non-isolated DC-DC converters has been announced today by Murata. Designed to address the industry’s growing requirement for low voltages and fast transient respnse times, the DOSA compatible OKLF 25A PoL is ideal for powering the latest FPGAs and ASICs used in networking, telecommunications and computing applications.
Vishay p-channel MOSFETs offer industry-low RDS(on)
Vishay Intertechnology introduce new third-generation TrenchFET p-channel Gen III power MOSFETs in PowerPAK ChipFET and PowerPAK 1212-8S packages. With footprint areas of just 3.0 mm x 1.9 mm and 3.3 mm x 3.3 mm, the new MOSFETs are suitable for a wide range of applications, including power management in smartphones, tablets, notebooks, industrial sensors, and POL modules.
Zener diodes for defense and aerospace applications
Microsemi introduce a new series of high-reliability 1 - 2.4 volt Zener diodes. Offering an improvement in typical lower leakage of up to 40 times and up to 4 times better voltage regulation versus standard Zener diodes, the SLZx.xA diodes are targeted at low-voltage regulation and transient protection applications in the defence, aerospace, industrial and medical markets.
15-150 W AC-DC power supplies with lifetime warranty
TDK-Lambda has today introduced the new HWS-A series of AC-DC power supplies. Comprising five models rated from 15-150W to meet a wide range of customer requirements, typical industrial applications include equipment used for factory automation, process control, LED display and signage, test and measurement, broadcast and communications. The HWS-A series is a significant upgrade of the established HWS series which was originally introduced in 200...
The lowest-power digital isolators in the industry
The industry’s lowest-power digital isolators, the ADuM144x family, have today been announced by Analog Devices. Delivering power levels over 1,000 times lower than optocouplers and competing digital isolators, the ADuM144x family are based on ADI’s proprietary iCoupler digital isolation technology and can be powered by as little as 1 μW.