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'GreenchipII' SMPS control IC released
4 June 2003, Altron Arrow
Philips Semiconductors' GreenChipII is the second generation of green switched mode power supply (SMPS) control ICs operating directly from the rectified universal mains (70 to 276 V a.c.). A high level ...

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Hot swap controller adds power supply tracking and sequencing features
4 June 2003, MB Silicon Systems
A dual channel hot swap power controller providing flexible power sequencing capabilities is available from Micrel Semiconductor. Available in 16-pin and 24-pin TSSOP packages respectively, the MIC2584 ...

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Power supply units
4 June 2003, Phoenix Contact, Access Control & Identity Management
The new Quint Power generation of power supply units from Phoenix Contact provides a universal 24 V supply from 60-960 W. Consistent implementation of a wide input range ensures safe operation on all ...

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Voltage detector IC helps prevent battery leakage
4 June 2003
Epson has developed the S1F77600, a detector IC intended to prevent dry-cell fluid leakage. The prevention of dry-cell fluid leakage in battery-driven products is an important issue. Standard voltage-detection ...

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Range of current transformers
4 June 2003
The Tae Hwa transformer company is a worldwide supplier and designer of current transformers. Its standard range of over 200 models covers applications and usage for: metering, measurement, earth leakage, ...

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Ultra-compact 12 W AC/DC power supplies
4 June 2003
The Traco Power TOM series is a new generation of open frame switching power supplies for direct mounting on PCBs. A cost optimised, compact design and superior price/performance ratio make this product ...

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High-performance current monitors
4 June 2003, Denver Technical Products
Pearson Electronics manufactures high-performance current monitors. Its standard range are passive devices, with the capability of being able to measure currents in the frequency range from 1 Hz to 20 ...

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Power supply protects attached devices as well as itself
4 June 2003, Christensen Tools
The Oryx PSUD01 power supply is an advanced self-diagnostic digital regulated DC power supply. In designing this power supply, the manufacturer endeavoured to make it as simple to use, while giving high ...

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High-density DC-DC converter
4 June 2003
An addition to the large program of DC-DC converters from TRACO POWER is a 15 W converter in a 50 x 25 x 10 mm package with industry standard pinout. These high-density converters, comprising 21 models ...

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High current IGBTs have low voltage drop
4 June 2003, Altron Arrow
ST Microelectronics has introduced a 200 A version of its advanced family of IGBTs that features low forward-voltage drops at high currents. Such devices belong to the low drop family of ST's IGBTs that ...

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High power TO-220 heat sink
4 June 2003, Actum Electronics
With faster microprocessors requiring higher power than previous chips, Aavid has teamed its heat sink capabilities with existing voltage regulators so users do not have to redesign their motherboard. Aavid ...

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Universal noise attenuator in SIP package compatible with most SMPS
4 June 2003
Vicor's first QuietPower output ripple attenuation module - designated QPO-1 - uses active filtering in a SIP package to provide >20 dB of conducted differential noise attenuation from 60 Hz to 500 kHz. ...

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Calibration tool for Ex zones
4 June 2003, Test & Measurement
Spescom MeasureGraph has introduced the Fluke 707Ex intrinsically safe loop calibrator for use in explosion endangered areas. The Fluke 707Ex is certified in accordance with the NEW ATEX directive (Ex ...

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High efficiency device supplies power plus port protection for new USB On-The-Go spec
21 May 2003, Hi-Q Electronics
Advanced Analogic Technologies (AnalogicTech) says it has introduced the first integrated power solution to conform to the emerging USB On-The-Go (OTG) specification. Using a high efficiency charge pump ...

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SMA/SMB/SMC surface mount Schottky diodes
21 May 2003
The IXYS product family of surface mount devices (SMD) has been expanded with Schottky rectifiers in the SMA, SMB & SMC industrial standard cases. These housings allow engineers to design small and compact ...

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Universally compatible ripple attenuation module
21 May 2003
The MicroRAM Output Ripple Attenuation Module from Vicor combines both active and passive filtering to provide >40 dB conducted differential noise attenuation from 60 Hz to 1 MHz. This makes it ideal ...

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Integrated power module
21 May 2003
International Rectifier's PlugNDrive integrated power module is designed to simplify electronic motor control circuits in home appliances and light industrial applications. The IRAMS10UP60A module incorporates ...

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Margining controller simplifies auto PCB testing
21 May 2003
Linear Technology's LTC2920 is a power supply margining controller that allows supply rails to be precisely adjusted up and down during automated PCB testing. This testing, known as 'margining', is a ...

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Controller ICs for VR10.X platforms
21 May 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
Intersil's Endura ISL6556A and ISL6556B precision multiphase PWM controller ICs are claimed to provide the stability and precision required to power the new-generation VR10.X processors while conserving ...

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LCD colour displays enhanced with white LED driver and LCD boost converter
7 May 2003
Texas Instruments has released a new 28 V white light-emitting diode (LED) driver and a liquid crystal display (LCD) boost converter that significantly helps control brightness and improve quality of ...

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