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Multirate laser driver with extinction ratio control
7 May 2003, CST Electronics
A new +3,3 V laser driver designed for multirate transceiver modules with data rates from 155 Mbps to 2,7 Gbps has been released by Maxim. Lasers can be DC-coupled to the MAX3737 for reduced component ...

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Split core current transducers for telecom applications
7 May 2003, Denver Technical Products, Information Security
A new approach for sensors through the HOP, HTR and HT current transducers series has been introduced by LEM. The series is based on the open loop Hall effect technology principle (allowing AC, DC and ...

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Device converts battery or bus voltages to system requirements
7 May 2003, Tempe Technologies, Infrastructure
Microchip Technology offers a 500 mA, DC-to-DC synchronous step-down converter that operates over a multitude of input and output conditions giving designers an efficient method of transforming battery ...

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Configurable PFC AC-DC switcher packaged for rugged applications
7 May 2003, Security Services & Risk Management
Vicor - through its subsidiary Mission Power Solutions - offers a low-profile, configurable AC-DC switching power supply packaged for rugged military applications. Designated Badger, it enables designers ...

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DC bus converter chipset redefines distributed power architecture
7 May 2003
International Rectifier has unveiled the first group in the family of DC Bus converter chipsets that it claims redefines the underlying distributed power architecture for 48 V-input, 150 W board-mounted ...

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Highly integrated linear battery charger
7 May 2003, CST Electronics
The MAX1501 is an intelligent, constant-current, constant-voltage (CCCV), temperature-regulated battery charger that charges a single lithium-ion (Li+) cell or three-cell NiMH/NiCd batteries. This Maxim ...

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More efficient, industrial-qualified MOSFETs
7 May 2003
International Rectifier's IRF8010 series HEXFET power MOSFETs are claimed to have as much as 10% lower on-resistance, or RDS(on) than previous devices. The new 80 A devices have high current density and ...

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Open frame DC-DC converters
7 May 2003, Sivan Electronic Supplies
Cosel has launched four new open-frame (with no heatsink), isolated, DC-DC converters suitable for computer and communication equipment applications. The CES, CQS, CQB and SFS Series DC-DC power modules ...

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IEEE802.3af-compliant switch for power-over-LAN
7 May 2003, CST Electronics, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events, Products & Solutions
Maxim's MAX5922, claimed to be the industry's first fully integrated IEEE802.3af-compliant 48 V power switch for power-over-Ethernet (LAN) systems, helps simplify design while reducing external component ...

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Standalone Li-Ion battery charger
7 May 2003, Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions
Linear Technology's LTC4056, is a linear Li-Ion battery charger controller is designed to provide a microcontroller-free solution, as well as faster charging from a poorly regulated or a sagging input ...

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Smallest dual DMOS FET
7 May 2003, MB Silicon Systems, Integrated Solutions
Central Semiconductor's new PICOmini device, the CMLDM7002A, is claimed to be the smallest dual N-Channel Enhancement-mode DMOS FET. It provides improved specifications when compared to the industry-standard ...

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High current switched capacitor converters
23 April 2003
The ADM660/ADM8660 are high current CMOS switched capacitor voltage converters from Analog Devices. They invert the input voltage, producing VOUT = -VIN. The inverting scheme is ideal for generating a ...

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Regulator and COM driver for colour TFT panel
23 April 2003
The ADM8840 device from Analog Devices features a common line (COM) driver in a single-chip solution for TFT LCDs. The device provides an LCD controller and grayscale DAC supply voltage of 5,0 V ±2% and ...

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MOSFETs have 'fast body diode characteristics'
23 April 2003
International Rectifier's new 600 V HEXFET power MOSFET family with fast body diode characteristics is tailored for soft switching applications such as the zero voltage switching (ZVS) circuits. ZVS is ...

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Low-voltage MOSFETs have exceptionally low gate charge
23 April 2003, Electrocomp, Fire & Safety
The OptiMOS 2-25 V low-voltage MOSFET series is Infineon's response to the increasing requirements in the field of low-voltage power conversion and switching applications. It provides low gate charge, ...

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Compact DIN-rail power supply cuts costs by 20%
23 April 2003, Vepac Electronics, Access Control & Identity Management
Power specialist, XP, has released the THD series of compact AC-DC DIN-rail 60 W and 120 W power supplies that measure 100 x 45 x 75 mm and 100 x 85 x 75 mm respectively. These compact plastic-cased units ...

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12 V MOSFETs have 15% higher current capability
23 April 2003
International Rectifier has introduced four new 12 V HEXFET power MOSFETs optimised for low input voltage (typically 3,3 V and 5 V) point-of-load (POL) buck converters. These MOSFETs deliver up to 15% ...

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Power-factor correction controller
23 April 2003
An innovative power-factor correction (PFC) controller, ON Semiconductor's NCP1650 device provides active PFC for power systems up to 3 kW. It is an average-current-mode controller featuring continuous ...

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Flexible power system uses 'building blocks'
9 April 2003, Products & Solutions
Vicor's VIPAC Arrays - a highly flexible system of DC input, power building blocks - can be configured with as many as four user-definable outputs on Vicor's low-profile, cold-plate chassis that measures ...

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Cosel moves to 'lead-free'
9 April 2003, Sivan Electronic Supplies, Products & Solutions
Cosel has published notice of change to lead-free solder for its switching power supplies (on-board type)    The power supply series and production/shipment schedule is:    * ZU Series (1,5 W to 10 W) in ...

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