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Inductor-free charge pump converters
12 March 2003, Tempe Technologies
Microchip's MCP1252 and MCP1253 regulated charge pump DC-to-DC converters can provide a space-saving, power management solution for DC-to-DC conversions in a battery-operated environment. These 120 mA ...

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Scalable multiphase architecture for interleaved buck DC-DC converters
12 March 2003
International Rectifier has launched XPhase, which it calls an extremely flexible and scalable architecture for multiphase, interleaved buck DC-DC converters requiring one or more phases. The first XPhase ...

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Advanced inverter supplies up to 160 kW, constant or variable torque
12 March 2003
Omron's new advanced 3G3RV inverter is useful in many typical applications like handling, hoisting, conveyors, cranes, fans and pumps and many others. This is a general-purpose drive, suitable for constant ...

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Automatic voltage stabilisers for Africa
12 March 2003
Power quality management provider Advance-Galatrek has launched a new range of automatic voltage stabilisers (AVS), which are suited for geographical regions that are subject to inconsistencies in the ...

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240 W AC/DC converter can supply 100 A
12 March 2003
Incorporating Power-One's patented efficient dual geometric edge (EDGE) technology, the NET1 Series is capable of providing output current exceeding 100 A. This quad-output series provides current share ...

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Hot swap controller
12 March 2003
Linear Technology's LTC4212 is a Hot Swap controller in MSOP package that disconnects the system supply if a DC/DC converter fails to enter into regulation within a programmable period. The LTC4212 features ...

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Thyristor phase controllers
12 March 2003
Phasecon has been operating in the industrial electronic industry since 1980 and has established a reputation for quality and reliability. Pinetown Electronics, one of the strongest industrial electronics ...

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Gen-set for telecommunications operators
12 March 2003
Kohler Power Systems offers a generator set designed specifically for telecom operators wanting to guard against any break in the electricity supply for Internet, satellite, mobile phone or cable-television ...

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Designer's guide to charging Li-Ion batteries
26 February 2003
Ref: z263145m Li-Ion rechargeable batteries are finding their way into many applications due to their size, weight and energy storage advantages. These batteries are already considered the preferred ...

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Input-current-limited battery charger offers complete solution
26 February 2003, CST Electronics
Maxim has introduced the MAX1908, a highly integrated, multichemistry battery charger that it says helps simplify the construction of accurate, efficient chargers. The device charges two to four lithium ...

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Microstepping motor driver IC has built-in translator
26 February 2003, Altron Arrow
Allegro's stepper-motor driver IC uses the company's 'EasyStepper' translator technology to provide microstepping (one-eighth step) operation for office automation, industrial and medical applications. ...

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Micro-packaged DC-DC converters
26 February 2003, News & Events
ON Semiconductor, offers two new high frequency DC-DC converters with low-battery detectors for use in portable and wireless electronics. The NCP1410 and NCP1411 are micro-powered, monolithic, pulse ...

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A look at heat-management for electronics
26 February 2003, Electrocomp
A semiconductor can generate significant heat during operation, which leads to an increase in the junction temperature. If appropriate measures are not taken to dissipate this heat, the performance of ...

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Advanced PWM and linear combo power controller
26 February 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Security Services & Risk Management
Intersil's Endura ISL6226 combo power controller combines a synchronous buck pulse width modulation (PWM) controller and a linear low drop out (LDO) regulator in a single 24-lead SSOP IC package. A wide ...

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Slim DC-DC converters
26 February 2003, Vepac Electronics
Artesyn Technologies has introduced a new line of ultra low profile, high power DC/DC converters for distributed power architectures. The first products in the series include a single-output eighth-brick ...

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Hermetically sealed DC-DC converters handle 25% more power
26 February 2003
International Rectifier has introduced two hermetically sealed, 120 V input DC-DC converters that handle up to 13 W per cubic cm power density, and deliver up to 80% efficiency. The AFL12005S delivers ...

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Regulator stable with low-cost ceramic caps
26 February 2003, Products & Solutions
International Rectifier's IRU1011-33, a fixed output linear voltage regulator capable of providing a low drop-out voltage, can provide a continuous current up to 1,3 A with a single 5 V input. IR claims ...

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Popular temp sensor now in 8-pin SOIC
12 February 2003
ADI's AD590 temperature sensor is now offered in a modern 8-pin SOIC package, in addition to its original metal can (TO-52) and flat pack packages. First introduced in 1975, the AD590 has retained its ...

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High power DC-DC controller
12 February 2003
Linear Technology's LTC3832 is a high efficiency step-down DC/DC controller for converting inputs from 3 to 8 V to an output as low as 0,6 V up to 15 A. It provides a very low output voltage with ±1% ...

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Stepper motor controller IC
29 January 2003, Altron Arrow
Allegro MicroSystems' A3965 is a motor-control IC for the pulse-width-modulated (PWM) current control of low voltage stepper motors. A DMOS dual full-bridge driver, it is capable of output currents to ...

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