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Two-phase controllers for advanced micros
19 June 2002
ON Semiconductor's CS5308 is a two-phase step-down controller with all the control functions required to power high-performance desktop and server processors adhering to VRM 8.5 power supply specifications. ...

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High voltage micropower LDO regulators
19 June 2002, MB Silicon Systems
Two new micropower low dropout (LDO) regulators for standby applications in portable and fixed power-sensitive systems are offered by Micrel Semiconductor. Consuming only 18 µA quiescent current, the ...

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Long-lasting lithiums
5 June 2002, Altron Arrow
There are upwards of 10 million lithium batteries used in vehicles today powering everything from electronics in toll-tag transponders such as the Ez-Pass system, to air-bag deployers, emergency mayday notification devices, GPS tracking equipment, and engine controllers

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Ultra-capacitors help solve power problems in professional cameras
5 June 2002, Electrocomp
UltraCaps offer numerous advantages for portable systems powered by rechargeable batteries

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Power controller features 'breakthrough' standby power performance
5 June 2002
In a move to advance its portfolio of power management integrated circuits, ON Semiconductor introduced the NCP1205, an innovative pulse width modulator (PWM) current-mode controller for high-voltage ...

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Small and efficient high-frequency boost switcher has 5-12 V output
5 June 2002
Almost every portable instrument uses 2-cell alkaline or 1- to 2-cell Ni or Li batteries. With a typical operating output voltage range from 5 V to 12 V, these applications require a boost converter. ...

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Intelligent power modules for motor drives
5 June 2002
International Rectifier has released a programmable isolated-intelligent power module (PI-IPM). This device called iNTERO, integrates, in a single housing, the power stage with the embedded driver board ...

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Density DC/DC converter in DIL-24
5 June 2002
An addition to the large program of DC/DC converters from Traco Power is a 8 W converter in a low profile DIL-24 metal package with industry standard pinout. These high density converters, comprising ...

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Miniature DC-DC converters
5 June 2002, Communica
CTC offers a broad range of miniature DC-DC converters in PCB through-hole and SMD versions. Available from 0,25 W through 3 W, they are pin and performance compatible replacements for the popular Newport ...

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A passive solution to harmonic current compliance
5 June 2002
Vicor's new solution for compliance to EN harmonic current and EMI standards, collectively referred to as 'ENMods', comprises a passive harmonic current attenuation module - the MiniHAM - and an auto ...

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Ferrite planar cores for SMPs
5 June 2002
AVX offers ferrite planar cores specifically designed for use in switch mode power supply (SMPS), industrial power supply and telecom applications. Designated the low profile E core series, these cores ...

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Surface-mount DPak heatsinks
5 June 2002, Actum Electronics
Aavid's D/D2/D3 Pak thermal solution helps expand performance boundaries. This DPak thermal solution allows circuit designers to decrease the device case temperature by 17°C at 2 W power dissipation, ...

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New integrated power semiconductor family launched at show
5 June 2002, Electrocomp
Infineon Technologies announced further members of its CoolSET F2 family at the recent PCIM 2002 show. The new products in TO220 package are designed for output power ratings up to 240 W, enabling switched-mode ...

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Quick-fitting heatsinks
5 June 2002, Actum Electronics
In keeping with its policy of heatsinks that can save time, Aavid Engineering introduced the 5768 series clip-on heatsink for TO-220 package devices. This is a unique plug-in heatsink that has four spring-action ...

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Switch-mode charger controller simplifies constant current control
5 June 2002
The ADP3806 is a standalone Li-Ion battery-charging IC that combines high output voltage accuracy with precise current control to improve the performance and reduce the design complexity of constant-current, ...

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30 W DC/DC converters
5 June 2002
Traco Power's Ten 30 family of isolated 30 W converters has a very high power density. These products come in a low profile 50 x 4 0x 10 mm shielded metal package with an industry standard footprint. ...

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High voltage power supply products
5 June 2002
VMI has launched a new series of high voltage power supplies. The first products now available include four distinct power supplies each designed for specific applications where higher voltage requirements ...

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High current multiphase DC-DC conversion reference designs
5 June 2002
International Rectifier has introduced three new multiphase, high current DC-DC converter reference designs, which use its iP2001 device, a building block for 5-12 V input, 1-2 V output synchronous buck ...

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Temperature sensing in high-precision applications
5 June 2002
When it comes to precision applications, the demands of a temperature sensor are tested to the maximum: superior accuracy, low power consumption, and a tiny package are just a few of the challenges that ...

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Low profile encased power supplies
5 June 2002
The new Traco Power TXL series of encased power supplies is designed for a wide range of cost-critical applications including industrial systems. With a low profile metal case and screw terminal blocks ...

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