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Temperature and voltage monitor
11 July 2012, Altron Arrow
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2995 temperature sensor and dual supply monitor for low-voltage systems. The IC measures a remote diode’s temperature with ±1°C accuracy and its own die temperature ...

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Power supplies handle 100% humidity
27 June 2012, Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact’s new dip-coated Quint power supply units provide a way to protect all PCB components. The power supplies, which have an adjustable output voltage from 18 to 29,5 V d.c. and output currents ...

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Synchronous buck converter
27 June 2012, Altron Arrow
Linear Technology’s new LTC3630 is a 65 V input-capable synchronous buck converter which delivers up to 500 mA of continuous output current from a 16-lead, thermally enhanced 3 x 5 mm DFN or MSOP package. ...

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Motor controller ICs
27 June 2012
International Rectifier introduced a family of highly integrated μIPM power modules for high-efficiency appliance and light industrial applications including compressor drives for refrigeration, pumps ...

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ICs reduce switching regulator output ripple
27 June 2012, CST Electronics
Micrel announced the Ripple Blocker family comprising the MIC94300 voltage follower output and the MIC94310 fixed-output, low-dropout (LDO) IC. The devices reduce switching regulator output ripple and ...

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Miniature diodes
27 June 2012
Diodes Incorporated has announced its first products to be housed in the ultra-miniature X3-DFN0603-2 package. The company’s first 6,0 V Zener and switching diodes to be provided in the 0,6 x 0,3 x ...

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Stepper motor driver
27 June 2012, EBV Electrolink
New from Texas Instruments is a 2,5 A stepper motor driver offering enhanced thermal performance in a compact footprint. The highly integrated DRV8818 features low RDS(ON) to improve thermal efficiency, ...

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Power supplies approved to new medical standards
27 June 2012, Vepac Electronics
XP Power announced that its 25 W to 2500 W medical power supply products have been approved to the new IEC60601-1 3rd edition standard. In contrast to other manufacturers who may only provide 2 x MOOP ...

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LED power supplies
27 June 2012, Current Automation
Mean Well has introduced the LPF-16/16D and LPF-25/25D series power supplies to fulfil the requirements for low-wattage LED lighting and decorative lighting applications. Featuring 90–305 V a.c. input ...

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Step-down asynchronous regulators
27 June 2012
Analog Devices’ new ADP2370/71 15 V, 800 mA output DC-to-DC regulators are optimised for better energy efficiencies in battery-powered applications using multiple alkaline/NiMH, lithium cells or other ...

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Ideal diode controller
27 June 2012, Altron Arrow
Linear Technology’s new LTC4359 is a high-voltage ideal diode controller that offers a simple low-loss replacement to Schottky diodes, along with key features targeted for automotive, avionics as well ...

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19" power supply
27 June 2012, Actum
Schroff is offering a 19” compatible power supply with 100 W output power and active power factor correction. The MAX312 supports an input range from 90-254 V a.c. or 100–360 V d.c. and offers three output ...

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Choosing between IGBTs and MOSFETs for SMPS designs - Part 2
13 June 2012, Altron Arrow
The first part of this article was published in the 30 May issue of Dataweek.       Conduction losses When comparing 600 V rated devices, IGBT conduction losses typically are less than an equivalent die ...

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Power supplies meet medical standards
30 May 2012, Accutronics, Vepac Electronics
TDK-Lambda’s Vega power supply family is now approved to IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 3rd edition medical safety standards – this is in addition to the current approval ...

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Synchronous buck converter
30 May 2012, CST Electronics
Micrel rolled out a new member of its new SuperSwitcher II integrated MOSFET buck regulator family for high power density DC-DC applications. The MIC27600 features Micrel’s proprietary Hyper Speed Control ...

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Low-power MOSFETs
30 May 2012
International Rectifier has announced the introduction of an extensive portfolio of devices featuring the company’s latest low-voltage HEXFET MOSFET silicon in a TSOP-6 package for low-power applications ...

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Avalanche rectifier
13 June 2012, EBV Electrolink
Vishay has released a new high-voltage, ultrafast surface-mount avalanche rectifier in the plastic DO-214AC package. The BYG23T combines a low 1,98 mm profile with high reverse voltage of 1300 V and fast ...

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Virtual remote sensing improves load regulation
30 May 2012, Altron Arrow
Wires and connectors have resistance. Ohm’s law is unavoidable and dictates that a power source’s remote load voltage will be less than the source’s output voltage. The conventional solution to improving ...

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Three-phase motor driver IC
30 May 2012
International Rectifier has introduced the automotive qualified AUIRS2334S 600 V IC for three-phase inverterised motor drive applications such as high-voltage compressors (HVAC) and fans. The device ...

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Choosing between IGBTs and MOSFETs for SMPS designs - Part 1
30 May 2012, Altron Arrow
This article identifies the key parametric considerations for comparing IGBT and MOSFET performance in specific SMPS (switch mode power supply) applications. Parameters such as switching losses are investigated ...

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