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Dual DC-DC converter family
4 June 2003
Designers of battery-powered equipment such as PDAs and laptops, require ever increasing levels of power efficiency to lengthen battery operating time. In response to this demand, Torex Semiconductor ...

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Tiny battery fuel gauge integrates with safety circuitry
4 June 2003, CST Electronics
Dallas Semiconductor is offering a multichemistry fuel gauge device that integrates precise current, voltage, and temperature measurements; nonvolatile (NV) data storage, and an optional 25 mΩ sense resistor ...

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Dual comparator IC has onboard voltage reference
4 June 2003, Altron Arrow
ST Microelectronics has introduced a monolithic IC that includes two comparators and a shunt voltage reference. The TSM109 can offer space and cost savings in applications such as power supplies and data ...

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High power density AC-DC switcher has low profile
4 June 2003
The Westcor Division of Vicor has introduced the FlatPAC-EN, an ultra low profile, EN 61000-3-2 compliant power supply with a power density greater than 1,21 W/cm3. The FlatPAC-EN, measuring just 233,7 ...

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3 kW AC/DC converter with PFC
4 June 2003
The modular 3000 W RPF5 can be configured to provide 1 to 15 outputs from 1 to 48 volts. Features include a comprehensive array of interface signals, extensive input transient protection, and parallelable ...

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Power design accelerator kits
4 June 2003
Power Integrations has introduced two design accelerator kits that it claims enable power supply engineers to quickly and easily create production-worthy designs using its highest performance family of ...

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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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