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2U redundant PSU with active power factor correction
28 August 2002, Sivan Electronic Supplies
Sunpower Technology's new 2U Mini Redundant power supply with active power factor correction is rated 450+450 W and has a universal full range AC input. The SPR-2450P6 also meets international safety ...

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Encapsulated AC/DC power modules
28 August 2002
The TRACO POWER TML series offers a range of fully encapsulated AD/DC power supplies for PCB mounting with output power of 5, 10, 15 and 30 W. There are 34 standard models available with single, dual ...

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Powering DVB-T - the future
14 August 2002
DVB-T (digital video broadcast-terrestrial) decoders will provide a low-cost route into digital TV for the large number of consumers still relying on analog services. A compact, low-cost DVB-T system ...

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LED cluster driver for rear tail lights
14 August 2002, Electrocomp
An LED cluster driver from ST Microelectronics integrates all the functions required for the intelligent control and drive of LED automotive rear light clusters inside a single chip. Designed to operate ...

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24 Vin family of DC-DC converter modules
14 August 2002
Vicor's family of 24 V input 2nd-generation high power density DC-DC converters is now complete. Design of the final 11 modules - joining the 13 released earlier - was accomplished using Vicor's module ...

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Power semi manufacturer uses innovative process that increases reliability
14 August 2002, Electrocomp
Whenever AC has to be converted into DC, for example, to supply an electronic device with low DC voltage from 230 V a.c. mains, rectifiers are a first choice. Irrespective of whether the necessary rectifier ...

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Wide input miniature DC-DC converters
14 August 2002, Brabek
Recom has expanded its family of miniature, isolated DC-DC converters with a 2 W, 2:1 input converter for input voltage ranges from 5-9 V, 9-18 V, 18-36 V and 36-72 V d.c. Supplied in a 7-pin, UL 94 ...

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Low-side power MOSFET and companion high-side device offer high efficiency
14 August 2002, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
Vishay Siliconix has claimed a new milestone in optimising MOSFETs for core voltage DC-to-DC power conversion with the release of two advanced LITTLE FOOT devices. Latest in the Vishay Siliconix portfolio ...

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High current, low-profile bridge rectifiers
14 August 2002
International Rectifier (IR) has introduced the MTP family of high current, three-phase input bridge rectifiers. Bridge rectifiers are a necessary component for any electronic device requiring the conversion ...

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Temperature switch with latch
14 August 2002, Communica
The S-8130AC is a CMOS temperature switch with a latch function that has a built-in semiconductor temperature sensor. The output signal is inverted when the temperature is detected, and latched until ...

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3-phase 600 kHz buck controller
14 August 2002
Linear Technology's LTC3732 is a 3-phase, 5-bit VID, 600 kHz, synchronous step-down switching regulator that drives N-channel external power MOSFET stages in a phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture. ...

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Fan managers
14 August 2002, Tempe Technologies
Microchip's TC654, TC655, TC664 and TC665 fan speed controllers monitor r.p.m. data and can detect when a fan wears out, allowing users to replace fans before they malfunction. Integrating 'FanSense' ...

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Power management devices deliver 'smart' solutions
31 July 2002
Philips Semiconductors' expertise in managing power is well-known. The company offers state-of-the-art technologies for smart power management providing cost-effective, energy-saving solutions. With the ...

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Low-profile 150 W AC/DC PSUs
31 July 2002, Vepac Electronics
Artesyn Technologies series of compact 150 W AC/DC open-frame power supplies feature models with single, triple and quad outputs. All NLP150L power supplies have a small footprint and a height of just ...

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Programmable 8-bit 12C LED driver
31 July 2002, Altron Arrow
The PCA9551 LED Blinker from Philips Semiconductors blinks LEDs in I2C and SMBus applications where it is necessary to limit bus traffic or free up the I2C master's (MCU, MPU, DSP, chipset, etc.) timer. ...

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Generating PWM waveforms using the IXDP610A
17 July 2002
The IXDP610 integrated circuit is a digital pulse width modulator (DPWM) from Ixys that is targeted for microcontroller and microprocessor based systems used for switching power bridge applications, PWM ...

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One-chip fluorescent lighting control IC with integrated PFC
17 July 2002
International Rectifier has introduced the IR2166 ballast control IC with integral power factor correction (PFC) for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and linear fluorescent lighting ballasts. This one-chip ...

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Converters combine wide input and industrial temperature operation in small package
17 July 2002, Brabek
Recom has launched its next-generation of 3 W, regulated, DC-DC converters, which combine wide input voltage range and industrial temperature operation in a compact, low-profile package. Ideal for space-critical, ...

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Fast photoflash capacitor charger
17 July 2002
Linear Technology's LT3420 is a complete, high efficiency, low quiescent current photoflash capacitor charger, designed as a standalone device. It can charge high voltage (typically 320 V) photoflash ...

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Dual-output remote-junction temperature switch
17 July 2002, CST Electronics
Maxim's MAX6685 measures the temperature of a P-N junction in an external IC with 1,5°C accuracy. The lower temperature limit is pin programmable in 5°C increments from +40°C to +115°C. The upper temperature ...

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