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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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20 W DC/DC converter with 4:1 input
5 June 2002
The TEN 20WI is a new addition to the Traco Power range of isolated DC/DC converters. The 12 models with single and dual output features ultrawide 4:1 input ranges (9-36 V d.c. and 18-75 V d.c.). The ...

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High-efficiency power-supply controller
5 June 2002, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
A multi-output, power-supply controller to provide compact, power-efficient DC-DC power conversion is offered by Vishay Intertechnology. The Si9138 works in current mode to provide tightly regulated 3,3 ...

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Bourns expands inductive component line
22 May 2002, Electrocomp
Bourns has added nine new products to its inductive component product line. The three new chip inductors and six new SMD power chokes offer more solutions to customers. The new chip inductor models ...

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Multichip shrink simplifies power supply design
22 May 2002, Electrocomp
Infineon Technologies' CoolSET devices use the company's evolutionary CoolMOS technology. This Infineon MOSFET silicon technology reduces the area-specific Rds(on) for a 600 V MOSFET by a factor of 5 ...

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Half-brick 100 W DC-DC converter can go as low as 1,08 V
22 May 2002, Vepac Electronics
Artesyn Technologies has developed a half-brick 100 W DC-DC converter module suited for powering products employing the latest low-voltage semiconductors. Available with single 5,0 V, 3,3 V or 1,8 V outputs, ...

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Integrated switch for power supplies
8 May 2002, Electrocomp
Infineon Technology's advanced multichip packaging and OptiMOS technology can enable a highly compact and efficient power stage for DC/DC conversion in CPU supplies. The company's integrated switch combines ...

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Small polyphase 35 A to 240 A controller with integrated MOSFET drivers
8 May 2002
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC3729, a PolyPhase DC/DC step-down controller with integrated MOSFET drivers in a new and smaller 5 x 5 mm Quad Flat No-lead (QFN) package. The LTC3729 is a scalable ...

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DMOS full-bridge PWM driver
8 May 2002, Altron Arrow
Allegro MicroSystems' new range of DMOS full-bridge pulse-width modulated (PWM) motor driver integrated circuits, the A3959SB and A3959SLB, are designed for current control of DC motors, and are capable ...

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