1.5W Isolated Low Noise DC-DC µModule Converters Include Transformer
December 12, 2011 6:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8047 and LTM8048 1.5W output DC/DC µModule converters with 725VDC galvanic isolation in a 9mm x 11.25mm x 4.92mm BGA (ball grid array) package. All components, including the transformer, control circuitry and power switches...
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Film Capacitors Tout Low Insertion Height
December 12, 2011 5:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC has developed a wide range of EPCOS MKP and MKT film capacitors with low insertion heights. The new capacitors with a lead spacing of 37.5 mm feature insertion heights of only 15 mm or 19 mm. These components are designed for
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VCO Operates From 3750 to 3800 MHz
December 10, 2011 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek’s CVCO55CC-3750-3800 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates from 3750 MHz to 3800 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 V to16 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -105 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has
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Digital 3-Axis Gyroscope Touts Tininess
December 9, 2011 6:31 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe L3G3200D from STMicroelectronics enables advanced motion sensing in ever-shrinking form factors by reducing the package size by almost half over current-generation sensors.
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ACS Stepper Drive-Controller with Ethernet simplifies actuator solutions
December 8, 2011 6:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe addition of Ethernet connectivity to Tolomatic’s ACS Stepper Drive/Controller brings greater flexibility and economy to electric actuator applications. The ACS with Ethernet supports both Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP...
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Silicon Carbide Power Devices Now Available in Chip Form
December 8, 2011 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsCree has released its fully-qualified SiC MOSFET power devices in “bare die” or chip form for use in power electronics modules.
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P-FET Reverse Voltage Polarity Protection Tutorial
December 8, 2011 3:54 am | Videos | CommentsThis video from afrotechmods shows different ways you can protect your circuit from backwards power connections using Diodes, schottky diodes, and P channel MOSFETs.
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C-band Gallium Nitride High-Electron Mobility Transistors Address Satellite Earth Stations
December 1, 2011 7:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsMitsubishi Electric Corporation announced it has developed two Gallium Nitride (GaN) High-Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) C-band (4–8GHz) amplifiers for satellite earth stations.
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Air-Cored Spring Coil Family Offers Custom Designs
December 1, 2011 3:08 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in both leaded and SMT configurations, a family of Air-Wound Spring Coils includes a standard range from 2.5nH to 500nH and custom wound designs with an infinite variety of winding types.
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Class D Audio Amplifiers Overview
November 30, 2011 6:35 am | Videos | CommentsThis tutorial, provided by Digi-Key and NXP, will provide a brief introduction to Class D audio amplifiers, as well as NXP's product offering in the low, medium, and high power output Class D amplifier markets.
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Hops and Pops in Timing aren't a Child's Game
November 30, 2011 6:31 am | by By Aaron Partridge, SiTime (www.sitime.com) | Blogs | CommentsQuartz resonators have many desirable properties, but they also show something called “hops and pops”. Unlike the fun subjects of Dr. Seuss' children's book, hops and pops in timing set a limit on how precise a frequency one can get from a quartz TCXO.
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Multilayer Capacitor Addresses DC Blocking Applications
November 29, 2011 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsAVX has expanded on its miniature ultra-broadband capacitors, GX Series, to include the GX01 ultra-broadband capacitor that addresses DC blocking issues from 160kHz (-3dB roll-off) to 40GHz.
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete DevicesPTFE Membrane Cartridge Filters Intended for Manufacture of High-Purity Chemicals
November 29, 2011 4:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is introducing a new generation of PTFE membranes in HDPE cartridge filters, for the manufacture of high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor and LCD / FPD fabrication at SEMICON Japan 2011...
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15V, 300mA Synchronous Buck Converters with Only 1.8µA Quiescent Current
November 29, 2011 4:33 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology announces the LTC3103 and the LTC3104, 15V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6V to 13.8V.
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Inrush Current Limiters Extend Range
November 28, 2011 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC has extended its range of EPCOS inrush current limiters (ICL). The P11 series (B57211P*) covers a resistance range from 4 to 25 ? (R25). These types are designed for currents from 2.5 to 5 A in the temperature range between 0 °C and 25 °C.
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