Product Releases
High-voltage Full Bridge Inverter for Increased Energy Efficiency in LCD Backlight Applications
November 28, 2007 4:43 am | CommentsNXP announced its high-voltage, full bridge fluorescent backlight controller IC the UBA2074 and its low-voltage twin, the UBA2072. Together, they form a family of full-bridge fluorescent backlight controller ICs, designed specifically to address the trend toward growing display sizes and supporting the increased use of high-supply voltage backlight inverters in LCD-TV applications.
Interchangeable Blade Power Supplies meet RoHS, Energy Star and CEC Standards
November 27, 2007 5:46 am | CommentsGlobTek introduced the GT-41xxx series of blade power supplies. The series features the GT-41076 with power up to 6W, GT-41052 up to 15W and GTM41060 up to 25W with constant current option. The regulated outputs voltage range from 5V to 48V DC in 0.1V increments, with up to 25W of continuous output power. The 64 mm × 40.5 mm × 29 mm polycarbonate impact resistant non-vented cases
Mini-Power Management Unit Maximizes Design Flexibility
November 27, 2007 3:47 am | CommentsAdvanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. announced the AAT2504, an adjustable 3-channel regulator that combines a step-down converter with two low dropout linear regulators (LDOs). Targeted at mobile devices with rapidly changing feature sets, it allows designers to extend system functionality and still benefit from power management integration. The step-down converter delivers up to 800 mA of output current and supports an input range of 2.7V to 5.5V
30W Universal Input Range AC/DC Power Modules
November 26, 2007 3:56 am | CommentsMinmax's AQF-30 is a 30W series of AC/DC power modules that have universal input range of 85V AC to 265V AC with single, dual and triple output voltages. The modules boast efficiencies up to 80 percent and are EMI Compliant with EN55022 Class B and FCC part 15, level B and EMC Compliant With EN61000 (-2, -3, -4). The series is suitable for a variety of applications
Micro-D Pi Filter Connector for Military, Avionics Applications
November 20, 2007 4:00 am | CommentsITT Electronic Components developed a Micro-D connector with desirable attenuation. Designated the TMDMP filter, the connector utilizes an internal filter design, providing the density needed to accommodate the ferrite tubes necessary for Pi filtering in military and aerospace applications. The TMDMP filter connector is suitable for integrated avionics and electronic warfare
High-Frequency Crystal Oscillators Provide Low-Jitter Performance for Communication Applications
November 19, 2007 10:35 am | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduced the DS4-XO series of crystal oscillators that support frequency operation from 75 MHz to 622.08 MHz. These miniature crystal oscillators are available in a 5 mm x 3.2 mm package and provide jitter performance of less than 1 psRMS (12 kHz to 20 MHz) over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range. Manufactured using fundamental AT-cut crystal technology with no overtone,
VCO for Digital Radio Equipment
November 19, 2007 4:05 am | CommentsCrystek's CVCO55CC-2778-2945 VCO operates from 2778 MHz to 2945 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.1V to 16V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz @ 10KHz offset and has excellent linearity. It is packaged in the industry standard 0.5" × 0.5" SMD package. Input voltage is 8.0 V, with a max current consumption of 40 mA. Pulling and Pushing are minimized to 5.00 MHz and 2.00 MHz/V
Process Sealed Toggle and Pushbutton Switches
November 16, 2007 4:16 am | CommentsCIT Relay & Switch announces the BST and BSP Series toggle and pushbutton switch series, providing design engineers versatile, multiple function toggle and momentary pushbutton switches for use in a variety of applications. Both offer a wide variety of termination options. The BST toggle is available with numerous actuator lengths and optional gold contacts. The BSP pushbutton features a snap-in mounting option. Both series offer
16-bit Analog Input Board Offers High Resolution, Precise Data Acquisition
November 15, 2007 3:58 am | CommentsMEN Micro Inc., announced the M36N M-Module, an analog input mezzanine board that provides high resolution and precise data acquisition for analog signals found throughout automation, measuring and simulation applications. Available in 16- or 18-bit versions, it can be used as an I/O extension for CompactPCI, PCI, PXI or VME embedded systems as well as on stand-alone single board
Compact 275W AC/DC Power Supply
November 14, 2007 4:00 am | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited announced the N2Power XL275 Series of ultra small, highly efficient (up to 90 percent) AC/DC power supplies which pack 275W of power into a 12.22W/cubic inch power density, fitting into industry standard 1U OEM applications or any application where space is critical. The series features a universal 90V AC to 264V AC input with active PFC
Sealed Beam LED Marker and Floodlight
November 13, 2007 6:32 am | CommentsLEDtronics announced their PAR36 Series Marker Lamps and Floodlights designed as an energy-saving substitute for PAR36 sealed beam lamps. suitable industrial vehicles, golf carts, architectural accent lighting, low-heat medical spotlighting, emergency egress lighting systems, landscape lighting, and other utilizations. The lamp can be a direct drop-in replacement for 12/14V DC, 6V DC and 120V AC PAR36 incandescent lamps.
Wire-Wound Inductor Achieves 3.0A at 10µH
November 13, 2007 3:44 am | CommentsTaiyo Yuden announced the NR6045T series of 6 mm x 6 mm x 4.5 mm wire-wound power inductors for DC/DC converter choke coil applications in LCD / plasma TVs and other flat panel displays (FPDs). The 14 models in the offer a selection of low DC resistance (0.014O to 0.5O), high inductance (1.0 µH to 100 µH) and high current ratings (0.8 – 8.5A). The device offers
Power Switch Increases Efficiency in Half-bridge Resonant Converters up to 450W
November 12, 2007 5:54 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor’s highly integrated Green FPS power switch, the FSFR2100, increases power efficiency and system reliability, and reduces design time in resonant converter designs such as telecom power, high end audio amplifiers, large size laser printers and LCD and PDP TV power supplies. The IC features a zero voltage switching (ZVS) technique that reduces switching losses in MOSFETs and rectifiers.
High Density Modular Power Supply for Noise Sensitive and Rugged Applications
November 12, 2007 3:58 am | CommentsBravo Electro Components introduces its XUP Series of Modular / Configurable Power Supplies. The low noise/ripple of less than 10 mV(typical) and wide operating temperature of -40°C to +75°C make these suitable for sensitive equipment in harsh environments. The power supplies are SEMI F47 compliant making them a suitable for semiconductor manufacturing equipment use.
Six-pin DIP Optocouplers with High Temperature Ratings for Industrial Applications
November 9, 2007 11:18 am | CommentsEverlight introduced a family of 6-pin DIP phototransistor optocouplers featuring awide operating temperature range (-55°C to +110°C), low-profile surface mount availability (S1 option at 3.9 mm max), high collector-emitter breakdown voltage (min BVceo = 80V), high-isolation voltage (5 kVrms), more than 7 mm creepage distance, as well as a wide selection of
