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ICs Reduce Switching Regulator Output Ripple and Harmonics by 60 dB at High Frequencies
February 9, 2012 7:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ground-breaking new MIC94300 /MIC94310 were developed to provide more efficient noise suppression for today's highly sensitive data and image capturing systems. The MIC94300 integrates a low-R DS(ON), current-limit switch and a low-pass filter that
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Demo at APEC 2012
February 9, 2012 6:52 am | Videos | CommentsHere is a short demo of some of the LED driver products Alpha and Omega Semiconductor was demonstrating at this year's APEC
SMPS Controller IC Enables Ultra-low Standby Power at No Loads and Enables EuP Lot 6 Compliance
February 8, 2012 10:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsNXP Semiconductors N.V. unveiled the GreenChip SPR TEA1716 switched-mode power supply (SMPS) controller IC. Designed for use in 90-W to 500-W power supplies, the smart power resonant (SPR) TEA1716 combines
Digital PWM Controllers Tout Small Footprint, High Efficiency
February 7, 2012 10:52 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced its a family of CHiL digital PWM controllers that is said to dramaticall shrinks footprint and improve efficiency in a variety of mid-range to high-end and extreme server, desktop, and computing applications. The six new devices meet
MOSFETs Support High Efficiency, Power Density and Low RDS(on) in SMPSs
February 7, 2012 7:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsInfineon Technologies introduced its new OptiMOS 40-V and 60-V power MOSFET families. These devices are optimized for synchronous rectification in Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) such as
Low Voltage MOSFETs Promise Reduced Size, High Efficiency for Synchronous Rectification in SMPSs
February 7, 2012 5:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. announced a new family of ultra-high-efficiency, high-speed MOSFETs that are asserted to deliver significant improvements in trade-off characteristics between low on resistance (RDS(ON)) and low input capacitance
SoC Enables Measurement and Diagnostics for High-Power Monitoring in Industrial App and Data Centers
February 7, 2012 4:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduced the 78M6631, a Teridian 3-phase power measurement system-on-chip (SoC) that embeds power monitoring into high-load applications. This fully self-contained and customizable energy measurement system offers
ON Semiconductor Showcases Products for Reducing Energy Consumption in Standby Mode
February 6, 2012 12:13 pm | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor's latest AC-DC controllers, shunt regulators and Schottky rectifiers will be demonstrated at the industry’s leading power electronics show.
Power-Supply Controller Touts Desirable Efficiency and Power Density Characteristics
February 6, 2012 9:37 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics’ L6699D controller for LLC resonant voltage converters is believed to be the first of its type to combine anti-capacitive protection, auto-adaptive dead-time and enhanced safe-start operation. These features are
LED Driver is Compatible with Traditional TRIAC Dimming, Analog Dimming and Non-Dimming Lamp Designs
February 6, 2012 7:22 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor introduced the FL7730 single-stage primary side regulation (PSR) controller with power factor correction (PFC), TRIAC and analog dimming compatibility, as well as the FL7732 for non-dimming applications. The FL7730 is an
100-V Synchronous Buck Regulator Includes Integrated MOSFETs
January 25, 2012 10:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced a 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs. The 600-mA LM5017 is appropriate for telecommunication, industrial, smart grid and automotive systems. Used in conjunction with the WEBENCH online design tool, the regulator is
Next-gen Fully Automatic Heavy Wire Bonder Will Demo at APEC 2012
January 6, 2012 6:49 am | News | CommentsHesse & Knipps, Inc., the Americas subsidiary of Hesse & Knipps Semiconductor Equipment GmbH, leading manufacturer of high speed fine pitch wedge bonders and fully automatic heavy wire bonders for the backend semiconductor industry, will demo its next generation BONDJET BJ93X Heavy Wire Bonder at APEC 2012
APEC 2012 Announces Student $1,000 Attendance Awards
June 22, 2011 9:45 am | News | CommentsThe joint sponsors of the Applied Power Electronics Conference have announced the continuation of the popular $1,000 Student Attendance Awards to cover part of the travel and conference expenses for up to 30 students to attend APEC 2012 in Orlando, Florida, February 5-9, 2012.
Maxim-Teridian Power Metering Smart-Grid ICs at APEC
March 24, 2011 6:24 am | Videos | CommentsThis is a demonstration of Maxim/Teridian's new family of power-management ICs that perform metering functions for smart-grid applications at their booth during APEC.
Rectifiers Feature Wide Range of Current Ratings
March 8, 2011 12:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. expanded its portfolio of TMBS rectifiers using Trench MOS Barrier Schottky technology. Twenty new 45-V devices in four power package types were added, featuring
Power MOSFETs Combine Low On-resistance with a Low Gate Charge
March 8, 2011 10:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsAlpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) introduced two power MOSFETS. The new low-voltage devices are optimized for use on the secondary side of high efficiency DC/DC converters. By combining
60 A Driver IC Achieves High Current in Small Form Factor
March 8, 2011 9:31 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier’s IR3550 integrated PowIRstage synchronous buck gate driver IC with co-packed control and synchronous MOSFETs and Schottky diode is optimized internally for PCB layout, heat transfer and driver/MOSFET timing. The 60-A rated device is positioned to
PoL Converters Power FPGAs and Microprocessors
March 7, 2011 11:21 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions has introduced the OKI-T/36W Series of SMT point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters to its Okami range. Offered in the same DOSA standard SMT pinout as the company's OKY-T/3 and -T/5, the 24 Vin OKI-T/36W Series is said to achieve
PWM Controllers Target AC-DC Adapter Apps
March 7, 2011 9:48 am | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor expanded its portfolio of AC-DC power solutions for home electronics with the introduction of the NCP1234 and NCP1236 family of fixed frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) current mode controllers. These solutions are
PWM Controller Provides Low Standby Power Under 10 mW for Portable Device Chargers
March 7, 2011 7:42 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor’s FAN302HL PWM controller for low standby power charger applications incorporates the company’s mWSaver technology to minimize standby input power consumption to <10 mW at 230 VAC to meet
Fully Encapsulated Digital Power Module Uses PMBus for Real Time Monitoring
March 7, 2011 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntersil introduced its ZL9101M fully encapsulated digital DC/DC power module for PoL power management in servers, telecommunications, networking, and storage equipment. This variable output step-down PMBus-compliant digital power supply includes
SoC Provides Power Management, Control for Datacom Equipment
March 7, 2011 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products launched a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC), the 78M6613. This energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies brings a high level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers. The SoC enables
TT electronics Focuses on Alternative Energy at APEC 2011
February 23, 2011 11:04 am | News | CommentsTT electronics is using the forthcoming APEC 2011 event to highlight its very latest technologies targeting the alternative energy industries. Visitors to the TT electronics booth, number 536, will have the opportunity to
