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Latest 1W DC-DC converter footprint shrinks by 34 percent

Around one third smaller than its predecessors, the new from Murata Power Solutions MTC1 series of miniature isolated 1W regulated single-output DC-DC converters is available with nominal input voltages of 12 or 24 VDC and accommodate a 2:1

Murata | 06-07-2015

Bi-directional voltage level translators operate from 0.95 to 4.5V and 1.8 to 5.5V

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the LSF family of bi-directional voltage level translators which are operational from 0.95 to 4.5V (Vref_A) and 1.8 to 5.5V (Vref_B). This allows bi-dir

Texas Instruments | 03-07-2015

Configurable output voltage high-isolation SMD DC-DC converters

Murata's MGJ3 and MGJ6 series of configurable output voltage high-isolation surface-mount DC-DC converters are now available from Farnell element14. They are optimised for use as high-side and low-side gate drivers in IGBT and MOSFET bri

Farnell element14 | 03-07-2015

Wide input range 10W DC-DC converters in compact industry-standard packages

Power Sources Unlimited (PSU) now offers Traco Power's the 10W THL 10 and THL 10WI Series of cost-to-performance optimized DC-DC converters in industry-standard 1 x 1 x 0.4 inch packages. The THL 10 has a wide input voltage range of 2:1

PSU | 03-07-2015

Rechargeable Li-Ion micro batteries target Bluetooth, portable and wearable products

Varta Microbattery has introduced the CoinPower Series of lithium-ion rechargeable micro batteries. Optimized to promote cost-effective manufacturing efficiencies and design flexibility in Bluetooth, portable and wearable technology ap

Varta Microbattery | 03-07-2015

Ultra low-leakage super-fast switching diodes target power-efficient applications

Aimed at designers who require ultra-low leakage and super-fast switching speeds, DLLFSD01x Series switching diodes from Diodes Incorporated target LCD displays, portable electronics and numerous computer and consumer products. The devices

Diodes Inc | 02-07-2015

Easy-to-implement building blocks simplify SMPS design

Digi-Key now stocks International Rectifier’s µHVIC family which offers a 'tool kit' of ICs for common circuit elements in switched mode power (SMPS) electronics. The family offers engineers simple, flexible ICs with which to convenientl

Digikey | 01-07-2015

First brushed DC gate driver with adjustable current drive for scalable designs

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced an integrated gate driver that offers adjustable gate drive settings with the flexibility to drive a wide range of external field-effect transistors (FETs), supporting multiple motors, speeds or varying

Texas Instruments | 01-07-2015

Plug-in DC output modules optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads

Excelsys Technologies has introduced the Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules that are optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads. The XgR and XgT powerMods offer design engineers increased system rob

Excelsys | 01-07-2015

Torex- Smallest step-down micro DC-DC converters feature 1A output and integrated coil

Torex Semiconductor has developed the XCL219/XCL220 series of micro DC-DC converters with integrated coil and control IC. The XCL219/XCL220 series devices measure just 2.5mm x 2mm x 1mm.and are the smallest in the world in the 1A continuou

Torex Semiconductor | 01-07-2015

Tailor-made drivers for chip-on-board LEDs

The new RCOB LED driver series from Recom has specifically been developed to meet the requirements of COB (chip-on-board) LEDs. The driver series includes 11 models with output voltages between 25 and 44VDC and constant output currents o

Recom International | 01-07-2015

Micro regulator offers faster system boot time and power analysis

Linear Technology has unveiled the LTM4676A, a new dual 13A or single 26A, current shareable up to 100A µModule (micro module) step-down DC-DC regulator with PMBus serial digital interface. The digital interface enables system designers and

Linear | 01-07-2015

Easy to use tiny LiIon / LiPoly charger plugs into any USB port

The Adafruit Micro Lipo USB LiIon/LiPoly charger is now available from Mouser stock. The tiny charger is easy to use and has gold-plated contacts and plugs into any USB port. The user just plugs in a 3.7V/4.2V lithium polymer or lithium

Mouser Electronics | 01-07-2015

Dual-port USB data isolator for industrial and medical applications

Suitable for both industrial and medical applications, Murata Power Solutions' NMUSB202MC powered dual-port USB data isolator is now available from Mouser stock. The surface-mount module provides dual-port USB data isolation from a sin

Mouser Electronics | 30-06-2015

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