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First smart high-side power switch with programmable current limit

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry’s first smart, high-side power switch with programmable current limit. As automotive systems become more complex, the various loads within the system can each require different profiles dur

Texas Instruments | 27-03-2015

New 288W narrow-profile switching regulated supplies meet UL and CE standards

Acopian Power Supplies has announced that its narrow-profile power supply series is now certified to UL Safety Standards UL 60950 (Information Technology Equipment) and UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment), and CE marking. The singl

Acopian | 27-03-2015

Synchronous step-down LED driver delivers up to 40A for high-current LEDs

Linear Technology has unveiled the LT3744, a new synchronous step-down DC-DC converter designed to deliver constant current to drive high current LEDs. The device's 3.3V to 36V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of app

Linear Technology | 27-03-2015

Ultra-low forward voltage trench-based Schottky rectifiers

Mouser now stocks ON Semiconductor's NRVTS2xxESF low-leakage trench-based Schottky rectifiers. This new technology allows low forward voltage drop without the high reverse leakage trade-off experienced with planar Schottky rectifiers. Th

Mouser Electronics | 27-03-2015

New tantalum capacitors target high-power DC-DC converter applications

The TCR 'Professional Series' tantalum chip capacitor range with conductive polymer electrodes has been introduced by AVX. Designed for use in high-power DC-DC converters employed in telecommunications, industrial, and avionics application

AVX | 27-03-2015

CMOS single-output voltage regulators with an on/off control input

Featuring ultra-low dropout voltage, low inrush current and fast load transient response, Toshiba's TCR5AM series CMOS single-output voltage regulators with an on/off control input are now available from Mouser. The devices are availab

Mouser Electronics | 27-03-2015

Synchronous step-down converter simplifies power system design

Available now from Mouser stock, Monolithic Power Systems' MPM3805 6V Input, 0.6A module synchronous step-down converter with Integrated Inductor simplifies power system design. The DC-DC module is available in a small surface-mount QF

Mouser Electronics | 26-03-2015

Single-channel comparator for low-voltage battery-powered equipment

The new generation AZV3001 single-channel comparator, from Diodes Incorporated, has been specifically developed for use in battery-powered equipment that needs to operate at low voltage. The single-channel device consumes only 6µA and pr

Diodes Inc | 26-03-2015

Enhancement-mode MOSFET for high-efficiency power-management applications

Ideal for battery management systems and DC-DC converters, Diodes's DMPxx P-Channel enhancement-mode MOSFET is now available from Mouser stock. The device is designed to minimize on-state resistance (RDS(ON)) and maintain superior switc

Mouser Electronics | 26-03-2015

Non-isolated step-down DC-DC converters can linear types

Traco Power's TSR Series non-isolated step-down DC-DC converters are now stocked by Mouser. The high-efficiency point of load (PoL) switching regulators are suitable for replacing linear converters. The TSR-1 series has a high efficienc

Mouser Electronics | 25-03-2015

High-density DC-DC converters deliver 6W from ultra-compact 8-Pin SIL package

Availability of the VB-6W series of high-performance 6W single- and dual-output DC-DC converters has been announced by Stadium Power. All models are enclosed in a miniature 8-pin SIL non-conductive black flame resistant resin package an

Stadium | 25-03-2015

New family of 60V/4A and 36V/8A buck-boost micromodule regulators

Linear Technology has introduced a new family of buck-boost µModule (micromodule) regulators. The LTM8055 and LTM8056 seamlessly regulate an output voltage equal to, greater or less than the input voltage. Housed in 15mm x 15mm x 4.92mm BGA

Linear | 25-03-2015

Linear regulator cuts footprint to deliver fixed 5V to MCUs from 7V to 60V input rails

Designed to replace three discrete components, Diodes' ZXTR2105F linear regulator transistor is now available from Digi-Key. The device is used to produce a stable supply of between 4.7V to 5.3V from 12V or 24V inputs. This not only mi

Digikey | 24-03-2015

Rail-mounted supplies suit industrial, test and renewable-energy applications

Mouser now stocks TDK-Lambda's compact DRF120-480 Series rail-mounted power supplies which offer 94% efficiency in applications such as industrial, test and renewable-energy systems. The units feature 150% peak power capability for 4s, an E

Mouser Electronics | 24-03-2015

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