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High-efficiency automotive LED driver with boost controller

The Texas Instruments (TI) LP8860-Q1 is an automotive high-efficiency LED driver with boost controller. It has four high-precision current sinks that can be controlled by a PWM input signal, an SPI/I2C master, or both. The boost conver

Texas Instruments | 11-02-2015

Device provides six independent Hex inverters with open-drain outputs

Now available from RS Components, the Diodes Inc. 74LV05A provides six independent Hex inverters with open-drain outputs. The device is designed for operation with a power supply range of 2V to 5.5V. The inputs are tolerant to 5.5V all

RS Components | 11-02-2015

Controller offers industry-standard power delivery and battery charging protocol

A programmable USB power controller that offers an industry-standard power delivery and battery charging protocol, the Microchip UPD100X is now available from Mouser. A single USB cable can be used for data, and simultaneously can deli

Mouser Electronics | 11-02-2015

Medical-grade isolated DC-DC converters exceed patient-protection specifications

Recom's latest REM3, REM6 and REM10 medical DC-DC converters are now available from Dengrove Electronic Components. The units are designed for patient-connected applications and exceed the latest IEC 60601-1 (3rd edition) specifications

Dengrove | 11-02-2015

Quad universal PMIC delivers >40A/Output to power high-current digital cores

Exar has introduced the XR77128, a universal PMIC which drives up to four independently-controlled external DrMOS power stages at currents >40A for the latest 64-bit ARM processors, FPGAs, DSPs and ASICS. DrMOS technology is quickly gro

EXAR Europe | 10-02-2015

Compact ultra-low RON dual-channel load switch with controlled turn on

The TPS22968 is a compact new ultra-low RON dual-channel load switch with controlled turn on from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS22968 is available in a small, space-saving package (DPU) with integrated thermal pad allowing for high po

Texas Instruments | 10-02-2015

Universal input power supply range designed for cost-sensitive 50W - 500W applications

TDK-Lambda's new RWS-B series power supplies are now available from Farnell element14. The units are designed for cost-sensitive applications and are available in five power levels between 50W and 600W. Features include an operating t

Farnell element14 | 10-02-2015

Latest 600W model completes high-voltage programmable DC power supply series

TDK-Lambda has added new 600W output power models to its Z+ series of high-voltage programmable DC power supplies. As with the established 200W, 400W and 800W models, the new 600W models are offered with output voltages of up to 160VDC

TDK Lambda | 10-02-2015

Electric vehicle relay family for DC switching in powertrain applications

A series of Panasonic Electric Works' high-voltage DC relays that supports the trend for electrification of powertrains in passenger and commercial vehicles is now available in Europe from TTI. The EV relay product family provides high

TTI Europe | 09-02-2015

high performance current mode switching regulator cuts component count

Available now from RS Components, the Freescale MCZ34670EG current mode switching regulator combines a power interface port for IEEE 802.3af powered devices (PDs) and a high-performance current-mode switching regulator. It allows a designer

RS Components | 09-02-2015

Programmable DC power supply series expanded up to 6kW

Magna-Power Electronics has announced the expansion of its popular 1U SL Series product line - to 6kW. The SL Series product range now spans 70 models at power levels 1.5kW, 2.6kW, 4kW, and 6kW all in a 1U, 1.75-inch high rack-mount for

Magna Power | 09-02-2015

Single-stage PWM controller for PFC and phase-cut dimmable LED driving

Fairchild's FL7734, a highly-integrated PWM controller is now available from Digi-Key. The device benefits from advanced primary-side-regulation (PSR) technology to minimize components for low-power LED lighting solutions. Using innovat

Digikey | 06-02-2015

PSUs designed to minimise no-load power consumption and maximise efficiency

Designed to minimise no-load power consumption and maximise efficiency to help designs meet the latest environmental legislation, XP Power's ECP225-A PSU series PSUs are now available from Farnell element14. The single-output AC/DC pow

Farnell element14 | 06-02-2015

New 140V / 400mA step-down converter features just 12µA quiescent current

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC7138, a new 140V input-capable high-efficiency buck converter that delivers up to 400mA of continuous output current. It operates from an input voltage range of 4V to 140V, making it ideal for a wide

Linear | 06-02-2015

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