The LTM8057 and LTM8058 DC/DC converters are now available from Linear Technology, with both µModule devices featuring a 1.5W output and 2kVAC galvanic isolation (production tested to 3kVDC). Available in a 9 x 11.25 x 4.92mm BGA package, both devices include an isolated transformer, control circuitry, power switches and a modest amount of input and output capacitance.

Guarding against ground-to-ground differentials and large common mode transients, Linear Technology has announced a USB µModule (micromodule) isolator that combines USB data communications and USB power. The LTM2884 is suited for systems implementing USB in harsh industrial or medical environments where protection from ground differences is required.

A synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of a 2A, 65V input, has been launched by Linear Technology. The LT8620's synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 95% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5µA in no-load standby conditions.

Linear Technology introduces the LTC3350, a supercapacitor charger and backup controller IC that includes all of the features necessary to provide a complete, standalone capacitor-based backup power solution. It provides all PowerPath control, capacitor stack charging and balancing, and capacitor “health” monitoring to ensure that the backup system is capable of reliable operation.

Designed for use in a synchronous forward converter with active clamp reset, the LT3753 PWM controller has been launched by Linear Technology. The primary side, current-mode PWM controller operates over an input voltage range of 8.5V to 100V, delivers up to 95% efficiency and is targeted for power levels up to 400W.

A synchronous, current-mode buck-boost DC/DC converter, the LTC3114-1 delivers up to 1A of continuous output current from a variety of power sources, including single-cell Li-Ion, 24/28V industrial rails and 40V automotive inputs. Introduced by Linear Technology, the device incorporates four internal low RDS(ON) N-channel MOSFETs to deliver efficiencies of up to 96%.

Adding extensive digital control and monitoring to an analog power system, the LTM2987 highly integrated 16-channel µModule PMBus power system manager has been introduced by Linear Technology. Software-based configuration and measurement of power system performance reduces time to market, enhances system reliability and enables finely optimised board energy consumption.

A 16-bit 210Ms/s high performance high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC), designated the LTC2107, has been introduced by Linear Technology. It has superior AC performance specifications, achieving 80dB SNR performance (4dB higher than alternative products) and industry leading (according to the company) 98dB SFDR at baseband.

Delivering up to 2A of continuous output current to outputs as low as 0.6V, the LTC3624 has been introduced by Linear Technology. The high efficiency, 17V input capable synchronous buck regulator features a constant frequency, current-mode architecture which minimises switching noise while offering very fast line and load transient response.

Featuring built-in EEPROM for simultaneous, accurate monitoring of up to six 0.2-13.9V voltage rails, the LTC2933 has been announced by Linear Technology. It is designed to increase system reliability in applications including network servers, data storage, telecommunications equipment, industrial control and high availability computer systems.

Linear Technology’s LTC6431-20 is a 20MHz to 2GHz single-ended input and output fixed gain amplifier offering 46.2dBm OIP3 (Output Third Order Intercept) and 2.6dB noise figure. Its OP1dB (Output 1dB Compression Point) is a best-in-class 22dBm. Two grades are offered, including the A-grade version that is 100% tested and guaranteed to have a minimum of 42.2dBm OIP3 at 240MHz, and the B-grade version offering a typical OIP3 of 45.7dBm at the...

  Suitable for a variety of industrial and automotive applications, the LT8471 is a dual DC/DC converter from Linear Technology. It uses two internal 2A, 50V switches and an additional 500mA switch to facilitate multi-topology functionality: step-down, step-up and inverting conversions.

High-performance SAR ADCs can offer amazing dynamic range and linearity at faster and faster sample rates. But how do you design the amplifier and interface at the analog inputs? LTspice can help. This video shows how to use LTspice to simulate the analog input interface of high-performance SAR ADCs. We will look at charge kick-back, settling time, and noise, and how to make trade-offs between sometimes conflicting goals.

Operating without the need for primary control in an isolated synchronous forward converter, the LT8311 is a high efficiency secondary-side MOSFET driver from Linear Technology. The complete forward converter can operate with input voltages ranging from 6.5 to more 400V making it suited for a variety of applications including hybrid/electric vehicle automotive requirements.

Packaged in a 3 x 5mm QFN or MSOP-16E, the LT3667 is a 400mA, 40V step-down switching regulator with dual LDO outputs. The device, from Linear Technology, offers a highly compact, triple output solution for automotive and industrial applications.

Linear Technology has announced the introduction of a dual 3-30V fast settling operational amplifier, featuring 30µV maximum input offset voltage and 0.5µV/°C max VOS drift. The LT6020 is suitable for high precision multiplexed data acquisition systems, DAC buffer applications, and portable high precision instruments.

Suitable for telecomms, industrial, avionic and automotive applications, the LTC3637 is a 76V input-capable high efficiency buck converter that delivers up to 1A of continuous output current. Introduced by Linear Technology, it delivers efficiencies as high as 90% and requires just 12µA of quiescent current, maximising battery run time.

Wireless Sensor Networks in general have a wide array of performance requirements. Data throughput, latency and power budget are often different per device, per customer, per installation, and per application. SmartMesh IP™ networks serve up simple interfaces that allow the user to trade off different performance metrics for one another. In this video, we will show some of the more powerful configuration settings present in SmartMesh IP mot...

The low output voltage rails in many of today's leading edge communication, networking, computer and industrial systems must be designed to meet the competing demands of higher load current, higher efficiency and diminishing amounts of board real estate. For cases where the load current is high, the most effective approach is to tie two or more phases together.

The LT3752/-1 is a high input voltage capable synchronous forward controller with active clamp transformer reset from Linear Technology. The LT3752 operates over input voltages from 6.5-100V. For up to 400V inputs and greater, the LT3752-1 allows RC start-up from the input voltage with the maximum voltage limited only by the choice of external components, making it suited for HV/HEV automotive applications.