Featuring an ultralow dropout of only 100mV at 300mA, the MAQ5300 automotive AEC-Q100 qualified LDO regulator has been released by Micrel. The device is offered in a six-pin 2x2mm DFN package and is suitable for space-constrained and high-reliability applications that are subjected to the harsh environments and temperatures often encountered in automotive and industrial applications.

A high efficiency (greater than 90%), pin-configurable 5A synchronous buck converter in a tiny 3x3mm QFN package has been introduced by Micrel. The MIC24046-H features pin selectable output voltage, switching frequency and current limit settings, which improve design flexibility, and eliminates multiple external components.

Targeting handheld devices and systems powered from multiple sources such as wall adapters and auxiliary batteries, the MIC1344 3A power ORing smart switch has been introduced by Micrel. The device, which is offered in a 12-pin, 2x2mm QFN package, is also suitable for applications that require a diode OR function between two input power sources.

Micrel has introduced the MICRF229 and the MICRF230, low-power, 400-450MHz, super-heterodyne, image reject, OOK/ASK receivers. Both devices feature -112dBm sensitivity at a data rate of 1kb/s and operate from 3.5 to 5.5V. They consume less than 6mA of current when receiving data continuously and are aimed at Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), garage door openers, home automation, and other low-power, low data rate applications.

A family of pin-compatible, HV, synchronous step-down switching regulators, which feature integrated power switches, has been introduced by Micrel. The MIC285 family is comprised of the MIC28511, the MIC28512 and the MIC28513. 

Micrel has introduced a family of highly integrated and configurable PMIC solutions featuring six independent DC/DC regulators. The MIC7400 and MIC7401 combine five independent 3A synchronous buck converters, an independent 200mA non-synchronous boost converter, and numerous programmable features. In a 4.5mm2 FQFN package, this family provides high power density with a total solution size of 12x8x1mm.

An IntelliMOS power stage family, capable of delivering up to 20A in a compact 4x6mm TQFN package, has been introduced by Micrel. The family is comprised of the MIC4521, a two-phase power stage featuring integrated current and temperature sensing, and the MIC4520, a single-phase power stage. The MIC4521 can be interfaced with a single-phase controller to build a complete high-current and high-performance power converter, while the MIC4520 can ope...

A controlled power up sequence with ramp control is often a necessary feature in applications such as industrial computing, server boards, medical devices, tablets, notebooks, and solid state drives. The MIC95410 7A load switch from Micrel, in a compact 1.2x2.0mm package, boasts this capability and can be used for systems requiring power partitioning.

Micrel, Inc and Silicon Micro Systems today announced a brand new HDR-CMOS Megapixel Ethernet Camera for Automotive and Industrial systems.  The production-ready camera is designed and manufactured by camera specialist SMS (Silicon Micro Sensors GmbH a daughter of First Sensor) and features Micrel’s unique low emissions networking solutions.

Micrel Inc today announced the availability of the MIC2875/MIC2876, two 2MHz boost converters capable of delivering up to 2A output in only 122mm squared of board space with a minimum of just three tiny external components required. These low-profile and highly efficient regulators (up to 95 percent) are ideally suited for operating from a single cell lithium battery and providing power to applications such as USB on-the-go (OTG) and HDMI hosts, ...

Micrel introduced the MIC33163/MIC33164 (1A) and MIC33263/MIC33264(2A) a family of low-profile step down power modules capable of 100 percent duty cycle and operating with an input voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V. These compact modules integrate a synchronous buck converter with an inductor into a 2.5mm x 3mm x 1.1mm (MIC33163/4) and 2.5mm x 3mm x 1.9mm (MIC33263/4) QFN package. These complete power solutions are ideal for use in numerous applica...

Featuring adaptive-dead-time and shoot-through protection, the MIC4606 series of full bridge MOSFET drivers has been released by Micrel. The 85V drivers have been developed to address the growing power needs of battery powered tools, uninterrupted power supplies, radio controlled toys and the drone market.

Two camera flash LED drivers, both combining a 1.2A boost converter and LED driver circuit, have been introduced by Micrel. Offered in a 9 pin, 1.3mmx1.3mm package, the MIC2873 and MIC2874 operate from 2.7 to 5.5V with up to 92% efficiency. With switching frequencies of 2MHz (MIC2873) and 4MHz (MIC2874), the converters allow for the use of a miniature size chip inductor and small input/output capacitors. 

Micrel has introduced the MIC23099 power management solution. The device is targeted at single AA/AAA battery cell applications. Operating from a minimum battery voltage as low as 0.85V, the MIC23099 integrates two switching regulators with an intelligent battery monitoring system that provides the necessary power, monitoring and control for today's most demanding portable applications. 

A family of crystal oscillator clocks, offering phase jitter performance of 170fsrms (12kHz to 20MHz) in a standard 5mm x 7mm or 3.2mm x 5mm footprint, has been launched by Micrel. The  MX55/57 FUSION family targets a broad range of frequencies up to 840MHz and support standard frequencies for applications including 10/40/100G Ethernet, optical communications, SAS and PCI express. All options are available in volume quant...

Micrel will be unveiling a family of power modules at APEC 2014. The MIC28304/MIC45205/MIC45208/MIC45212 modules operate from an input of 4.5-26.5V (70V for MIC28304) and are capable of delivering currents of 3, 6, 10 and 14A, respectively. These highly integrated power module solutions are designed to simplify the system power design process while offering exceptional performance. 

Micrel will be previewing analog technology solutions designed to make a difference at APEC 2014. Highlights include the MIC28304/MIC45205/MIC45208/MIC45212 power modules, the MIC33163/164 and MIC33263/64 buck regulators, the MIC2111 DC/DC multi-mode controller, the MIC4605 brushless motor solution, the MIC21000 PWM controller and the MIC7400 PMIC.

A 4MHz, DC/DC converter capable of delivering up to 2A has been launched by Micrel. Available in a small 2 x 2mm package, the MIC23163/MIC23164 regulators operate from 2.7V to 5.5V with the capability of operating up to 100% duty cycle, allowing them to be used in multiple applications such as powering power amplifiers, solid state drives, mobile computing devices, cellular modems, and other space constrained point-of-load applications.

Micrel has introduced the MIC94161/62/63/64/65; a family of high-side load switches with low on resistance (14.5m) capable of delivering up to 3A of continuous current in a small 1mm x 1.5mm wafer level chip-scale package. These small devices feature true reverse current protection with a wide input voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V. 

Two limiting post amplifiers, designated the SY88073L and SY88083L, has been launched by Micrel. The devices are suited for FTTH XGPON.2 ONU/ONT applications supporting the build out of next generation PON networks.