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SynQor today announces the release of the IQ1B series of 110V input Quarter Brick DC/DC Converters, targeting Railway & Transportation Applications. The wide input voltage range of 66-160V more than covers the requirements of EN50155 for both steady state and transient voltage conditions. A broad range of output voltages are available, with a maximum power level of 150W in the industry standard 2.30” x 1.45” quarter brick package size. Availa...

Vicor announces the availability of MIL-COTS 28 V DC-DC V•I Chip modules. This new product line consists of a 28 Vdc input PRM™ regulator and a family of VTM™ current multipliers with output voltages from 1 to 50 Vdc. The PRM and VTM chipset provides the full functionality of a DC-DC converter with high efficiency and higher power density, fast transient response, low noise, and flexible thermal management. With each module weighing only 15...

Linear Technology has announced the LT3494/A low noise boost converters with integrated power switches, Schottky diodes and output disconnect circuitry. The LT3494 uses a 180mA switch, the LT3494A uses a 350mA switch, and both parts are packaged in a 3mm x 2mm DFN-8 package. Their wide 2.3V to 16V input voltage range enables operation from single cell Li-Ion batteries up to fixed 12V input rails, delivering outputs up to 40V. The LT3494 can deliv...

Available immediately from MicroPower Direct, the A200EHI series is a miniature series of 2W DIP converters is specifically designed to provide miniature packaging, ultra-high input/output isolation and low cost. Features include 6,000 VDC isolation, safety approvals, RoHS compliance, high efficiency and single & dual outputs. As part of MPD's Budget Saver series of products, they are offered at very low prices.

Available now from MicroPower Direct, the B3000RW series provides 30W of isolated, tightly regulated output power in a compact 1 x 2 x 0.4 inch case. These high power density converters are an ideal choice for a wide variety of board level applications in which space is limited but a high performance power converter is required. Standard features include a wide input voltage range, tight line/load regulation, overvoltage protection, low output vo...

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) today announced a single-chip microcontroller solution intended for both PC-integrated and freestanding smart-card applications resulting from a partnership agreement with Gemalto – a world leader in digital security and the world’s leading supplier of smart-card readers*. The new ST7GEM is a secure MCU in ST’s ST7 family, pre-programmed with smart-card interface software from Gemalto, and requiring the additi...

Power Sources Unlimited announces the XL160 Series of ultra small, highly efficient ac/dc power supplies which pack 160W of power into a 3” x 5” x 1.25” package. The XL160 Series features a universal 90-264VAC input with active PFC. Nine models provide single or multiple outputs (single output models have a secondary 12VDC/1A output). Two models provide ATX outputs in the same 3” x 5” package, perfect for applications where the end...

Microchip announces six new members of its 8-bit PIC® microcontroller family featuring an integrated Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) module. The PIC18F85J90 family doubles the amount of Flash and RAM memory available in 64- and 80-pin PIC18 LCD devices. This increased memory enables users to add more complex functionality, such as speech playback, while taking advantage of the cost savings offered by the PIC18 “J” series’ 3-volt manufacturing...

Avago Technologies today introduced the industry's first half-watt (0.5-W) high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LED) in an industry-standard PLCC-4 surface-mount (SMT) package. These new 0.5-W Power LEDs, which are available in white, amber, red-orange and red colors, feature the industry's smallest package size, a wide 120-degree viewing angle, and are optimized for long operating life under severe environmental conditions.

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. has introduced a range of tools that simplify the design of hands-free communication systems, including car kits, speakerphones and home automation systems. Complementing Zarlink’s platform of hands-free voice processing solutions, these design tools include a full evaluation board, mini-evaluation board and a “plug and test” diagnostic kit.