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Linear Technology has announced a new higher temperature version of the LT3010, a high voltage micropower, low dropout regulator that delivers up to 50mA of continuous output current. The newly released H grade version enables operation up to 140°C, compared to the E grade which operates up to 125°C. The LT3010 features an input voltage range of 3V to 80V, delivering output voltages as low as 1.275V. The LT3010-5 provides a fixed 5V output. The...

Power-One has announced that it has agreed to a license transfer from C&D Technologies, Inc. to Murata Manufacturing Company. The transfer of the license had been requested by Murata, as part of Murata’s purchase of C&D’s Power Electronics Division (PED). The sale was completed on August 31, 2007.

XP Power announces availability of its new 500W active filter unit for use in harsh electrical environments. The DSF500 is designed to protect dc-dc converters from the surges, spikes and ripples that are typically found on the electrical system of any military platform, such as an aircraft or vehicle. The filter meets the military specification, MIL-STD 1275A-D, without the need to incorporate any additional components. Platform mounted systems ...

A new range of fully approved ultra compact switch mode power supplies are launched which meet CEC requirements and are available in 5 watt, 15 watt, 24 watt and 30 watt ratings. They offer such aggressive pricing that powerpax are calling them their linear killers

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced a monolithic, filter-free, Class-D audio power amplifier with an integrated boost converter, which provides constant output power for portable applications such as personal navigation devices, PDAs, mobile phones, portable media players and handheld gaming devices. The combination of the 2.7-Watt (W) Class-D amplifier and integrated boost converter provides 85 percent overall efficiency, with l...

Intersil has introduced a high-efficiency, 1.5A synchronous buck integrated FET regulator ideal for point-of-load regulation for datacom/telecom, battery powered systems, medical instrumentation and several industrial applications. The ISL8009 is designed to utilise a special multi-operation capability, allowing selection between forced PWM mode and automatic PWM/PFM mode. This ability to switch between modes enables the regulator to maintain u...

Linear Technology has announced the LT3482, a fixed frequency, current mode step-up DC/DC converter with a built-in voltage doubler designed to bias avalanche photodiodes (APDs) in optical receivers. The device can deliver an output of up to 90V from inputs ranging from 2.5V to 16V. The LT3482 features high side APD current monitoring, which offers better than 10% relative accuracy over a -40°C to 85°C temperature range. The integrated power sw...

Photon Power has announced the introduction of the 150W MPM-815H fanless ATX power supply extending the range from Magic Power in Taiwan. With Features such as active power factor correction, power good/power fail signal and optional output loom assembly. The MPM-815H is housed in thermaly efficient U channel with dimensions of 190 x 40 x 97mm and has optional cover.

MEAN WELL has introduced the new DR-100 series – 90~100W single output class II DIN rail switching power supply for the fast growing demand of DIN rail applications. With Class II of protection level (double insulated, no earth ground wire is required), DR-100 series provide users a safer operating environment since the whole plastic case is free from hazardous leakage current. Featuring up to 89% of high efficiency, this series can be cooled b...

Power Sources Unlimited announces the Protek Electronics’ PM300 Series of 300W, medical, low-profile AC/DC switching power supplies, which offer a compact, performance packed design with full compliance to worldwide EN60101-1 medical safety standards.