Power

Adding to its industry-leading power portfolio, Faqirchild has introduced the first in a new family of high-frequency optically isolated MOSFET gate drivers capable of driving up to 30A / 1200V in industrial applications. Exhibiting a 200ns (max) rise/fall time rate, the FOD3180 (2A) and FOD3181 (0.5A) quickly turn the power MOSFET on and off to limit power dissipation.

The latest series of AC/DC converters from power specialist Powersolve includes models that provide 90W – convection cooled, 120W – forced air cooled, incorporate active power correction and meet the requirements of EN61000-3-2. Common features of every model in the PPS120 Series include a universal 90 to 264VAC input, integral EMI filter and compliance with all major safety approval standards.

Linear Technology has announced the LTC2285, a 14-bit 125Msps dual high-speed Analog to Digital Converter with low power dissipation of just 395mW per channel. This high speed device is optimized for use in power efficient, multi-carrier wireless basestation transceiver applications including WiBro and WiMAX standards with performance of 71.3dB SNR and 78dB SFDR at 140MHz. The high sampling rate allows designers to capture wider channel bandwidth...

Expanding its PKM-E series of DC/DC modules, Ericsson Power Modules has introduced a further three models that provide extra output voltage ranges, more current, and more power for telecom and data equipment vendors operating in the areas of distributed power architecture, wireless networks, enterprise networks, access and optical networks, industrial, and the latest generation of ICs.

Arrow Electronics has been awarded UK distribution rights for FRIWO Power Supplies, one of the world’s leading manufactures of low-voltage external power supplies and chargers for medical, IT, communications, domestic appliances, power tools and industrial applications.

SynQor has announced the launch of families of Non-Isolated, Surface Mount, Point of Load converters within its NiQor family, which have the benefit of ultra wide input and output configurations to address the growing demands of today’s Intermediate Bus Architecture applications.

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC3824, a 4V to 60V input range, 100% duty cycle, low IQ, adjustable switching frequency DC/DC current mode controller. This controller is ideal for automotive applications where the 4V minimum input voltage supports cold cranking and the 60V maximum input voltage survives inductive load dumps, without the need for external clamping circuits.

Schaefer's range of pure sine wave inverter products now includes what is said to be the only 2KVA product in the market that is packaged in a slim, 1U rackmount design. Highly efficient and reliable, the pure sine wave output of the AEP-A2000R Series offers benefits over modified or quasi-sine wave units by delivering “clean” output power for powering sensitive loads and for improving AC equipment performance.

Rapid Electronics has expanded its range of ST linear ICs and discrete devices with the introduction of a brand new range of IGBTs, increased coverage of surface mount package options and additions to its MOSFET ranges.

Texas Instruments has introduced a family of six-channel power management ICs for single-cell, lithium-powered portable electronics. Combining high-performance power building blocks in a single 4 mm x 4 mm package, the easy-to-design devices support power system requirements of advanced application processors used in smart phones, portable media players, navigation systems and other electronics.