Power

STMicroelectronics has introduced the first member of a new power MOSFET family. The new family allows customers to drastically reduce conduction losses and increase efficiency and reliability of their lighting applications by achieving very low ON-resistance and excellent dynamic and avalanche characteristics.

Texas Instruments has introduced a 10A, non-isolated DC/DC power module with fast transient response and high performance. The plug-in module meets the strict three percent accuracy core voltage tolerance requirements of TI's newest 3-GHz digital signal processors (DSPs), such as the TMS320TCI6487, with only 3,000 µF of external output capacitance. The device also supports point-of-load systems that use high-performance DSPs, microprocessor...

Linear Technology has announced the LTC3452, a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter optimized for driving two banks of white LEDs from a single Li-Ion battery. Up to five parallel LEDs can be driven at up to 25mA each for backlighting LCD panels, while two LEDS can be driven at up to 200mA each (or one LED at 400mA) for camera flash applications. The LTC3452's synchronous buck-boost topology delivers up to 90% efficiency over the entire usable ...

PULS, the DIN-rail power supplies specialist , has added new tools for system designers to its website. In addition to full specifications of all of its power supplies and accessories, a new PULScast feature offers movie clips explaining power supply technology and functionality. The other new website feature is downloadable CAD drawings of all PULS DIN-Rail power supplies.

Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced the FDZ191P, said to be the industry’s smallest footprint P-channel MOSFET offering the optimal thermal and electrical performance necessary for power conversion, charging and load management in an array of low-voltage (

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4089 and LTC4089-5, each featuring an autonomous power manager, ideal diode controller and standalone high-voltage switching battery charger for portable USB devices. For high efficiency charging, their switching topology accommodates various inputs, including high voltage power sources up to 36V (40V max) such as 12V AC-DC wall adapters, FireWire ports or automotive batteries. In addition, they accept low-...

Vicor has released its 1RU, high power density PFC FrontEnd for use with various power modules. The ultra-low profile, fan-cooled, power factor corrected AC-DC front end operates from a wide range 85-264Vac input, providing 375V out with a power density of over 28W/in3.

Vicor has announced the availability of a full family of V•I ChipTM components, enabling complete power systems using Factorized Power Architecture (FPA). FPA separates or ‘factorizes’ regulation and voltage transformation functions into flexible, high-performance building blocks. V•I Chip components are high-density (up to 1.2kW/in3), high-efficiency (up to 97%), high-speed power conversion modules, and are all released for mass product...

The 28Vdc MIL-COTS VIPAC family of power systems is a new class of user-defined, modular power solutions for military COTS applications such as radar, military ground vehicle, communications equipment, and aerospace. It incorporates Vicor’s M-FIAM5B, which provides MIL-STD-461E EMI filtering and MIL-STD-704E/F transient protection; Vicor's Maxi, Mini and Micro DC-DC H or M grade converters; and a choice of output connections and mechanical plat...

Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the smalles the smallest two-bank, low dropout (LDO) regulator to support light emitting diode (LED) lighting in portable applications, such as mobile phones, navigation systems, MP3 and media players. The device enables quality color backlighting from a tiny 1.2 mm x 1.2 mm package, allowing end-users to experience blinking and dimming of color keypads and navigation pad lights.