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LED driver family from Diodes Inc cuts component overhead
Diodes has introduced a family of LED driver ICs capable of significantly reducing the number and size of external components required by drive circuits. The AP880X step-down dc-dc converters need the support of just four components and by operating at switching frequencies up to 600kHz, enable the use of smaller and lower cost inductors and capacitors.
ON Semiconductor Introduces Low Power LED Driver Optimized for Coin Cell Powered Backlighting Applications
ON Semiconductor today introduced the CAT3661 - a new one-channel Quad-Mode™ LED Driver for ultra low power LED applications such as portable handheld medical equipment. “High efficiency and small size are often top of the agenda for designers of handheld electronics equipment,” said Anthony Russell, director of LED Power Products, ON Semiconductor. “The CAT3661 low power Quad-Mode LED driver utilizes patented technology to fully address ...
ON Semiconductor Introduces Fixed-Frequency Current-Mode Controller for High Efficiency, Compact Adapter Solutions
ON Semiconductor has announced the introduction of the NCP1237, NCP1238 and NCP1288 fixed-frequency, current-mode controller ICs. Targeted at AC-DC adapter applications for laptop/notebook computers, LCD displays, printers, and household consumer electronics, the new controllers are available in a choice of frequency options with single or dual level over current thresholds. The standard device has a built-in 65 kHz oscillator, with 100 kHz and 1...
ON Semiconductor Introduces Integrated Power Factor Controller
ON Semiconductor has introduced the NCP1901, an integrated circuit that combines both a power factor correction (PFC) controller and a resonant half-bridge controller in a single package. The high level of integration of the NCP1901 permits off-line adapters to be designed with minimal form factor while meeting worldwide efficiency standards, such as ENERGY STAR v2.0 for external power supplies, California Energy Commission (CEC), European Code o...
Introducing VEGA, a 225°C Adjustable 500mA LDO Voltage Regulator in a Ceramic Package
CISSOID introduces VEGA, a new low dropout, linear, voltage regulator for embedded power supply needs in applications that must sustain high-temperature, harsh environments or that simply require extended lifetimes. Part of the STAR family of products from CISSOID, the voltage regulator CHT-VEGA delivers a regulated output with up to 500mA from a standard 5V ±10% voltage input. Output voltage can be adjusted anywhere between 1.2V and 3.3V. It is...
Diodes Inc - Smallest full-feature single-chip solution for smart fan motor driver applications
Diodes Inc. has introduced the industry’s smallest fully featured single-chip fan driver with high-output drive capability to provide a cost-effective solution for fan and motor drive applications.
Semtech - Smart Current Sink LED Backlighting Platform
Semtech today announced the industry’s first smart current sink LED backlighting platform with on-chip digital lighting effects for high-end handheld displays.
Semtech Extends Buck Regulator Platform with 1A, 1.5A and 2A Devices
Semtech has announced three new small form-factor buck DC-DC regulators that provide a compact, high-efficiency solution to demanding point of load applications in a wide range of printer, networking, medical and other systems. The SC4626, SC189 and SC183 are small form factor products that deliver 1 A, 1.5 A and 2 A of load current, respectively, with excellent transient response.
Wolfson - Audio hub enables multimedia handsets to deliver flexible sound at ultra low power
Wolfson Microelectronics has announced the WM8993, its first device in a family of ultra low power audio hub CODECs for multimedia mobile phones and other feature-rich portable audio applications. Combining Wolfson's highly flexible audio hub architecture with the company's latest ultra low power and audio enhancement technology, the WM8993 delivers industry leading audio performance and over 100 hours of playback time in one compact, cost effect...
Maxim's LED solution enables drop-in replacements for halogen MR16 lamps
Maxim introduced the MAX16840, an LED driver that employs a proprietary architecture to ensure flicker-free, dimmable operation with electronic transformers and cut-angle dimmers. Maxim’s patent-pending approach enables the design of retrofit LED lamps that can replace halogen MR16s without any changes to the existing electrical infrastructure. This removes an important obstacle to commercial viability, allowing end users to enjoy all the benef...