| Enable a robust system design using a linear charger
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2007-12-28 |
| This article discusses the system level impact of these parameters when using a wide range of AC adaptors and how a robust system can be designed using a linear charger with features like overvoltage protection, thermal regulation and dynamic timers. |
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| DC/DC controller produces up to 30V output
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2007-12-28 |
| Linear Tech says its LT3742, a 100 percent duty cycle dual output step-down switching regulator DC/DC controller produces output voltages up to 30V. |
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| BLDC MOSFET controller ICs are automotive grade
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2007-12-21 |
| Allegro has released two new automotive grade (temperature and voltage rated) three-phase BLDC motor controller ICs. |
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| Monolithic two-switch forward DC/DC regulator rolls
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2007-12-19 |
| National Semiconductor has introduced the industry's first high-voltage, monolithic two-switch forward DC/DC regulator for power supply designs. |
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| Class D audio subsystems render 3D stereo sound
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2007-12-19 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX9775/MAX9776 highly efficient Class D audio subsystems that provide 3D stereo enhancement. |
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| How to build efficient power supplies
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2007-12-18 |
| A solution to one aspect of PoE is discussed utilizing the ON Semiconductor NCP1031 series of monolithic, high-voltage switching regulators with internal MOSFET |
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| Tiny MOSFETs target high-efficiency DC/DC conversion
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2007-12-17 |
| Aiming to help designers shrink DC/DC converter designs, Alpha & Omega Semiconductor has released the AON740x advanced MOSFET family in a compact DFN package |
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| MOSFET/Schottky device up DC/DC converter efficiency
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2007-12-14 |
| Vishay's new power MOSFET and Schottky diode device is said to improve operational efficiency by up to 6 percent in DC/DC conversion applications |
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| Current sense amp operates as high- or low-side monitor
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2007-12-12 |
| Linear Tech's LT6105 current sense amp is independent of the positive supply voltage, making it suitable for a wide range of applications and enabling it to operate as a high-side or a low-side current sense monitor. |
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| High-speed MOSFET driver supports step-down/-up DC/DCs
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2007-12-10 |
| Linear Technology has unveiled the LTC4444 a high-speed, high-input supply voltage (100V) synchronous MOSFET driver designed for upper and lower power n-channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified converter topologies |
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| Driver plus FET modules trim power losses
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2007-12-06 |
| Fairchild Semiconductor has released the FDMF8704 and FDMF8704V driver plus FET modules that minimize power losses across all load levels in DC/DC applications. |
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| Power MOSFET features micro-ohm Rds(on
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2007-12-05 |
| STMicroelectronics has announced a new power MOSFET—the STV300NH02L—featuring low, micro-ohm ON-resistance to reduce losses and increase efficiency in demanding power supply systems |
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| Multiple-output controllers save space, cut BOM
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2007-12-05 |
| Intersil Corp. has released a pair of multiple-output standard buck ICs that integrate critical power management functions to lower the number of components and save valuable board space. |
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| 300V IGBTs can replace power MOSFETs
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2007-12-04 |
| A family of 300V insulated IGBTs that can replace power MOSFETs have been introduced by IXYS Corp. |
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| Step-down converters rev up efficiency
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2007-12-03 |
| Given the importance of battery life to end products' market success, step-down converter manufacturers are employing a wide array of schemes to maximize the efficiency of their devices in light load. |
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