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Linear Technology Corporationannounces the LT8570 and LT8570-1 current-mode, fixed-frequency step-up dc-dc converters. The LT8570 uses an internal 500mA, 65V switch, while the LT8570-1 uses a 250mA, 65V switch. Both devices operate from an input voltage range of 2.55V to 40V, making them suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs. Both the LT8570 and

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Intersil Corporation today announced the ISL8002B synchronous buck (step-down) switching regulator that delivers up to 2A of continuous output current from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. The device’s 2MHz switching frequency provides superior transient response, and its key features — programmable soft-start, and output tracking and sequencing of FPGAs and microprocessors — increase system reliability for point-of load conversions

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Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today sampled an ultra-small footprint, integrated USB Type-C cable controller solution with power delivery (PD). Optimized for 2.4-mm thin USB Type-C cable connectors, the programmable EZ-PD™ CCG2 controller is fully capable of supporting any USB Type-C Downstream Facing Port (DFP) or Upstream Facing Port (UFP) applications. EZ-PD CCG2 is available in a 3.3 mm² Wafer Level Chip

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Powervation Ltd. today announced its latest series of digital dc-dc controllers for gaming and high-performance motherboards, embedded computing, networking, and telecom applications. The PV3203 and PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers provide fast transient response and new features to improve power supply and system performance, while reducing overall bill of material component cost. Recommended: SiC MOSFETs for Ultra-High Voltage Pulse Generators This

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Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. today introduced its 800V SuperFET® II MOSFET family, featuring broad package offerings and claiming the industry’s lowest on-resistance (Rdson) and output capacitance (Coss). The new family enables designers to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and reliability of high performance solutions requiring breakdown voltage higher than 600V / 650V, and also reduces the board space of these designs by

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JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced that it has completed the development of its new 1500V PV module, inaugurating the product’s global launch in February 2015. The product was featured at the PV Expo in Japan on February 25th and was met with overwhelming reception. The new module will also be featured in several upcoming exhibitions, including the Ecobuild

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Eguana Technologies Inc. is announcing the release of a UL1741-certified Bi-Direx power control system (Bi-Direx PCS) for North American markets. The North American Bi-Direx PCS is based on the previously released Bi-Direx global platform, which has more than 4,000 units shipped into European markets over the past 18 months for solar self-consumption applications. Recommended: Solar Panels Deliver Record 400W Peak

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JARO Thermal, Inc. has announced a new line of “fan to sink” coolers for low-profile, lightweight, maintenance-free applications. The design of these IC coolers combines natural and forced-air convection by embedding a bracket fan into a heat sink design, ranging in sizes from 35x35mm to 52x52mm, with heights from 8mm up to 12mm. Their size makes them well-suited for limited-space,

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Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson introduced the Liebert® NXL 400kVA, 575-600V on-line, maximum protection UPS system. The new system extends native 575-600V capabilities to power applications that require a high degree of resiliency. This UL-listed UPS is now available in the U.S. and Canada to meet the needs of 575-600V applications. This UPS expands the 575-600V applications in

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Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the SLVU2.8-8 Series 2.8V, 30A TVS Diode Array (SPA® Diodes), designed to protect low-voltage CMOS devices from damage caused by ESD and lightning-induced transients. When compared to similar market solutions, SLVU2.8-8 Series provides circuit designers with 25 percent higher power handling capability, which offers more overhead to electrical threats. It also provides 57 percent lower capacitance

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