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NXP Semiconductors has introduced their first medium-power general-purpose transistors with solderable sidepads in DFN2020D-3 (SOT1061D). The 23 new types with Vceo values of 20-80 V offer a collector current of 1-2 A on just a 2×2 mm small footprint. All types are AEC-Q101 qualified and come with an exposed heat sink for excellent thermal and electrical performance. They are also

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has enhanced its T55 series of vPolyTan™ surface-mount polymer tantalum molded chip capacitors with eight new ratings in the A, B, and T (low-profile B – 1.2 mm max.) case sizes. Taking advantage of Vishay’s package technology and recent investments in polymer tantalum technology, the Vishay Polytech T55 series now offers significantly higher capacitance and lower ESR

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Aimed at designers who require ultra-low leakage and super-fast switching speeds, the DLLFSD01x switching diodes introduced by Diodes Incorporatedtarget LCD displays, portable electronics and numerous computer and consumer products. These devices are particularly applicable to systems that require high power efficiency and low switching loss. Recommended: DC-DCs with 0.5microA Quiescent Current target Wearables The DLLFSD01x series of switching diodes features

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Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has developed theXCL210 series, a new product in their lineup of step-down “micro dc-dc” converters with an integrated control IC and coil. The XCL210 series is designed for applications that require a low quiescent current such as wearable devices, healthcare devices, Bluetooth Low Energy devices, and energy harvesting. Recommended: Dual-channel 4.5A /16mΩ Integrated Power Switch “In recent

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Exar Corporation introduces a highly-integrated sensor interface analog front end (AFE) that provides calibration of sensor outputs. The XR10910 offers an onboard 16:1 differential multiplexer, offset correction DAC, programmable gain instrumentation amplifier and voltage reference. This AFE provides 14-bit signal path linearity and is designed to connect multiple bridge sensors to an MCU or FPGA with an embedded ADC. The

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The industry appetite for waterproof and ingress protection features is increasing. In keeping with this trend, Positronic has produced the WCBD Series, a waterproof version of the popular Combo-D mixed power/signal connector family. The WCBD has the ability to mix power and signal in a single connector body capable of up to 40 Amps per size 8 contact. Rated mechanical

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Intepro Systems announces the introduction of the PEL Regenerative AC Electronic Load Bank. Built around a 60 kVA chassis, the system can be paralleled for higher power requirements. It also accepts standard AC input ranges from 120 to 480V and provides grid-synchronized, regenerated ac power output that returns 90% of the equipment under test (EUT) load power back to the

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Schaefer, Inc. announces the C/B 600 Series of dc-dc and ac-dc converter modules and battery charger (B600 models). The highly-reliable, compact and rugged 3U design uses industrial-grade components and provides a high-density, space saving solution for applications in industries such utility, oil/gas, automation, heavy industrial, military, telecom/datacom, alternative energy, transit/railway, process control, and power stations. Recommended: Emerson to Spin off

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STMicroelectronics has introduced the industry’s first automotive high-side drivers to meet the cold-cranking specification of the German car industry’s LV124 test schedule, making them well-suited for vehicles with stop-start technology. The new VND7050AJ12 and VND7140AJ12 have minimum supply voltage of 3.2V to keep essential equipment such as dashboard instruments operating as the vehicle battery voltage dips during engine cranking. The

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Linear Technology Corporationintroduces the LT4276 LTPoE++™, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controllers for applications requiring 2W to 90W of delivered power. The LT4276 integrates a PD controller and an isolated switching regulator controller, capable of synchronous operation in both forward and flyback topologies with auxiliary power support. This integration simplifies front end PD designs by reducing component count

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