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Infineon Technologies AG extends its OptiMOS™ 5 portfolio with 80V and 100V variants. This latest generation of power MOSFETs is optimized for high switching frequencies especially used in synchronous rectification applications for telecom and server power supplies as well as in industrial applications such as solar, low voltage drives and power adapter. The new OptiMOS 5 MOSFETs offer the industry’s

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) today announced the release of two new MOSFETs optimized for battery protection applications. The AOC2804 and AOC2806 are the latest additions to the AlphaDFN™ package portfolio which takes chip scale packaging to the next level. These devices are specifically targeting one and two cells portable battery pack applications such as those found in the

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Dialog Semiconductor plc announced its entrance into the MR16 dimmable solid state lighting (SSL) market with an LED driver designed to solve transformer and dimmer compatibility issues in challenging, low-voltage lighting applications. The iW3662 uses Dialog’s patent-pending digital control technology to optimize low-voltage SSL bulbs for compatibility with virtually any transformer (electronic or magnetic), even in lighting applications with output

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AVX Corporation claims the world’s lowest profile high CV tantalum capacitor: the new 47µF 8V 1206-06 D case TACmicrochip®. Both thin and flat, the new 1206-06 TACmicrochip Series capacitors measure 3.4mm in length, 1.8mm in width, and feature a maximum height of 0.6mm, which is 0.15mm shorter than the existing 1206 V case TACmicrochip capacitor. Exhibiting high CV performance in

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IXYS Integrated Circuits Division (ICD), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation announced the expansion of its depletion-mode MOSFET family, with voltage ratings from 60V to 800V, and low maximum gate-to-source threshold voltages from -2.9V to -3.9V, which means that with ‘zero’ gate voltage the devices are on. These MOSFET devices are offered in SOT-89, SOT-223, and SOT-23 packages.

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Cliff Electronic Components Ltd.announces the introduction of a new range of latching dc plugs and sockets designed for use where it is critical power is not lost or interrupted by accidental disconnection in applications including medical, data, monitoring, emergency lighting and equipment charging. The new Cliff locking dc plugs and sockets are secured by a simple push and turn locking

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Semtech Corp. announced the RClamp1255P, a high-performance, low capacitance transient voltage suppression (TVS) device. The RClamp1255P is a highly integrated device that replaces multiple discrete components while providing complete VBUS surge protection, and ESD protection for USB data lines and ID line. Built on Semtech’s process technologies that achieve low clamping voltages, the RClamp1255P delivers optimal transient protection and is

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Emerson Network Power introduced the Liebert® GXT4 UPS system for businesses that need critical power protection at the edge of IT infrastructures and remote locations. This true on-line, double conversion Liebert UPS is available for immediate shipment in 500VA to 3000VA at 120V; 3kVA to 10kVA ratings at 208V; and 700VA to 10kVA models at 230V. The Liebert GXT4 is

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Addressing the need for a highly-integrated, efficient and cost-effective solution for cell phone and similar portable electronic device chargers,Diodes Incorporated has introduced the APR343 synchronous rectification controller. This device integrates a secondary side MOSFET driver with an output voltage detection function to support a primary side control system. This circuit configuration, using an external MOSFET for greater flexibility, allows for

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GlacialTech, Inc. announced a new series of 100W-200W stamped heatsinks for flood lights and other high wattage LED lighting applications. Three wattage ratings are offered – 100W, 150W and 200W and heat pipes are available to help dissipate heat from high power CoB LEDs. With a rectangular profile, these heatsinks are designed for use with flood lights and LED-powered rectangular

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