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STMicroelectronics, Inc. has extended its STM32F3 microcontroller series for applications that require high performance and innovative features at affordable cost. The new devices add larger memory densities up to 512Kbyte Flash and 80KB SRAM, as well as richer peripherals for high-speed control and off-chip storage. Now with up to 512KByte Flash memory in the STM32F303 and STM32F302 devices, the F3

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ROHM Semiconductor, in cooperation with Nippon Chemi-Con Corp., has announced the development of a cell balancing IC that contributes to increased miniaturization, greater stability, and longer life for EDLCs (Electric Double Layer Capacitors), which are driving the adoption of energy regeneration applications in industrial equipment, automotive idling stop systems, and voltage sag (instantaneous voltage drop) countermeasures. The BD14000EFV-C integrates over

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Power Integrations, Inc. today announced the LinkSwitch™-4 family of CV/CC primary-side regulated (PSR) switcher ICs. The LinkSwitch-4 product family features an advanced adaptive-base and emitter-switched drive scheme for bipolar junction transistor switches (BJTs) that substantially improves power conversion efficiency and eliminates reliability concerns due to secondary breakdown. The new family of devices targets chargers and adapters required to meet stringent

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new series of neutral ground resistors for industrial power systems. Consisting of the company’s GRE1 high-power, high-current grid resistors mounted in rugged, weatherproof IP23-rated enclosures with extremely high voltage insulation, Milwaukee Resistors (a product line of Vishay Dale Resistors) NGR series devices combine high line-neutral and system voltages with high-temperature performance to +760 degrees

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AVX Corporation has introduced a new RoHS-compliant series of high-voltage, DIP-leaded stacked SMPS capacitors. Rated for 1,000-5,000V and capacitance values spanning 100pF to 15µF, the new RV Series capacitors feature low ESR and ESL, low dc leakage current, high current handling capabilities, excellent high frequency performance, and exceptional capacitance retention with frequency. Available in three dielectrics (C0G, N1500, and X7R)

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Semtech Corporation today announced the SC724/5/8/9 2A load switch platform in a tiny 0.76mm x 0.76mm, 4 bump chip scale package (CSP) with industry leading on-resistance (Ron) of just 36 mohms. The SC724/5/8/9 switches offer a 2A, 1.1V to 3.6V power rail with controlled turn-on and turn-off profiles. The SC724 and SC728 provide fast turn-on (19.5µs at 1.8Vin) and float

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Anderson Power Products (APP) announces the addition of the Panel Mount Connector to the 3-position Mini PL family of SPEC Pak® sealed connectors. This compact, panel mountable connector is capable of 22A at 600 Vac or Vdc (UL). APP also added a 5-position offering to the Mini SPEC Pak® connector family. This environmentally-sealed and touch-safe connector houses up to 5

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SynQor, Inc. announces the release of the MQSA-28-05S, the first to come in a new series of low-power, Hi-Rel converters. This 5W dc-dc converter is housed in a new compact package that measures 1.075″ x 1.075″ x 0.27″. Developed specifically for the Military/Aerospace industry to ensure survivability in the most hostile environments, the MQSA-28-05S uses SynQor’s innovative QorSeal™ packaging technology,

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Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the expansion of its MPLAB® Code Configurator Plug-In to support 16-bit PIC® MCUs, in addition to the 8-bit devices already supported. This code development tool enables developers to enhance the design experience with faster application development. Based on the popularity of this tool for 8-bit products, Microchip has added support for more than 50 16-bit

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Linear Technology Corporationannounces the LTC3305, a single IC, stand-alone multicell battery balancer for 12V lead-acid batteries. Balancing works by absorbing charge from higher voltage batteries and transferring that charge to lower voltage batteries so that all are charged equally. Charge is transferred using a lower capacity battery that is sequentially connected across the batteries in the stack. Not only does

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