Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3807, a low quiescent current synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50µA in standby mode with the output voltage in regulation. The 4V to 38V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, continue operation during automotive cold crank and cover a broad range of input […]
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Coming in September: Sixth Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exhibition to kick off in Pittsburgh
The Sixth Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exhibition (ECCE 2014), “Your Bridge to a Clean and Sustainable Energy Future,” will come to Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 14 through 18. The event will include an expo area of about 40 exhibitors. On Tuesday Sept. 16, admission to the exhibits will be free to the public as […]
Thunderbolt™ DC/DC power solution fuels bus-powered applications
Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expanded its industry-leading Thunderbolt™ portfolio with the TPS65980 DC/DC switching regulator, the first fully integrated power solution for bus-powered Thunderbolt™ applications. The TPS65980 is the centerpiece of TI’s certified Thunderbolt™ single port peripheral reference design, simplifying the power chain and speeding the design of bus-powered applications, such as hard drives, […]
Murata’s NCM6 Series 6 Watt Encapsulated DC-DC with 4:1 Input Range
Murata announced the NCM6 series of isolated 6 Watt single and dual output DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions. Accommodating up to an ultra-wide 4:1 input range, these DC-DC converters are available in three nominal input voltage ranges of either 5 VDC input (4.5 – 9 VDC 2:1 range), 12 VDC (9 – 36 VDC […]
Exar’s PowerBlox™ DC-DC Regulators Offer 0.1% Line Reg
Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components, and video and data management solutions, introduced a new line of high-power switching regulators to add to its popular PowerBlox™ family of DC-DC converter products. The XR76108, XR76112 and XR76115 are Synchronous Step Down Regulators supporting point-of-load (POL) supplies of 8A, 12A and […]
AutomationDirect expands RHINO® line of DC Power Supplies
RHINO PSB series DIN rail mount single-phase and three-phase input power supplies with IP20-rated terminals offer high performance and reliability and are perfect for applications that require a basic DC voltage power supply. The series features rugged plastic or aluminum housings and output status LED indicators as well as overload, overvoltage and thermal protection. Five […]
Quarter Brick DC-DC Converters have a 200-425VDC Input
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda PH-A280 series of DC-DC power modules with high voltage DC input. These quarter-brick modules operate from a wide range DC input of 200 to 425VDC, which is widely used in HVDC (High Voltage DC Current) and solar cell related applications. The PH-A280 power modules are available in […]
New DC/DC Converter with Built-in EMI Filter Meets MIL-STD-461 D, E and F
Modular Devices, Inc. (MDI) announces the availability of a compact new DC/DC converter that meets MIL-STD-461 D, E and F without any need for external EMI filtering. Series 3090 converters enable more efficient compliance with the latest Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility (EMC) requirements for aerospace, defense, and civil aviation airborne electronics. “The small size and high […]
Ultra-Compact 50 W Dc-Dc Converter Cuts Board Space And Cost
CUI Inc has announced one of the industries smallest 50 W dc-dc converters, the PQA50-D. The series’ feature set makes it ideally suited for IT equipment, telecom and industrial systems. The dc-dc converter series is a low cost, high performance family with a 2 x 1 inch (50.8 x 25.4 mm) footprint – an industry […]
TI Introduces Industry’s First Analog DC/DC Controller
Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) introduced the first analog DC/DC step-down controller with remote bipolar junction transistor (BJT) temperature-compensated inductor current sensing that minimizes total solution footprint in high-power POL conversion. The 20-V LM27403 DC/DC synchronous buck controller provides greater than 95-percent efficiency from a 12-V input at 25 A of output current to optimize […]