Flex Power Modules introduces the PMU8000 series of Point-of-Load (PoL) converters, providing an excellent price/performance ratio in a compact, low-profile package. The new regulators offer high efficiency of typically 95.3 % (at half load) and excellent thermal performance, meaning they can be used in harsh conditions. The ultra-miniature regulators include a loop optimization feature, which […]
Regulators
POL voltage regulator targets server, networking and telecom board apps
Infineon Technologies introduces the new OptiMOS IR3826(A)M integrated point-of-load DC-DC voltage regulator. It is a fully integrated and highly efficient device in two versions (IR3826AM for 16 A and IR3826M for 23 A) for applications such as netcom router and switches, datacom, telecom base stations, server, and enterprise storage. The voltage regulator can operate from an input voltage of 12 […]
Ultra-low-power LDO linear voltage regulator boasts quiescent current (IQ) of sub-25 nA
Texas Instruments introduced an ultra-low-power low-dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator with the industry’s lowest quiescent current (IQ) of sub-25 nA – one-tenth that of competing ultra-small devices. The new regulator features low IQ control at light loads even in dropout conditions, allowing engineers to at least double the battery life of their applications. In addition, […]
Tiny, ultra-low-power switching regulator with light-load efficiency maximizes power delivery
Texas Instruments introduced an ultra-low-power switching regulator with the industry’s lowest operating quiescent current (IQ) at 60 nA – 1/3 that of the nearest competitive device. The TPS62840 synchronous step-down converter delivers very high light-load efficiency of 80% at 1-µA load, which can enable designers to extend the battery life of their systems or use […]
Switching regulator with wide voltage ranges targets automotive applications
The STMicroelectronics A7987 automotive switching regulator has a wide input-voltage range that allows use in trucks and buses, and an adjustable output voltage that ensures flexibility and stable performance to power the numerous voltage rails in automotive applications such as body infotainment and telematics. With maximum input voltage of 61V, the A7987 can operate from a 24V […]
16-channel current driver integrates 4-bit decoder for satellite applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new radiation-hardened 16-channel current driver with integrated 4-bit decoder for reducing the size, weight and power (SWaP) of satellite command and telemetry systems. The ISL72814SEH integrates the decoder, input level shifter, and 16 current driver arrays in a single monolithic IC. The device allows satellite manufacturers to significantly increase system […]
First true 1-kA voltage regulator targets next-gen AI and 5G networking
Infineon Technologies AG extends its portfolio of high current system chipset solutions with the industry’s first 16-phase digital PWM multiphase controller, the XDPE132G5C. The portfolio enables currents of 500 to 1000 A and higher for next generation CPUs, GPUs, FPGA and ASICs used in high-end artificial intelligence (AI) servers and 5G datacom applications. As CPU […]
LDOs offer high PSRR and low quiescent current
Diodes Incorporated announced the AP7345D family of dual low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that offer high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) and low quiescent current, making them suitable for applications powered by primary cells such as AA or AAA batteries. The AP7345D offers independent voltage input with an enable pin for controlling the output. This provides […]
Digital PoL regulator targets high-current ICT apps
Flex Power Modules introduces the BMR469 family, a digital point-of-load (PoL) regulator that is ideal for high-current ICT applications. The BMR469 delivers high power density, up to 160A per square inch, which saves valuable board space. Two variants with different output currents are available, both in compact packages. The 80A BMR4690000 measures 25.4 x 12.7 […]
Digitally controlled LED driver boasts configurable operating parameters
The emerging trend of smart lighting and Internet of Things requires a new generation of LED drivers. Infineon Technologies introduces the new member of its XDP LED series, the XDPL8221 for cost-effective dual-stage drivers with advanced features. This device combines a quasi-resonant PFC and a quasi-resonant flyback controller with primary side regulation together with a communication interface. A […]
