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 […]
Regulators
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 […]
100 V, 1 A DC/DC buck converter extends battery life
Texas Instruments introduced a wide-input-voltage (VIN) synchronous DC/DC buck converter with the industry’s best combination of light load efficiency, ease of design and overall power solution cost. The 100-V, 1-A LM5164 step-down voltage converter shrinks board space in rugged battery-powered industrial and automotive power supplies. Used in conjunction with TI’s WEBENCH Power Designer, this new […]
Compact dc/dc converter saves space in mobile equipment and industrial electronics
The THN 15N series of 15-W dc/dc converters come in a standard 1×1-in package and utilize the latest advances in power technology design to meet EMI Level A standards without external components and reduced no-load power consumption of 96-336 mW and efficiencies up to 91%. These compact, high-performance 15-W dc/dc converters are candidates for addressing […]
Low-noise 400-mA low-dropout linear regulator targets always-on automotive modules, noise-sensitive loads
The STMicroelectronics LDO40L 400mA low-dropout linear regulator delivers quiet and efficient power for always-on automotive modules and noise-sensitive loads. With 45µA quiescent current, the AEC-Q100 qualified LDO40L reduces the demand on vehicle batteries to run loads such as body and interior functions that are active when the ignition is off. In addition, the device can be disabled […]
