Synchronous Inductive Converter supports USB interfaces.

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Series SP6669 delivers up to 600 mA and has output voltage that can be set as low as 0.6 or 1.5 V and 1.8 V for fixed output versions, which can be achieved from any input voltages from 2.5-5.5 V. Device operates at fixed internal switching frequency of 1.5 MHz and -40 to +85°C. Offering 0.4%/V and 0.5% of line and load regulations, it is offered in small form factor that eliminates discrete components giving system architects flexibility for developing space constrained solutions.



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Exar Launches 1.5 MHz, 600mA Step-Down Inductive Converter - Supports Systems with Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface



An Ideal Solution for Portable Battery-Powered Applications at up to 95% Efficiency

FREMONT, Calif., March 25 -- Exar Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAR) introduced today a new synchronous inductive step-down converter, the SP6669. It is capable of delivering up to 600mA, and achieving output voltages as low as 0.6V. The device is ideally suited for portable devices with a USB interface including digital cameras, portable media players, and wireless networking amongst others.

"The SP6669 represents an evolutionary step for Exar by extending proven converter technology to new USB specific-based designs," said Eric Pittana, director of marketing, Power Product Line. "Based on a highly integrated design, the device is offered in a small form factor that can eliminate several discrete components giving system architects maxim flexibility for developing solutions for space constrained environments."

Key Product Features

Operating at a fixed internal switching frequency of 1.5MHz, the SP6669 can reach 95% efficiency while providing up to 600mA of output current capability. Its output voltage can be set as low as 0.6V or 1.5V and 1.8V for the fixed output versions, which can be achieved from any input voltages from 2.5V to 5.5V. This synchronous converter offers tight 0.4%/V and 0.5% of line and load regulations.

Power Management Products

Highly reliable, accurate, power management is a critical part of any technology system. Exar has a broad array of high-performance and industry-proven power management solutions including handset and lighting controls, power conversion, and standard linear devices.

Prices, Packages, Availability and Additional Information

Samples of the SP6669 are available now in a -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C temperature range. In 1,000 piece quantities in a SOT-23-5 package, the SP6669 is $0.49. Additional information on this product can be found at http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=SP6669.

About Exar

Exar Corporation is Powering Connectivity by delivering highly differentiated silicon solutions empowering products to connect. With distinctive knowledge in analog and digital technologies, Exar enables a wide array of applications such as portable devices, home media gateways, communications systems, and industrial automation equipment. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time system-level support to drive rapid product innovation. For more information about Exar visit: www.exar.com/.

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Greg Kaufman, Marketing Communications
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Web site: http://www.exar.com/

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