CKS Energy Solutions    Sarasota, FL 34240
May 09, 2013 Consisting of mineral based component with no moving parts, FORCE approaches power instability by reducing resonance, harmonics, resistance, and imbalance. Product generates surplus electrons and replaces electrons that are lost through leakage and incidental to wiring insulation degradation. Available for applications ranging from 50–1,000 KW, based on specific needs, maintenance-free unit optimizes electrical efficiency and has no harmful side effects to existing system.

Exar Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
May 08, 2013 Capable of delivering constant output current up to 3 A and operating input up to 18 V, PowerBlox™ XRP7675 synchronous current mode Pulse Frequency Modulation/Pulse Width Modulation (PFM/PWM) step down (buck) voltage regulator suits energy-efficient products requiring constantly-on power supplies. Product is optimized for 5 and 12 V inputs, with programmable output voltage down to 0.925 V, and delivers efficiencies from 85% at 30 mA load to as high as 95% up to 3 A.

Exar Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Apr 03, 2013 With operating input voltage up to 18 V, PowerBlox™ XRP7674 achieves better than 90% efficient conversions for output current as low as 50 mA. Synchronous current mode PFM/PWM buck regulator operates at fixed 340 kHz switching frequency, with output voltage adjustable down to 0.925 V and ±2% accuracy across operating range. Housed in RoHS-compliant, halogen-free 8-Pin SOIC package, regulator is suited for set-top boxes, telecom, computing peripherals, and distributed POL conversions.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp    San Jose, CA 95118
Apr 01, 2013 Designed to provide POL DC-DC conversion in board-level applications, Series APE8968MP-HF3 provides dropout of just 0.23 V at 3 A. Units require 2 supply voltages, one for control circuitry and another for main supply. Power-On-Reset circuit monitors both supply voltages to prevent incorrect operation. Available in ESOP-8 package, regulators include thermal shutdown and current limit protection, as well as POK that indicates output status with time delay that is set internally.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Mar 28, 2013 Integrating AEC-Q100 qualified components, Automotive eCall Reference Design includes TPA3111D1-Q1 mono Class D audio amplifier; TPS43330-Q1 single-boost, dual synchronous buck controller; TLV70033-Q1 voltage regulator; and MSP430F2232 16-bit microcontroller. TPA3111D1-Q1 delivers 10 W output power at 8 Ω with greater than 90% efficiency, while TPS43330-Q1 supports automotive start/stop and boosts back-up battery supply voltage, allowing operation down to 2 V at input.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Dec 20, 2012 Supplied in SMC DO-214AB package for automotive and telecom applications, TRANSZORB® bidirectional TVS protects sensitive electronic equipment against voltage transients induced by system inductive load switching and lightning. There are 19 AEC-Q101-qualified devices with surge capability to 3 kW at 10/1,000 µsec, stand-off voltages from 22–78 V, peak pulse surge current from 23.8–84.5 A, max clamping voltage from 35.5–126 V, and operating range of -55 to +150°C.

ON Semiconductor, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85008
Dec 07, 2012 Based on self-biased transistor technology, NSIC20xx Series offers max voltage rating of 120 V, 3 W and can withstand peak voltages of AC off-line HBLED lighting applications. Models NSIC2020BT3G, NSIC2030BT3G, and NSIC2050BT3G have steady state current capability of 20, 30, and 50 mA, respectively. Devices turn on immediately and reach 45% regulation with anode-cathode voltage of 0.5 V applied. Offered in 2.20 x 3.56 x 4.32 mm package, regulators support junction temperature of -55 to +175°C.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp    San Jose, CA 95118
Nov 15, 2012 Available in fixed and adjustable output voltage versions, APU1205-3 series offers better than 2% initial voltage accuracy and dropout voltage of 270 mV at 300 mA or 170 mV at 150 mA. Quiescent current at shutdown is 5 µA, and other features include TTL-compatible enable/shutdown control input, current limiting, and thermal shutdown. Suited for handheld, battery-powered equipment, product comes in 5-pin, SMT, halogen-free, and REACH-/RoHS-compliant, SOT-23 package.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp    San Jose, CA 95118
Nov 15, 2012 Intended for on-board DC/DC converter applications with designs down to 1.8 V, APU3037-3 synchronous buck regulator features internal 200 kHz oscillator (400 kHz for the A version), UVLO for Vcc and Vc supplies, and external programmable soft-start function. IC comes in halogen-free, RoHS-/REACH-compliant package, operates with single 5 or 15 V supply in fixed frequency voltage mode, and has 500 mA peak output drive capability. Output under-voltage detection is also included.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Nov 14, 2012 Model A8600 power management IC includes 3 asynchronous regulators, one of which is always on and operates down to at least 3.6 VIN while drawing less than 50 µA from 12 VIN. Available in 48-pin LQFP, product has EN/SYNC input for on/off or to increase/decrease base PWM frequency; 4 adjustable soft-start times; and 4 external compensation pins. Two high-side switches block reverse current. Also included are pulse-by-pulse current limit and short circuit, BOOT voltage, and over-voltage protection.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Sep 27, 2012 With 6–48 V input supply voltage, 3.0 A Model A6211 integrates high-side N-channel MOSFET switch for DC-to-DC stepdown conversion. True average current is output using cycle-by-cycle, controlled on-time method. LED current is user-configurable by external current sense resistor, allowing output voltage to be set to optimize constant-current supply for variety of LED array configurations. LED dimming is accomplished by direct logic input PWM signal at enable pin.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Sep 04, 2012 Featuring less than 4.17 µVrms output noise over 10 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth, Model TPS7A4700 eliminates need for bulky filtering. Unique feature enables setting of any output voltage rail in 100 mV increments. With digital control methods such as I²C or PMBus, user can program output voltage by selecting to either ground or open binary-weighted device pins. Input voltage rating 36 V allows use in systems running 12 V and 24 V buses with enough headroom to withstand high-voltage transients.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Jun 26, 2012 Intended for point-of-load applications, Model ADP1853 can be configured as voltage-mode controller with input feed-forward or as current-mode controller, depending on application and customer preference. Step-down controller has clock-out and synchronization input to ensure 180° phase-shifted synchronization, eliminating beat frequencies and minimizing system input capacitance when multiple devices are used. Tracking capability enables controlled start-up.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
May 30, 2012 With input voltage of 3-15 V, ADR45xx Series features max temperature coefficient of 2 ppm/°C over full operating temperature of -40 to +125°C and typical long-term drift of 25 ppm/1 khr. Output current is +10 mA source/-10 mA sink. Housed in SOIC-8 package with quiescent current of 950 µA max and dropout voltage of 300 mV at 2 mA, devices are suited for precision applications in data acquisition systems, instrumentation, process control, and automotive battery monitoring.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
May 11, 2012 Offered in 28-pin eTSSOP, A8601 fixed-frequency, multiple-output supply for LCD bias is Automotive Grade AEC Q-100 qualified and targets infotainment applications. Switching frequency can be programmed or synchronized with external clock signal from 350 KHz to 2.25 MHz to minimize interference with AM and FM radio bands, and up to 5 output voltages are provided from 3 linear regulators and 2 charge-pump regulators. Each output voltage can be adjusted independently.

ON Semiconductor, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85008
May 01, 2012 Incorporating internal power switch and operating at 2 MHz, NCV890100/101/200/130/131/231/201 suit space-constrained EMC sensitive automotive entertainment and infotainment applications. These AEC Q100-qualified and PPAP-capable products, which can convert 18 V input to outputs as low as 3.3 V and 16 V input to outputs as low as 2.5 V, operate from 4.5-36 V, tolerate load dump voltages up to 45 V, and deliver 1.2 or 2 A peak output current (depending on version).

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Apr 30, 2012 With input range of 3.2-15 V, Models ADP2370/71 deliver 800 mA output current with greater than 93% conversion efficiency. Devices offer adjustable output voltage from 0.8 V to input voltage, as well as fixed output options. Quiescent current is less than 14 µA in Power Saving Mode. Model ADP2371, otherwise identical to ADP2370, also offers quick output discharge feature. Housed in 3 x 3 mm QFN-8 package, synchronous step-down regulators optimize energy efficiency in battery-powered applications.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Apr 24, 2012 Housed in 4 x 4 mm TQFN/MLP-20 package, Model A8303 utilizes small ceramic capacitors within boost regulator control instead of electrolytic units, making device suitable for LCD TV designs. IC combines integrated boost MOSFET, current sensing, and compensation. Resistor-programmed output current limit minimizes boost inductor/diode size. With key output voltage setting of 15.6 V, regulator accommodates Japan-specific design requirements.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Apr 13, 2012 Designed to cut switching noise by 99%, 1 A QuietSupply(TM) TPS54120 helps maximize performance of data converters and amplifiers and sensitive clock distribution circuits. Unit features low noise output of 17 µVRMS at 100 Hz to 1 MHz and power supply rejection ratio of 83 db at 10 kHz and 70 dB at 100 kHz. Operating from input voltage of 4.5-17 V, switching power supply delivers adjustable output of 0.8-6.0 V and is synchronizable to external clock from 200 kHz to 1.2 MHz.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Mar 30, 2012 Available in several sizes of WLP packages, MAX15058, MAX15108, MAX15112, and MAX15118 synchronous DC-DC converters deliver up to 3, 8, 12, and 18 A output current, respectively. These DC-DC regulators feature integrated MOSFETs and operate in fixed PWM mode. Operating from 2.7-5.5 V input voltage and providing +1% output-voltage accuracy over load, line, and temperature, they are suitable for telecom, networking, server, and base-station applications.