Supertex Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94619
Jul 03, 2008 Suited for use in Class-D audio amplifiers, Model MD7120 provides 12-200 V output, ±5 nanosec dead time matching, and rise or fall time of less than 30 nsec with typical 1 nF load. Unit can be connected directly to 200 V supply voltage to drive over 100 W output with 90% efficiency. Its internal core consists of control logic, level translators, bootstrap-powered high side gate driver, and over-temperature, under-voltage, and current protection circuits.

Matrox Graphics Inc.
Dorval Quebec H9P 2T4, CD   Canada
Jun 30, 2008 Featuring 1,080p HD resolution support and RS-232 functionality for display control, Veos(TM) enables a single computer to output up to 3 channels of content simultaneously along single metal-based cable. With Master, Display, and Repeater units that offer over 100 m of digital extension each, it provides over 330 ft of extension with ability to daisy-chain as many as required, allowing for virtually unlimited number of displays with zero loss to image quality.

Chil Semiconductor Corp
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Jun 27, 2008 Supporting Intel VR11.x designs that deliver up to 150 A, CHL8100 digital mixed-signal, multiphase, synchronous buck controller can be used with CHL8500 high-frequency dual MOSFET gate driver. Designers can digitally configure switching frequency of each phase from 200 kHz up to 1 MHz. Power Designer GUI can be used to access, set, modify, and monitor parameters, which are stored in embedded nonvolatile memory. Controller uses current balancing algorithm for thermal management.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
Jun 27, 2008 Designed to drive 4 N-channel MOSFETs in high-side configuration with gate drive outputs that utilize current-source topology, Model A3942 provides interface between system controller and various high current loads found in automotive engine control systems. IC operates over 4.5-60 V voltage range and full automotive temperature range, making it suitable for both 12 and 24 V engine control systems. Users can control 4 outputs with either 4 parallel input lines or through integrated SPI.

Catalyst Semiconductor
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Jun 25, 2008 Suited for portable products, CAT3637 is able to drive up to 6 LEDs at 30 mA each, in 2 mA steps via simplified 1-wire EZDim(TM) interface control that supports 16 output power levels. Fourth charge pump mode of driver achieves 1.33x boost mode with 2 flying capacitors. Available in 3 x 3 mm, low profile 16-pad TQFN package, unit offers up to 92% power efficiency and is optimized for applications with one bank of 5 or 6 identical LED channels.

Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Jun 24, 2008 Supplied in Pb-free, 3 x 3 mm, 20-pin TQFN package and qualified across -40 to +85°C range, AAT2848 integrates 4 backlight channels capable of driving up to 30 mA each and 2 flash channels capable of driving up to 300 mA each. This tri-mode charge pump driver IC, intended for white LED backlight display and flash applications, offers serial digital interfaces to enable, disable, and set LED current. Additional functions include fade-in/fade-out and safety timer for flash LEDs.

Wavelength Electronics, Inc.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Jun 17, 2008 Compatible with A/B type lasers, LDTC 2/2 allows photodiode power monitoring in constant current mode. Unit combines WLD3343 Temperature Controller and WTC3243 Laser Diode Driver in single package that supplies 2.2 A of drive current to each component. Temperature is controlled by PI loop with configurable heat and cool current limits. Available with open frame or chassis mount enclosure, driver includes remote TTL shutdown/interlock, delayed start, and current ramp.

Micrel Semiconductor Inc.
San Jose, CA 95131
Jun 16, 2008 Including power monitoring feature to keep average optical power constant during temperature changes, model SY88212L is single-supply, 3.3 V laser driver. Device is suited for datacom and telecom applications, such as LAN and MAN, with any data rates up to 2.5 Gbps. Designed with high compliance voltage, IC can be dc-coupled to laser to reduce external component count and power consumption. Applications include FC, GbE, SONET, OC3/12/24/48, SDH, and STM 1/4/8, as well as SFF and SFP modules.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
Jun 05, 2008 Model A3941 automotive grade MOSFET pre-driver IC is developed for industrial systems utilizing 24 V battery. Capable of driving 4 external N-Channel MOSFETs in full-bridge configuration, it is used in brush dc motor drive applications where high-currents in combination with high ambient temperatures require use of external MOSFETs. IC is rated over full automotive temperature range of -40 to 150°C and full battery supply range of 7-50 V.

Endicott Research Group, Inc.
Endicott, NY 13761
May 29, 2008 Smart Force(TM) boards with less than 5 mm height provide compact solution for customers who are backlighting LCDs up to 15 in. diagonal. They offer full function power supplies and brightness stability over wide input voltage and can power up to 6 LED strings. SFDE Series measures 1.11 x 3.10 in., and offers 10-20 V input voltage range with external PWM dimming to 500:1, while SFDM Series measures 0.96 x 2.19 in., and has 8-20 V input voltage range with external PWM dimming to 250:1.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
May 19, 2008 Models MAX15024/MAX15025 high-speed, single/dual MOSFET gate drivers operate from 4.5-28 V supply and can withstand transients up to 30 V. They feature propagation-delay matching of 2 nsec between channels, and less than 17 nsec from part to part. Offered in 3 x 3 mm TDFN package, devices are fully specified over -40 to 125°C automotive temperature range. Model MAX15024 sinks 8 A and sources 4 A of peak current, while Model MAX15025 sinks and sources 4 A of peak current.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
May 14, 2008 Fanout switch chipset is comprised of MAX3845, which provides switching, fanout, and cable driving for TMDS® signals, and MAX4814E, which offers I²C control of MAX3845 and handles all switching of DDC, 5 V, and HPD signals. Devices can be combined to create 2:4, 4:4, and 2:8 DVI switches with full I²C control. Additionally, MAX3845 provides input equalization and output preemphasis as well as selectable, higher-output current that enables use of 200 W back-termination resistors.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
May 14, 2008 Model DS3991 supports both push-pull and half-bridge drive schemes using minimal number of external components. It converts 5-24 Vdc voltage to 300-1,400 Vrms high-voltage ac waveform that is required to power CCFLs. Supporting both single- and multiple-lamp configurations, unit drives 2 logic-level, n-channel MOSFETs that are tied between step-up transformer and ground. It operates from single, 4.5-5.5 V supply voltage and is available in 16-pin SO package.

Honeywell International, Inc.
Morristown, NJ 07960-4648
Apr 25, 2008 Direct coupled from input to output, HDMI Line Driver utilizes CURxE Light technology to diagnose and correct corrupted communication data on HDCP and EDID channels that would otherwise degrade A/V quality. Four LED lights serve as self-diagnostic monitoring indicators to verify Hot Plug detection, +5 V status, HDCP, and EDID. Based on LED activity, installer or end-user will see if problem is downstream, upstream, or related to hardware inconsistency.

STMicroelectronics
GENEVA   Switzerland
Apr 11, 2008 With 36 V output, 30 mA Model LED7706 and 85mA Model LED7707 enable single-chip solution for LCD panels as large as 17 in. External synchronization pin allows connection of extra devices for larger screen sizes. Offering complete notebook and Ultra-Mobile PC power management solution, Model PM6600 accepts input voltages from 4.5-28 V and provides six 36 V constant-current channels of 30 mA. All 3 monolithic step-up converters include on-chip MOSFETs and operate up to 1 MHz.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Apr 08, 2008 Offered in 3 x 3 mm DFN-12 package, LTC4443/-1 can sink 5 A max and source 2.4 A max for driving upper and lower power N-Channel MOSFETs over 6-9.5 V range in synchronous rectified converter topologies. Products can also drive multiple MOSFETs in parallel. Rise time of 12 nS and fall time of 8 nS, when driving 3,000 pF load, minimize switching losses. While nominal VCC undervoltage lockout is 3.2 V, -1 version offers 6.2 V for driving standard 5 V logic N-Channel MOSFETs.

ON Semiconductor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Apr 08, 2008 Operating with input up to 600 V, Models NCP5106, NCP5104, NCP5111, and NCP5304 provide 2 outputs for direct drive of 2 N-channel power MOSFETs or IGBTs arranged in half-bridge configuration. Units feature dv/dt immunity of 50 V/ns and are 3.3 and 5 V input logic compatible. Offered in SOIC-8 and PDIP-8 packages, devices use bootstrap technique to ensure proper drive of high-side power switch. Applications include white goods, lighting ballasts, and motor control.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Mar 31, 2008 Model LM3553 enables dual LED operation for camera flash in portable multimedia. Flash driver is fixed frequency dc/dc converter with 2 regulated current sinks and drives loads up to 1.2 A. It includes adjustable over voltage protection circuitry which allows drive of 2 high current LEDs in series configuration. Features include time-out protection, internal soft-start, and fast switching frequency. Configuration is achieved via I2C compatible interface.

Bookham, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Mar 06, 2008 Supplied in hermetically sealed, 2-pin package with floating anode/cathode, Telcordia GR-468-CORE qualified 6 W un-cooled fiber coupled multimode laser diode lets service providers extend triple play service delivery to fiber customers located further away from central office or cable head-end. Product is designed for pumping next-generation amplifiers in cable and FTTx networks, enabling network providers to replace DSL running on coax/copper with GPON running on fiber.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)
Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Feb 19, 2008 Available in 4 x 4 mm package, Model DRV601 2VRMS DirectPath(TM) integrates charge pump to allow complete audio output signal chain to run from single 3.3 V power supply. It features 2VRMS/channel output voltage into 600 W at 3.3 V, independent right and left channel shutdown control, greater than 105 dB dynamic range, short-circuit and thermal protection, and pop reduction circuitry. It is suited for television peripherals such as set-top boxes, HDTV receivers, and DVD players.