Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 07, 2013 With I²C interface and one-time programmable ROM, TPS92660, 80 V input, 2-string LED driver consists of one DC/DC buck regulator and one linear channel for 2-color LED mixing. Analog or PWM input signals can be used for brightness/color adjustment. As 85 V input, adjustable frequency, synchronous buck DC/DC LED controllers, TPS92640 and TPS92641 offer analog and PWM inputs for respective dimming ratios of 500:1 and 2,500:1. Model TPS92641 supports 20,000:1 ratio parallel shunt FET dimming.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.    Lowell, MA 01851
Apr 26, 2013 Housed in SOIC-8 package, single-channel MADR-009269 translates TTL control inputs into complementary gate control voltages for GaAs FET microwave switches and attenuators. Output HIGH level ranges from 0–2.0 V to optimize intermodulation products of FET control devices. For driving PIN Diode Circuits, outputs are nominally switched between +5 V and -5 V. MADR-009269 utilizes high-speed analog CMOS technology to achieve low power dissipation at moderate to high speeds.

GlacialPower    New Taipei City   Taiwan
Apr 10, 2013 Delivering up to 60 W of power to LED with respective output voltages of 12 and 24 Vdc, GP-LP060P-12AV and -24AV are designed for LED light bars, soft strips, and DC lamps. Each includes 3-in-1 dimmable (1–10 V/PWM/resistor) and active PFC (Power Factor Correction) function, and power conversion efficiency rate reaches 87%. IP67-rated constant voltage dimming drivers also have universal 90–305 Vac input and fully isolated case design that enables -20 to +50°C operation.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Apr 09, 2013 Compatible with eccentric rotating mass actuators and linear resonant actuators, Model DRV2605 comes pre-loaded with library of 123 distinct haptic effects for touchscreen feedback. Smart loop architecture offers automatic overdriving and braking for ERMs and LRAs, while audio-to-haptics mode automatically converts audio from music, movies, or games into haptic effects. Measuring 1.5 x 1.5 mm, driver offers solution for space-constrained applications, such as smartphones, tablets, and eBooks.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.    Lowell, MA 01851
Mar 28, 2013 Supplied in 4 x 4 mm SMT package, MAOM-002203 consumes 0.75 W and offers typical rise and fall time of 12.5 psec. This electro-absorption modulator driver IC for 100G applications is driven with differential input signal that can range from 250–500 mVpp and provides single-ended output that can be controlled from 1.0–2.5 Vpp. Along with 28 Gbps max data rate, features include separate integrated high frequency coils that allow for biasing driver and EML.

Toshiba America, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Feb 19, 2013 Housed in SO6 package, Model TLP152 consists of GaAlAs infrared LED optically coupled to high-gain photodetector IC chip. Unit achieves low output current of 2.5 A and contributes to low-power consumption with operating power supply voltage of 10–30 V. With guaranteed minimum creepage and clearance distances of 5 mm and internal insulation thickness of 0.4 mm, Model TLP152 is suited for photovoltaic power micro inverters, digital home appliances, industrial devices, and control devices.

ROAL Electronics USA, Inc.    Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Feb 13, 2013 Available with either AC or DC power inputs, MESO series works with most LED loads and offers less than 20% THD, greater than 0.9% PF, and input range of 90–305 Vac. Each model is available in slim plastic package with flying leads or metal ballast style case with side and bottom terminal blocks. Programming interface enables designers and assembly lines to customize LED drive current and key turn on/off characteristics, and dimming options include analog (0–10 V) or digital controls.

Power Integrations, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95138
Dec 12, 2012 Leveraging magnetics and single-sided boards, reference designs describing non-isolated, high-power-factor LED drivers for T8 tubes yield power densities of 14.2 W/in³. Circuits detailed in DER-337 (high-line) and DER-345 (low-line) use single-stage, non-isolated topologies that result in 8 mm profile, enabling mounting behind LEDs in T8 tube. Buck-boost (DER-337) or buck (DER-345) configurations deliver power factor greater than 0.9 and offer respective efficiencies to 92% and 89%.

United Microelectronics Corp    Los Altos, CA 94024
Dec 04, 2012 Applying aggressive foundry design rules to shrink bitcell size down to 0.714 µm², 80 nm SDDI (Small-panel Display Driver IC) SRAM bitcell enables HD720/WXGA smartphone resolutions. This foundry process is aimed at helping new and existing display driver customers realize higher resolution with lower power consumption for upcoming generations of smartphone displays.

MagnaChip Semiconductor    Cheongju-si,Chungbuk   Korea (south)
Dec 04, 2012 Suited for TV applications, MAP3242 consists of 4-channel LED backlight unit (BLU) driver IC with internal dimming FET. Heat dissipation performance of heatsink small outline package (HSOP) and programmable LED short protection function enable output power level of 60 W (65 V/240 mA), permitting unit to drive up to 20 LED BLUs per channel. Features include 8.5–36 V input range, PWM and analog dimming, 100–500 kHz switching frequency, and ±2.5% LED current accuracy.

Endicott Research Group, Inc.    Endicott, NY 13761
Nov 19, 2012 With 34.3 x 127 mm footprint and 12 mm profile, SFDZ Series driver provides 180 mA max per string to LED backlights. It provides 40 W (20 W per side) output and powers up to 8 LED strings (4 per side). With 34.3 x 127 mm footprint and profile under 14 mm, SFDQ Series driver provides 140 mA max per string to LED backlights. It provides total output power of 30 W and powers up to 4 LED strings. SFDT Series drives up to 12 discrete LED strings (6 per side) with input voltage of 12 V typ.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Nov 13, 2012 Supplied in SOP-4 SMT package that measures 6.95 x 4.92 x 2.12 mm, VOM1271 photovoltaic (PV) MOSFET driver is optimized for high-side MOSFET drivers, isolated solenoid drivers, and custom SSRs in such end products as industrial and automatic test equipment systems. Optical coupling provides isolation test voltage of 4,500 VRMS, and other features include open circuit voltage of up to 8.8 V typ and short-circuit current of up to 47 µA typ.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Oct 16, 2012 Targeting high-current brush DC motors in portable applications, A4957 has 7–50 V supply range and comes in 24 lead ES package with bootstrap charge management system. Charge pump regulator provides greater than 10 V gate drive for supply voltages down to 7 V, and bootstrap capacitor provides battery supply voltage required for N-channel power MOSFETs. Each power MOSFET is controlled independently, but all are protected from shoot-through by user-configurable dead time.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp    San Jose, CA 95118
Oct 12, 2012 Housed in 8-lead, 3 x 3 mm DFN package, Model APE3061GN3-HF-3 supports input voltages from 3–24 V and is designed to drive external N-channel MOSFET. Output voltage is dependent on external N-MOSFET and is programmable using internal reference voltage of 1.0 V and external resistors connected as voltage divider. Using copper wire for internal wire bonding, Model APE3061AM-HF-3 supports input voltages from 3–24V, with oscillation frequency of 500 kHz and enable/shutdown function.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Oct 05, 2012 With 2.5 A peak output current and max propagation delay of 300 ns, Model ISO5500 drives IGBTs and MOSFETs with power ratings to 150 A and 1,200 V. Input TTL logic and output power stage are separated by capacitive, SiO2 isolation barrier that doubles lifetime of device compared to optocouplers and magnetic isolators. When used with isolated power supplies, device blocks high voltages, isolates ground, and prevents noise currents from entering local ground and interfering with sensitive circuitry.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Sep 26, 2012 Supplied in 7 x 7 mm, 48-pin LLP™, LM3463 operates from 12–95 V and features multiple dimming control modes: PWM input signals, analog-to-PWM input control, and 4-byte data code. Dynamic headroom control improves system efficiency by automatically adjusting LED supply to lowest level required for LED current conduction. While one driver handles up to 6 strings with up to 28 LEDs per string, multiple drivers can be cascaded in master-slave configuration to accommodate larger requirements.

MagnaChip Semiconductor    Cheongju-si,Chungbuk   Korea (south)
Sep 17, 2012 Intended for TV and monitor applications, Model MAP3301 integrates 400 V internally dimming MOSFET with low RDS(on) of less than 2.5 Ω at VGS = 10 V. Single-channel unit can drive multiple LEDs utilizing high voltages by separating IC input voltage from boost input voltage. Housed in SOIC-15 pin package, hybrid operates from 8.5–33 V, and includes PWM and analog dimming, auto restart mode protection, programmable output over voltage protection, and programmable input line voltage protection.

ZMDI    Dresden 01109  Germany
Aug 24, 2012 Supplied in 2.5 x 2.5 mm WL-CSP, ZIOL2211 has high-voltage I/O channel that meets physical layer requirements of sensor and actuator systems used in factory and process automation applications. Product has -40 to +85°C operating range, is fully programmable for settings ranging from slew rate and current to diagnostics features, and supports IO-Link Specification v1.0 and v1.1. IC suits all types of sensors and actuators used in harsh environments.

Wavelength Electronics, Inc.    Bozeman, MT 59715
Jul 26, 2012 Mounted on PCBs, PLD10000 is 12.5 A laser diode driver with compact heatsink, fan shroud, and optimized internal heat dissipation. Same technology is leveraged within PLD12500 current driver, which is capable of driving up to 12.5 A. Able to drive lasers with compliance voltage as high as 27.5 V, PLD10000 and PLD12500 include laser safety features such as remote enable, on-board controls, analog setpoint input, latching current limit, as well as slow start and current ramp.

Analog Modules, Inc.    Longwood, FL 32750
Jul 12, 2012 Model 763 is suited for driving 14-pin butterfly packaged laser diode modules or semiconductor optical amplifiers in CW or pulsed fiber MOPA and EDFA systems. OEM seed laser diode driver is implemented as transconductance amplifier (analog voltage in, scaled current out), with operation up to 1.2 A, 3.0 V, and pulse widths down to 10 nsec. Driver circuitry operates from single +5 V source, and all other required voltages are generated on board by switching power supplies.