Linear Technology Corp.

DC/DC Converter delivers 250 mA/channel without inductors.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

DC/DC Converter delivers 250 mA/channel without inductors.

Model LTC3252 spread spectrum, step-down DC/DC converter can deliver 250 mA continuous output to 2 separate channels. It operates from 2.7-5.5 V, making it suitable for single cell Li-Ion or multi-cell NiMH/Alkaline applications. Both outputs are resistor programmable from 0.9-1.6 V. Switched capacitor fractional conversion enables it to attain efficiencies as high as 88%. Switching frequency...

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Controller minimizes transformer size in power supplies.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Controller minimizes transformer size in power supplies.

Pulse Width Modulator Model LT1950 employs control mechanism that protects, simplifies, and reduces size of isolated/non-isolated 15-500 W power supplies with 24 and 48 V input supply rails. Adaptive maximum-duty-cycle clamp circuit prevents transformer saturation and protects MOSFET from failures. Adjustable current-slope compensation allows optimization of transient response. Operating...

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Interface Controller simplifies powered device design.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Interface Controller simplifies powered device design.

Model LTC4257 Power over Ethernet Interface Controller incorporates circuitry necessary to connect powered device to IEEE 802.3af powered Ethernet network. Offered in SO-8 package, -48V powered unit incorporates 25 k signature resistance, programmable classification, power switching, inrush current limiting, and fault protection. Integrated 100 V power MOSFET keeps PD circuitry disconnected from...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Buck-Boost Battery Charger eliminates DC/DC converter.

Model LTC1980 switching regulator battery charger combines battery charging and system power supply functions into small 24-lead SSOP. It operates from regulated or unregulated input supply voltage, which can be above or below battery voltage by automatically performing step-up or step-down DC/DC conversion. Stand-alone, single- and dual-cell Li-Ion charger also charges NiCd, NiMH and lead-acid...

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LED Driver integrates Schottky diode on-chip.
Construction Equipment and Supplies

LED Driver integrates Schottky diode on-chip.

Model LT3465 consists of switching, constant current, white LED driver in ThinSOT(TM) package. Capable of driving up to 6 white LEDs from one Li-Ion cell, it offers efficiencies to 81% and switches at 1.2 MHz. Unit provides constant frequency PWM operation and delivers same current to each LED, regardless of variations in forward voltage drop. It offers output voltage limiting, one-pin dimming...

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Positive Hot Swap(TM) Controller offers open circuit detection.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Positive Hot Swap(TM) Controller offers open circuit detection.

Model LT4254 allows boards with supplies from 10.8-36 V to be safely inserted into live backplane without risking damage to connectors or causing glitches. IC provides open circuit detect output that indicates abnormally low load current conditions or no load presence, while adjustable current limit is programmable through sense resistor. Product also offers foldback current limiting Power Good...

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Converters boast power saving efficiency.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Converters boast power saving efficiency.

LTC3734 and LTC3735 DC/DC converters have 550 kHz operating frequency and power Intel's CentrinoÂ-® mobile technology for thin and light notebook PCs. Converters are synchronous step-down DC/DC controllers with integrated MOSFET drivers and IntelÂ-® PentiumÂ-® M compatible power saving mode. Single-phase and PolyPhaseÂ-® units provide up to 20 and 40 A load current respectively,...

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