PWM Controller handles input up to 28 V.

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Model SP6132HV synchronous, step-down controller utilizes PWM architecture that drives dual NFET switches with efficiencies as high as 94%. It features programmable output voltage down to 0.8 V and maintains 1.5% accuracy. Internal 2 A gate drivers provide load current capability up to 30 A. Controller is suited for stepping down DC input voltages from 3.3-28 V in automotive, mobile phone base stations, marine equipment, and 24 V industrial systems.



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Sipex Introduces First Product of 28 Volt Controller Family



(Milpitas, CA - March 24, 2004) - Sipex Corporation (NASDAQ: SIPX), a leading provider of high performance, analog integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced the SP6132HV, a high voltage, synchronous step-down PWM controller. Capable of handling input voltages up to 28V, the SP6132HV is an ideal solution for stepping down DC input voltages ranging from 3.3V up to 28V in automotive, mobile phone base stations, trains, marine equipment and 24V industrial systems. Additional voltage handling capability has been added to the top side driver for enhancing the N-channel MOSFET gate up to 33V.

The SP6132HV utilizes a highly efficient PWM architecture that drives dual NFET switches with efficiencies as high as 94%. The device features a programmable output voltage range down to 0.8V and maintains 1.5% accuracy over a wide range of input line, output load, and temperature conditions. Internal 2A gate drivers provide load current capability as high as 30A.

SP6132HV Key Features (typical):
o 28V Input Range
o 300kHz Operation
o Up to 30A Output Current
o High Efficiency: Up to 94%
o Under Voltage Lockout
o Programmable Soft Start
o Short Circuit Protection
o Fast Transient Response
o 10 Pin MSOP Package

Pricing and Availability
The SP6132HV is available over the industrial -40°C to 85°C temperature range in a space saving MSOP package. Pricing for the SP6132HV begins at $2.40 in 1,000 piece quantities. Samples and evaluation boards are also available to assist in the evaluation of the devices.

About Sipex Power Management Product Line
Power management ICs deliver key benefits to portable power and distributed power applications, providing better power efficiency, increased miniaturization and more power at lower voltage levels. This product group includes low dropout linear regulators, DC to DC switching regulators, PWM controllers, charge pumps, and microprocessor supervisors. Sipex has expanded its power management product line with a new family of white LED drivers needed in virtually every consumer portable device. Applications for the Sipex power products include personal computers and peripherals, battery powered hand-held devices such as PDA's and cellular telephones, and data communications products.

About Sipex
Sipex Corporation is a semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and markets high performance, value-added analog integrated circuits (ICs). Sipex serves the broad analog signal processing market with interface, power management and optical storage ICs for use in computing, communications, and networking infrastructure markets. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California with additional offices in Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Sipex sells direct and through distribution channels. For more information about Sipex, visit www.sipex.com.

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