Linear Technology announces the LTC3526, a 1MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with output disconnect and integrated soft-start capability. Its internal 500mA switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5V from an input voltage range of 0.85V to 4.4V, making it usefull for Li-I...

Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a family of 600V SuperFET MOSFETs specifically to address the DPAK (TO-252) device requirements of the ultra-slim, low-profile ballast applications. To minimize switching and conduction losses and meet system efficiency needs of these fast-switching lighting des...

Analog Devices expanded its family of power supply sequencer and supervisory products. By providing both a voltage monitoring and sequencing function for up to four power supply rails, the ADM1185 actively controls the order in which the rails are powered up and monitors the system to ensure the rai...

Advanced Analogic Technologies announced the AAT1232, a 24V, 100mA boost converter for portable products powered by single-cell Lithium-ion batteries. This addition to the family of boost converters is targeted primarily at cost-sensitive OLED, LCD, and CCD applications, and offers substantial outpu...

C&D Technologies and Edison Source have reached an agreement to co-brand a fast-charge motive battery charging technology. „Fast-charge systems address a growing market segment that is new to C&D. Over the last several years, many of our large end-users have trialed and rigorously tested fast-charge...

Dallas Semiconductor introduces the DS2790, a programmable 1-cell Li-ion (Li+) fuel gauge and protector. With its integrated MAXQ microcontroller, generous program and data memory, and accurate measurement system for battery current, voltage, and temperature, the DS2790 provides a platform for custo...

AnalogicTech has introduced the AAT1142, a voltage-scaling step-down converter for portable applications. Supplying up to 800mA output current, the device is a voltage-scaling step-down converter to offer dynamic voltage management through both a two-wire I2C interface and AnalogicTech’s patented si...