Linear Technology introduces the LTC3826/-1, an ultralow quiescent current, 2-phase dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller. The LTC3826/-1 draws 30uA when one output is active and 50uA when both outputs are active, making it ideal for automotive applications, such as navigation systems, ...

Fairchild Semiconductor announces the FDMF6700, an integrated FET plus driver power stage solution in an 6mm x 6mm MLP package. The FDMF6700 offers designers a compelling solution for severely space-constrained applications such as small-form-factor desktops, media center PCs, ultra-dense servers, b...

Ansmann Energy presents two plug-in battery chargers for Lithium-Nanophosphate Batteries. The charge management is achieved by using a Microcontroller and adapted to the special 3.3 V nominal voltage of this battery technology. The LCS 4-2.5N is for charging 4 cell battery packs with a maximum charg...

austriamicrosystems introduces the AS1323, a step-up DC-DC converter which comes in a 5-pin TSOT package. The AS1323 delivers 100mA output current from a single AA battery with possible fixed output voltages of 2.7V, 3.0V and 3.3V, operating from an input voltage between 0.75 and 2V. The AS1323 offe...

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2953-1, a push-button controller that integrates supervisory voltage monitors and timers for tracking a switching regulator’s input and output voltages. The LTC2953-1 uses a power-fail input (PFI) comparator and undervoltage lockout (UVLO) comparator t...

Microchip announces the MCP1401 and MCP1402 (MCP140X) single-output MOSFET drivers. The inverting MCP1401 and non-inverting MCP1402 MOSFET drivers are rated for a peak output current of 0.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V – 18V. They are available in miniature, 2 x 3 mm DFN and 5-pin S...

Fairchild Semiconductor introduces the FAN7710 a ballast IC specifically developed for compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) designs. The FAN7710 combines one high-side 625V gate driver circuit, two 550V MOSFETs, a frequency control circuit and a shunt regulator –– plus the added features of active ZVS con...