ECN-Electronic Component News articles from October 2002

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from October 2002

EAO's keyboards & mouse modules for harsh environments.
October 1, 2002... EAO has launched two keyboards, touch-sensitive and mechanical, suitable for any application that requires resistance to harsh environments. Developed specifically for the Internet market, these keyboards feature dedicated, tailorable shortcut...

Xscale development platform.
October 1, 2002... Konnektia Technologies' newly launched RapidDev[TM] Deployment System is an Xscale/WinCE.net hardware and software development platform that is designed to trim product-to-market life cycles and development costs through utilization of standard...

10 Gigabit ethernet PHY and backplane transceiver.
October 1, 2002... The MY3104 with integrated forward error correction (FEC) is based on Mysticom's enhanced encoding scheme which integrates FEC on each channel (4 X 3.125 Gbps) and offers bit error rate of better than [10.sup.-17]. A Signal Quality Index (SQI)...

Power resistor with "Z" lead form.
October 1, 2002... Using a "Z" lead configuration to enable high power axial resistors to be surface mountable, TT electronics' IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies Division has introduced the WA80Z Series. These flameproof resistors are a low cost alternative to...

Video dev kit for new TI digital media processor.
October 1, 2002... The network video developers kit (NVDK), developed by ATEME for the TMS320C6000[TM] digital signal processor (DSP) platform, is now available for designs employing TI's most recent advancement for streaming media development -- the fully...

The beat of different drummers. (Editor's View).
October 1, 2002... No, this isn't yet another essay about individualism and how admirable it is and how we should respect it even though all those things are quite true. It is, literally, about drumming. I've used this space before to talk about the necessary...

Using the web to improve the design process of high-speed PCBs. (Technological Horizons).
October 1, 2002... With the decreasing market windows for electronic products, the product development process mandates that each area of the PCB design should handle the design as few times as possible. Because most companies create multiple generations of...

OEM transducer. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... The Ashcroft KM10 transducer from Dresser Instruments is a compact unit that is suitable for a variety of OEM applications. It has been designed for severe circumstances involving shock, vibration and operating temperature extremes. It is well...

Vertical entry liquid level sensor. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Sensotec, Inc. has announced the Model LL-V, a "vertical entry" style of submersible liquid level sensor that can be suspended in an open tank or attached to the crown of an enclosed tank. It can be used to virtually any depth and features...

Reflective sensor. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... LMI Electronics has introduced a series of non-contact laser-based gauging sensors with a 250 nm resolution range using specular reflective triangulation measurement principles. It is capable of measuring surfaces ranging from perfect mirrors...

C-Frame solenoids. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Bicron Electronics offers five standard C-Frame solenoids, each with coil voltage ratings of 3 V DC, 6 V DC, 12 V DC or 24 V DC. Frames are one-piece construction and are said to be easy to mount via threaded holes in the base. Force ratings...

Encoder ready size 17. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Haydon Switch & Instrument's Size 17 Hybrid Linear Actuators are being manufactured as encoder ready actuators. They are available with 8 mm extended rotor journal and a threaded rear housing in captive, non-captive and external linear...

Linear "Voice Coil" actuators. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... H2W Technologies, Inc. has introduced an expanded series of non-commutated, linear "Voice Coil," or "Moving Coil," linear actuators that are capable of producing in excess of 20 g's of acceleration, and are available in stroke lengths from...

LVDT position transmitter for harsh environments. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Macro Sensors offers the HSDI 750 Series of loop-powered 4-20 mA LVDT position transmitters for accurate position measurement in harsh and remote installations. Constructed of TIG-welded stainless steel and hermetically sealed against hostile...

Non-contacting rotary position sensor. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Novotechnik has introduced its RSC Series of noncontacting rotary sensors. The measurement angle is determined by detecting variation in the orientation of a magnetic field due to a magnet attached to the shaft. Custom circuitry performs field...

Industrial humidity and temperature transmitters and sensors. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... The IN-HWD Converter uses its proprietary microprocessor to calculate humidity and output -- an accurate 4 to 20mA DC output for humidity and one for temperature. The humidity output is accurate to 1.0 percent for humidity and 0.1 percent for...

Sub-Sea displacement sensor. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Sensotec's Model SSA (AC/AC) and Model SSD (DC) submersible LVDT displacement sensors can-operate continually for up to 10 years in sea water at depths up to 7,500'. The SS Series is available in ranges from [+ or -]05" to [+ or -]4" and is...

Miniature tri-axial accelerometer with TEDS capabilities. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... Endevco's Model 66AXX 5.5 gm tri-axial piezoelectric accelerometer features integral hybrid electronics and TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) capabilities. TEDS provides digital ID communication that is IEEE P1451.4 compliant between a...

Sensor's double triangulated optics allows for wide range of sensing applications. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... The Omron E3NT-L programmable diffuse sensor features what is said to be one of the most advanced optics in the industry for its type. Its double triangulated optics and use of two-part diodes provide true, reliable digitally calculated...

Intrinsically safe Hollow Shaft encoders. (Sensors & Actuators).
October 1, 2002... BEI's Industrial Encoder Division provides the international CENELEC hazardous environmental rating for its incremental Hollow-Shaft encoders. Models HS35 (3.5" diameter) and HS25 (2.5" diameter) are available with the Class 1, Division 1,...

Bluetooth Compatible CompactFlash Card. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA) has announced the availability of the DC2C1BZ001, a Bluetooth Compatible CompactFlash Card with low power consumption and a highly sensitive antenna. The DC2C1BZ001 SMA is intended for OEMs who with...

Full-Feature, audio processing signaling with GPS data facility. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... A full-function half-duplex audio and signaling processor IC for FRS, PMR446, GMRS and MURS type radios, with added data facilities for global positioning by satellite (GPS), has been launched by CML Microcircuits. The CMX882 is a low power...

SAW resonator. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Murata Electronics has introduced its newest SARCC Series surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter for remote keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring applications. The SARCC series is 45 percent smaller in area, 30 percent smaller in volume and...

STC infrared transceiver. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Agilent Technologies, Inc. has announced the HSDL-3210, an infrared (IR) transceiver that supports the IrDA Serial Transceiver Control (STC) bus used in ultra-slim cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). The STC provides a...

PLLs for wireless applications. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... National Semiconductor has announced the addition of two frequency synthesizers to its PLLatinum line of phase locked loops (PLLs) for wireless infrastructure applications. LMX2346 and LMX2347 are the company's next generation of fixed radio...

VCSO for clock smoothing and frequency translation. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Developed for telecommunication and industrial applications, the VS-700 from Vectron is a SAW stabilized, voltage controlled oscillator that operates at the fundamental frequency of the internal SAW filter. This filter is a high stability,...

Catalog features frequency control products. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Fox Electronics has updated and redesigned its product catalog featuring detailed information on its expanded range of frequency control products including crystals, oscillators, TCXOs, VCXOs, OCXOs and filters. The new format makes information...

Wireless embedded antennas. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Tecom Industries Inc. has introduced a small size, omnidirectional embedded antennas used in Wi-Fi, wireless local area network (WLAN), wireless Internet, bar-code-scanning, and point-of-purchase RFID applications. Supplied in custom fit and...

TV tuner. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Zarlink Semiconductor has announced immediate availability of a flexible RF silicon tuner chip that delivers high performance and reliability to both analog and digital terrestrial television STBs, while significantly reducing cost and board...

Medium power silicon LDMOS FET amplifier. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Useable from UHF to 2.5 GHz, the NE5520279A from California Eastern Labs is suitable as a transmitter output stage for cell phones, two-way radios, wireless LAN and fixed wireless transceivers. Designed to accommodate battery voltages from 3.2...

Transmitters and receievers. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... TeleRadio Remote Control has introduced its 860 MINI/MAXI Series of transmitters and receivers. This series is mounted in a IP65/NEMA 4X enclosure for safety and weather protection. The relays will operate in modes of latching, momentary or...

Modules for RF signals. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Leviton Voice and Data Division has introduced high-end RF distribution modules. These 1 GHz and 2 GHz modules manage and distribute a variety of audio/video signals to eight locations throughtout the home or office. Each module uses...

SiC MESFET RF transistor. (Microwave & RF Components).
October 1, 2002... Cree Microwave, Inc. has announced the release of a silicon carbide (SiC) MESFET power transistor for a variety of wide bandwidth radio communications and cellular infrastructure applications. The device (CRF-22010) is a 48V, 10 W, Class A...

The intrinsic value of fee based services. (Editor at Large).
October 1, 2002... The distribution business model has changed. In response to the soft economy, distributors have added value-added services to their offerings, which included inventory management, device programming and Field Application Engineering (FAE) to...

Testing serial data. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... A few years ago, high-speed serial data was sent by long haul carriers via SONET/T1 lines, but short-range data transmission was often done using parallel data transfer links. Recently, a wide variety of high-speed serial data protocols, both...

Automated filter test system. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The ficon TEC[R] Filter Master from AMS Technologies is an approach to full or half automated optical filter substrate mapping, designed to meet the needs of high and medium volume production. This system increases yield by designating filters...

Handheld tool for plant technicians. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Fluke has introduced the Fluke 789 ProcessMeter[TM], a combination of a digital multimeter (DMM) and a loop calibrator in a single handheld tool. Building on the functionality of the 787 ProcessMeter, the 789 adds a 24 V loop power supply, a...

CLF-II Calibrator for voltage, current and frequency. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... To simulate process conditions, the model CLF-II Calibrator from Omega Engineering can be connected to loop powered transmitter inputs, allowing easy performance tests on system software. For transmitter calibration, model CLF-II offers an...

Temperature and Humidity Datalogger. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Extech's Temperature/Humidity Datalogger Kit, Model 42275, features a wide operating range of -40[degrees]F to +185[degrees]F. The Datalogger can store up to 16,000 measurements. Sampling time is adjustable between one second and two hours,...

Eyeglass-Mounted Instrument Viewer[TM] for test and measurement. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The MicroOptical Corporation has announced its Instrument Viewer[TM] (SV-3), an eyeglass-mounted display for test and measurement applications. The Instrument Viewer is a hands-free, portable color display that connects to test instruments such...

Four-wire RTD measurements. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The FP-RTD-124 FieldPoint distributed I/O system from National Instruments takes high accuracy four-wire resistance temperature detector (RTD) measurements. The module features eight input channels for direct connectivity to four-wire 100...

16-bit multifunction data acquisition. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The PCI-6013 and PCI-6014 from National Instruments provide 16-bit DAQ measurements that easily integrate with LabVIEW. The devices feature 16-bit resolution on 16 single-ended or eight differential analog inputs at sampling rates up to 200...

Meter combines miniature design with low current consumption. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Lascar Electronics has introduced the OEM 113, a three digit, LCD voltmeter combining low current consumption with a compact body design and clear, 0.31" digit height. Connected by two rows of pins, the OEM 1B is suited particularly to...

Instrument verifies LEDs. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... LEDtronics [R] has released its TestLED, an instrument that is said to make verifying individual discrete LEDs safe and easy. The leads are inserted into the ports located beneath the appropriate current (mA), and a button is pressed. If the...

Wireless Internet application test system. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Anritsu Company introduces a cdma2000 [TM] 1xRTT wireless Internet protocol (IP) test system designed specifically to help wireless Internet application developers create, troubleshoot, and verify application designs. This test system...

Intelligent Handheld Digital Meters. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Global Specialties has released three PRO-70 Series Intelligent Handheld Digital Meters. All meters in the series are intelligent and include standard RS-232 computer interface, computer cabling and software. The models also come complete with...

2003 Product Catalog. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... IOtech's 2003 PC-based Data Acquisition & Instrumentation Catalog introduces several new high-speed Ethernet-based data acquisition products including the 1 MHz WaveBook/516E [TM] and the multifunction DaqBook/2000E [TM]. A low-cost family of...

Rubidium Frequency Standard has programmable 30 MHz output. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Novatech's Model 2955AR Rubidium Frequency Standard contains a direct digital synthesizer locked to the internal Rubidium oscillator, providing any frequency between 100 Hz and 30 MHz in 1 MHz steps with atomic clock accuracy and stability. The...

Digital hipot tester. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The Sentry 10 AG hipot tester from QuadTech, Inc. adapts to most production test environments. Features include dielectric withstand voltage programmable from 100 V AC to 5,000 V AC and test set-ups for easy recall of test conditions. It is...

Synthesized Bench In-Circuit LCR/ESR Meter. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The Model 889 Synthesized Bench In-Circuit LCR/ESR Meter from B+K Precision Corp. uses a standard 115 VAC outlet as the power source. This high accuracy test instrument with computer interface can be used to test components at frequencies up to...

Test validation system for integrated circuits. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Teseda Corporation has introduced the Teseda[TM] Validator 500[TM], a design-for-test (DFT)-focused validation system. It is laptop-sized and can be used by design and product engineers to validate DFT tests for prototype integrated circuits...

Blackbody calibration source. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... The BB705 is a blackbody temperature reference source which is adjustable over the range from 100[degrees]C to 1,046[degrees]C (212[degrees]F to 1,915[degrees]F) and accurate to [+ or -]1[degrees]C, [+ or -]0.25 percent rdg. It has a built-in...

High voltage Megohmmeter. (Special Report: Test Equipment).
October 1, 2002... Extech's high voltage Megohmmeter, Model 380353 performs insulation resistance measurements up to 400 M[alpha] at 250 V, 500 V or 1,000 V. The analog display allows the user to easily observe changes in measurements. Features include AC voltage...

Integrated PMC graphics board. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Peritek Corporation has introduced a dual channel PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) graphics board that simultaneously supports multiple monitors and dual digital/analog video input channels. The board also supplies an on-board USB 2.0 hub. The...

Simgle board computer for embedded control. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Z-World's BL2100 Smartcat single-board computer gives OEM designers Ethernet connectivity and keypad/display options all in one small package. Suitable for embedded control and data acquisition, the BL2100 provides integrated control...

Stackable Synchro/Resolver/LVDT tracking input modules. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... The PC104 Series are three- and four-channel PC/104 and compatible Synchro, Resolver and LVDT/RVDT to digital converters, employing type 2 ratiometric tracking converters specifically suited for high performance embedded applications. They will...

Serial PCMCIA cards with speeds of up to 921.6 kbps. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Quatech serial PCMCIA cards are a flexible interface for using portable serial peripherals such as GPS receivers, bar code scanners and printers, digital cameras and fax/modems with portable computers. They are also suitable for a variety of...

Low profile, 2 GB server memory. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... SimpleTech, Inc. has announced the availability of PC2100 low profile registered DDR DIMM modules. Using the company's IC Tower technology, the modules offer 2 GB capacity in a 1.125" form factor, providing an upgrade suitable for Supermicro...

Form factor embedded CPU. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Diamond Systems announces the PluriBus embedded CPU board, Hercules[TM], that integrates a Pentium III class processor, multimedia, Ethernet, system I/O and a complete data acquisition circuit onto a single board conforming to the new...

DSP board. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Synergy Microsystems, Inc. has announced the release of a faster version of its four-processor DSP board, featuring PowerPC 7410 CPUs. Powered by (A technology, this VSS4 board achieves processing speeds of up to 533 MHz. The cooler running...

PCI-based dual video windows and acquisition card. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Primagraphics has launched Puma PCI, a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), single slot, full length, PCI video windows card for the acquisition and display of a wide range of video inputs from TV to high-resolution RGB video. The board will add...

OPC server digital I/O family. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Sealevel Systems has announced an OPC Server platform: The SeaLINK-I/O family. SeaLINK-I/O products connect to any USB port to provide interface to a variety of digital signals. Based upon Microsoft's OLE/COM technology, the OPC (or OLE for...

Graphical user interface I/O Simulator Board. (Boards & Modules).
October 1, 2002... Amulet Technologies has released its Easy GUI[TM] I/O Simulator Board for testing the inputs and outputs of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) created by using Amulet's Easy CUP technology. The I/O Simulator Board (Part#IO3001) can be used to...

Slotless brushless PM motor. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... The ThinGap[TM] TG3600 Series slotless brushless PM motor from G&G Technology incorporates new winding technology that eliminates eddy current and hysterisis losses and achieves very high power efficiency over a wide speed range. A maximum...

Antistatic series toggles and pushbuttons suit applications with size and space restrictions. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... NKK Switches announces that its antistatic B Series of toggle and pushbuttons are the first switch products approved by the Quality Assessment System of the International Electromechanical Commission (IEG). These switches, rated for...

Fiber optic safety system replaces safety interlock switches. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... PICO-GUARD[TM] is a fiber optic safety system from Banner Engineering Corp. that directly replaces mechanical safety interlock switches to safeguard potentially dangerous machines. This combination of control- reliable, non-contacting...

Heat exchangers with 90[degrees] bends on inlet/outlet tubes offered as a standard option. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... Lytron announces that 90[degrees] bends on the inlet/outlet tubes are now a standard option on the 4000 and Aspen stainless steel heat exchangers. OEMs use 90[degrees] fittings to configure tubing connections for specific applications....

Micro SIL reed relay. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... A new series of compact, high power micro SIL reed relays that provide high insulation resistance and are offered with an optional external EMI shield is available from Meder Electronic Inc. Meder MS Series Micro SIL Reed relays are available...

Twin Rocker Switches. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... Arcoelectric's new 8800 Series Twin Rocker Switches feature a bezel size of 21 mm X 15 mm, and can snap into a panel cutout of 19.8 mm X 13.5 mm, yet each model in the series contains two entirely independent, single-pole ON/OFF switches with 3...

Tubular pull-type solenoid. (Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices).
October 1, 2002... Bicron introduces a Tubular Solenoid, Model ST1939N designed for demanding applications such as printers, electronic locks, parking meters, vending machines, dispensing equipment, safes and cash drawers. The maximum rated force for the ST1919N...

Designing high-efficiency switched-mode power supplies using advanced MOSFETs. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... Switch-mode power supply designers can take advantage of advanced power MOSFETs that feature low on resistance and fast switching speeds. But to do so, they may need to select their circuit topologies and components in a way that yields optimal...

MOSFET optimized for DDR memory and instant power-up circuits. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... The IRF7338 from International Rectifier, IR[R] is a 12 V complementary N- and P-channel pair of HEXFET[R] power MOSFETs in a single SO8 package. The device is a cost-effective device compared to alternative devices and can be used in instant...

High-voltage MOSFET drivers for notebook PC processors. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... Intersil Corp. has added the Endura[TM] ISL6206 and ISL6207 ICs to its high-voltage MOSFET driver family for portable power applications. These ICs integrate components and logic circuits on-chip. The 1SL6206 and ISL6207 are designed to drive...

Power MOSFETs in mini power packages. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... Royal Philips Electronics has announced a range of Power MOSFETs in miniature power packages. QLPAK is a semiconductor package that combines small size with more efficient thermal properties. The package is suitable in high-density power...

Monolithic DC/DC switcher IC with 200 V MOSFET. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... The DPA-Switch from Power Integrations is intended for use in DC/DC converters and distributed power architectures (DPAs). It eliminates up to 50 external components from the design of a typical discrete DC/DC converter for reliability, a...

Planar MOSFETs for SMPS and DC/DC applications offer high energy density. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... Seven high voltage, planar MOSFETs from Fairchild offer low on-resistance, low gate charge and high energy density in avalanche and commutation modes. They are designed to meet the performance requirements of advanced switch-mode power supplies...

Current ratings of TO-220 Schottky diodes increased by 50 percent. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... International Rectifier offers four 60 A Schottky diodes in the TO-220 package, designated the CTQ Series. The devices are said to carry 50 percent to 200 percent more current than the industry-best parts in the same package. The 60 A Schottky...

Surface-mountable 40 a mult-phase power module for multiprocessors. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... Using a multiphase switching technology, Texas Instruments Inc. has unveiled what is said to be the industry's first surface-mountable high-current multi-phase power converters. The PT8100 and PT8120 are designed to provide low voltage, high...

Zener diode series with extended voltage range. (Semiconductor Monthly: Rectifiers & Power Conversion ICs).
October 1, 2002... Central Semiconductor Corp. has extended the voltage range of its Super-mini[TM] CMDZ Series of Zener diodes packaged in the SOD-323 surface mount case. The series now covers a range of voltages from 1.8V (CMDZ1L8) to 47V (CMDZ47L), and all...

Crest factor reduction controller improves power efficiency of transmission systems. (Semiconductors).
October 1, 2002... PMC-Sierra has announced the PM7819 PALADIN[R] Waveshaper" high density waveform processor that performs digital multicarrier combining, including complex signal aggregation, digital up-conversion, baseband filtering and advanced crest factor...

Low noise/high gain SiGe LNA transistor. (Semiconductors).
October 1, 2002... California Eastern Laboratories (GEL) has added another device to its family of NEC Silicon Germanium low noise transistors. A low noise figure and exceptional linearity make the new NESG2101M05 a suitable first stage device for 802.11a W-LAN,...

PCI bridge products target datacom/telecom motherboards and add-in cards. (Semiconductors).
October 1, 2002... Pericom has released the first in several 2-port PCI-to-PCI bridge products targeting datacom/telecom motherboards and add-in cards. The PI7C8150 is designed to increase the number of devices that can be placed on a PCI bus and/or PCI slot....

LDO regulator for power-up sequencing in microprocessors. (Semiconductors).
October 1, 2002... A low-dropout regulator (LDO) for power-up sequencing in microprocessors is available from Micrel Semiconductor. Capable of providing up to 300 mA, the MIC5249 is equipped with a user programmable power-on reset delay feature. This makes the...

Dual-phase, DC/DC controllers minimize external components in power. (Semiconductors).
October 1, 2002... Maxim has introduced the MAX5038 (fixed output voltage) and MAX5041 (adjustable output voltage) dual-phase, parallelable PWM controllers for the design of high output current, compact power supplies with minimal external components. These...