ECN-Electronic Component News articles from September 2004

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from September 2004

What do they know?(Editor's View)
September 1, 2004... The other day, I was reviewing content for one of our panel discussions for the EOEM Design Expo entitled "What Do You Know: Keeping Current in a Changing Profession" (I promise that is my only plug for the event --- for now). The timing of my...

Advanced managed platforms.(Tomorrow's Technologies Explored Today)
September 1, 2004... If you are forming an elite team, you need people who are at the top of their specialty, who function as a team and who are flexible to respond to any situation. This is the premise behind Advanced Managed Platforms. Unlike generic platforms...

Catalog details industrial switches.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Electroswitch tap, knife and rotary switches, designed for industrial applications, are described in a new catalog that includes photographs, diagrams, dimensional drawings, life expectancy, ratings and ordering information. A selector guide at...

Brushless motors with neodymium magnets.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Maxon Precision Motors has announced a series of brushless motors at a reduced cost due to improved automated manufacturing processes. The motors in the "EC-Max" Series are electronically commutated allowing for long motor life, since there are...

Four independent channel, planar BGA reed relay.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Coto Technology has introduced a four independent channel, form-A, planar BGA Reed Relay. The B41 Series is different than the company's other high performance RF reed relay products because no slot or hole is required in the PCB for mounting...

High resolution and current microstepping drivers.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Source Engineering has announced two high performance microstepping drivers. These bipolar drivers are optoisolated (inputs and outputs) to protect the system and motor. They feature status indicator lights, over heat, over current, over...

Piezoelectric motor series.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Nanomotion's ST Series Piezoelectric Motor is said to be the smallest motor of its kind, reducing the overall length of the previous version by 9 mm. It provides high-resolution motion control for linear or rotary devices in a fraction of the...

Hall-effect proportional output thumbwheel.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Otto Controls has announced the release of its HTW Series Hall-effect proportional output thumbwheel available with eight output options and a self centering, single axis, thumb-wheel actuator. It provides linear change in voltage output in...

Subminiature pushbutton switches.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... NKK Switches has announced its HB Series of illuminated and non-illuminated subminiature pushbuttons. It features a compact front panel design with built-in black bezels available in .354" square or round options. The behind panel depth is <1",...

Low voltage, brushless DC motor.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Servo Magnetics Inc. has introduced a brushless DC motor for low voltage operation where economy and a standard NEMA 23 interface are requirements. Designed with an operating voltage of 12V, it is capable of delivering 25 oz.-in. continuously...

Minlature stepping motors.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Oriental Motor USA Corporation has announced a 1.97"[.sup.2]. (50 [mm.sup.2].) frame size PK25 series of miniature two-phase stepping motors. The miniature stepping motors offer high torque and a compact size. The frame size motors are...

Right angle gear motor achieves 90 percent efficiency.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... RAE has released its G250 Series of gearmotors that use a bevel gear input to achieve 90 percent efficiency, according to the company. Features include ratings to 250 in./lb.; speeds to 180 rpm; 12V DC to 180V DC; 10:1 to 92.7:1 ratios; 625"...

Brushless DC motor features integrated drive.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... EADmotors' NEMA Size 23 brushless DC motor features an integrated drive for simplified motor control. The integrated drive adds 1" to the motor length, allowing for integration into new or existing size 23 motor applications. Permanently...

Sub-miniature pushbutton switch.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... CIT Relay & Switch has announced the BSP Series sealed, subminiature pushbutton switch. It is made of silver alloy 3A at 120V AC or 28V DC or gold 0.4 V-A at 20V (AC or DC) electrical rating. Available in both SPST and SPDT the CIT BSP Series...

Drive permits mixed multi-axis stepper and servo control.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Copley Controls StepNet drives stepper motors can be mounted flat to minimize height or sideways to minimize footprint. The servo mode runs stepper motors 40 percent faster than their maximum stepping speed, creating servo performance at 50...

Compact AC motors.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Groschopp, Inc. has announced its AC65 compact AC motors that are designed to resist damage caused by heat buildup and "dirty voltage" spikes from lower speed operation while under torque load. These motors measure 2.88" (2) at the endbell and...

DC micro motors for high volume applications.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... Sanyo DC Micro Motor Division's line of DC micro motors includes standard custom stepper, brushless, precious metal brush, geared and vibration types. Options feature SMD mounting and a range of connection choices. Applications include camera...

Mini slide switch.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... E-Switch has introduced the EG1260 Series of miniature slide switches that feature two optional SMT mounting configurations and three slide actuator sizes for a variety of printed circuit board applications. Designed with an electrical life of...

All metal sealed keypads with illumination.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
September 1, 2004... EAO has introduced keypads for high-use public and industrial environments, suitable for access control, banking, kiosk and handicap applications. The S. Series has all-metal construction that assures extended, vandal-resistant operation under...

Ceramic high pass filter.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... Integrated Microwave offers a low loss, ultra-wideband ceramic highpass filter (P/N: 933686). Passband frequencies of 1,000 MHz to 3 GHz make this design desirable for low-cost, high pass applications. With a VSWR of [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Active mixer from linear technology for basestation design.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... The LT5521 RF active transmit mixer streamlines basestation design by resolving the high LO (Local Oscillator) drive level, poor LO suppression and low conversion gain issues common to passive solutions. In addition to applications in wideband...

Ferrite isolators and circulators.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... SDP Components has introduced the BQ Series as part of its Ferrite line of isolators and circulators for high-volume OEM manufacturing. The full line of Ferrite devices is engineered for low insertion loss and high isolation performance,...

Ultra-miniature, low profile package for SiGe transistors.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... NEC has introduced a flat lead package developed for use with its high breakdown voltage SiGe transistors. The M16 measures 1.2 mm X 1 mm X 0.5 mm (including leads), and it is over 70 percent smaller in volume than the SOT-343 packages that...

Low noise amplifier for GPS.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... Spectrum SEI Microwave has introduced its DDX Series of low noise amplifiers (LNA) designed for dual band GPS applications. A pair of diplexed three-pole ceramic filters selects only the desired GPS signals, while the low-noise gain stage...

RF receiver module expands to European frequencies.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... Linx has added a 433 MHz receiver to its LR Series of RF Modules. The receiver interfaces to virtually any data source including microcontrollers and decoder chips, making it suitable for applications such as remote control, keyless entry and...

SPDT waveguide switches.(Microwave & RF Components)
September 1, 2004... RLC Electronics offers single-pole, double-throw waveguide switches based on its series of coaxial switches. A precision machined waveguide transition assembly is combined with coaxial switch technology to produce a compact device that features...

Low-cost Ethernet to serial device servers.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... Sealevel Systems has expanded its SeaLINK family of serial device drivers with the introduction of low-cost, one- and two-port models. Offering RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 communications, SeaLINK devices used to connect legacy serial devices...

Embedded computing board.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... Arista has announced the ETX embedded computing board featuring Intel Pentium M Processor known from the Intel Centrino platform. It features Enhanced Speed Step Technology with computing performance at low power consumption. Supporting up to...

VMEbus-based SBC.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... ACT/Technico has announced the AppliPak, VMEbus based application single board computer (SBC). It features the PowerPC[R] or Pentium[R]-based VMEbus SBC preloaded with VxWorks[R], Windows[R] or Linux[R] and OS-specific device drivers. There is...

PROFIBUS-DP communications added to motor controller series.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... Delta Computer Systems has added the PROFIBUS-DP communications to its RMC70 Series Motion controllers for one- and two-axis applications. The RMC75P and RMC75P-MA2 complement the company's RMC100 PROFIBUS multi-axis motion controllers and...

CompactPCI SCSI LVD/HVD multimode expander blade.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... Rancho Has announced a cPCI SCSI Expander. The RTL VD-HVDPCI blade is a WIDE SCSI LVD/HVD expander on a PCI bus, each port converts from LVD to a HVD SCSI interface. This expander incorporates a multimode feature that enables the LVD side of...

Grayscale touch screen.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... Maple Systems has announced a 10.4", grayscale touch screen operator interface. The HMI550M has the same features as its other Silver Series products and a retail price of $1,295. Features include multiple-language labeling, scripting, powerful...

Portable computing platform with 15" LCD monitor and six 6U slots.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
September 1, 2004... Acme Portable Machines, Inc. has announced a rugged portable computing platform. The ACP661 is a portable CompactPCI (cPCI) enclosure with a 15" high brightness TFT screen, keyboard and six 6U high slots for the system boards and/or application...

The amazing microchip.(Editor at Large)
September 1, 2004... Today, we live in an information age, bombarded with bits and bytes of data countless times every day. At the heart of this is the semiconductor, the basic building block of most high-technology products. Things are moving so fast in this...

A switch for any occasion: Texas Instruments offers engineers myriad choices in switches.(Safe Bet Series: A Special Series from TI Standard Linear and Logic)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... That Texas Instruments stays at the cutting edge of technology is no accident. The company has been investing in new technology, and remains committed to doing so, keeping it on the forefront of innovation in new product development. Nowhere is...

Power series: power management boosts reliability.(Special Report)
September 1, 2004... Developing a comprehensive power-monitoring strategy may add slightly to the cost of a product, but over the long run, that strategy can pay for itself many times over. A strategy should include basic capabilities such as proper power...

Buck-boost converter.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Linear Technology Corporation has announced its LTC3443, a synchronous, fixed frequency, buck-boost DC/DC converter designed to optimize battery run time for single cell Li-Ion, multi-cell alkaline or NiMH battery powered applications. It...

350W AC/DC switching power supplies.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Emerson Network Power has added a 48V model to its Astec NTS Series line of 350W bulk AC/DC switching power supplies. Available with convection cooling or optional forced-air, the compact units are suitable for product designs using distributed...

External medical power supply delivers 80W.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Housed in a package measuring 6.63" X 3.07" X 1.97" and weighing 800 grams, the PCM80 from XPiQ is a compact, 80W external power supply for medical applications. Available in a choice of 15 single, nine dual and six triple-output versions, it...

DC power supply with multiple standard I/O.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Agilent Technologies, Inc. has introduced its N5700 Series system DC power supply which offers high power density with up to 1,500W in a IU high package with PC standard input/output (I/O) including LAN, USB and GPIB. The Series consists of 24...

Compact DC/DC converters.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Wilmore Electronics' Series 1720 DC/DC converters provide 200W of output power while using 1.75" (IU) of vertical space in 19" or 23" equipment racks. Said to be highly efficient, convection cooled and light weight, these converters provide an...

Compact front-end power supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Power-One, Inc. has introduced its FNP300 Series of AC/DC front-end power supplies. These full-featured 300W power supplies feature a compact footprint, built-in microcontroller and wide-range input operation (85V AC to 264V AC) with the...

500 VA, MIL-STD 461 frequency converter.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Absopulse Electronics' 500 VA sine wave frequency converter, the FC500-C, converts an auto-ranging input of 115V AC/230V AC at 47 Hz to 63 Hz, to 115 Vrms/4.34A at 60 Hz. This output can be adjusted within a 105V AC to 130V AC range via an...

Multiline TVS devices.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... ProTek Devices has introduced the MSMF and MSMFxxC Series, a multilead TVS array in the SOT-553 and SOT-563 packages. This device series is said to protect multiple lines while using a tiny fraction of board space. They are suitable for use in...

Passive PFC-based switch-mode power supplies.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Taiyo Yuden (USA) has introduced the PAS250, a passive PFC-based, switch-mode power supply for 1U-height single-output applications. It is said to provide economic benefits to OEMs through use of passive versus active PFC technology. In...

Switching DC power supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... B+K Precision Corporation has announced its Model VSP6020 High Power Switching DC Power Supply that is said to be compatible with most computers via a standard RS-232 serial port. This unit uses modern switch mode technology to produce a...

Low current consumption LDO voltage regulators.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Seiko Instruments' Series S-T111 and S-1200 are positive voltage regulators that incorporate the latest CMOS technology, permitting the S-1200 to operate with low quiescent current of 18 [micro]A for a 70 dB ripple rejection ratio low-noise...

Hot-swap DC/DC bus converters.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Unipower Telecom's TPCMQ24 series DC/DC bus converters convert 24V DC to either 48V DC or 54.4V DC for telecom applications. Output current is 20.8A at 48V or 18.4A to 54.4V, giving 1,000W of total power. These converters operate from a range...

Programmable linear power supplies.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... AMREL/American Reliance, Inc. has announced its Ethernet interface (ePower) on their benchtop design (BPD) models, allowing for local and remote access to power supply controls over LAN/WAN networks, access from multiple computers for multiple...

Medical AC/DC switching power supplies.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Astrodyne has announced its ASM Series product line of ultra-miniature medically-approved open frame switching power supplies that are said to provide output power over the range of 10W to 15W. All models accept universal input from 85V AC to...

100A/360W high efficiency half bricks.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... NetPower Technologies, Inc. has announced its HPS Series converters. This Series of isolated DC/DC converters deliver up to 100A of current in standard half-brick packages. They feature ultra-high efficiencies (94 percent at 20A/15[V.sub.out]...

Quarter brick DC/DC converter.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... C & D Technologies, Inc. has introduced a series of standard open-frame quarter brick converters capable of delivering up to 40A at low voltages of 1.0V DC. Designed to meet the low voltages needed by modern high-speed logic and memory devices,...

SMT fuse for a range of current ratings.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Schurter has introduced its USF 1206 surface mount fuse with an interrupt rating of 50A at 63V DC across the entire range. The thin-film, chip fuse also has low voltage drop and power dissipation ratings, providing exceptional performance in...

Power System on a Chip.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Enpirion, Inc. has announced its small Power System on a Chip (PsoC) with a fast synchronous buck converter. The EN5330 is an integrated DC/DC converter for use in Point of Load (POL) applications including servers, personal computers, laser...

High performance 80A quarter brick.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Cherokee International has introduced its Apollo 5 quarter-brick DC/DC converter family. This converter is said to deliver 60 percent more power with leading efficiences in a 1.45" X 2.28" package. In addition, an integrated pre-bias feature...

Front-End Power Supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Magnetek's Power Electronics Group has announced its HP850 Series Front-End Power Supply. The ultra-compact HP850 measures 1.6" (IU) X 5" X 10", producing 10.63W per cubic inch power density. An optional 12C interface with interrupt capability...

Memory power supply controller.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Semtech Corp. has announced its SC1486A, a dual synchronous DDR and DDR2 buck power supply controller, targeting notebooks, tablet PCs and embedded applications. This upgraded version is a power supply for systems designers who are specifying...

RoHS-compliant fuses.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Littlefuse has introduced its Nan[o.sup.2] and PICO II RoHS-compliant fuses that meet the requirements of the RoHS directive for the reduction of hazardous substances and are compatible with higher temperature reflow cycles. These fuses are...

Voltage regulator.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
September 1, 2004... Pulizzi Engineering has announced its voltage regulation power distribution unit. Model TPC2993 is a 19" rack-mount device for voltage fluctuation problems. The system accepts a low voltage (brown out) or over-voltage anywhere from 105V to...

Optic controller reduces wiring.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
September 1, 2004... ifm efector has introduced a fiber optic controller designed for multiple sensing point applications. The controller reduces excessive wiring for multiple fiber applications with a single cable. The LCD operator interface is used to program...

Color, 5.7" STN quarter VGA.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
September 1, 2004... Densitron has made improvements to its 5.7" color STN quarter VGA (LM60408). The upgraded LM60412 features higher contrast ratio and gives better color definition and clarity, according to the company. If speed is a requirement, the response...

Green LEDs with luminous intensities up to 32,900 mcd.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
September 1, 2004... Marktech Optoelectronics has announced that its "eXtra Bright" green LEDs use innovations made in InGaN/SiC technology. The process combines efficient InGaN materials with a Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrate in geometrically enhanced vertical...

Jumbo LED panel indicator.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
September 1, 2004... Lumex, Inc. has announced a jumbo LED panel indicator that can be seen from distances as far as 100 feet (over 30 m). The SSILXH20R6 series resembles a standard LED, except its diameter is 0.79" (20 mm). It can be used in the industrial and...

Scalable optical multiplexer/demultiplexer modules.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
September 1, 2004... Bookham Technology has announced a class of high channel count, scalable multiplexer/demultiplexer alternatives based on thin film filter (TFF) technology for telecom applications. These products give a low entry-cost module with expandability...

The challenges of high-speed multi-layer copper interconnects.(Connectors, Wire & Cable Assemblies)
September 1, 2004... Society's insatiable demand for data continues to drive the need for greater throughput in the computing, storage and switching systems used to process information. Over the past five years, huge increases in processing power have, in turn,...

9V insulated battery straps.(Packaging & Interconnects)
September 1, 2004... Keystone Electronics Corp. has introduced a variety of 9V insulated battery straps that are manufactured in three types to accommodate most applications. The models include premium high performance straps featuring "T" or "I" configurations,...

Fluorescent International Power Cordsets.(Packaging & Interconnects)
September 1, 2004... GlobTek's line of International Power Cordsets are available in fluorescent colors. They are approved to international safety agency requirements. Designs are available in various lengths, cable types, conductor gauge, terminations and jacket...

Low profile Ethernet connectors.(Packaging & Interconnects)
September 1, 2004... Bel Stewart Connector has announced its L8 Series of low-profile Gigabit Ethernet MagJack[R] RJ-45 connectors with integrated magnetics for high-speed networking and computing applications. The single port, right-angle mount devices are...

Enclosure with inject/eject plate.(Packaging & Interconnects)
September 1, 2004... Triple E Corporation's MaxAir, 10[TM] enclosure features a stainless steel inject/eject plate, increasing performance in applications where high connector pin count and numerous inject/eject cycles compromise traditional aluminum plates. The...

NEMA type 4X junction box assemblies.(Packaging & Interconnects)
September 1, 2004... Stainless steel 4X junction box assemblies from Phoenix Contact are said to make industrial wiring projects requiring multiple numbers of corrosion-resistant wall-mount junction boxes of similar configuration easier than ever. Terminal block...

Environmental D-sub connectors.(Packaging & Interconnects)
September 1, 2004... Positronic has introduced its complete line of D-sub connectors with dust and water protection to IP67. The Environmental WD series has been improved by providing a "unibody" design that is said to eliminate the need for adding sealants as a...

Pico technology launches high-performance PC oscilloscopes.(Test & Measurement)
September 1, 2004... The 3000 series debuts with three instruments: the PicoScope 3204, 3205 and 3206. All three are designed as replacements for traditional bench top instruments and connect to a PC via USB2.0 drawing their power from the PC. They feature a...

USB-based DAQ catalog.(Test & Measurement)
September 1, 2004... The "USB-based DAQ" catalog, details the company's Personal Measurement Device and Measurement Advantage brands of USB-based data acquisition and control modules. In addition, it details the software included with each Measurement Computing...

Mini MEMS Quartz Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).(Test & Measurement)
September 1, 2004... BEI Systron Donner Inertial Division of BEI Technologies, Inc. has announced a miniature MEMS Quartz Inertial Measurement Unit that uses solid-state quartz MEMS inertial rate sensors and silicon MEMS accelerometers. The Model MMQ50 can be put...

Bench top safety testers.(Test & Measurement)
September 1, 2004... AEMC[R] Instruments has announced Hipot Tester Models H111 and H216, are bench top safety testers designed for production and lab testing. These instruments permit tests to UL, CSA and IEC standards. The testers can be used for AC and DC...

Silicon integration: which strategy is right for you?(FPGAs/PLDs/ASICs)
September 1, 2004... Whether the demand is escalating system complexity, shrinking product development cycles or relentless price competition, the pressure never lets up for product development teams. New products require not only more functionality in less space,...

Two FPGA families introduced.(Test & Measurement)
September 1, 2004... The Lattice ECP-DSP ("EConomy PlusDSP") and Lattice EC "EConomy") FPGA product families are now available. The LatticeECP-DSP product family embeds advanced, high-performance sysDSP blocks capable of implementing multiply, accumulate, summation...

IC brings variable speed control to single phase motors.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... The ZXBM1004 pre-driver IC from Zetex provides flexible variable speed control of single-phase brushless DC fans and blowers. Fully compatible with NTC thermistor, voltage and PWM input signals, the QSOP16-packaged ZXBM1004 provides thermal...

Philips introduces next-generation GreenChip IC.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... The energy-efficient GreenChip TEA 1532 is an off-line flyback control IC. Featuring multiple modes of operation, the chip is designed to help reduce power consumption and increase efficiency in printers and other adapters, LCD monitors,...

Motion control chips.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... Nippon Pulse America has released the newest members of its PCL Series, the PCL61X3 chips. There are three PCL61X3 chips available in the series: The PCL6113 (1 axis; 80-pin QFP), PCL6123 (2 axes, 128-pin QFP) and PCL6143 (4 axes; 176-pin QFP)....

Integrated processor companion family expands.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... Ramtron has announced additional members of its Processor Companion family. The FM3204, FM3216, FM3264 and FM32256 devices combine a nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) with a processor supervisor and additional peripheral...

Embedded FPGAs in CMOS 130 [micro]m.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... M2000 announced that its FlexEOS[TM] embedded FPGA technology has been successfully manufactured on a test chip in CMOS 0.13 [micro]m technology. This means that a "silicon-proved" FPGA macro is now available to ASIC designers who want to add...

Wideband CMOS switch IC with single control voltage.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... Designed for T/R (transmit and receive), antenna diversity, band select and other general RF switching applications, NEC's UPD5710TK CMOS SPDT switch provides designers with an alternative to GaAs IC switches, and a low part count alternative...

Platinum-diffused diodes with high blocking voltage characteristics.(Integrated Circuits)
September 1, 2004... International Rectifier, IR[R] has introduced its 600V-rated 60APU06 and 60EPU06 platinum (Pt) diffused Ultrafast recovery epitaxial diodes. The platinum diffusion process accurately controls charge carrier lifetime. The ability to set or...