Power Management IC aids in design of portable electronics.(New Line of Power Management Chips from Linear Technology Allows Designers to Optimize Portable Power)

Housed in 4 x 5 mm package, LTC3555 USB Power Manager and Triple Step-Down DC/DC Converter incorporates range of power management functions, including switching PowerPath(TM) manager, stand-alone battery charger, 3 monolithic buck regulators, and always-on LDO, controlled via I2C interface. PowerPath control manages power flow between AC/DC wall adapter, USB port, Li-Ion/Polymer battery, and system load, while providing up to 1.5 A to system from wall adapter.

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MILPITAS, Calif., May 14 /- Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:LLTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog integrated circuits, today announced the introduction of a new line of power management chips that combines unique high performance power functions in compact formats for use in a wide range of portable electronic products. The new product line provides designers with simple, compact and reliable power management …