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Welcome to eeProductCenter home page for power components and power-management ICs. Here, the focus is on product briefs and reviews describing the latest in switch-mode voltage-regulator ICs, multiphase, buck and boost regulators and linear regulators (LDOs). Coverage includes zener and rectifier diodes, MOSFET and bipolar power transistors and planar transformers. Power management devices include microprocessor supervisor circuits and sequencers, battery chargers, and fuel-gauge ICs.

Fairchild minimizes power losses in multi-stage power supplies
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a CCM PFC controller for 300W to 2kW power supply designs that bring high system efficiency, high power factor and low total harmonic distortion (THD). Read full story »

60V DC/DC controller draws 50µA in battery-powered systems
Linear Technology has introduced a high voltage dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50µA when one output is active and 60µA when both outputs are enabled. Read full story »

Microsemi expands backlight controller line
Microsemi has introduced a new CCFL controller featuring mega-contrast dimming for 24-volt cold cathode fluorescent light (CCFL) inverter applications in small- to large-sized LCD displays. Read full story »

Current-sense amplifiers and fault-protection switches target remote RF LNAs
Maxim's new automotive-grade current-sense amplifiers with switches protect against open-load and short-circuit conditions while providing phantom power to remote RF LNAs. Read full story »

Charger IC handles, balances serial supercapacitor pair
LTC4425 from Linear Technology Corp. charges from Li-ion battery, USB port, or DC rail; targets peak power, backup, and "dying gasp" applications. Read full story »

Plessey Semi prepares for product introductions
Plessey Semiconductors has released details of its first products following its re-launch in Jan 2010 by the management teams from Plus Semi in Swindon and the former X-FAB facility in Plymouth. Read full story »

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Last Updated: 06-17-2004