Linear Technology's USB Compatible High Efficiency Power Manager and Charger
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4098-3.6, an autonomous high efficiency power manager, ideal diode controller and battery charger for 1-cell Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries used in portable devices such as industrial meters, media players, digital cameras, PDAs, personal navigators, and especially high peak-power and safety critical equipment.

Texas Instruments 4.5V to 18V Input, 3A Synchronous Step-Down SWIFT™ Converter with Light Load
The TPS54326 is a 3-A synchronous step-down converter that operates from a 4.5V to 18V input. The integrated low and high side MOSFETs and light load efficiency feature provides high efficiency at full and light loads. An easy to use adaptive on-time (D-CAP2™ mode) architecture enables a fast transient response time without compensation components. The device is designed for use with low cost outp

Texas Instruments Dual N-Channel NexFET™ Power MOSFET
Typical application area of interest for these devices would be battery operated systems such as MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras are examples of potential application. The CSD86311W1723 being used for up to 4.5A type dc current applications. By delivering two MOSFETs in a single device the end customer is able to save on valuable board space as well as the reduction in logistics complexi

MICRON INTRODUCES NEW MEMORY DEVICE SUPPORTING INTEL PROCESSOR-BASED TABLETS AND NETBOOKS
Singapore, July 29, 2010 – Micron Technology, Inc. announced a new 2-gigabit (Gb) 50-nanometer (nm) DDR2 memory device to support the upcoming Intel® AtomTM platform for tablet and netbook personal computers, codenamed “Oak Trail.” The small form factor, high-density and low-power consumption of the 2Gb 50nm DDR2 makes it an ideal memory solution for the tablet PC market.

Infineon Introduces Wireless Receivers For Automotive and Consumer applications
Infineon introduces enhanced family of three wireless control receivers offering highest available sensitivity and low power consumption. The TDA5240, TDA5235 and TDA5225 devices provide multi-band support (315MHz, 434MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz) for worldwide coverage and are well-suited for use in various automotive applications, including Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems....

Infineon Launches New Automotive Microcontroller Family
Infineon launches its new AUDO MAX family of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for automotive powertrain and chassis applications. The AUDO MAX family supports design of engine management systems meeting the strict Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards for combustion vehicles and enables the electrification of powertrain functions in electrical vehicles....

Infineon Introduces 30V MOSFETs
Infineon introduced a 30V Power MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) with the world’s lowest R DS(on) for high current automotive applications. The new OptiMOS™-T2 30V MOSFET is a N-channel device with drain current of 180A and R DS(on) of just 0.9mΩ at 10V gate-to-source voltage.

Linear Technology's EN55022 Class B Noise Compliant 3A DC/DC uModule Regulator
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8033, a complete 3A DC/DC uModule® regulator system. In addition to the device’s onboard inductor, DC/DC converter and supporting circuitry, it includes an EMI (electromagnetic interference) filter, making it compliant with EN55022 Class B by a wide margin (see online report at www.linear.com/micromodule).

Linear Technology's 4.5V to 26.5V Input 6A DC/DC uModule Regulator
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4618, a 6A DC/DC uModule® Regulator, which includes the inductor, MOSFETs, DC/DC regulator, input and output bypass capacitors and supporting circuitry in a 2.3g, 9mm x 15mm x 4.32mm LGA package. The LTM4618 features output voltage tracking for systems that need to sequence multiple rails for proper power up and down ...

Linear Technology's IMVP-6/6+/6.5 Single-Phase DC/DC Controller
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3816, a single-phase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller implementing the Intel® IMVP-6®, IMVP-6+®, and IMVP-6.5® protocols. Intel Mobile Voltage Positioning (IMVP) is a smart voltage regulation technology that effectively reduces the amount of output capacitance required for a given output error budget.

FCI's New SAS Plug Connectors Boost I/O Performance in SSD 6 Gbs Apps
FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, has expanded its range of SAS connectors for its storage business line with the development of 29-position SAS connectors for the Solid State Drive (SSD) industry. The new connectors are a higher-performance I/O option for SSD applications that require 6 Gb/s data speed.

FCI Enhances Portfolio With Terminal Blocks
FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces the expansion of its electronics product portfolio with printed circuit board pluggable and fixed terminal blocks that are ideal for industrial and instrumentation applications.

3M's Connector Headers for CFast™, the new Compact Flash® Association (CFA) Standard
3M headers for CFast incorporate extended guide rails to help reduce the possibility of misalignment during card installations, and grounding clips that provide additional retention force to the card, helping reduce the possibility of uncontrolled card removal from the connector when ejected. The single-row surface mount co-planar tails allow for higher yields and simplified inspection. The boardmount headers are available in a low profile configuration, or with optional 2 mm standoffs that allow the designer to populate the board underneath an inserted card. The product has been tested to comply with the CFast specification, providing10,000 mating cycles to deliver high durability and long product life.

Laboratory record: OSRAM new chip platform increases LED efficiency by 30%
Developers at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors have succeeded in increasing the efficiency of red thin-film LEDs by 30% – a new record. This boost in efficiency is opening up new LED applications in general illumination, in projection and in the industrial sector.

Tyco Electronics’ New Mag45 PoE Plus PSE-ICM Connector
Tyco Electronics has developed a high-power interface, the Mag45 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Plus PSE-ICM connector, to meet both IEEE 802.3AF/AT and PoETec specifications. The interface design combines a RJ-45 connector with integrated gigabit magnetics and an embedded PoE Plus controller board allowing data and power to be transmitted over the same Ethernet cable via existing Cat5 infrastructures.