Power

New from Torex Semiconductor is the XC6423, the latest generation of dual channel CMOS LDO Regulators. Comprising two independent LDO circuits, each able to deliver 300mA, the XC6423 looks to offer designers maximum functionality in the smallest possible space.

Microchip has launched a new family of dsPIC33 “GS” Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The dsPIC33FJ09GS302 family is an expansion of Microchip’s dsPIC DSC portfolio and adds lower-cost options for digital power conversion. The new family brings new features while at the same time lowering power consumption, enabling higher efficiency in AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, HID and LED lighting, solar inverters and other power-conversion applications.

Outram Research Ltd – a specialist manufacturer of leading-edge power quality monitors and analysers – has announced that its Bluetooth-enabled power quality range will now interact with Android devices enabling a more flexible remote control using the latest tablets and mobile phones. Power engineers will now be able to control the entire range of Outram’s power quality analysers with one application running on either an Android or Windows device.

Phihong USA, a supplier of power adapter solutions for multinational OEMs, has developed a compact 30W adapter designed to power netbook computers. Designated the PSA30W-190A, it is Phihong’s smallest 30W, Level V efficient adapter and produces an output of 19V and 1.6–1.8A, which is suitable for powering portable computers.

ON Semiconductor has introduced two new power management integrated circuits (PMICs) that have been optimised for battery powered systems such as smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, GPS systems and other portable electronics. Utilising the latest power management techniques, the NCP6924 and NCP6914 have been designed to optimise system efficiency and save battery life.

The Atmel Corporation has developed a new family of 8-channel LED drivers that come with an integrated boost controller and delivers a complete power management system with a patented Efficiency Optimizer (EO) that will enhance power efficiency for LCD backlighting applications. The MSL3080/86/88 LED drivers are suitable for industrial LCD backlighting applications such as instrumentation, medical, avionics, military, kiosk, automotive and rugged displays.

Energy Micro has launched the Lizard Lounge, a user community for technical discussions related to the company"s energy-friendly microcontroller, the 32-bit ARM-based EFM32 Gecko MCU. At the same time, the company has also announced a design competition for the best low power design that uses its products. To join the design competition, participants only need to enter their ideas before 31st October 2012.

Semtech Corporation, a developer of analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors, has launched the first device in its platform of high-efficiency micropower step-down switching regulators. The SC4530 is a 30V micropower buck regulator that provides light-load efficiency greater than 80% at 650µA output and an ultra-small, 50mm2 solution footprint. This combination of features addresses the needs for long battery life, small size and design simplicity in notebook PCs and set-top box applications.

TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, has unveiled the MHP-TA series of ultra-low-profile (L: 5.8mm x W: 3.75mm x H: 1.15mm) resettable thermal cut-off (TCO) devices for lithium battery protection. The MHP-TA series features a 9VDC rating, two product categories with different levels of current-carrying capacity, and multiple cut-off temperature ratings.

NXP Semiconductors has introduced the LFPAK56D portfolio – a new range of dual Power-SO8 MOSFETs specifically designed for automotive applications such as fuel injection, ABS and stability control. Fully AEC-Q101 qualified, the NXP LFPAK56D range offers performance and reliability, while delivering a 77-percent smaller footprint than the equivalent DPAK solution which typically requires two devices. The LFPAK56D range is in volume production and is available immediately.