Start with the news release DC/DC converter suits apps with automotive inputs from Linear Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Linear Technology's LT3579, a current-mode, fixed-frequency step-up DC/DC converter is suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Load switches suit motor drive applications from Fairchild Semiconductor: "Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the Accupower load switch series, designed to be a drop-in, integrated solution for consumer, industrial and computing applications.".
 
In October 2010, we covered the news from Allegro Microsystems - take a look at DC motor driver IC for fan and blower applications which says: "The A4941 from Allegro Microsystems is a three-phase, sensorless, brushless DC motor driver IC designed for fan and blower applications in the white goods and office automation sectors. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Linear Technology, Regulator powers low-voltage, high-current devices, as well as IR develops high-efficiency POL voltage regulators from International Rectifier, and DC/DC converter suits local power supply designs from Linear Technology.