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LED driver is cost engineered for budget handsets

Driver chip provides basic illumination for low-cost TFT-LCD panels in an extremely small footprint while requiring just two external components.

News from Advanced Analogic Technologies, Jul 27, 2007

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Convertor is cooler choice for LED driving

Buck convertor offers a simpler and smaller alternative to linear regulators for driving high-brightness LEDs in step-down applications, eliminating the need for heatsinks.

News from Catalyst Semiconductor, Jul 26, 2007

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Driver raises relay reliability

Relay driver IC incorporates protective measures to reduce contact arcing, extending relay contact lifetime and lowering electromagnetic interference.

News from Hendon Semiconductors, Jul 24, 2007

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Regulator is protected from automotive surges

38V step-down switching regulator with input transient protection up to 60V is ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications.

News from Linear Technology Corp, Jul 23, 2007

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Integrated LED drivers need no support

Multichannel linear LED drivers minimise board space and simplify display backlighting by requiring no external components.

News from Sipex Corporation, Jul 20, 2007

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Regulator powers baseband chipsets

High-efficiency 2.25MHz synchronous buck regulator has pin-selectable output of 1.28 or 1.87V, making it ideal for the latest generation of Agere cellphone baseband chipsets.

News from Linear Technology Corp, Jul 19, 2007

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Driver dims multicolour LED lighting

High-efficiency driver is designed to drive tricolour RGB LEDs for fun lighting or enhanced LCD backlighting in portable applications.

News from ON Semiconductor, Jul 19, 2007

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Power modules come with thermal paste applied

Automatic screen-printing process provides optimal coverage, ensuring power modules mate perfectly with heatsinks.

News from Semikron, Jul 19, 2007

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LDO cuts power for long-term standby

Power-saving low-dropout regulator is ideal for applications requiring long battery runtimes and high tolerance for input-voltage variations.

News from Microchip Technology, Jul 18, 2007

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Half-bridge driver runs from any automotive supply

Low-cost half-bridge driver IC targets automotive applications in both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

News from Atmel Corporation, Jul 18, 2007

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Charger chips have all Li-ion options covered

USB/AC battery charger ICs save space in portable systems operating off single-cell 4.2V lithium-ion/polymer batteries.

News from Advanced Analogic Technologies, Jul 16, 2007

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Driver sheds light on handset flash and video

Inductorless high-current white LED driver delivers up to 400mA of LED current.

News from Linear Technology Corp, Jul 16, 2007

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FET and driver combine for compact power

Optimised and integrated FET plus driver power stage solution replaces discrete alternative to save more than 80% of PCB real estate.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Jul 13, 2007

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High-efficiency convertor keeps its cool

Dual-channel step-down DC/DC convertor can regulate power from a wide variety of sources, including unregulated wall transformers, 24V industrial supplies and automotive batteries.

News from Linear Technology Corp, Jul 13, 2007

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Driver chip power three different laser diodes

The ATR0881 is a laser diode driver IC for use in combination HD-DVD/Blu-ray, DVD and CD drives.

News from Atmel Corporation, Jul 12, 2007

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Philippines plant set for major expansion

Expanded facility is expected to significantly increase production volumes by 2010 and create a number of engineering and other value-added positions in the factory.

News from ON Semiconductor, Jul 10, 2007

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Small claims for dual-source charger chips

Tiny charger ICs are ideal for use in cellphones, smartphones and other handheld devices in which safety, charging speed and size are of significant concern.

News from Maxim Integrated Products, Jul 10, 2007

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Speedy A/D convertor has six appeal

Six-input ADC is designed for multiphase power measurement, multiphase motor control, data acquisition systems and uninterruptible power supplies.

News from Linear Technology Corp, Jul 9, 2007

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Two motor drivers come together

Single IC provides simultaneous drive for both a DC motor and stepper motor.

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, Jul 5, 2007

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Regulators synchronise to cut system EMI

Synchronous buck regulator cuts noise through programmable switching frequency and external synchronisation.

News from Intersil, Jul 4, 2007

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Smaller drivers minimise gate bounce

MOSFET drivers are rated for a peak output current of 0.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5-18V.

News from Microchip Technology, Jul 4, 2007

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Compact fluorescent ballast integrates more

System-in-package ballast optimises performance, simplifies design and overcomes space limitations in compact fluorescent lighting applications.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Jul 3, 2007

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Compact regulators handle wide-ranging inputs

High-voltage step down DC/DC controllers feature an input voltage range up to 30V, supporting the wide variety of supply rails found in industrial and embedded systems.

News from Sipex Corporation, Jul 2, 2007

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Convertor chip claims standby savings

DC/DC convertor reduces power usage for a wide range of 12V industrial applications as well as higher powered portable systems operating from dual-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries.

News from Advanced Analogic Technologies, Jun 28, 2007

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LDOs are power-saving alternatives

Catalyst's LDO products are designed with a "quick start" feature to ensure a fast turn-on time of less than 150us, further optimising the devices for low-power applications.

News from Catalyst Semiconductor, Jun 28, 2007

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Power-supply ICs and controllers:

Power-supply integrated circuits take unregulated input voltages and regulate them to provide a steady output voltage. Examples of power-supply ICs are linear regulators and switching regulators.

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