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Lithium cell fuel gauge chip does the lot

The DS2780 is a stand-alone fuel gauge that calculates remaining capacity for Li-ion and Li-ion polymer batteries without need for host-side fuel-gauging algorithms.

News from Maxim Integrated Products, Dec 6, 2004

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Distributor demand improves Fairchild's outlook

Fairchild Semiconductor has revealed that order rates have improved as expected, and the company now expects fourth quarter sales to trend towards the higher end of its previous guidance.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Dec 3, 2004

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Convertor chip boasts nine programmable outputs

A new concept in power supply design aims to give system design engineers unparalleled flexibility and ease of implementation.

News from Summit Microelectronics, Dec 2, 2004

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Synchronous step-down convertors save space

The XC9223/24 series are synchronous step-down DC/DC convertors that can provide output currents of up to 1.2A with output voltages down to 0.8V.

News from Torex Semiconductor, Dec 2, 2004

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Switching regulator rides automotive fluctuations

The LT1977 is a high-voltage 500kHz step-down switching regulator within an input range of 3.3 to 60V, making it compatible with automotive applications.

News from Linear Technology Corp, Dec 1, 2004

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Efficient claims for step-down convertors

A new family of synchronous-rectification type step-down DC/DC convertors are billed as some of the most energy efficient on the market.

News from Torex Semiconductor, Dec 1, 2004

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Convertors boast precise linear output

The XC9228/29 series are synchronous-rectification type step-down DC/DC convertors that allow the output voltage to be adjusted via an external voltage reference input.

News from Torex Semiconductor, Nov 29, 2004

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PSU switch chip takes more functions onboard

A new primary-side switch IC for AC/DC convertors is designed for use in DVD players, LCD monitors, set-top boxes, games consoles and other adapters.

News from STMicroelectronics, Nov 29, 2004

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Automotive modules come in new power packages

A new power packaging technology aims to solve design challenges found in electrohydraulic/electric power steering and automotive motion control applications.

News from International Rectifier, Nov 24, 2004

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University alliance brings two new Chinese labs

Fairchild Semiconductor has signed a strategic multifaceted agreement with the prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Nov 23, 2004

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Convertor provides three outputs for TFT LCDs

The MAX8726 is a triple-output DC/DC convertor packaged in a low-profile TSSOP that provides the regulated voltages required by active-matrix TFT liquid crystal displays.

News from Maxim Integrated Products, Nov 22, 2004

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Emerging leader in future analogue technology

Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) is a high performance analogue semiconductor company headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

News from Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), Nov 22, 2004

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Buck regulator takes MOSFETs onboard

The MP1570 monolithic synchronous buck regulator integrates 100mohm MOSFETs to provide 3A continuous output.

News from Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), Nov 22, 2004

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Convertor boasts 2A continuous output

The MP2351 step-down switch-mode convertor boasts 2A continuous output current over a wide input supply range with excellent load and line regulation.

News from Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), Nov 22, 2004

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Combination regulator powers up DDR and DDR2

The SC486 is Semtech's first switcher/linear combination regulator designed specifically for DDR and DDR2 memory applications.

News from Semtech, Nov 19, 2004

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Website expands for e-commerce

Fairchild-Direct provides global online purchasing to accelerate design cycle time, service prototype needs and shorten time-to-market requirements.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Nov 18, 2004

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LED charge pumps save need for convertors

The MAX1577Z and MAX1577Y are high-efficiency 1x/2x charge pumps that can drive white LEDs with regulated current up to 1.1A (800mA guaranteed).

News from Maxim Integrated Products, Nov 18, 2004

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Integrated charger has adaptable current

The AQ9102 is an integrated charger with a charging profile tailored for single-cell Li-ion batteries that can be powered from either an AC voltage-source adapter or a USB port.

News from Arques Technology, Nov 15, 2004

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Low noise and high linearity from mixer

The MAX9994 from Maxim is claimed to be the industry's highest performance, fully integrated SiGe mixer, Designed specifically for 2.5G/3G wireless-infrastructure applications.

News from Maxim Integrated Products, Nov 12, 2004

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MOSFETs work with full-bridge controller IC

International Rectifier has a new chipset solution for wide-range, universal telecommunications input (36 to 75V) and 48V fixed input systems.

News from International Rectifier, Nov 12, 2004

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Power component designed into digital video

Lasat has selected Fairchild's Green Power Switch (FPST) for its Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) set top boxes.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Nov 12, 2004

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Switches meet 1W initiative

Three new power switches address 100-250W range switch mode power supplies (SMPS) for applications such as colour televisions, DVD receivers.

News from Fairchild Semiconductor, Nov 12, 2004

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New features for process include metal

PolarFab, the only US-owned, pure-play analog and mixed-signal semiconductor foundry, has added a new feature, 2.5-µm thick top metal, to its PBC4 BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process.

News from PolarFab, Nov 12, 2004

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Buck regulator has high frequency control circuits

The LM5010 is a 75V buck regulator with all the functions needed to implement an efficient power management solution capable of supplying in excess of 1A.

News from National Semiconductor, Nov 11, 2004

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LED drivers for cellphones, smart phones

National Semiconductor's family of LED integrated circuit drivers are specifically designed for sharper colours and superior brightness in lighting systems for portable handheld devices.

News from National Semiconductor, Nov 11, 2004

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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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