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March 2015
Two notes on Intel's possibly buying Altera

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Two notes on Intel's possibly buying Altera
By Tom Hackenberg and Robbie Galoso, IHS

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Friday, March 27, 2015, Intel is in talks to buy Altera. Intel’s largest purchase comes on the heels of a long series of semiconductor mergers and acquisitions – including NXP and Freescale, Cypress Semiconductor and Spansion, Lattice Semiconductor and Si
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03/30/2015
Linear Technology demonstrates their Linduino development board at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Linear Technology demonstrates their Linduino One Isolated Arduino-Compatible Demonstration Board at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. Linduino is Linear Technology’s Arduino compatible system for developing and distributing firmware libraries and example code for Linear Technol
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03/30/2015
Molex Imperium high power connector system for hybrid-electric and commercial vehicles now at TTI

Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System

Molex Imperium high power connector system for hybrid-electric and commercial vehicles now at TTI
TTI, a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, announces that it is now stocking the new Molex Imperium High Voltage/High Current Connector System in Europe. Optimised for challenging conditions experienced in products such as hybrid-electric vehicles and
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03/27/2015
MPS describes their latest power modules at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv MPS describes their latest power modules at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. For example, their MPM3805 is a module with monolithic stepdown switch mode converter with built-in internal power MOSFETs and inductor. It's designed to simplify power system design and provide ease of use
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03/26/2015
Teledyne LeCroy demonstrates their motor drive analyzer at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Teledyne LeCroy demonstrates their MDA810 1 GHz, 8 Ch, 12-bit, 2.5 GS/s, 50 Mpts/Ch Motor Drive Analyzer for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The Motor Drive Analyzer is built on the 8ch/12-bit HDO8000 platform. It contains all of the advanced oscilloscope capability you need for em
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03/26/2015
Microchip demonstrates their gesture-based lighting and other power tech at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Microchip Technologies demnonstrates their latest power management tech for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The demonstrations include gesture-driven lighting controls and wired ethernet command protocols and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Microchip Technologies
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03/24/2015
Semtech's high-efficiency 2A reverse blocking load switch Platform targets consumer apps
Semtech, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, announced the SC33020H Load Switch platform in a tiny 0.9mm x 0.9mm, 4 bump Chip Scale Package (CSP) with industry leading Ron of just 32mΩ. The SC33020H load switch provides power rail control for up to 2A with reverse current blocking
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03/23/2015
Fairchild demonstrates their latest power packaging at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Fairchild describes their latest TO leadless packaging and how it improves performance for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The combination of superior heat tolerance, greater power density and improved reliability make Fairchild’s ET MOSFET family ideal for DC-to-DC power supplies,
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03/23/2015
Qspeed 150V diodes from Power Integrations offer switching speed and softness

Qspeed 150 V diodes

Qspeed 150V diodes from Power Integrations offer switching speed and softness
Power Integrations, a leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced a new family of Qspeed 150 V diodes. The fastest silicon diodes in the world, Qspeed LQA150 series devices also feature excellent softness for low EMI. Based on the company’s Qspeed merged-PIN te
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03/20/2015
IR+Infineon explains their latest GaN-based power converter at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv International Rectifier+Infineon describe their latest enhancement-GaN-based power converter solution at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. GaN switch performance features low charge and excellent dynamic performance in reverse conduction compared to Silicon FET options, enabling more
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03/20/2015
Energy Department to spend $20 Million to develop advanced components for next-gen devices
The Energy Department announced up to $20 million in available funding to spur the development of high speed industrial motors and drives, using high power-density designs and integrated power electronics to increase efficiency. The industrial sector consumes over a quarter of the electricity produced in the Un
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03/19/2015
Linear's software devkit for SmartMesh IP accelerates development of wireless sensor Industrial IoT

SmartMesh IPTM

Linear's software devkit for SmartMesh IP accelerates development of wireless sensor Industrial IoT
Linear Technology’s SmartMesh IPTM wireless sensor networking products now provide the ability to program industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications directly on the embedded ARM Cortex-M3, running Micrium’s µC/OS-II real-time operating system. Users no longer need a separate processor for sensor interface and
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03/19/2015
Alex Lidow of EPC shows their latest wireless power tech at APEC 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Alex Lidow of Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) explains the various wireless-power demonstrations and other technologies for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. As wireless power gains popularity, there is a push for operation in the higher frequency ISM bands of 6.78 MHz and 13.56 M
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03/19/2015
TI launches first 80-V half-bridge GaN FET module

LMG5200 GaN FET power stage

TI launches first 80-V half-bridge GaN FET module
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 80-V, 10-A integrated gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistor (FET) power-stage prototype, which consists of a high-frequency driver and two GaN FETs in a half-bridge configuration – all in an easy-to-design quad flat no-leads (QFN) package. The new LMG52
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03/18/2015
Intersil demos their latest digital power modules at APEC 2015 (PSCtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Intersil demonstrates their latest digital power module for Power Systems Design at APEC 2015. The ISL8272M is a 50A step-down PMBus compliant digital power module with an integrated high performance digital PWM controller, dual-phase power MOSFETs, inductors and the passives. This hi
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03/18/2015
Texas Instruments launches first 80-V half-bridge GaN FET module (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Texas Instruments demonstrates their GaN-based power solution at APEC 2015 for Power Systems Design. The industry’s first 80-V, 10-A integrated gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistor (FET) power-stage prototype consists of a high-frequency driver and two GaN FETs in a half-bridg
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03/18/2015
Infineon's energy-efficient enhancement-mode and cascode configuration GaN-on-Silicon solutions shown at APEC 2015
Infineon Technologies announced the expansion of its Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Silicon technology and product portfolio at APEC 2015. The company now offers both enhancement mode and cascode configuration GaN-based platforms optimized for high performance applications requiring superior levels of energy efficiency in
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03/17/2015
Fairchild’s extended-temperature mid-voltage 175°C MOSFETs offer exceptional power density

Fairchild's extended temperature (ET) mid-voltage MOSFETs

Fairchild’s extended-temperature mid-voltage 175°C MOSFETs offer exceptional power density
Fairchild, a leading global supplier of high-performance power semiconductor solutions, is enabling manufacturers to improve the reliability and performance of their products with its expanded line of extended temperature (ET) mid-voltage MOSFETs, which can operate at 175° C. The higher operating temperatures en
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03/17/2015
Vishay's PowerPAK 8x8L 200A package offers space- and power-saving alternative to D2PAK and DPAK

Vishay Intertechnology's new 8 mm by 8 mm by 1.8 mm PowerPAK 8x8L package

Vishay's PowerPAK 8x8L 200A package offers space- and power-saving alternative to D2PAK and DPAK
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new 8 mm by 8 mm by 1.8 mm PowerPAK 8x8L package designed to provide a high-current, space- and power-saving alternative to D2PAK and DPAK devices commonly used in automotive applications. The Vishay Siliconix SQJQ402E 40 V TrenchFET power MOSFET is the industry's first AEC-Q101-qualified MOS
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03/17/2015
ON Semiconductor and Transphorm Introduce 600 V GaN transistors
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, and power conversion specialist Transphorm, building on their previously announced partnership to bring gallium nitride (GaN) based power solutions to market, today announced the introduction of the co-branded NTP8G202N (TPH3202PS) and NTP8G206N (TPH3206PS) 60
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03/16/2015
Micrel's 20A IntelliMOS power stage family

The IntelliMOS power stage family

Micrel's 20A IntelliMOS power stage family
Micrel, an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, announced the MIC4520/MIC4521, an IntelliMOS power stage family capable of delivering up to 20A in a compact 4mm x 6mm TQFN package. The MIC4521 is a two-phase power stage (includes MOSFET dri
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03/13/2015
Manufacturing in America symposium opens today
Patti Engineering, a leader in control systems integration, announced details of its participation in the Manufacturing in American Symposium, featuring the Technology Tip Off, hosted by Electro-Matic and Siemens. The event is taking place March 11-12, 2015 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. The company is exhibiting fo
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03/11/2015
Mouser signs global distribution deal with CUI
Mouser Electronics, a leading distributor with the latest semiconductors and electronic components, announced it has entered into a global distribution agreement and partnership with CUI - a global leader in the development and distribution of electro-mechanical components for over 25 years. The company, a subsidiary of
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03/11/2015
Powervation to present their latest solutions at APEC 2015
Powervation will showcase its Intelligent Digital Power solutions for high-performance computing, communications infrastructure, and advanced digital power modules at this year’s Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) and Exposition scheduled in Charlotte, North Carolina. Powervation will again participate in
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03/11/2015
Ambiq Micro’s Apollo microcontrollers achieve a reduction in energy consumption up to 10x
Ambiq Micro, a leader in ultra-low power integrated circuits, announced the Apollo family of four 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F microcontrollers (MCUs). In real-world applications, their energy consumption is typically 5 to 10 times lower than that of MCUs of comparable performance, resulting in far longer battery life in
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03/11/2015
ON Semiconductor to show next-gen power systems at APEC 2015
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, will be showcasing some of its latest advances in power management technology at APEC including a new LLC current-mode power supply for computers and LED TVs, significant developments in GaN, and a sensor-less motor driver controller.   Current-Mode LLC Power Supply One
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03/11/2015
ARM explains their IoT mbed low-power tech at embedded world 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv ARM goes through their latest Internet of Things infrastructure with several demos from various companies using the mbed OS for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2015. ARM's mbed OS is an operating system for IoT devices and is especially well-suited to run in energy constrained
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03/11/2015
Fairchild launches 800V SuperFET II MOSFET family

SuperFET II MOSFET

Fairchild launches 800V SuperFET II MOSFET family
Fairchild, a leading supplier of high-performance power semiconductor solutions, introduced its 800V SuperFET II MOSFET family, featuring broad package offerings and the industry’s lowest on-resistance (Rdson) and output capacitance (Coss). The new family enables designers to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness an
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03/09/2015
Powervation's latest digital controllers provide auto-tuning & fast transient response

PV3203 & PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers

Powervation's latest digital controllers provide auto-tuning & fast transient response
Powervation, an Intelligent Digital Power company, announced its latest series of digital DC/DC controllers for gaming & high-performance motherboards, embedded computing, networking, and telecom applications. The PV3203 & PV3205 digital dual-phase controllers provide fast transient response and new fea
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03/09/2015
Intersil's ISL8002B synchronous buck regulator offers output tracking and sequencing

ISL8002B synchronous buck switching regulator

Intersil's ISL8002B synchronous buck regulator offers output tracking and sequencing
Intersil, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced the ISL8002B synchronous buck switching regulator that delivers up to 2A of continuous output current from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. The device’s 2MHz switching frequency provides superior transient response, an
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03/09/2015
AVX releases interactive guide to medium- & high-power film capacitors

AVX product selector guide

AVX releases interactive guide to medium- & high-power film capacitors
AVX, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new interactive product selector guide for its medium and high power film capacitors, which are well-known for their self-healing technology and safe, reliable, long lifetime performance. Organized by function and featuring in
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03/09/2015
Newark element14 launches low-power Freescale Freedom Platform FRDM-KL27Z with USB

Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB

Newark element14 launches low-power Freescale Freedom Platform FRDM-KL27Z with USB
Newark element14 has launched the new Freescale Kinetis KL27/17 Cortex-M0+ based Freedom Platform with USB. The board is ideal for evaluating low power Cortex-M0+ based designs that require USB capability. The Kinetis KL series of MCUs is one of the most energy efficient MCUs in its class. The new Kinetis FR
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03/09/2015
Stackpole's precision current-sensing resistor handles up to 100A

Stackpole CSS4527 5 watt surface mount current sense resistor

Stackpole's precision current-sensing resistor handles up to 100A
The CSS4527 from Stackpole is a 5 watt surface mount current sense resistor capable of handling up to 100 amps of continuous current. This part offers tolerances down to 0.5% and TCR of 50 ppm making it ideal for precision power sensing and control. Further, the CSS series can operate at full rated power up to
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03/09/2015
TE's NECTOR M power system offers standard for connecting lighting and power

NECTOR M power system connectors

TE's NECTOR M power system offers standard for connecting lighting and power
TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity, announces its newly-enhanced NECTOR M power system. In addition to meeting IEC 61535 standards, the power system solution is designed to meet the UL 1977 guidelines and just debuted a 5-position splitter that provides power, signal and control connection options for mu
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03/09/2015
Altera to show comprehensive FPGA, SoC and power solutions at APEC 2015
Altera is demonstrating its portfolio of FPGA and power solutions at the Applied Power Electronics Conference, (APEC) being held at the Charlotte Convention Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina, from March 15 to 19. System designers can use field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and SoCs coupled with Altera En
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03/09/2015
Freescale describes their latest Kinetis V MCUs at embedded world (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Freescale Semiconductor goes over the latest Kinetis Series MCUs for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2015. Freescale's Kinetis V Series MCUs are based upon the ARM® Cortex®-M0+ and M4 cores and are designed for BLDC, PMSM and ACIM motor control, as well as digital power con
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03/06/2015
Infineon describes their latest digital power conversion tech at embedded world (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Infineon explains their latest digital power management technology at embedded world for Power Systems Design. The core of the demo, the XMC4200, combines Infineon's leading-edge peripheral set with an industry-standard ARM Cortex-M4. As one of its key features it offers a PWM unit with
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03/06/2015
Cree's LED arrays slash system costs up to 60%

XLamp CXA2 LED

Cree's LED arrays slash system costs up to 60%
Cree introduced a new addition to its CXA LED array family, CXA2 LED arrays, delivering up to 33 percent higher efficacy in the same form factors. Utilizing elements of the Cree SC5 Technology Platform, this improvement in lumen density enables better performance and radically reduces system size and cost. The ne
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03/06/2015
AVX to exhibit & announce new products at APEC 2015
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, is exhibiting at the annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exhibition (APEC), which will take place in Charlotte, NC, March 15–19, 2015. Eight of AVX’s top engineers and technical product managers will be on
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03/06/2015
Linear releases 500mA, 1.5MHz, 65V boost DC/DC converter
Linear Technology announced the LT8570 and LT8570-1 current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converters. The LT8570 uses an internal 500mA, 65V switch, whereas the LT8570-1 uses a 250mA, 65V switch. Both devices operate from an input voltage range of 2.55V to 40V, making them suitable for applications with inp
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03/05/2015
TI unveils first 65-V synchronous step-down converter with Fly-Buck capability

The LM5160A improves power density and addresses higher power needs more efficiently and reliably

TI unveils first 65-V synchronous step-down converter with Fly-Buck capability
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 65-V synchronous step-down converter that provides isolated bias supplies up to 15 W – without the need for an opto-coupler. As part of TI’s innovative Fly-Buck power portfolio, the LM5160A improves power density and addresses higher power needs more efficiently an
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03/05/2015
Microchip demonstrates their latest self-contained motion-control solution at embedded 2015 (PSDtv)
In this episode of PSDtv Microchip demonstrates their latest self-contained motion control solution for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2015. The MM7150-PICtail combines motion sensors (accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope) with a motion coprocessor with integrated sensor fusion.  The MM7150-
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03/04/2015
Ametherm to showcase leading inrush current limiters and NTC sensing thermistors at APEC 2015
Ametherm announced its product lineup for the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2015, taking place March 15-19 in Charlotte, North Carolina. In booth 1023, the company will be showcasing a wide range of its leading inrush current limiters for reliable circuit protection and NTC sensing th
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03/04/2015
Microchip launches new DAC family

MCP47FEBXX general-purpose DAC

Microchip launches new DAC family
Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47FEBXX devices. The low-power, single and dual-channel DACs feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution, in
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03/03/2015
Linear's high-voltage micropower wake-up timer with pushbutton control offers configurable wake times for power-conscious apps

The LTC2956 wake-up timer

Linear's high-voltage micropower wake-up timer with pushbutton control offers configurable wake times for power-conscious apps
Linear Technology introduced the LTC2956, a wake-up timer with pushbutton control that manages 1.5V to 36V system power. Using microcontrollers or real-time clocks to track timing overcomplicates many designs. Electronic devices used to perform routine tasks, such as monitoring human body temperature, monitoring st
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Date:
03/03/2015
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