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20V, 4 MHz, synchronous 2x 6A step-down regulator in 20 sq mm
Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com presents the LTC3636 and LTC3636-1 synchronous step-down regulator from Linear: LTC3636 and LTC3636-1 are high efficiency, 4 MHz synchronous dual output buck regulators that incorporate a constant frequency/controlled on-time, current mode...
Continue ReadingFT234XD – USB to BASIC UART IC
The FT234XD is a USB to serial UART interface with optimised packaging (3mm x 3mm 12 pin DFN) for smaller PCB designs and the following advanced features. Check datasheet on the link below. FT234XD - USB to BASIC UART IC -...
Continue ReadingMicropower, Rail-to-Rail, 300kHz Op Amp with Shutdown in tiny package
Op Amp Consumes Only 4.5µA and Offers 300kHz BW in 0.73mm x 1.07mm WLP and SOT-23 package. The MAX40006 op amp features a maximized ratio of gain bandwidth (GBW) to supply current and is ideal for battery-powered applications such as handsets, tablets, notebooks, and portable...
Continue ReadingPlotting Pricing Trends from Octopart Data
Sanket Gupta @ octopart.com tipped us with his latest article on how to plot pricing trends of electronic parts using Octopart's data. He writes: Before you search for specific MPNs, it’s useful to understand broad trends in electronic component pricing and availability to save...
Continue ReadingLowest power magnetic switch uses nanoamps
Crocus Technology is introducing its CT832 Digital Magnetic Switch, in the CT83X series, a multi- function switching device with high sensitivity, reliability and new lows in power consumption, that it positions as the industry’s lowest power consuming switch. Lowest power...
Continue ReadingLinear applies switched-capacitor step-down topology for inductor-less DC/DC
Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com discuss about the new Linear's step-down inductor-less controller. LTC7820 is, a high power fixed ratio charge pump DC/DC controller that eliminates the power inductor in a non-isolated intermediate bus converter, allowing up to a 50%...
Continue ReadingUltra-low-noise, high PSRR, 0.5A negative rail LDO
By Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com: Analog Devices has added to its range of linear voltage regulator chips intended for stabilising supply rails to the most noise-sensitive active devices such as ADCs, DACs and precision/instrumentation amplifiers, that operate from negative...
Continue Reading2.7V to 38V/500 mA low noise buck-boost charge pump
Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com discuss about Linear's low noise buck-boost converter LTC3246, able to produce 3.3V, 5V or ADJ regulated with an input range of 2.7V to 38V : LTC3246 is a low noise buck-boost charge pump with integrated watchdog timer capable of up to 500 mA...
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