Category: IC
LT8641 – 65V, 3.5A Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher
The LT8641 is a monolithic, constant frequency, current mode synchronous (external schottky diode is not necessary) step-down switching regulator. Its 3V to 65V input voltage range makes it ideal for 12V or 24V automotive and industrial applications. It delivers up to 3.5A of...
Continue ReadingTeardown of a TDA7375 audio amplifier IC
A teardown of a TDA7375 audio amplifier IC from Electronupdate: The TDA7375 audio power amplifier. Another example of a long-lived integrated circuit. 1st introduced in 1998… looks like it’s still being made. Teardown of a TDA7375 audio amplifier IC -...
Continue ReadingSensirion solves long-standing stability problem in metal-oxide gas sensors
At this year’s Sensor+Test 2017 in Nuremberg (May 30 – June 1), Sensirion AG, the expert in environmental and flow sensor solutions, introduces the SGP – a siloxane resistant metal-oxide gas sensor with unprecedented long-term stability. The SGP gas sensor is based on...
Continue Reading2.5V to 36V, 2.5MHz, PWM Boost Controller with 4μA Shutdown Current
by Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com: Maxim Integrated has posted details of the MAX17290/MAX17292 high-efficiency, synchronous step-up DC-DC controllers, that operate over a 4.5V to 36V input voltage range with 42V input transient protection and feature reduced EMI. The input...
Continue ReadingLT8315 – 560VIN Micropower No-Opto Isolated Flyback Converter
The LT8315 is a high voltage monolithic flyback regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. By sampling the reflected isolated output voltage across the third winding on the power transformer, the part requires no opto-isolator or LT1431 for regulation. The...
Continue ReadingMAX17055 – a 7μA operating current fuel gauge
by Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com Maxim Integrated has posted details of a battery charge monitor IC for which it claims the lowest quiescent current available, at 7µA. The 1-cell Fuel Gauge with Maxim’s ModelGauge m5 EZ algorithm can eliminate battery characterization...
Continue Reading3-axis accelerometer performs wake-up in consumer designs
Kionix (Ithaca, New York), part of the Rohm Group, has added the KXTJ3 3-axis low-cost accelerometer that offers the performance of a more expensive accelerometer in a 2 x 2 x 0.9 mm form factor. By Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com The company presents the device as a high...
Continue ReadingUltra-low dropout, wide input range 150mA regulator
Graham Prophet @ eedneurope.com presents the latest ultra-low dropout regulators from Diodes Inc: The AP7380 series of ultra-low dropout regulators (Diodes Inc.) operates from an up-to-24V input voltage range and offers fixed output voltage options, in USB power, portable...
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