Family of System Controllers
May 6, 2002 7:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmplifier Research (AR) has created the software and a family of System Controllers (the SC 1000 Series) that connect and coordinate multiple pieces of RF test equipment. Multiple amplifiers, antennas, signal generators, directional couplers, and spectrum analyzers or receivers can now be linked in a coordinated system, which AR has named the Brainlink System™....
LISTED UNDER: Power, ControllersPluggable Power Supplies
February 27, 2002 9:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsTracewell Power, Inc. introduced the TPS600 Power Supplies, a series of compact, rugged, conservatively-rated supplies for applications where reliable, uninterrupted operation is critical. The TPS600 Series offers robust, high-density power solutions for computer, data storage, and telecom/data com....
LISTED UNDER: Power, SuppliesPower Management Devices
February 27, 2002 9:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices (ADI) announced new additions to its anyCAP® LDO (low dropout regulator) line of power management chips. The first pair is the ADP3338 and ADP3339 low dropout and high precision 1 amp and 1.5 amp LDOs. The ADP3338 and ADP3339 are suitable for a wide array of applications, including power sources for embedded DSP-and microcontroller-based systems, wireless base stations, USB (Universal Serial Bus) hubs, external DSL/cable m...
LISTED UNDER: Power, ManagementLithium Ion Battery Charge Controller
January 29, 2002 3:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor has introduced a single-cell lithium-ion (Li) battery charge controller that boasts a stand-by current of 0.5 microamps (?A). Designed for use in a wide variety of portable electronic devices, the NCP1800 delivers a smaller footprint, reduced part count and extended battery life required by today's highly competitive wireless and portable handheld product manufacturers....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Batteries | Power, BatteryResettable Protection for Li-Ion and Li-Polymer Battery Packs
January 29, 2002 3:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics Corporation announced a new addition to its line of PolySwitch® PPTC (polymeric positive temperature coefficient) resettbale strap devices, from its Raychem Circuit Protection Division. Providing both overcurrent and overtemperature protection, the VLP270 device is designed to accommodate the increasing demands for longer run time of cellular phones, notebook computers, PDAs, and other portable electronics....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Batteries | Power, BatteryHigh Density Switching Power Supplies
January 7, 2002 5:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of highly compact hot swap, 200 watt power supplies — in a 1U high package that provides system designers the maximum flexibility in placing system power — has been introduced by Deltron. The new L Series AC/DC power supplies provide 7 watts per cubic inch power density in a compact 1....
LISTED UNDER: Power, SuppliesDC Power Supplies
January 7, 2002 5:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsIFR Systems announced availability of two new power supplies: the Kikusui PAN600-2A and PAN350-3.5A. The PAN600-2A is a replacement for the existing Kikusui PAD500-2L and PAD600-1.5L models. The PAN350-3.5A is a new product. Both the PAN600-2A and PAN350-3.5A offer the power necessary for research and development, quality control or production of 300 and 600-volt devices....
LISTED UNDER: Power, SuppliesBattery Adapter Compatible With Lithium Ion
November 29, 2001 8:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsiTECH announces the release of a lithium ion battery adapter compatible with Motorola Saber MX1000, MX2000 and MX3000 radios (battery part number NTN8818A). This adapter design uses the radio bayonet-type interface and eliminates the need for multiple adapters to support multiple capacities. iTECH battery adapter part number BA6501 is compatible with the iTECH iQ five ® battery analyzer/conditioner with software version 9....
LISTED UNDER: Interconnect, Adapters | Power, Batteries | Power, Battery36 V Output, Sot23, Low-Noise Power Supplies For Varactor Diode Biasing
November 26, 2001 3:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5026/MAX5028 SOT23 step-up DC-DC converters targeted at low-noise varactor diode biasing in TV RF tuners, set-top boxes, satellite receivers, PCI cable modems, and voice-over-cable modems. These devices operate from 3V to 11V input and boost the output up to 36V for MAX5026 (adjustable output version) and 30V for MAX5028 (fixed output version)....
LISTED UNDER: Power, SuppliesLithium-Ion-Battery Charging Techniques for Mobile Phones and PDAs
October 30, 2001 10:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsDeciding whether to use a switch-mode, linear, or pulse charger depends on a number of considerations. By Matt Schindler, Maxim Integrated Products Charging Lithium Ion batteries in mobile phones and PDAs is a balancing act. On one hand, high current is needed to quickly replace the energy drained from the battery while transmitting voice or data....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Batteries | Power, BatteryBattery Service System
October 30, 2001 8:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsCell-Con announced the offering of its new Ultra Battery Service System. This product can quickly charge any NiCd or NiMH 3 to 12 cell assembly. In addition, the charging system will condition the batteries and capacity test them. This one system allows users to be sure that they maximize cycle life and they can know when the cells are coming to the end of life....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Batteries | Power, BatteryBattery Maintenance Systems
October 8, 2001 4:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsChristie Electric Co., a division of Marathon Power Technologies Company, announces a special trade-in program for current RF80-H, RF80-GT, Superceder, or PCA 131 users. With a trade in, qualifying customers can either receive $500 towards the purchase of a new RF80-K or U-60, or they can request that Marathon donate their old unit to a trade school....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Batteries | Power, BatteryDesign Considerations When Using Flash Microcontrollers in Wireless Applications
October 1, 2001 4:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe future of Flash microcontrollers. By Rodger Richey, Microchip Technology Inc. The microcontroller remains one of the most ubiquitous electronic components used in wireless applications today. While many engineers have designed with read-only-memory (ROM) or one-time-programmable (OTP) versions, Flash-based microcontrollers are emerging as the definitive choice for a variety of new designs....
LISTED UNDER: Power, ControllersBattery Conductance Tester
September 28, 2001 10:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Micro Celltron can test lead-acid or monobloc batteries up to 12 V in common configurations up to 2000 Ah. It indicates potential failures and helps prioritize replacements for cost-effective system management. The Micro Celltron can test both cell and intercell strap integrity and stores 252 test and overall string statistics....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Batteries | Power, Battery | Services, Calibration / TestPower Management IC
September 28, 2001 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor announced a new three-phase step down controller, compliant with Intel's latest VRM (voltage regulator module) specification. With single-wire current sharing capability and feature-rich architecture, the CS5305, saves board space, simplifies CPU power supply design for high-performance microprocessors and lowers overall design and manufacturing cost....
LISTED UNDER: Power, Management
