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Hot-swap controller limits inrush currents

Enables safe board insertion and removal from a live backplane, using an external N-channel pass MOSFET in the power path to limit the inrush current during power up.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (14 May 2008)

Monitor watches over six power supplies

Device is ideal for monitoring network servers, telecomms and industrial equipment with multiple supply voltage rails.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (12 May 2008)

Active mixer overcomes passive limitations

Wide frequency range of 1.5 to 3.8GHz covers the 1.9GHz cellular bands as well as the 2.6 and 3.5GHz WiMAX frequency bands.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 7 May 2008)

Switching regulator and linear controller unite

The LT1939's 3 x 3mm DFN-12 package and high switching frequency, which keeps the external capacitors and inductor small, provide a very compact, thermally efficient footprint.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 5 May 2008)

Switching regulator has ultrawide input range

Accepts inputs from 3.6 to 25V, making it suitable for regulating power from a wide variety of sources, including protected automotive batteries, industrial supplies and unregulated wall adapters.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 May 2008)

Three-channel regulator shrinks handset supplies

The LTC3545 operates from an input voltage range of 2.25 to 5.5V, and can generate output voltages as low as 0.6V.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (28 April 2008)

Receiver subsystems bridge expertise gap

System in a package signal chain receiver modules remove the black art from maximising the performance of A/D convertors in RF sampling applications.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (24 April 2008)

Accelerator compensates for heavily loaded buses

Uses a boosted pull-up current during rising bus transitions, and disables current sources during falling transitions.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (22 April 2008)

Tiny convertors have automotive sensors covered

Pin- and software-compatible 16 and 12bit SAR A/D convertors guarantee operation over the -40 to +125C automotive temperature range.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (14 April 2008)

Serial ADCs support scalable sensor systems

Single- and dual-channel 12bit A/D convertors communicate via an SPI-compatible serial interface at output rates up to 500Ksample/s.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (11 April 2008)

IC manages portable USB power

Power management device combines an autonomous high efficiency power manager, ideal diode controller and battery charger in an ultrathin QFN package.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 9 April 2008)

Wide-input regulator handles automotive supplies

Small-footprint step-down switching regulator is ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 7 April 2008)

Power chip manages charging and load at once

Instant-on operation ensures system load power even with a dead or missing battery.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 4 April 2008)

LED driver handles multiple displays

Multimode charge pump features low-noise constant-frequency operation, automatically optimising efficiency based on the voltages across the LED current sources.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 April 2008)

Boost convertors have safety in mind

Devices have the ability to regulate output voltage even when the input voltage exceeds the output, further extending battery runtime.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (31 March 2008)

Step-down controller runs 100% duty cycle

Dual-output step-down switching regulator DC/DC controller produces output voltages up to 30V.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (28 March 2008)

Transceivers upgrade to industrial extremes

H-grade versions feature an extended operating temperature of -40 to +125C, as well as the attributes traditionally required for industrial applications.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (27 March 2008)

Dual DAC offers six different outputs

Software programmability eliminates the need for expensive precision resistors, gain stages and switching jumpers by hand.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (25 March 2008)

Voltage reference keeps the noise down

Precision low-noise series voltage reference promises excellent load and line regulation, and noise of only 2.1ppm.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (24 March 2008)

Bright answer for dimming backlights

DC/DC convertor ICs are ideal for applications such as automotive display backlighting.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (20 March 2008)

RF detector is faster and more accurate

Current sense monitor goes high and low

Step-down DC/DC controller is most frugal

Point-of-load regulators supply intermediate buses

MOSFET driver goes high and low

Buffers manage bus capacitance

Regulator module made for higher-voltage systems

Driver deals with heavyweight MOSFETs

Compact convertor delivers four independent rails

Regulator module designs in wide supply tolerance

Multichannel op amps save costs and space

Wide-input convertor has broad sensor appeal

Constant-current LED driver runs from 48V input

Switching regulator is cool alternative to linear

Voltage monitors check automotive supplies

Step-down regulator handles automotive extremes

Step-down regulator majors on efficiency

Dual regulator has core and I/O voltages covered

Buck mode convertor drives up to 160 LEDs

Regulator goes up or down with only an inductor

Step-down regulator runs from a wide range

Flexible convertor has wide input range

Driver handles two displays with power to spare

DACs save power in industrial signal generation

Convertors boost single cells to 5.25V

Handset TV chipsets powered from a single IC

DC/DC controller keeps quiet at high currents

LED driver powers three strings of eight

Dual-supply controller enables hot swapping

Amplifier drives high-speed ADCs

Eight-channel ADC saves space onboard

Bus buffer links HDMI devices

Dual-output power IC has automotive aims

Boost chip powers OLED and backlight

PoE controller powers up hungry devices

LDO packs in the power and cuts the noise

Wide-input step-down regulator saves power

Controller cuts step-up designs down in size

Regulator is made for automotive applications

Buck-boost convertor boasts big current

Low-power regulator protected against transients

Precision comparator saves space and power

Controller cuts boost convertors down to size

Regulators go high and low in one

Power manager takes charge of USB devices

Controller is simple hot-swap answer

High-temperature ADC for automotive and military

Regulator modules target military and avionics

Novel LDO design keeps its cool

Charger and LDOs combine for power in the hand

Current sense amp claims top precision

Speedy ADC simplifies receiver design

Miniature module regulates efficiently

Tiny DACs go under the bonnet

Buck regulator boosts efficiency up to 95%

ADC drivers promise top performance

Regulator powers low voltage DSPs and MCUs

Delta sigma design does away with delays

Regulator protects against spikes and hot swapping

Op amps enable low-power instrumentation

Voltage supervisor covers a range of thresholds

Single-voltage supervisor offers versatility

Step-down convertor is small and cool

DC/DC regulator frees up board space

LED driver suits mobile applications

Power management IC offers fast charging

DACs reduce harmonic distortion

Push-button controller tracks voltages

Power chip has extremely fast transient response

Battery power manager integrates more

Current-sense amplifier is simple to apply

Regulator reduces four-output real estate

Controller simplifies step-down supplies

Controller cuts down power convertor designs

Convertor stays stable with multiple inputs

Step-down convertor handles more heat

DC/DC convertor draws 100uA quiescent

LDOs withstand 80V input up to 140C

LED/CAM driver suits phone displays

Battery manager takes care of two charging sources

Battery chip powers USB devices

PoE controller handles power-hungry applications

Diode controller raises supply reliability

Tiny comparator suits industrial environments

Buck-boost convertor maintains constant output

Tiny voltage monitor works down to 1V

Regulator shrinks automotive supplies

Convertors keep backlights constant

Driver is simple answer for handheld backlights

Charger chip is flexible about its inputs

Charger chips keep Li cells cool

RS485 transceivers run from 3.3V supplies

Regulator is protected from automotive surges

Regulator powers baseband chipsets

Driver sheds light on handset flash and video

High-efficiency convertor keeps its cool

Speedy A/D convertor has six appeal

I/Q demodulator has extended frequency range

ADC claims exceptional AC specifications

Power supply chip is smart SIM option

LDO tolerates higher temperatures

Convertor chip is biased about photodiodes

Two amps in one make current sense more flexible

RF mixer raises receiver dynamic range

Two amps in one make current sense

Controller creates wide-input supplies

Modulator boasts high dynamic range

Two regulators in one cut supply size

Convertor adds flexibility to handset backlighting

Power controller trades off size and efficiency

Regulator runs PLL or spread spectrum

Efficient convertor has low-resistance switches

Controller allows power management

High accuracy for high-current regulations

Two-channel convertor simplifies power supplies

Hot swap controller protects mid-range systems

Ballast device evens out LED brightness

Buffer boosts I2C bus reliability

Power controllers enable efficient ORing

Convertor IC can cope with battery fluctuations

DC/DC convertor has 85% efficiency

Step-down controller steps up to drive MOSFETs

ADC features novel front-end design

Voltage monitor checks under and over

High-current convertors drive OLED displays

Convertor takes temperature onboard

Regulator powers low-voltage MCUs and DSPs

Step-down convertor has wide input range

Programmable quad DAC takes on industrial control

Convertor is protected against industrial faults

High-speed drivers accelerate comms and video

Power sourcing equipment controller in single IC

Charger chips take adapter and USB inputs

Step-up charge pumps cut quiescent current

Dual-output controller powers DSPs and MCUs

Triple amp saves power for HD video

Low-dropout regulators offer wide output range

Power management IC raises system reliability

Step-down convertors regulate two rails

Tiny op amps maintain micropower operation

Dual-channel regulator powers low voltage DSPs

Step-down convertor handles a variety of inputs

Voltage monitoring circuit has eight inputs

A/D convertor connects straight to sensors

Boost convertor cuts size and consumption

Buck regulator takes VLDOs onboard

Transceivers offer lower-speed low-EMI options

CMOS dual op amp claims breakthrough performance

High-frequency regulator raises efficiency

Linear regulators extend temperature range

DC/DC convertor drives up to 32 LEDs

Input DC/DC controller drives N-Channel Mosfets

Quad voltage monitor

High efficiency basestation transceivers enhanced

Step-down controller preserves battery power

Current mode controller is ideal for automotive

Step-up controller needs no sense resistor

SMBus battery charger delivers up to 4A

Charger and buck convertor come together

POL regulators adopt surface-mount IC form factor

Power sequencer offers intelligent supervision

Convertor is compact driver for high-current LEDs

Charge pumps optimise efficiency

Power IC is biased about CCD imaging

Charger chip is faster option on USB

Quadrature modulator goes direct-to-RF

Linear sticks to strategy for 25 years

Regulator cuts drain for always-on applications

DC controller boosts dynamic response

Mixer chip covers a broad band

Convertor powers handset backlights and flash

ICs integrate all USB device demands

Triple video amp claims speed record

Charger chip stands alone with single cells

Spread-spectrum chip cuts PSU EMI

Linear logs strong product sales growth

Charger and regulator come together for handhelds

Small outline for buck-boost charge pumps

Dual input Li-Ion battery charger

Controller optimises DC/DC designs

Speedy convertor samples six inputs

Digital Power Alliance

Convertor extends battery life

Power detector includes fast comparator

Micropower LDOs handle wide-ranging inputs

Hot swap controller handles four supplies

Charger and regulator cohabit DFN package

RF power detector covers a bigger band

Boost convertor integrates more on-chip

Step-down convertor has wide input range

RS485 transceivers need no termination resistors

Convertor offers 1.2GHz analogue input bandwidth

LED driver saves space and power

Dual and quad op amps shrink to DFN

Convertor chipset cuts power supply costs

Buck regulator delivers up to 7A

Flyback controller charges quickly

Controller takes charge of board-level supplies

Charge pump drives main and camera LEDs

Power manager handles handheld charging

Voltage reference shrinks into tiny DFN

Buck regulator goes down to 0.8V

Charge pumps go three ways for handset LED power

Design centre is a first for Europe

Regulator aims for WCDMA handsets

Controller assures high-availability supplies

Convertor powers single high-current white LED

Boost convertor shrinks handheld supplies

Buck regulator dons industrial guise

Dual-output power chip is frugal in standby

Current mode controller boasts tight regulation

Convertor dims to show its true colours

Charge pump drives multiple high current LEDs

Charger chip keeps its cool

Synchronous convertor fixes its output

Linear regulator runs from lower voltages

Synchronous boost convertor saves batteries

Photoflash chargers do the lot

Power controller looks for a place in the Sun

Speedy dual convertor suits software-defined radio

High-efficiency regulator drives two low voltages

Buck regulator keeps quiet for comms duties

Delta-sigma ADC takes amp onboard

Lithium cell charger chip keeps its cool

Sequencing controller finds its own feedback

Supervisor watches for under- and overvoltage

Power controller isn't fussy about MOSFET choice

Quadrature modulator cuts basestation costs

Sales and profits continue upwards for Linear

Industrial-grade regulator has very low dropout

Complete DC/DC convertor shrinks into LGA package

White LED driver and boost convertor come together

Hot-swap controller watches voltage and current

LED driver shows its true colours

Step-up convertors are made for battery power

Battery charger chip is ready to run on its own

16bit convertor range extends to 130Msample/s

Controller needs no current sense resistor

Dual and quad op amps claim frugal precision

Bus multiplexers provide capacitive isolation

Capacitor chargers work alone to power flashes

Charger chips run from USB and mains adapters

'Inductorless' LED charge pump delivers 500mA

Log detector claims superior sensitivity

Controller brings distributed power into line

Charge pump doublers shrink supply size

Convertor drives dual LED strings

Charge pump drives up to 17 LEDs

Low loss PowerPath controller drives large PFETs

Controller operates at higher junction temperature

Switching regulator suits automotive applications

Modest sales growth for Linear

Differential amplifier drives SAR ADCs directly

Frugal switching regulator handles hotter duties

Compact buck regulator is ideal for Xscale

Controller cuts out current sense resistor

Battery charger needs no programming

DC/DC convertor chip handles hotter duties

Convertors directly digitise sensor signals

VLDO gains fixed low-output-voltage options

Charger chips keep their cool

Regulator ideal for handheld wireless applications

Bus buffers allow stuck bus recovery

Eight 16bit DACs slim into tiny package

CMOS amps claim new lows in noise

ADC boosts basestation performance and stays cool

Convertor provides constant current and voltage

Current sense amplifier monitors fuses and MOSFETs

Regulator leaves the 5V rail

Step-down synchronous controller keeps its cool

Compact driver supplies 1W for LEDs

Step-up convertor has wide input range

Switching controller takes on system duties

Charger chips manage two sources

Multiplexing amplifier promises sharper video

Linear breaks billion dollar revenue barrier

Current sense amplifier survives overvoltages

Amplifiers front up speedy ADCs

Dual output regulator takes care of memories

Electronic breaker needs no sense resistor

Versatile DC/DC controller handles hot duties

Compact claims for dual-output regulator

Controller on the button

RF mixer cuts the cost of 3G basestations

Spread spectrum FM cuts power supply noise

Micropower convertor takes more onboard

Frugal RS232 transceivers run from low voltages

LDO suits telecomms and automotive applications

Silicon oscillators promise crystal replacement

Phoenix design centre completes top ten

Regulator shrinks the size of 8A supplies

Regulator goes low to power DSPs and MCUs

Step-down convertor takes power switch onboard

Controller needs no current sense resistor

Dual ADCs cut the crosstalk

How low can a regulator go?

Switching regulator is flexible about input

Controller starts without external regulation

Convertor goes up and down to power white LEDs

Programmable silicon oscillator bridges the gap

Driver that delivers up to 700mA of LED current

Controller protects against hot-swap inrush

Battery charger takes comparator onboard

RF mixers cut basestation power drain

Convertor claims half the power consumption

Charge pump minimises switching noise

Charger cuts unnecessary recharge cycles

Royalties boost Linear's revenues

Compact convertor boosts to 1.4A

ADC is attractive for undersampling

Step-down convertor takes diodes onboard

Serial DAC shrinks for portable products

Buck-boost convertor delivers up to 1.2A

Sequencer brings order to system supplies

Controller claims fast transient response

Step-up DC/DC controller is 96% efficient

Convertor takes diode onboard

Single-cell charger chip handles more functions

Power chip is complete system management solution

Controller boasts speedy transient response

LDO goes lower

Regulator powers up TFTs and backlights

LED driver delivers up to 1A

All-in-one charger chip takes LDO onboard

Full range now available lead-free

Convertors boast of AC performance

Convertor shrinks into novel slimline package

Gate driver boosts output power

Chip simplifies Ethernet powered device design

Burst mode regulator is a first

Ideal diode cuts heat, volt drop and board space

Convertor digitises multiple ratiometric sensors

Micropower amplifier makes a difference

Controller allows sophisticated power monitoring

Convertor is flexible about input voltage

Flexible configuration for dual-channel convertor

Amps take resistors onboard to cut component count

Convertors bring accuracy to AC measurement

Linear continues year-on-year growth

Basestation convertor cuts power budget

Modulator cuts the cost of 3G transmitters

Solid-state oscillator simplifies stocking

Convertor is biased about CCD imagers

Battery charger chip needs no supervision

Optocoupler driver powers up isolated supplies

DC/DC controller spreads spectrum to cut EMI

Demodulator stands up to direct conversion tasks

Speedy charger chip keeps cells cool

Switching regulator rides automotive fluctuations

Boost convertor delivers 2A in 3 x 3mm DPN

Controller simplifies convertor design

Fast and frugal ADCs boast top AC performance

RF detector finds signals up to 3GHz

Diode-OR controller saves power and area

RF mixers take transformers onboard

Card power chip meets smart and SIM standards

 

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