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Fairchild Semiconductor has unveiled the FSL306 and FSL336, 650 V Green Mode AC Buck Switches which are intended for home appliance, industrial motor and smart meter applications that require solutions offering low standby power in order to achieve energy efficiency for the end user. They have also been designed to meet the need for power scalability in order to increase the power rating of a device for additional system functionality while simplifying designs.

Powerstax has extended the portfolio of transformer rectifier units it offers the market. New devices support conversion efficiencies up to 96% and typical power factors of 0.85 (or as much as 0.99 if extensive power factor correction is applied), mean that these units allow an AC input to be converted into a steady DC output - delivering power levels of up to 500kVA.

Distributor, TTi, is now stocking Vishay’s new low-profile, high-current Dale IHLP 1616 power inductors. Designed to enhance space and power savings in DC/DC converter applications the surface-mount Dale devices improve battery performance, help reduce size of portable and handheld electronic devices with low losses at frequencies up to 5MHz, low DCR values, and have a height profile that is 30% lower than in conventional solutions.

New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe the A1160 is a unipolar Hall-effect switch with built-in diagnostic capabilities that are able to provide a unique solution to the monitoring of device performance as well as the self-diagnosis of incorrect device operation.

Integrated Device Technology has unveiled the industry’s first Qi-compliant single-chip wireless power transmitter solution supporting a 5V input. The solution, which is highly integrated, enables the development of USB-powered wireless charging bases with 75% fewer ICs than competing solutions. IDT’s transmitter solution targets wireless charging systems that are looking to take advantage of a universal power port while minimising system complexity and physical size.

TE Connectivity (TE) is offering new insert arrangements for its ARINC 600 Next Generation Receptacle connectors. Designed for commercial and military avionics for air-to-ground communications, in-flight entertainment and collision avoidance, these connectors are able to deliver significant cost and weight savings.

XP Power has unveiled a 130 Watt addition to the ECS series of AC-DC power supplies. Packaged in a 50.8 x 101.6 x 31.8 mm (2 x 4 x 1.25 inch) open-frame format, the single output ECS130 can be either convection or forced air cooled and used in a variety of end-applications. When convection cooled, the unit is capable of up to 100 Watts output.

CSR has developed a range of connected jewellery, powered by its latest Bluetooth Smart solution, to demonstrate a possible future of wearable technology. The pendant-style connected necklaces contain integrated electronics that enable the user to customise both the colour and brightness.

Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) has added a further battery to its SWL family of industrial valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries with a new high capacity 12V model, the SWL4250. Suitable for use in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and similar high discharge rate applications, the SWL4250 provides up to 40% extra high-rate discharge capacity when compared with standard NPL series batteries.

Microchip’s new SSC7102 is a low-power, flexible and turnkey sensor hub that makes it a lot easier to implement sensor fusion and provides an extremely large selection of supported sensors. Microchip has partnered directly with multiple sensor manufacturers and sensor-fusion specialists to create this, the aim being to enable faster time to market without the need for sensor-fusion expertise.