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Floating surge stopper provides unlimited overvoltage protection
May 17, 2013
Protecting sensitive electronic circuitry from voltage transients is an essential part of any system be it automotive, industrial, avionics or even battery-powered consumer applications.
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100-mA synchronous buck converter delivers 150-V input capability with 12-uA quiescent current
May 13, 2013
Linear Technology has introduced a 150 V input-capable synchronous buck converter that delivers up to 100 mA of continuous output current.
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20-A DC/DC step-down micromodule regulator delivers guaranteed 1.5 percent total VOUT accuracy
May 8, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 20 A DC/DC step-down micromodule regulator with onboard precision differential remote sense amplifier.
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Floating surge stopper provides unlimited overvoltage protection
May 6, 2013
Protecting sensitive electronic circuitry from voltage transients is an essential part of any system be it automotive, industrial, avionics or even battery-powered consumer applications.
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Low noise, 1-mV output ripple, 5-A step-down uModule regulator supports data converters and high speed transceivers
May 1, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 1 mV output ripple µModule (micromodule) regulator designed to power data converters and high speed transceivers.
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Isolated 8-port PoE PSE controllers eliminate optos to provide low cost solution
April 30, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an isolated 8-port power source equipment (PSE) controller chipset designed for use in IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Type 1- and Type 2-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) systems.
Read more 40-VIN /60-VOUT 5-A constant-current, constant-voltage converter incorporates internal PWM generator
April 19, 2013
Linear Technology has introduced a DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current source and constant-voltage regulator with an internal 5 A switch.
Read more 17-V, 2.25-MHz, synchronous step-down regulator delivers 1-A of continuous output current to outputs as low as 0.6-V
April 10, 2013
Linear Technology is offering a high efficiency, 17 V input capable synchronous buck regulator that delivers up to 1 A of continuous output current to outputs as low as 0.6 V.
Read more Phase modulated full-bridge controller focuses on isolated high power applications
April 4, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the H-grade version of the LTC3722-1, a phase-modulated full bridge DC/DC controller with adaptive or manual zero voltage switching (ZVS).
Read more FMEA compliant 45-V LDO enables ultralow standby power consumption
April 3, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the latest member in a family of high voltage, micropower, robust PNP-based LDOs, featuring an ultralow 3 µA quiescent current.
Read more 60-V input, low IQ inverting DC/DC controller uses a single inductor to simplify design
April 2, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage inverting DC/DC controller that uses a single inductor to produce a negative voltage from a positive input voltage.
Read more New IC technology boosts performance of large lithium ion battery packs
March 20, 2013
16kW-hr battery packs made from lithium ion cells are powering electric vehicles and storing grid energy. Measurement ICs like the LTC6804 are used to extend the life and ensure the safety of the pack. The accuracy of the measurement IC can influence the cost of the system.
Read more 250-mA wide VIN range buck-boost charge pump offers low conducted and radiated noise
March 20, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a versatile 250 mA high voltage buck-boost charge pump.
Read more 15-V, 200-mA synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter delivers 1.3-uA of quiescent current
March 19, 2013
Linear Technology has released a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 200 mA of continuous output current from a wide variety of input sources including single or multiple-cell batteries as well as solar panels and supercaps.
Read more Dual 750-mA/250-mA linear LDO regulator with independent inputs delivers ultralow noise benefits
March 13, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual low noise, low dropout regulator with independent inputs and independent shutdown control for each channel.
Read more High efficiency bidirectional multicell battery balancer
March 5, 2013
With the LTC3300-1, chipmaker Linear Technology addresses the fledgling market of batteries for electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The LTC3300-1 is a fault-protected controller IC for transformer-based bidirectional active balancing of multicell battery stacks. The device can also be used in high-power UPS/grid energy storage systems and general purpose multicell battery stacks.
Read more Buck-boost DC/DC controller converts input voltages from 2.8V to 80V to fixed output voltage at high efficiency
February 11, 2013
A high efficiency and wide input voltage range are the main characteristics of Linear Technology's new LT8705
synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller.
Read more 28-uA IQ triple output, buck/buck/boost synchronous DC/DC controller maintains regulation in automotive start/stop systems
February 8, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3859AL, a triple output (buck, buck, boost), low quiescent current synchronous DC/DC controller that maintains all output voltages in regulation during automotive cold crank conditions.
Read more 140-V op amp combines 3-pA bias current and low frequency noise benefits to deliver precision for high gain applications
January 31, 2013
Linear Technology has released a precision operational amplifier that operates on a supply voltage up to 140 V (or ±70 V).
Read more Fully differential IF 15-dB RF/IF amplifier achieves 50-dBm OIP3
January 29, 2013
Linear Technology has released a 15 dB amplifier, which achieves high dynamic range in a 100 Ohm differential environment from 20 MHz to 1 GHz and beyond.
Read more 40-V, 1-A synchronous buck converter steps 36-VIN down to 3.3-VOUT with a 2-MHz switching frequency
January 8, 2013
Linear Technology has unveiled a 40 V input capable synchronous buck converter than can deliver up to 1 A of continuous output current from a 3 mm x 4 mm DFN-14 (or thermally enhanced MSOP16) package.
Read more IF/RF gain block state-of-the-art performance the easy way
January 3, 2013
Bandwidth has become more precious than gold. As we push more and more data wirelessly through our smartphones, tablets, GPS, and video players, the spectrum has become more crowded. Increasingly complex and efficient modulation schemes allow us to carry more MBits/mHz through the air.
Read more Triple-supply controller simplifies power system design, protects against reversed inputs
December 11, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a triple-supply prioritized PowerPath controller for 2.5 V to 36 V systems.
Read more 60-V, LED controller features internal PWM generator for boost, buck or buck-boost high current LED applications
December 4, 2012
Linear Technology has released a 60V DC/DC controller designed to operate as a constant-current source and constant-voltage regulator.
Read more Linear Technology reveals eight-channel configurable 1-A buck DC/DCs for multi-rail systems
November 19, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The LTC3375 features eight independent 1 A channels with I2C control, flexible sequencing and fault monitoring in a compact QFN package.
Read more 60-V input step-down DC/DC controller draws 40-uA in battery-powered systems
November 9, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage step-down DC/DC controller that draws 40 µA quiescent current in standby mode with the output enabled in Burst Mode operation.
Read more Rail-to-rail 80-V power monitor measures current and voltage with greater accuracy
November 8, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a wide range I2C system monitor that monitors the current, voltage and power of any 0 V to 80 V rail.
Read more Dual hot swap controller with flexible current limit manages load surges without system interruption
November 7, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual Hot Swap controller, enabling safe board insertion into live 4.5 V to 44 V backplanes.
Read more Accurate hybrid/electric battery monitor includes isolated interface
October 31, 2012
Linear Technology has introduced a high voltage battery monitor for hybrid electric and electric vehicles, and other high voltage, stacked-battery systems.
Read more 60-V, synchronous buck LED driver delivers more than 300 W of LED power
October 24, 2012
Linear Technology has released a synchronous buck LED driver controller that delivers more than 300 W of LED power and offers a 6 V to 60 V input voltage range suitable for applications including automotive, industrial and architectural lighting.
Read more Lowest noise, 16-bit 20-Msps ADCs achieve 84-dB SNR and 46-microvolt (RMS) input-referred noise
October 23, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced three low power 16-bit, 20 Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), the LTC2269, LTC2270 and LTC2271, offering the lowest input-referred noise and tight integral nonlinearity error (INL) for high precision DC measurements.
Read more 2.5-A, 15-V synchronous boost regulator offers 95 percent efficiency
October 19, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 3 MHz current-mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with integrated output disconnect.
Read more 38-V, 10-A rugged step-down uModule regulator features fail safe load protection
October 18, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4641, a 4.5 V to 38 V input, 0.6 V to 6 V output, 10 A step-down µModule regulator with comprehensive electrical and thermal protection for loads such as processors, ASICs and high-end FPGAs.
Read more Wireless sensor network solutions achieve industry's lowest power consumption at less than 50-uA per node
October 16, 2012
Linear Technology’s Dust Networks product group has introduced the SmartMesh LTC5800 (system-on-chip) and LTP5900 (module) families, the industry’s lowest power IEEE 802.15.4E compliant wireless sensor networking products.
Read more Achieve 101dB SNR with the LTC2379-18
September 20, 2012
Successive Approximation Register Analog-to-Digital Converters (SAR ADCs) are key components in instrumentation, industrial control, and test equipment applications. The accuracy, noise and speed of the SAR ADC often determine the overall system performance.
Read more 50-Ohm IF gain block consumes 450-mW yet provides 47-dBm OIP3, 15.5-dB gain
September 19, 2012
Linear Technology announces the LTC6431-15, a 15.5 dB gain block that achieves high dynamic range in a 50 Ohm environment from 20 MHz to 1 GHz and beyond.
Read more SPI/digital or I2C uModule isolator provides three isolated power rails
September 18, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 6-channel SPI/Digital or I2C digital µModule isolator with triple rail regulated power for 3.3 V and 5 V systems.
Read more Dual 13-A or single 26-A DC/DC micromodule step-down regulator with integrated heat sink delivers up to 100-A
September 10, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual 13A per output or single 26 A output DC/DC µModule step-down regulator that delivers up to 100 A when four devices are current shared.
Read more High efficiency PoE++ PD controller offers up to 90-W delivered power
August 27, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LT4275, LTPoE++, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controller for applications requiring up to 90 W of delivered power.
Read more Synchronous step-down DC/DC controller features I2C/PMBus digital power system management and onboard EEPROM
August 24, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with an I2C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management.
Read more 60-V battery charging controller and power manager features input maximum power point control
August 3, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4000-1, a high voltage controller and power manager with input maximum power point control (MPPC) that converts virtually any externally compensated DC/DC power supply into a full-featured battery charger.
Read more Low VIN capable 5-A DC/DC converter generates positive or negative regulated voltage
August 1, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a versatile DC/DC converter for boost, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications.
Read more Surge stopper integrates ideal diode for comprehensive protection against transient voltages
July 24, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a surge stopper with ideal diode, providing compact and low-loss protection for 4 V to 80 V electronics in automotive, avionics and industrial systems.
Read more 20-V, 2.5-A (IOUT) synchronous step-down regulator featuresinput and output current limiting and current monitoring
July 20, 2012
Linear Technology has introduced a high efficiency, 3 MHz synchronous buck regulator that offers both input and output current limiting and monitoring.
Read more 42-V, 2.5-A (IOUT) and 5-A (IOUT), 2-MHz step-down DC/DC converters only require 2.7uA of quiescent current
July 19, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LT3975, a 42 V step-down switching regulator that can deliver 2.5 A of continuous output current and requires only 2.7 µA of quiescent current.
Read more Quad 1A step-down switching regulator with 100% duty cycle operation
July 9, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has announced the LT3504, a quad 1A output, 40V step-down switching regulator with 100% duty cycle operation. The LT3504's 3.2V to 40V input voltage range makes it ideal for automotive and industrial applications that require multiple outputs.
Read more Diode controller replaces two Schottky diodes to enable low loss ORing of multiple power sources
June 15, 2012
Linear Technology has introduced a 0 V to 18 V dual ideal diode controller that replaces two high power Schottky diodes, enabling low loss ORing of multiple power sources with minimal disturbance to supply voltages.
Read more Novel current-sharing, diode-OR controller simplifies design of reliable power systems
June 5, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a first-of-its-kind current-sharing controller with reverse current blocking. The LTC4370 frees the designer from the limitations and complications of existing current-sharing methods to obtain a simpler, quicker, and space-saving solution for sharing between two supplies.
Read more 4-switch synchronous buck-boost controller IC regulates voltage and charges batteries in LED applications
June 4, 2012
LEDs are becoming both more popular and more powerful. Strings of 1A, 2A, 3A and higher current LEDs found in vehicles, billboards, industrial lighting, and many more applications need to be driven both accurately and efficiently from DC/DC converters.
Read more Diode controller provides negative input protection and low current operation
June 1, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage ideal diode controller that offers a simple low loss replacement to Schottky diodes, along with key features targeted for automotive, avionics as well as solar applications.
Read more 65-V, 500-mA synchronous buck converter delivers 90 percent efficiency, requires 12-uA quiescent current
May 31, 2012
Linear Technology has released a 65 V input-capable synchronous buck converter, which delivers up to 500 mA of continuous output current from a 16-lead thermally enhanced 3 mm x 5 mm DFN or MSOP package.
Read more 42-V, 2.5-A(IOUT), 2.2-MHz synchronous step-down DC/DC converter delivers 96 percent efficiency
May 21, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 A, 42 V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 96% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5 µA in no-load standby conditions.
Read more Broadband RF mixer achieves 26.9-dBm IIP3 with 294-mW power consumption
May 11, 2012
Linear Technology has unveiled a 300 MHz to 4 GHz downconverting mixer with an IIP3 (Input Third Order Intercept) of 26.9 dBm, low power consumption of 294 mW, and wide IF bandwidth of 2.5 GHz.
Read more High voltage inverting charge pumps offer low input and output ripple
May 9, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has released two versatile high voltage charge pumps. The LTC3261 is a high voltage inverting charge pump that can deliver up to 100 mA of output current.
Read more 36-VIN, 600-mA uModule step-down regulator consumes 5-uA quiescent current
May 9, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 5 µA quiescent current DC/DC step-down µModule regulator with low dropout voltage and a wide input and output voltage range of operation.
Read more Fully differential amplifier drives 18-bit ADCs while consuming 5-mW
May 3, 2012
Linear Technology has released a low power fully differential amplifier that can drive high precision 16- and 18-bit SAR ADCs at only 1 mA supply current.
Read more Dual 60-V IN , 1-A monolithic 2.5-MHz step-down DC/DC converter withstands 80-V transients
April 20, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has released a 60V IN step-down switching regulator that can deliver dual 1A outputs. The LT3988 operates within a V IN range of 4 V to 60 V, with overvoltage lockout protection against transients of 80 V.
Read more Dual positive/negative ±20-V IN ±150-mA LDO with 20-uV RMS noise supports wider temperature range
April 19, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has released a new high reliability MP grade, wider temperature range version of the LT3032, a dual, low noise, positive/negative low dropout voltage linear regulator.
Read more 36-V nano current voltage monitor focuses on multicell applications
April 10, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 V to 36 V, two input voltage monitor that draws 850 nA of quiescent current, offering extended battery life in battery-powered applications.
Read more 2.25-MHz step-down DC/DC converter delivers 3-A of continuous output current from each channel
March 30, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has released a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3 A of continuous output current from each channel.
Read more High linearity downconverting mixer covers 4-6-GHz RF frequency range
March 29, 2012
Linear Technology has released a 4 GHz to 6 GHz high dynamic range downconverting mixer. The LTC5544 mixer offers high linearity with 25.9 dBm IIP3 (Input Third-Order Intercept), high conversion gain of 7.4 dB owing to its integrated IF amplifier, and a noise figure of 11.3 dB.
Read more Isolated RS485 & RS232 uModule transceivers target military and automotive applications
March 27, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced automotive (H-grade) and high reliability military (MP-grade) versions of the LTM2881 and LTM2882, isolated µModule transceivers which guard against large ground-to-ground differentials and common-mode transients in RS485 and RS232 networks.
Read more Isolated flyback controller with PFC controls voltage or current
March 26, 2012
Linear Technology’s LT3798 isolated controller with active power factor correction (PFC) is specifically designed for regulating bus voltages or driving constant current applications over a wide input range of 10 V to 480 V.
Read more 36-V, 5-A uModule regulator protects input supplies from overcurrent conditions
March 16, 2012
Linear Technology has released a 36 V input, 5 A step-down µModule regulator with an adjustable and precise (+/-10%) accurate current limit. The current limit enables designers to set the maximum amount of power drawn from the supply, preventing input voltage droop caused by overcurrent conditions. When multiple LTM8026 are configured with the outputs tied together, each converter can be programmed with a maximum current limit to meet its specific input supply limitations for greater output power, a technique known as asymmetric power sharing.
Read more 15-W I2C power manager charges LiFePO4 cells at 3.5-A for high power density portable and battery back-up systems
March 15, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery charger for single-cell devices such as portable medical and industrial devices, backup devices and other high power density battery-powered applications.
Read more 60-V synchronous buck-boost LED driver delivers more than 100-W of LED power
March 12, 2012
Linear Technology has introduced a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC LED driver and voltage controller, which can deliver over 100 W of LED power. The device’s 4.7 V to 60 V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including automotive, industrial and architectural lighting.
Read more Isolated flyback controller with PFC controls voltage or current
March 12, 2012
Linear Technology’s LT®3798 isolated controller with active power factor correction (PFC) is specifically designed for regulating bus voltages or driving constant current applications over a wide input range of 10 V to 480 V.
Read more Micropower pushbutton on/off controller delivers automatic turn-on/off capabilities
March 8, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation is introducing a pushbutton on/off controller that manages 1.5V to 36 V system power via a pushbutton interface or the presence of a supply. Unlike typical pushbutton controllers that initiate system power-ups only with the toggle of a pushbutton, the LTC2955 automatically turns on a system when power is applied from a primary or secondary supply, such as a wall adapter or car battery.
Read more Quad digital power supply manager features powerful GUI to speed development
February 22, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a power supply manager with EEPROM for complete digital management of power supply systems with four or more power rails. The LTC2974 utilizes an I2C interface and PMBus command set to monitor and control positive or negative supplies to provide rapid troubleshooting and debug capabilities during power system design, development, production and failure analysis.
Read more Energy-harvesting evaluation kit features wireless linked modules powered by sunlight and temperature differences
February 14, 2012
Arrow Electronics has developed an energy-harvesting evaluation kit together with Italian technology consultant company @m2el that enables users to transmit and receive data via modules powered by solar energy and temperature differences. Called ‘The Drop’ the kit showcases components from Atmel Corporation and Linear Technology which were selected for their low-power consumption and suitability for harvesting applications.
Read more Synchronous rail-to-rail, single resistor step-down regulator delivers 1.5-A at 0-V to 15-V
February 13, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation had introduced a 1.5 A, high efficiency, synchronous buck regulator that can be easily paralleled for higher current applications and is adjustable down to 0 V with a single resistor. The new LTC3600 switching regulator architecture uses a 50 µA current reference, combined with a single resistor to set the output voltage. The design enables easy current sharing between multiple regulators, setting the output voltage for all of the regulators with a single external resistor.
Read more Synchronous step-down controller provides true current mode control with sub milliohm DCR sensing
February 9, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a current mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that allows the use of low DC resistance power inductor using a novel DCR sensing architecture that enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the current sense signal. A power inductor DC resistance of as low as 0.17 milliohms can be used to maximize converter efficiency and increase power density.
Read more Dual output, multiphase step-down DC/DC controller operates with power blocks and DrMOS devices
February 8, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with multiphase operation, differential output voltage sensing and high frequency operation. The LTC3861 controller works in conjunction with external power train devices such as power blocks and DrMOS, as well as discrete N-channel MOSFETs and associated gate drivers, enabling flexible design configurations.
Read more Dual 3-A, 2.5-MHz, 42-V boost/inverting DC/DC converter features integrated fault protection
January 26, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual independent channel, step-up DC/DC converter with integrated fault protection features for output shorts, input/output overvoltages, and overtemperature conditions. Each channel of the LT8582 uses two integrated 42 V switches: a 1.7 A master switch and a 1.3 A slave switch that can be tied together for a total current limit of 3 A.
Read more Synchronous stepdDown DC/DC controller offers up to 95 percent efficiency with 2-MHz operating frequency
January 18, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high frequency controlled on-time single output dual phase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that can achieve up to 95% efficiency with a 25 A output when operating at 2 MHz. The operating frequency is selectable from 200 kHz to 2 MHz or can be synchronized to an external clock.
Read more Surge stopper shields sensitive electronics from transients beyond 100-V
January 17, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an overvoltage protection controller that provides overvoltage and overcurrent protection to high-availability electronic systems. Supply voltages surge whenever currents flowing through long inductive power buses change abruptly.
Read more Step-down DC/DC converter is ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions
January 12, 2012
Linear Technology has unveiled the H-grade version of the LT3692A, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3.5 A of continuous output current from each channel. The device operates from a V IN range of 3 V to 36 V with transient protection to 60 V, making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications.
Read more Floating surge stopper protects from 800-V surges
January 9, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an overvoltage protection controller for electronic systems. Operating from 9 V to greater than 500 V, the LTC4366 floating surge stopper utilizes an adjustable floating topology to enable high voltage operation independent of the voltage rating of the LTC4366’s internal circuitry.
Read more Linear Technology extends wireless sensor networking capabilities by acquiring Dust Networks
January 5, 2012
Linear Technology Corporation has acquired Dust Networks, Inc., a leading provider of low power wireless sensor network (WSN) technology. The acquisition of Dust Networks, based in Hayward, California, will enable Linear to offer a complete high performance wireless sensor networking solution.
Read more 24-V, 15-A monolithic synchronous step-down regulator offers differential output sensing and clock synchronization
December 21, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization. The controlled on-time, valley current mode architecture enables a fast transient response by increasing its operating frequency during a transient event, allowing the LTC3613 to recover from a large load step in only a few clock cycles.
Read more Dual synchronous buck controller provides complete DDR power solution, complies with DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 standards
December 16, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC3876 , a high-efficiency dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that generates the VDDQ supply voltage, the VTT bus termination voltage and the VTTR reference voltage for DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 and future standard memory applications.
Read more 1.5-W isolated low noise DC/DC umodule converters feature transformer in a BGA package
December 12, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTM8047 and LTM8048 1.5 W output DC/DC µModule converters that feature 725 VDC galvanic isolation in a 9 x 11.25 x 4.92 mm BGA package. All components, including the transformer, control circuitry and power switches are housed in a small enclosed BGA package for superior interconnect reliability in high vibration applications.
Read more Isolated power factor corrected offline regulator requires no opto-isolator
December 6, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the LT3798, an isolated flyback controller with single stage active power factor correction (PFC). A power factor of greater than 0.97 is accomplished by actively modulating the input current, eliminating the need for an extra switching power stage and associated components. In addition, no opto-isolator or signal transformer is required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal.
Read more 15-V, 300-mA synchronous buck converters consumes 1.8-uA of quiescent current
November 29, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced 15 V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300 mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6 V to 13.8 V. The LTC3103 consumes 1.8 µA of quiescent current, while the LTC3104 (which offers a 10 mA programmable LDO output) requires only 2.6 µA of quiescent current.
Read more 2-A synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter offers 2.7-V to 40-V input and output range
November 21, 2011
Linear Technology has unveiled a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 2 A of continuous output current from a wide range of power sources from single-cell Li-Ion to 24 V/28 V industrial rails to 40 V automotive inputs. The LTC3115-1’s 2.7 V to 40 V input and output range provides a regulated output with inputs above, below or equal to the regulated output.
Read more Dual output synchronous step-down controller produces 1.5-V OUT from up to 24-V IN at 2-MHz
November 15, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high frequency controlled on-time dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization. The controlled on-time, valley current-mode architecture enables a fast transient response by increasing its operating frequency during a transient event, enabling the LTC3838 to recover from a large load step in only a few clock cycles.
Read more Dual 4-A PowerPath Ideal Diodes offer ultralow 15-mV forward voltage
November 11, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a monolithic two-channel 4 A PowerPath ideal diode device designed to reduce heat, voltage drop and board space while preserving battery run time in power switchover circuits. The LTC4415 is ideal for applications requiring an ideal Diode-ORing function for load sharing or automatic switchover between two input power sources.
Read more 18-bit, 1.6-Msps, pseudo-differential serial SAR ADC achieves 96.5-dB SNR performance, consumes 18-mW of power
November 8, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC2369-18, a serial 18-bit, 1.6 Msps pseudo-differential SAR analog-to-digital converter (ADC), which achieves impressive 96.5 dB SNR and -120 dB THD while supporting a 0 V to 5 V unipolar input range. The pseudo-differential input simplifies the ADC driver requirement, enabling single-ended drive while benefiting from the reduction of unwanted signals common to both inputs.
Read more 42-V, 750-mA, 2.2-MHz step-down dc/dc converter only requires 2.5-uA quiescent current
October 26, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a 750 mA, 42 V step-down switching regulator with integrated boost and catch diodes. Its Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5 µA in no load standby conditions. The LT3973's 4.2 V to 42 V input voltage range makes it ideal for automotive and industrial applications. Its internal 1.2 A switch can deliver up to 750 mA of continuous output current to voltages as low as 1.21 V.
Read more I2C bus buffers provide high noise margins and level shifting
October 25, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4313 and LTC4315 high noise margin buffers that provide capacitance buffering and bus extension capabilities to I˛C/SMBus/PMBus systems. As the number of devices on an I˛C bus expands, additive capacitances can critically lengthen rise times.
Read more Multicell Battery Stack Monitor IC for High Voltage Applications
October 21, 2011
Stacks of lithium ion cells are used in new hybrid electric vehicles and uninterruptible power supplies. Maximizing the life and the safety of these high voltage, high power battery packs depends on sophisticated electronics.
Read more 36-V, 4-A synchronous step-down regulator tackles high temperature and high reliability demands
October 13, 2011
Linear Technology has released high temperature (H-grade) and High Reliability (MP-grade) versions of the company’s LT3690 synchronous step-down switching regulator. The36 V input capable device can deliver up to 4 A of continuous output current at efficiencies as high as 93%.
Read more Source/sink step-down regulator offers adjustable current limit benefits
October 12, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced a 36 V input constant frequency step-down µModule regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5 A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers set the maximum power delivered to a load, minimizing the output rating of the upstream AC/DC or DC/DC power supply.
Read more DC/DC controller generates positive or negative regulated voltages
October 4, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a wide input range DC/DC controller for boost, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications, capable of generating either positive or negative regulated output voltages.
Read more High reliability SiP power management solutions webinar
September 20, 2011
Farnell, and Linear Tehnology will co-host a free webcast entitled 'developments in high reliability System-in-a-Package power management solutions' on Sep 22, 2011, from 16:00 CET. During the hour-long webcast, Linear Technology’s Product Marketing Manager for µModule Power Products Afshin Odabaee will discuss how µModule power products provide complete, simple and efficient power management solutions, integrating DC/DC controller, power transistors, input and output capacitors, compensation components and inductor within a compact, IC-like form factor.
Read more 16-channel 50-mA buck LED driver offers dot correction and gray scale dimming
September 20, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced a 16-channel LED driver integrated with a 55 V step-down controller. The LT3745 LED driver powers up to 75 mA of LED current for each channel, which can drive up to 36 V of LEDs in series, making it ideal for applications such as large LED billboards.
Read more 100-V isolated monolithic flyback regulator focuses on high reliability applications
September 16, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3512 , a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The device simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter.
Read more Octal voltage, current and temperature monitor provides accurate internal and remote measurements
September 2, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an 8-channel I˛C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3 V and 5 V systems. The LTC2991 is a highly integrated monitoring solution that incorporates a 14-bit ADC, 10ppm/°C voltage reference and I˛C digital interface to provide submillivolt voltage resolution and 1% current measurement, as well as ±0.7°C remote accuracy and ±1°C internal accuracy, when making temperature measurements.
Read more 2-MHz dual channel step-down regulator offers power-on reset and watchdog timer
August 17, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with a power-on reset and watchdog timer. The LT3641's 4 V to 42 V input voltage range with 55 V transient capability makes it ideal for load dump and cold crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications which require constant output regulation even with input transients as high as 55 V.
Read more Synchronous step-down DC/DC controller uses nonlinear control for tight output voltage regulation
August 11, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a fixed frequency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with nonlinear control, differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization. Nonlinear control minimizes the output voltage excursion during load transient events by increasing the operating frequency, allowing the LTC3867 to recover from a large load step in only a few cycles.
Read more Isolated forward converter chipset simplifies design, enhances system reliability
August 10, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the LTC3765 and LTC3766 synchronous forward converter chipset with active clamp reset and Direct Flux Limit that prevents power transformer saturation under all conditions. The LTC3765 is a primary-side intelligent controller that works in concert with the LTC3766 to implement a robust and simple self-starting isolated power supply.
Read more High efficiency dual ±3-A synchronous buck regulator complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 standards
August 9, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high-efficiency dual monolithic synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of generating the supply voltage and the bus termination voltage for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 and future standard memory applications requiring both sourcing and sinking of current.
Read more 1-A synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter delivers extended battery run time for Li-Ion and alkaline-powered devices
August 4, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1 A of output current from a Li-Ion/Polymer source or 300 mA from dual cell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH sources. The LTC3536’s 1.8 V to 5.5 V input and output voltage range achieves a +/-1% accurate output with inputs above, below or equal to the regulated output.
Read more High reliability adjustable shunt regulator operates across wide junction temperature range
August 3, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a new high reliability MP-grade version of the LT1431, a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator that operates across a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The device has a 100 mA sink capability, 0.4% initial reference voltage accuracy and a ±1.4% maximum voltage drift over temperature.
Read more 48-channel PWM generator with 12-bit resolution dynamically controls LEDs or provides 48 DAC outputs
August 1, 2011
Linear Technology has released a pulse width modulation (PWM) generator with 48 independent channels. Each channel has an individually adjustable 12-bit (4,096 steps) PWM register and a 6-bit (64 step) ±50% correction register. All controls are programmable via a simple TTL/CMOS
50 MHz serial data interface.
Read more 150-mA supercapacitor charger with auto cell balancing offers short term backup power
July 26, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an inductorless supercapacitor charger with backup PowerPath controller for Li-ion or other low-voltage system rails in applications that require short term backup power. The LTC3226 employs a low-noise dual mode (1x/2x) charge-pump architecture with constant input current to charge two supercapacitors in series from a 2.5 V to 5.5 V input supply to a programmable capacitor charge voltage between 2.5 V and 5.3 V.
Read more Synchronous step-down DC/DC controller supports wide operating junction temperatures
July 14, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the H- and MP- grade versions of the company’s LTC3851A, a wide input voltage range (4 V to 38 V) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that encompasses a broad range of applications, including most intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries. The onboard MOSFET gate drivers enable the use of high power external MOSFETs to produce output currents up to 25 A with output voltages ranging from 0.8 V to 5.5 V, ideal for point-of-load requirements.
Read more Temperature-to-voltage converter measures remote diodes with 1 degree C accuracy
July 12, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high accuracy temperature-to-voltage converter with built-in series resistance cancellation for 2.5 V to 5.5 V systems. Many low voltage systems today rely on temperature to assess overall system health and reliability. Traditional implementations require a series of filters, a precise reference and a current source, resulting in a complex conversion scheme prone to inaccuracies if not carefully designed. The LTC2997 is a simple temperature monitoring solution that measures a remote diode's temperature with ±1°C accuracy or local temperature with ±1.5°C accuracy, and outputs a voltage proportional to absolute temperature. The LTC2997 provides a precise, space-saving, micropower temperature monitoring solution.
Read more New switching regulator for DDR termination complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 standards
July 8, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of generating a bus termination voltage for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 and future standard memory applications requiring sourcing and sinking of current.
Read more 60-V current sense amplifier offers adjustable fault flags
July 7, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced a complete high side current sense device that incorporates a current sense amplifier, dual comparators and a precision 400 mV voltage reference. When connected to a current shunt resistor, the high side current sense amplifier precisely extracts the shunt voltage, amplifies it, and translates it to ground.
Read more 15-V, dual 3-A monolithic synchronous step-down regulator powers DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3 memory
June 30, 2011
Linear Technology has unveiled a high efficiency, dual-channel monolithic synchronous step-down regulator from Linear, which provides power supply and bus termination rails for DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM controllers. The LTC3634 operates from an input voltage from 3.6 V to 15 V, making it ideal for dual cell Li-Ion applications as well as 5 V and 12 V intermediate bus systems.
Read more Quad and single LTPoE++ PSE controllers deliver up to 90-W
June 29, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a couple of 4-port and single-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controllers for Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), delivering up to 90 W of power to Powered Devices (PDs). The current IEEE standard, 802.3at (also known as PoE+), limits the maximum available power to PDs to 25.5 W. By the time the standard was ratified in 2009, applications were already demanding higher power levels.
Read more 1.5-A negative LDO offers fast transient response and low output noise
June 20, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the LT3015, a 1.5 A negative low dropout linear regulator featuring fast transient response, low noise, and precision current limit. With its wide input voltage range of -1.8 V to -30 V and adjustable output voltage from -1.220 V to -29.5 V, the device's common emitter NPN power transistor design requires only a single supply and enables a low dropout voltage of 310 mV (typical at full load).
Read more 15-W I2C power manager charges Li-Ion cells at 3.5-A for tablets, UMPCs and portable power systems
June 16, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and lithium-ion battery charger for single-cell portable devices such as tablet PCs, ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs), personal video players, smart phones, digital cameras, PDAs, portable medical and industrial devices and personal navigation devices.
Read more Isolated forward converter ICs offer high reliability benefits
June 14, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has released high reliability (MP-grade) versions of the company's LT1952/-1, LTC3900 and LT4430 devices that combine to create a high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous rectified isolated forward converter that is specified and production tested over a -55 to 125°C operating junction temperature range.
Read more Wide VIN range flyback controller offers high reliability benefits
May 26, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC3805/-5, a programmable frequency flyback controller that operates over a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The high-performance shunt regulated input voltage PWM (pulse width modulation) controller enables for wide input voltages ranging from 5 V to off-line applications and is ideal for users requiring one power supply for both 48 V and 24 V nominal input systems.
Read more 36-V, 8-A step-down µModule regulator is certified to EN55022 Class B
May 17, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced the LTM4613, an 8 A step-down µModule regulator certified by TUV Rheinland an accredited laboratory, to meet EN55022 Class B EMI emissions limits at up to 96 W of output power.
Read more 36-V step-down switching regulator and integrated LDO is ideal for automotive load dump applications
May 13, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 500 mA (IOUT), 36 V step-down switching regulator and integrated LDO packaged in a 3 mm x 3 mm QFN or MSOP-12E. The LT3645 operates from a VIN range of 3.6 V to 36 V with transient protection to 55 V, making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications.
Read more No-opto 100-V isolated monolithic flyback regulator offer high reliability benefits
May 4, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation is launching a new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3511, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature range. The device simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter since it needs no optocoupler, third winding or signal transformer for feedback, as the device's output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal.
Read more Isolated 12-port PoE PSE controller chipset eliminates optos to reduce costs
May 2, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an isolated 12-port Power Source Equipment (PSE) controller chipset designed for use in IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Type 1 and Type 2 compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. The LTC4270/71 provides 12 independent PSE channels for simpler, lower component count designs, reduced board space and lower solution costs.
Read more High linearity dual downconverting mixers reduce power consumption for 4G MIMO receivers
April 26, 2011
Linear Technology has unveiled the LTC559x family of four high dynamic range dual downconverting mixers covering the 600 MHz to 4.5 GHz wireless infrastructure frequency range. The LTC559x dual mixers offer outstanding IIP3 (Input Third-Order Intercept) of more than 26 dBm, low noise figures of less than 10 dB and high conversion gain of 8.5 dB, enabling excellent dynamic range performance for both MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) and diversity wideband receivers.
Read more 60-V battery charging controller offers power management benefits
April 18, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4000, a high voltage controller and power manager that converts virtually any externally compensated DC/DC power supply into a full-featured battery charger. The LTC4000 is capable of driving typical DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, SEPIC and flyback.
Read more No RSENSE 60-V boost controller operates across a wide junction temperature range
April 6, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the H-grade version of the LTC3872, a small footprint 550 kHz fixed frequency step-up DC/DC controller that is specified over a -40 to150°C junction temperature range. The LTC3872 accepts a 2.5 V to 9.8 V input voltage range and can produce an output voltage as high as 60 V without needing a sense resistor.
Read more 6-A N-channel MOSFET gate driver operates over a 55 to 125 degrees C junction temperature range
April 5, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC4441, a 6A N-channel MOSFET gate driver that operates over a -55 to 125°C operating junction temperature range. The high power driver is designed to increase the output power and efficiency of a DC/DC controller, enabling it to drive high power N-channel MOSFETs or multiple MOSFETs in parallel.
Read more Ultralow power 12-/14-bit 25-Msps-125-Msps ADCs operate at less than 100-mW at 125-Msps
March 30, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a family of ultralow power 14-bit and 12-bit, 25 Msps to 125 Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate less than 1 mW per mega sample per second from a 1.8 V supply, making them the lowest power high speed ADCs on the market.
Read more 60-V step-down DC/DC converter drives three independent strings of 100-mA LEDs
March 21, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced a 60 V, 1 MHz, step-down DC/DC converter designed to operate as a three channel, constant current LED driver. Each channel of the LT3597 contains a constant current sink LED driver with a dedicated adaptive-output buck converter.
Read more Dual ideal diode and hot swap controllers offer power and space savings
March 15, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a compact, dual ideal diode with Hot Swap controller that provides PowerPath and inrush current control for redundant supplies operating from 2.9 V to 18 V. The LTC4227 regulates the forward voltage drop across two external N-channel MOSFETs to ensure smooth current transfer between supplies in diode-OR applications.
Read more Dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller offers highly balanced current sharing
March 9, 2011
For applications with noise sensitive requirements, Linear Technology has developed the LTC3869/-2, a dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with an efficiency of up to 95 percent. The device features highly balanced current sharing between channels when paralleled, the vendor promises.
Read more High-voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler
February 24, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third winding or signal transformer is required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal.
Read more High voltage battery stack monitor enhances HEV/EV battery management systems
February 22, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced a second generation high voltage battery monitor for hybrid/electric vehicle (HEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) and other high voltage, high performance battery systems. The LTC6803 is a complete battery measuring IC that includes a 12-bit ADC, a precision voltage reference, a high voltage input multiplexer and a serial interface.
Read more 100-V synchronous N-channel MOSFET drivers operate from -40 to 150 degrees C
February 18, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the H-grade version of the LTC4444/-5, a high-speed, high input supply voltage (100 V), synchronous MOSFET gate driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified converter topologies.
Read more 36-VIN, 4-A (IOUT), 1.5-MHz synchronous step-down DC/DC converter offers quiescent current of 70-uA
February 15, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation introduces a 36 V input capable, synchronous step-down switching regulator which can deliver up to 4 A of continuous output current at efficiencies as high as 93%.
Read more 3-A LDO is easily paralleled for high output current without any hot spots
February 9, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a 3 A LDO that can be paralleled for heat spreading and higher output current, and is adjustable with a single resistor. The LT3083 regulator is based on the same innovative architecture as its 1.1 A predecessor, the LT3080, which uses a current source reference for single resistor output voltage setting. With the SET pins tied together, sharing the current and spreading the heat is accomplished between multiple regulators using a small length of PC trace as ballast, enabling multi-amp linear regulation in all surface-mount systems without heat sinks.
Read more Isolated LED controller offers active PFC
February 7, 2011
Linear Technology has introduced an isolated LED controller with active power factor correction (PFC), specifically designed for driving LEDs from a universal input range of 90 VAC to 265 VAC. The LT3799 is optimized for LED applications requiring 4 W to over 100 W of LED power and also compatible with standard TRIAC in-wall dimmers.
Read more Dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller features digital power system management via I2C/PMBus
January 24, 2011
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a dual output high efficiency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with I2C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management. The LTC3880/-1 claims to combine best in class analog switching regulator performance with precision mixed signal data conversion for ease of power system design and management, supported by the LTpowerPlay software development system with easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI).
Read more 3-A output, 2-MHz buck-boost DC/DC converter offers extended run time from batteries or supercapacitors
December 15, 2010
Linear Technology is releasing a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers 3 A of output current from a nominal 3.3V power source, Li-Ion/Polymer battery or up to 1 A from dual cell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH batteries. The LTC3113's 1.8 V to 5.5 V input range and 1.8 V to 5.5 V output range provides a regulated output from an input voltage above, below or equal to the output.
Read more Synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller uses single Inductor to provide high efficiency performance
December 13, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high efficiency (up to 98%) synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. High power circuits that step-up and-down typically rely on transformers or two DC/DC converters, one for step-up (boost) and the other for step-down (buck) conversion.
Read more 100-V isolated monolithic flyback regulator requires no optocoupler
December 6, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback switching regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third winding or signal transformer are required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal.
Read more Linear Technology releases six output DC/DC uModule regulator
December 1, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a six-output DC/DC µModule regulator with guaranteed operation from -40 to 150 degrees C. The LTM8008 includes a 3 V to 72 V input SEPIC converter and six linear regulators, housed in a small 15 mm x 15 mm x 2.82 mm LGA package.
Read more 15-GHz RF power detector offers 7-ns response time from a pulsed RF signal
December 1, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced a precision RF power detector that operates from 600MHz to 15GHz, with fast response time of 7ns from a pulsed RF signal. Moreover, the device has an on-chip fast comparator with a propagation delay of 9ns.
Read more DC/DC uModule regulator delivers dual 8-A outputs from up to 26.5 VIN
November 29, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4628, µModule regulator containing two step-down 8 A DC/DC converter circuits with the inductors, MOSFETs and other necessary components in a 15mm x 15 mm x 4.32 mm LGA package. The low thermal impedance of the LGA package and high operating efficiency enable full output power DC/DC conversion from 12 VIN to 1 VOUT at 70 degrees C ambient with no air flow, or 86 degrees C ambient with 200 linear feet per minute.
Read more Low-power 16-Bit ADCs reduce power consumption in radar and lidar applications
November 29, 2010
For lower power consumption in a broad range of applications including automotive radar and lidar systems, Linear Technology Corporation has developed three families of low power 16-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).
Read more 16-bit 125-Msps ADCs reduce power to 185-mW
November 22, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation introduces three families of low power 16-bit, 25 Msps to 125 Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate approximately half the power of competing 16-bit solutions. The LTC2165 and LTC2185 families are single- and two-channel simultaneous sampling parallel ADCs, respectively, offering a choice of full-rate CMOS, or double data rate (DDR) CMOS/LVDS digital outputs with programmable digital output timing, programmable LVDS output current and optional LVDS output termination.
Read more Step-down switching regulator with dual linear controllers optimize efficiency, avoids noise-sensitive frequency bands
November 19, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.6 A, 36 V step-down switching regulator with dual linear controllers, packaged in a 4 mm x 5 mm QFN or TSSOP-20E. The LT3694 operates from a VIN range of 4 V to 36 V with transient protection to 70 V, making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications.
Read more 15-VIN, 2.5-A synchronous buck-boost dc/dc converter offers 95 percent efficiency and low noise operation
November 17, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 2.5 A of output current from a wide range of power sources, including single or multiple cell batteries, super capacitor stacks and wall adapters. The LTC3112 has a 2.7 V to 15 V input range and 2.5 V to 14 V output range that provides a regulated output with inputs above, below or equal to the regulated output.
Read more Dual output step-down switching regulator delivers up to 3.5-A of continuous output current from each channel
November 17, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that can deliver up to 3.5 A of continuous output current from each channel. LT3692 operates from a VINrange of 3 V to 36 V with transient protection to 60 V, making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Independent input, shutdown, feedback, soft-start, current limit and comparator pins for each channel simplify complex power supply tracking/sequencing requirements.
Read more Bidirectional current sense amplifier operates from -5-V to 80-V with 80-db of CMRR at 100-kHz
November 15, 2010
Linear Technology announces the LT1999, a high-voltage amplifier designed for bidirectional current sensing in the presence of fast switching common-mode voltages from -5 V to 80 V. The wide input common-mode range is obtained with standard low voltage op amp supplies.
Read more Linear Technology and Energy Micro demonstrate smart energy harvesting solution
November 9, 2010
Linear Technology and Energy Micro have combined their expertise in energy harvesting power supplies and ultralow power 32-bit microcontrollers to produce a demonstration at Electronica 2010 that showcases the opportunities for smart energy harvesting applications.
Read more 100-V isolated flyback DC/DC controller operates up to 150 degrees C
November 3, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a high input voltage isolated flyback DC/DC controller with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures as high as 150 degrees C.
Read more 2-MHz synchronous step-down DC/DC controller offers differential output sensing and clock synchronization
November 2, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization. The controlled on-time, valley current-mode architecture forces a very fast transient response by increasing its operating frequency during a transient event, allowing the LTC3833 to recover from a large load step in only a few cycles.
Read more Low input voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller drives 5-V logic level MOSFETs to achieve high efficiency
November 1, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation unveils a low/wide input voltage (2.7 V to 5.5 V or 4 V-38 V) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller. The device's onboard charge pump provides 5 V bias to drive low RDS(ON) and standard logic-level power MOSFETs from a 3.3 V nominal supply.
Read more 60-V input synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws 50-uA in battery-powered systems
October 29, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50 µA in standby mode with the output in regulation. The LTC3891's 4 V to 60 V input supply range is designed to protect against high voltage transients, continue operation during automotive cold crank and cover a broad range of input sources and battery chemistries.
Read more Synchronous boost controller offers up to 98 percent efficiency, eliminates heat sink
October 25, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diode with a high efficiency N-channel MOSFET. The device eliminates the heat sink normally required in medium to high power boost converters.
Read more Sub 1-uA IQ battery charger provides pack protection
October 22, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an easy-to-use, shunt battery system for Li-Ion/Polymer batteries that integrates a charger and battery pack protection in one IC. The LTC4071, with its 550 nA operating current, charges and protects batteries from previously unusable low current, intermittent or continuous charging sources.
Read more 400-mA synchronous step-up DC/DC converter targets energy harvesting applications
October 18, 2010
A high performance, synchronous boost converter that incorporates maximum power point control (MPPC) and starts up with inputs as low as 250 mV has been unveiled by Linear Technology. The LTC3105 operates over a wide input range of 0.2 V to 5 V, making it ideal for harvesting energy from high impedance alternative power sources, including photovoltaic cells, thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and fuel cells.
Read more RF-to-digital uModule receivers reduce size, cost and time-to-market for base station designs
October 13, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced two RF-to-digital uModule receivers that integrate the key components for 3G and 4G base station receivers (WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, LTE) and smart antenna WiMAX base stations. The LTM9004 and LTM9005 integrated uModule receivers offer a reduction in board space, integrating the RF mixer/demodulator, amplifiers, passive filtering and 14-bit, 125Msps ADCs in a small package.
Read more Differential amplifier drives DC-coupled 100-MHz signals with low noise
October 12, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced a fully differential amplifier capable of driving DC to 100 MHz signals with 1.1 nV/√Hz noise and -88 dBc HD2/HD3 distortion. Built on an advanced SiGe BiCMOS process, the LTC6409 features 10 GHz gain-bandwidth product, 100 dB SFDR up to 40 MHz, and 1% settling time of 1.9 ns.
Read more Triple supply supervisor provides early power-fail detection
October 12, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a three-channel supply monitor with power-fail warning for low voltage systems down to 0.5 V. In certain applications, monitoring the main input supply is just as important as monitoring the intermediate bus voltages in order to provide the host an early warning of supply failure and signal shutdown procedures.
Read more uModule battery chargers with active current limit deliver 2-A from up to 32-VIN
October 4, 2010
Linear Technology has unveiled the LTM8061 and LTM8062, the first devices in a new family of complete system-in-a-package uModule chargers, supporting an output charge current up to 2 A.
Read more Polyphase synchronous boost controller eliminates heat sink with 97 percent efficiency
September 28, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a high power two phase single output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diodes with high efficiency N-channel MOSFETs. The LTC3787 eliminates the heat sink normally required in medium to high power boost converters.
Read more Buck-boost DC/DC uModule regulator delivers precision regulation in demanding environments
September 22, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a buck-boost DC/DC uModule system-in-a-package that is guaranteed and tested for the wide -55 to 125 degrees C temperature range.
Read more 15A DC/DC uModule regulator delivers 50 percent more power without sacrificing board area
September 17, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 15A DC/DC uModule regulator with onboard inductors, MOSFETs and supporting components in a 2.6g, 15 mm x 15 mm LGA (land grid array) package.
Read more 16-bit, 1-Msps, low power SAR ADC features digital timing interface
September 16, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an easy-to-use, low power 16-bit 1-Msps serial SAR ADC with guaranteed specifications over the -40 to 125 degrees C temperature range. Consuming 13 mW from a single 2.5 V supply, the LTC2383-16 achieves an 92 dB SNR and -106 dB THD from a fully differential +2.5 V input range while maintaining a maximum +2LSB INL and no missing codes.
Read more New 200-MHz to 6-GHz direct conversion I/Q modulator achieves 30.9-dBm OIP3
September 15, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced a new generation ultra-high linearity direct conversion I/Q modulator that operates over a wide frequency range from 200 MHz to 6 GHz. The new modulator offers best-in-class linearity performance of 30.9 dBm OIP3 (Output Third-Order Intercept) at 2.14 GHz - without calibration.
Read more 6-GHz matched dual RMS detectors enable accurate VSWR measurements
September 9, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced a 40 MHz to 6 GHz dual channel, matched RMS power detector, offering over 55 dB isolation at 2.14 GHz. In RF power amplifier (PA) applications, the LTC5583 provides a simple solution for accurately measuring forward power, reverse power, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR).
Read more 2A, 42V boost converter offered in automotive, military temperature grades
August 30, 2010
For applications in extreme ambient temperatures, Linear Technology has created "H-grade" and "MP-grade" versions of the LT3580, a current-mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter with internal 2A, 42V switch. The device operates from an input voltage range of 2.5V to 32V, making it suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs.
Read more 7-channel I2C-controlled PMIC focuses on high power 1-cell Li-ion systems
August 26, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation releases a highly integrated general-purpose power management solution for high power single cell Lithium-Ion/Polymer cell systems. The device features seven independent rails, with I2C control, flexible sequencing and fault monitoring in a compact 28 mm2 QFN package.
Read more Rail-to-rail SiGe op amps claim unmatched speed-power efficiency
August 25, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced single/dual/quad rail-to-rail operational amplifiers that claim to provide unmatched speed-power efficiency in tiny packages.
Read more 20-V nanopower switching regulator provides 50-mA output with 720-nA of quiescent current
August 20, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced an ultralow quiescent current synchronous buck converter than can deliver up to 50 mA of continuous output current from a 2.7 V to 20 V input supply.
Read more 500-mA negative micropower LDO offers high reliability benefits
August 19, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has released a new high reliability, military plastic MP-grade version of the LT1175, a 500mA negative micropower low dropout regulator.
Read more Compact 6-GHz RMS power detector provides fast, accurate RF power measurements
August 16, 2010
Linear Technology introduces the LTC5587, an industry first 40 dB dynamic range 6 GHz RMS detector integrated with a high sampling rate 12-bit serial A/D converter.
Read more Synchronous monolithic 1-cell Li-Ion/polymer battery charger delivers up to 4-A charge current
August 13, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 4-A monolithic synchronous buck battery charger for 1-cell Li-Ion/Polymer batteries. The LT3651-4.2 accepts inputs up to 32 V with a 40 V absolute maximum rating for added system margin.
Read more SOT23 voltage reference offers 10ppm/degrees C drift and limits noise to only 1.6ppm
August 12, 2010
Linear Technology introduces a SOT23 series voltage reference designed specifically for precision operation from -40 to 125 degrees C. The voltage reference combines 0.05 percent initial accuracy, 10 ppm temperature drift and low frequency noise of only 1.6 ppm.
Read more Family of SOT23 devices offer simple timing solutions
August 9, 2010
Linear Technology has unveiled a set of simple, small, accurate and low power devices for five commonly used timing functions: voltage-controlled oscillator, low frequency oscillator, pulse width modulated oscillator, monostable pulse generator (one-shot) and delay.
Read more 16-bit quad, I2C DAC with internal reference achieves +4LSB INL (Max)
August 5, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a quad voltage output 16- and 12-bit digital-to-analog converter family with internal reference and I2C interface.
Read more Eight-channel I2C-controlled PMIC supports portable processor systems
August 3, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a complete power management solution for portable processors such as i.MX, PXA, ARM, OMAP and other advanced portable microprocessor systems.
Read more Texas Instruments extends its leadership in power ICs market
August 2, 2010
Market research analyst, IMS Research of Wellingborough, UK, has published its latest rankings for the power management and driver IC market which reveals that Texas Instruments has extended its lead in the market during the downturn in 2009 and held a share of 10.5 percent.
Read more Isolated monolithic flyback regulator simplifies design, eliminates optocoupler
August 2, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled an isolated monolithic flyback switching regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter.
Read more Linear unveils high efficiency power manager and charger for 1-cell LiFePO4 batteries
July 28, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an autonomous high efficiency power manager, ideal diode controller and battery charger for 1-cell Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries used in portable devices such as industrial meters, media players, digital cameras, PDAs, personal navigators, and high peak-power and safety critical equipment.
Read more 3-A DC/DC uModule regulator is EN55022 Class B Noise Compliant
July 23, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a complete 3 A DC/DC µModule regulator system, which in addition to the device's onboard inductor, DC/DC converter and supporting circuitry, includes an EMI filter that claims to make it compliant with EN55022 Class B by a wide margin.
Read more 6-A DC/DC uModule regulator offers tracking and phase-lockable frequency synchronization benefits
July 22, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 6 A DC/DC µModule regulator, which includes the inductor, MOSFETs, DC/DC regulator, input and output bypass capacitors and supporting circuitry in a 2.3g, 9mm x 15mm x 4.32mm LGA package.
Read more Single-phase DC/DC Controller implements IMVP-6/6+/6.5
July 21, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a single-phase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller implementing the Intel IMVP-6, IMVP-6+, and IMVP-6.5 protocols.
Read more 2.5-MHz step-down DC/DC converter targets cold-crank conditions
July 1, 2010
Linear Technology has unveiled the H-Grade version of the LT3686. The LT3686H is a 1.2 A, 37 VIN step-down switching regulator.
Read more Hot Swap controller protects low power boards
July 1, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a Hot Swap controller for protecting low power boards with load supply voltages ranging from 2.9 V to 15 V.
Read more DC/DC uModule regulator delivers 15-A from inputs down to 1.5-VIN
June 28, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a complete switch mode DC/DC µModule point-of-load regulator capable of generating its own 5 V N-channel MOSFET gate drive for efficient voltage conversion from 3.3 VIN or less to loads as low as 0.8 V at up to 15 A.
Read more Flyback controllers in 6-pin ThinSOT package focus on military demands
June 21, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation is releasing high reliability military temperature (MP) grade versions of the LTC3803/-3/-5 current mode flyback controllers in the 6-pin ThinSOT package.
Read more High voltage, LDO operates down to -55 degrees C
June 17, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled new wider temperature range versions of its LT1763, LT3008 and LT3010 high voltage linear regulators.
Read more Versatile 5-A DC/DC converter generates either a positive or a negative regulated voltage
June 15, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a versatile DC/DC converter for boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications.
Read more Step-up DC/DC converter and PMIC targets thermal energy harvesting
June 14, 2010
Linear Technology has unveiled a highly integrated step-up DC/DC converter and power management IC designed to start up and run from millivolt input voltage sources such as thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and thermopiles.
Read more 80-V DC/DC converter targets boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supplies
June 10, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has released a high input voltage DC/DC converter for boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications.
Read more 2-A battery charger matches solar cell peak power tracking
June 9, 2010
A higher voltage version of the innovative LT3652 monolithic buck battery charger for modern battery chemistries has been introduced by Linear Technology Corporation.
Read more 6-A, 2.5-MHz, 42-V boost/inverting DC/DC converter offers fault protection
June 4, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter with integrated fault protection features for output shorts, input/output overvoltages, and overtemperature conditions.
Read more Constant-voltage, Constant-current DC/DC converter drives high current LEDs
May 27, 2010
An 80 V high-side current sense DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current and constant-voltage regulator has been introduced by Linear Technology.
Read more Multiphase step-down DC/DC controller features differential remote sensing and active voltage positioning
May 24, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a two-phase single output high efficiency (up to 95 percent) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with PolyPhase operation, differential output voltage sensing and integrated phased-lock loop (PLL) synchronization.
Read more Hot Swap controller enables I2C monitoring of board-level operations
May 21, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.9 V to 15 V Hot Swap controller that features an onboard 8-bit ADC and I2C compatible interface.
Read more 1-A VLDO offers output down to 0.2-V from 0.9-V input
May 17, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a 1 A low dropout linear regulator (VLDO), featuring input voltage capability down to 0.9 V and adjustable output voltage down to 0.2 V.
Read more Three-phase step-down DC/DC controller targets high current rails
May 13, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a three-phase single output high efficiency (up to 95 percent) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with PolyPhase operation, differential output voltage sensing and integrated phased-lock loop (PLL) clock synchronization.
Read more Digitally programmable 5A LDO features analog margining
May 12, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the second in a family of digitally programmable linear regulators that claims to offer the lowest dropout voltage, lowest noise and fastest transient response of any monolithic 5 A LDO currently available.
Read more Dual 3-A, 4-MHz, synchronous step-down regulator supports DDR memory
May 4, 2010
Linear Technology has introduced a high efficiency, 4 MHz synchronous buck regulator that incorporates a constant frequency, current-mode architecture.
Read more Overvoltage/overcurrent protection controller safeguards low voltage portable devices
April 22, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 V to 5.5 V overvoltage and overcurrent protection controller designed to safeguard low voltage, portable electronics from damaging input voltage transients and current surges.
Read more Virtual remote sense controller overcomes the need for remote sense wires
April 15, 2010
A Virtual Remote Sense (VRS) DC/DC controller that eliminates the remote sense wires required to compensate for the voltage drop in cables, wires and circuit board trace runs has been unveiled by Linear Technology Corporation.
Read more DC/DC controllers generate positive or negative regulated voltage
April 12, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduce the the H- and MP-grade versions of the LT3757 and LT3758 wide input range DC/DC controllers for boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications.
Read more 3.3-A, 2.5-MHz, 42-V DC/DC converter offers integrated fault protection
April 8, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter with integrated fault protection features for output shorts, input/output overvoltages, and overtemperature conditions.
Read more 16-Bit, 80-Msps ADC offers noise reduction in data conversion systems
March 31, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a low-power 16-bit no missing codes, 80 Msps analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that dissipates only 89 mW, which the company claims is less than half the power of competing 16-bit solutions.
Read more Synchronous step-down DC/DC converter accurately regulates output currents up to 20-A
March 22, 2010
Linear Technology has unveiled a synchronous step-down DC/DC converter designed to accurately (±6 percent) regulate output currents up to 20-A.
Read more Dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws 50 µA in battery-powered systems
March 8, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC3890/-1, a high voltage dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 50 µA when one output is active and 60 µA when both outputs are enabled.
Read more 2-cell supercapacitor chargers target high peak power, data backup demands for portable applications
March 1, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation is introducing a family of 2-cell supercapacitor chargers for addressing high peak power, data backup and “dying gasp” needs in portable and data storage applications.
Read more Dual, low noise, positive/negative ±20 VIN ±150 mA LDO offers 20 μVRMS noise
February 25, 2010
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a dual, low noise, positive/negative low dropout voltage linear regulator.
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