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PolyPhase DC/DC Controller Operates up to 140C

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3731H, a PolyPhase step-down synchronous controller with guaranteed operation and precision for junction temperatures as high as 140C. This rugged...  >>  

International Rectifier Introduces Radiation-Hardened, Ultra-Low Dropout Voltage Regulators that Consume 60% Less Power

The RAD-Hard ULDOs are characterized to single event effect (SEE), with a linear energy transfer (LET) of 84MeV/(mg/cm2), as well as total ionizing dose (TID) of up to 1Mrad (Si) and enhanced low...  >>  

International Rectifier Introduces Radiation-Hardened, Low-Voltage DC-DC Converters with Built-In EMI Filtering

International Rectifier IR introduced the LS Series of radiation-hardened (RAD-Hard) low-voltage, single- and dual-output DC-DC converter modules.  >>  

High Reliability Products Selection Guide, System Solutions, New Products [from National Semiconductor]  >>  

Motor Control Solutions

International Rectifier HiRel Products Group offers a series of fully integrated Brushless DC Motion Controllers. The product line consists of sensorless controllers, analog controllers and... [from International Rectifier]  >>  

The International Rectifier HiRel Products Group provides unparalleled capabilities in the design and development of radiation hardened and standard discrete power semiconductors, power modules,... [from International Rectifier]  >>  

Design Considerations When Using Radiation-Hardened Small Signal Logic Level MOSFETs

Balancing requirements when selecting materials and practices for production facilities is not an easy task. This application note provides more background information on thermal cycling and the...  >>  

Compact, Rugged Digital Sine Drive for High Reliability Applications

Future air land and sea vehicles demand highly efficient speed controls for continuous duty machines such as fuel pumps, airflow machines/fans, and compressors. Controls are positioned near loads...  >>  

Considerations for Designs Using Radiation-Hardened Solid State Relays

Manufacturers of satellites, satellite launch vehicles, and tactical weapon systems face many challenges when designing electro-mechanical relays (EMR) into their systems. Some method of...  >>  

Fairchild Semiconductor's Snubberless Triac Drive Optocouplers Simplify Solid State Relay, AC Motor Control and Lighting Ballast Designs

Fairchild Semiconductor provides designers with an easier way to design their motor control, power switch and lighting control applications with random-phase, snubberless triac drive optocouplers.  >>  

Flash memory features military temp range

The AS8F2M32 multichip-packaged 64-Mbit (2 M x 32) flash memory comes in a 68-pin ceramic quad flatpack. Said to feature high reliability, the device is specified for -55 degrees to 125 degrees C...  >>  

Converter touts high power density

Suitable for use as a power filter and stabilizer as well as a POL supply, the 14.7 x 12.2 x 3.2-mm FX5545G108 FunctionPAK dc/dc converter has a power density of over 570 W/in.3  >>