What is an AC/DC converter?
| An AC/DC converter is an electrical device for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). |
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| 2006-05-18 | O2Micro granted power converter patent O2Micro International was issued 14 claims under U.S. patent number 7,023,709 for its power converter design. |
| 2005-06-22 | Non-isolated positive output buck/boost ac-dc converter This app note describes how to easily design a simple, non-isolated ac-dc converter for powering the low voltage control portion of line-powered applications that use a triac or SCR power switch |
| 2007-05-07 | Non-isolated positive output buck AC/DC converter This application note describes the way, how to easily design the simple, non isolated AC/DC converter for powering low voltage control part of mains applications with triac, or SCR power switch. |
| 2005-06-22 | Non-isolated negative output buck ac/dc converter This app note describes how to easily design a simple, non-isolated ac/dc converter for powering the low voltage control portion of line-powered applications that use a triac or SCR power switch |
| 2005-10-25 | New dual step-up DC/DC converter from Linear Tech Linear Technology released the LT3466-1 dual step-up DC/DC converter, which is a white LED driver and boost converter in a low profile 3-by-3mm DFN package. |
| 2005-11-25 | New DC/DC converter module with higher power to space ratio Ericsson Power Modules' new DC/DC converter module addresses all new applications using a 48V input that require a stable 12V, optimizing the efficiency of intermediate bus conversation applications. |
| 2005-06-30 | New chipset from IR maximizes DC bus converter efficiency International Rectifier (IR) introduced a DirectFET chipset that maximizes DC bus converter efficiency when used with its recently announced IR2086S full-bridge bus converter IC. |
| 2004-07-06 | NEC, Magnus prepares Gigabit media converter NEC and NEC Magnus have begun marketing the GM200 series of Gigabit media converters, which can support multiple broadband services over an optical fiber. |
| 2003-05-26 | National's LM2623 Boost Converter - A Simple Technology Twist Produces the Industry's Most Versatile Supply This application note illustrates the benefits of working with National's LM2623 Boost Converter. |
| 2005-08-18 | National's dc-dc converter provides wide input voltage range National Semiconductor recently introduced a high power step-up dc-dc converter that features a wide input voltage range of 2.7V to 7V, a 0.15-ohm internal switch and pin selectable operating frequency. |
| 2005-03-04 | National Semi dc-dc converter suits RF power amps The LM2706 dc-dc converter from National Semi is designed for powering RF PA from a single Li-ion cell. |
| 2006-03-23 | National rolls out new PMU, DC/DC converter National Semiconductor has added a flexible power management unit and a highly integrated DC/DC converter to its line of digitally programmable, multiple-output power management devices. |
| 2004-12-23 | National dc-dc converter tailored for white-LED apps The new step-up dc-dc converter from National is designed for use in white-LED apps such as color display backlighting, cellular phones and PDAs. |
| 2007-02-05 | National acquires data converter developer Boosting its position in the data conversion market, National Semiconductor Corp. has acquired Xignal Technologies AG. |
| 2013-08-05 | Murata rolls 12W DC-DC converter with 4:1 wide input range Murata NCS12 series of 12W DC-DC converters accommodate a 4:1 wide input voltage range and include protection and safety features such as an under voltage lockout feature and a thermal shutdown. |
| 2014-09-30 | Murata outs 40A PoL DC-DC converter with PMBus interface The 132W OKDx-T/40 series of non-isolated point-of-load fully regulated converters target telecommunications, networking and distributed power applications. |
| 2009-02-20 | Murata intros Okami DC/DC converter models Murata Power Solutions Inc. has introduced the first three models in its new Okami range of miniature non-isolated single output point-of-load (PoL) DC/DC converters. |
| 2004-02-06 | Multiphase synchronous boost converter suits portable apps Growing features in handheld devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras and other portable devices, demand higher load current and circuit density. |
| 2006-06-19 | Multifunction IC packs battery charger, buck converter Linear has introduced a multifunction IC featuring a standalone linear battery charger and a highly-efficient synchronous buck converter |
| 2006-03-13 | Multichannel I/O data converter targets basestations The 12bit multichannel I/O data converter from Analog Devices is said to pack all the functions necessary to monitor and control current, voltage and temperature. |
| 2006-01-04 | Multi-topology converter integrates constant-current PWM Linear Technology unveiled a current-mode multi-topology converter with constant-current PWM. |
| 2004-04-22 | Multi-phase synchronous-boost converter solutions for portable applications This paper discusses the advantages of multiphase synchronous boost topology, and addresses issues in low inrush current, output disconnect during shutdown, as well as short-circuit protection. |
| 2006-05-22 | MOSFETs designed for switching converter apps International Rectifier introduced new negative-channel 60, 80 and 100V HEXFET MOSFETs for switching converter applications used in networking and communications systems. |
| 2007-12-14 | MOSFET/Schottky device up DC/DC converter efficiency Vishay's new power MOSFET and Schottky diode device is said to improve operational efficiency by up to 6 percent in DC/DC conversion applications |
| 2003-12-04 | Mornsun converter line has short circuit protection The IBLS (D) series of 1kVdc isolated fixed input dc-dc voltage converters from Mornsun Guangzhou Science & Technology Ltd features short circuit protection. |
| 2006-06-02 | modulation mode, PFM mode, synchronous rectifiers, SYNC pin, DC/DC buck converter, DC/DC converter, Monolithic DC/DC, Intersil Corp. This document describes the setup procedure for the ISL8010EVAL1 Rev A board. |
| 2006-11-30 | Mixer IC suits freq-down converter in low-power radios New Japan Radio has announced the NJM2288, a mixer IC suitable for use in the frequency-down converter in specific extremely low-power radio equipment. |
| 2002-07-15 | Minmax dc/dc converter measure 50.8-by-40.6-by-9.3mm The MPW1033 dc/dc converter from Minmax Technology Co. Ltd provides power outputs ranging from 25W to 30W, and is shipped in a six-sided shielded case measuring 50.8-by-40.6-by-9.3mm. |
| 2007-09-26 | Minimizing FET losses for a high input rail buck converter At lower input voltages it is often possible to use the same HS and LS FETs, yet for higher input voltages the selection criteria for these FETs are different. |
| 2004-07-26 | Microsemi boost converter comes in thin 5-pin package Microsemi released a miniature LED driver for powering LEDs in handheld display apps such as wireless phones, pagers, digital cameras, GPS receivers and PDAs. |
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