The Low ICCT gate TinyLogic devices provide solutions to reduce the potential of hidden power consumption that can occur in mixed supply voltage mobile designs in feature-rich mobile products such as mobile handsets, smart phones and medical applications. Fairchild’s TinyLogic low ICCT gates offer up to 99 percent reduction in quiescent power consumption compared to standard CMOS products when the input high voltage (VIH) is less than supply voltage (VCC). During this state, the quiescent ICCT current will increase and can cause unrecognized power consumption. In most mobile applications, there are multiple supply rails and these differences can create this undesired state on logic gate inputs. Packaged in an ultra-compact 6-pin MicroPak packaging, measuring only 1mm x 1.45mm, TinyLogic low ICCT gates take up minimal board space, making them ideal for space-constrained designs. Additionally, future developments are planned to introduce these products in next-generation MicroPak2 package (1.0mm x 1.0mm), offering a 30 percent smaller footprint than first generation MicroPak packages...
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The New BCM56840 is a series of 40nm multi-layer Ethernet switch devices that enable faster connectivity between servers in the data center. Previously, only very large corporations and research organizations have had the resources to build data centers with high performance 10GbE switches that connect directly to servers. The BCM56840 series changes these economics. The series has ultra low power, low latency and provides up to 64-ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet with the flexibility to support 40 Gigabit Ethernet. The BCM56840 series can be used as a foundation element to build next generation top-of-rack switches, blade switches and modular switches. These switches can be tied together to deliver a highly scalable network, interconnecting thousands of servers for enterprise, as well as cloud provider data centers. The series supports converged networking which allows for the unification of storage and networking under one technology with lossless Ethernet...
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The new current-sensing IC simplifies design of smarter and safer systems by sensing current more accurately and giving designers extra flexibility to adjust the sensor’s output before inputting to the system controller. TSC102 is a high-side current-sensing amplifier with low power consumption that is designed for direct connection to a small current-sensing resistor sitting at a voltage up to 30V. This direct connection allows a system to be monitored without disturbing its ground connection, which is essential in applications such as automotive systems or for monitoring power supplies with multiple outputs. The device also has rugged inputs to survive applied voltages ranging from -16V to 60V. These voltages can arise in systems where many loads are switching continuously or there is a risk of a reverse battery connection, such as in vehicle electrical infrastructures...
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The AUIRS2301S is a rugged, general purpose driver IC with independent high- and low-side referenced output channels, offering a gate drive supply range from 5V to 20V. The device’s output drivers feature a high-pulse current buffer stage designed for minimum driver cross-conduction while the floating channel can be used to drive N-channel power MOSFETs or IGBTs in the high-side configuration operating up to 600V. Additionally, the IC features negative voltage spike (-Vs) immunity to protect the system against catastrophic events during high-current switching and short circuit conditions. The new device, which is 3.3V, 5V and 15V logic compatible with standard CMOS or LSTTL output, also features output current capability of 120mA/250mA, under-voltage lockout and matched propagation delays for both channels, outputs in phase with inputs, and lower di/dt gate driver for better noise immunity. The AUIRS2301S utilizes IR’s advanced high-voltage IC process which incorporates next-generation high-voltage level-shifting and termination technology to deliver superior electrical over-stress protection and higher field reliability. The IC is qualified according to AEC-Q100 standards, features an environmentally friendly, lead-free and RoHS compliant bill of materials, and is part of IR’s automotive quality initiative targeting zero defects...
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