Renesas’ CRD5CM reverse conducting thyristor is for use in voltage regulators. Or specifically, in voltage regulators for two-wheeled vehicles and general-purpose batteries. The CRD5CM integrates a thyristor and a rectifier diode in a single element. Sample shipments will begin in February 2010. The CRD5CM is suitable for two-wheeled vehicles, such as e-bikes, where demand for compact size and low price is particularly strong. The market for such vehicles is expected to grow in...
Taking ultra low power to a new level
Wolfson Microelectronics has launched the WM8912, an ultra low power DAC. It has been designed to significantly extend playback time, reduce system cost and dramatically enhance audio performance in portable applications, including media players, headsets, multimedia phones and navigation devices. The WM8912 is the latest addition to Wolfson’s portfolio of ultra-low power audio solutions, and features their SmartDAC technology, a low power DAC capacitor switching architecture...
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