Diodes Incorporated announced a new addition to its family of low voltage level translators, offering simple and autonomous bidirectional operation. The PI4GTL2002 is a 2-bit level shifter designed to translate signals conditioned for one voltage level to signals at a higher or lower voltage, such as gunner transceiver logic (GTL) or GTL+ to LVTTL/TTL. As […]
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Automotive-compliant diodes help lower operating temperatures, reduce power loss
Diodes Incorporated introduced the SBR10M100P5Q and SBR8M100P5Q. These automotive-compliant super barrier rectifier (SBR) diodes employ patented and proprietary technology and can significantly reduce power loss and lower operating temperatures in automotive applications. When used as a recirculating diode in DC-to-DC buck-boost converters for automotive daytime running light (DRL) applications, these devices can improve system efficiency […]
Single-stage, high power factor LED driver-controller incorporates mixed-mode dimming
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the AL1665 single-stage, fly-back and buck-boost controller for commercial, connected, and dimmable LED lighting installations operating at up to 100W. The AL1665 is designed to drive an external MOSFET to control LED loads and maintain a high power factor. It provides a compact and efficient solution that helps minimize […]
Boost controller delivers 100:1 dimming ratio
Diodes Incorporated introduced the AL3353 LED/LCD 40V max input boost controller, applicable across a wide range of applications where a constant voltage or constant current are required to drive displays and backlights with a dimming ratio of 100:1. It is well suited for use as a backlight driver for LCD TVs, LCD monitors, and flat panel […]
LDOs offer high PSRR and low quiescent current
Diodes Incorporated announced the AP7345D family of dual low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that offer high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) and low quiescent current, making them suitable for applications powered by primary cells such as AA or AAA batteries. The AP7345D offers independent voltage input with an enable pin for controlling the output. This provides […]
60V fast dimming controller targets automotive LED lighting
Diodes, Inc announced the availability of the AL5816Q, an automotive-compliant linear LED controller for automotive LED lighting. With an operating voltage range of 4.5V to 60V, the AL5816Q supplies an output drive current of 15mA to control LED lights through an external BJT, delivering a constant current of a few mA up to 1.5A, or […]
2A dc-dc buck converters boast quiescent current as low as 22µA
Diodes Incorporated announced the availability of the AP63200. AP63201. AP63203. AP63205 2A synchronous DC-DC buck converters, delivering class-leading EMI performance across a range of input and output voltages. These devices are well-suited for a number of applications, including home appliances and industrial electronics, as well as telecommunications, power tools, office equipment and consumer products such as […]
Bidirectional 8-channel level shifter supports wide voltage ranges
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI4ULS5V108 8-channel, high speed, bi-directional level shifter designed for inter-IC communications between devices operating on different voltage supply rails. Targeted applications include PC, servers, networking, telecom, and consumer electronics. The PI4ULS5V108 supports up to 100 MHz up-translation and greater than 100 MHz down-translation at ≤30pF capacitive load. This allows it to support […]
Power switches protect sensitive electronic equipment in hot-swap applications
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the 3A single-channel high-side AP22815 and AP22615 power switches or USB ports and other hot-swap applications. These devices are designed to provide protection for any sensitive electronic equipment that is used in a hot-swap situation, such as USB peripherals or external storage devices. The highly integrated high-side switches provide extensive port protection with […]
Automotive LEDs drivers deliver pre-set or adjustable current
Diodes Incorporated extends its family of automotive LED drivers with the BCR4xxUQ series that simplifies the driving of low-power lighting. LED technology is displacing conventional bulbs throughout the car: from external lighting such as side markers, puddle lighting and sill plates, to internal lighting including dome, ambient lights, instrument clusters and button backlighting. The BCR4xxUQ […]
