Linear Technology Newsroom

100V No-Opto Flyback Regulator Operates at 150°C Delivering up to 24W & Producing up to a 1kV Output Voltage

Mar 6th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – March 6, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade versions of the LT8304/-1, monolithic flyback regulators with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures as high as 150°C. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires ...

 

Bidirectional Electronic Circuit Breaker Provides Comprehensive Protection Against Current & Voltage Faults

Mar 2nd 2017
MILPITAS, CA – March 2, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4368, a circuit protection controller ensuring safe voltage and current levels for 2.5V to 60V electronics in battery-powered automotive, industrial and portable systems. The LTC4368 replaces fuses, transient voltage suppressors and discrete ...

 

Rail-to-Rail Op Amps Feature Precision & Power Efficiency

Feb 28th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 28, 2017 – Linear Technology introduces the LTC6258/59/60 and LTC6261/62/63, single/dual/quad op amps, extending its line of power efficient, low noise, precision operational amplifiers. These devices are part of a family of power efficient op amps ranging from 1.3MHz GBW product at 20µA ...

 

Isolated Anyside Switch Controller Protects & Monitors Up to 1000VDC Power Supplies

Feb 27th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 27, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM9100 µModule® (micromodule), an all-in-one Isolated Anyside™ switch controller that protects and monitors high voltage DC power supplies up to 1000V. High voltage supplies used in industrial, datacom, avionic and medical ...

 

100V No-Opto Flyback Regulator Delivers 5 Watts in SOT-23 Package & Operates at 150°C

Feb 9th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 9, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade version of the LT8303, a monolithic flyback regulator with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures as high as 150°C. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires ...

 

40A Scalable μModule Regulator Protects Load by Tripping Upstream Power Source

Feb 8th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 8, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4636-1, a 40A to 240A scalable step-down µModule switching regulator. The part incorporates protection circuitry that trips a circuit breaker in the event of overvoltage or overtemperature fault conditions to protect itself, the ...

 

560V No-Opto Flyback Regulator Delivers Up to 15 Watts in High Voltage Spacing TSSOP Package

Feb 7th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 7, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8315, a high voltage monolithic flyback regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. By sampling the reflected isolated output voltage across the third winding on the power transformer, the part requires no opto-isolator ...

 

Power over Ethernet IC Delivers 123W over 1Gbps CAT5e Cable

Feb 6th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 6, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4279 single port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controller for power sourcing equipment (PSE), delivering up to 123W of power over CAT-5e cable for power-hungry applications. Demand for higher power delivery comes from a widespread set of ...

 

300MHz to 6GHz Dual Wideband Mixer with Programmable Gain Amplifiers Enables 5G Wireless Access

Feb 1st 2017
MILPITAS, CA – February 1, 2017 – Linear Technology introduces the LTC5566, a new wideband, high dynamic range dual channel mixer with integrated programmable variable gain IF amplifiers. This dual mixer has a very wide, 300MHz to 6GHz input frequency range, specifically optimized and with extensive characterization ...

 

60V I²C Battery Monitor Measures State of Charge Parameters with 1% Accuracy

Jan 30th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – January 30, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2944 multicell battery monitor, which makes direct measurements of 3.6V to 60V battery stacks. Absolutely no level shifting circuitry on the supply and measurement pins is required to interface with multicell voltages, so total current ...

 

Multiphase 60V Synchronous Boost Controller Provides up to 97% Efficiency with Input & Output Protection

Jan 10th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – January 10, 2017 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3897, a multiphase synchronous boost DC/DC controller with input surge stopper and ideal diode controller. The boost controller drives two N-channel power MOSFET stages out-of-phase to reduce input and output capacitor requirements, ...

 

SmartMesh IP Wireless Mesh Networks Expand to Address Industrial IoT Networks with Thousands of Nodes

Jan 5th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – January 5, 2017 – Linear Technology’s SmartMesh IP™ wireless sensor network (WSN) product line has expanded to address the growing needs of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. New capabilities include the SmartMesh® VManager™ networking software, which seamlessly ...

 

Linear Technology Demonstrates Breakthrough Wireless Battery Management System in BMW i3 at CES

Jan 4th 2017
MILPITAS, CA – January 4, 2017 – Linear Technology, the leading provider of battery stack monitoring ICs for electric and hybrid/electric vehicles, is demonstrating the industry’s first wireless automotive battery management system (BMS) concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas (Booth ...

 

Fast 16-Bit 1.5Msps/Channel Octal Simultaneous Sampling SAR ADC Maintains AC Performance up to the Nyquist Frequency

Dec 14th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – December 14, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2320-16, a 16-bit 1.5Msps per channel, no latency successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with eight simultaneously sampling channels supporting a rail-to-rail input common mode range. The LTC2320-16 features a flexible analog ...

 

6-Channel Logic/SPI/I2C μModule Isolator Delivers More Than 100mA Via Two Adjustable Power Rails

Dec 12th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – December 12, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2887, a 6-channel SPI/Digital or I²C μModule® isolator with dual rail regulated power that targets low voltage components, including newer DSPs and microprocessors. Two well-regulated adjustable supply rails (up to 5V) ...

 

40A μModule Regulator with 3D Stacked-Inductor Packaging Enhances Thermal Conduction for Cooler Operation

Nov 28th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 28, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4636, a 40A step-down µModule® switching regulator with 3D construction for quicker heat dissipation and cooler operation in a small package. By stacking its inductor on top of a 16mm x 16mm BGA package, the LTM4636 benefits ...

 

60V Synchronous 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controller with Spread Spectrum

Nov 23rd 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 23, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LT8390, a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that can regulate output voltage, and input or output current from input voltages above, below and equal to the output voltage. Its 4V to 60V input voltage range and 0V to 60V output voltage range ...

 

USB μModule Transceiver Protects Systems with 7500VRMS of Galvanic Isolation

Nov 22nd 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 22, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2894, a USB µModule® (micromodule) reinforced isolator that guards against ground-to-ground voltage differentials and large common mode transients. A rugged interface and internal isolation makes the LTM2894 ideal for systems ...

 

100V, 600mA, Synchronous Step-Down Delivers Over 93% Efficiency

Nov 21st 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 21, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8630, a 600mA, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 93% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in no-load standby conditions. ...

 

30A, Scalable to 180A, μModule Regulator in 9mm x 15mm BGA Package

Nov 16th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 16, 2016 – Linear Technology introduces the LTM4647, a 30A step-down µModule (power module) regulator. The LTM4647 includes the inductor, MOSFET, DC/DC controller and supporting components in a 9mm x 15mm x 5.01mm BGA package. The device’s conversion efficiency from 12VIN to 1VOUT ...

 

Low EMI, Isolated RS485 μModule Transceiver Meets Stringent IEC 60601-1 Requirements

Nov 15th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 15, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2885, an isolated RS485 µModule® transceiver for guarding against large ground-to-ground differentials. Many industrial, utility, medical, military, and intrinsic safety applications require isolation components with increased ...

 

18V, 5A Monolithic Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Delivers 95% Efficiency

Nov 14th 2016
18V, 5A, 95% Efficient Monolithic Synchronous Buck-Boost MILPITAS, CA – November 14, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LTC3119, a synchronous current mode monolithic buck-boost converter that delivers up to 5A of continuous output current in buck mode from a wide variety of input sources, including single- ...

 

100MHz SPI Isolators Facilitate Faster Data Converters

Nov 8th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 8, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2893 and LTM2895, SPI (serial peripheral interface) µModule® isolators, optimized for Linear Technology’s extensive family of high performance data converters. The LTM2893 and LTM2895 support SPI clock speeds up to 100MHz, ...

 

Linear Technology Demonstrates First Wireless Battery Management System in BMW i3 at Electronica Show

Nov 7th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 8, 2016 – Linear Technology, the leading provider of battery stack monitoring ICs for electric and hybrid/electric vehicles, is demonstrating the industry’s first wireless automotive battery management system (BMS) concept car at the Electronica Show this week in Munich, Germany (Booth ...

 

38V Input Synchronous Boost Controller Operates at 150°C with up to 98% Efficiency

Nov 7th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – November 7, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade versions of the LTC3786, a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures up to 150°C. The LTC3786 replaces the boost diode with an N-channel MOSFET for higher efficiency and reduced ...

 

Precision Voltage Reference Drives Up to 200mA, Achieves 0.1ppm/mA Load Regulation & 10ppm/°C Drift

Nov 3rd 2016
Dual Output, High Current, Low Noise,Precision Voltage Reference MILPITAS, CA – November 3, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LT6658, a precision voltage reference that incorporates two high current output buffers. Based on a 2.5V bandgap voltage reference, each output can be separately configured for any voltage ...

 

12A Ultrathin μModule Regulator Configurable as Quad, Triple, Dual or Single Output Can Be Placed on Backside of PCB

Oct 27th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – October 27, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4643 quad output step-down µModule® (power module) regulator, configurable as a single output (12A), dual (6A & 6A or 9A & 3A), or quad (3A each) regulator in a 9mm x 15mm x 1.82mm ultrathin LGA package. This flexibility ...

 

Linear Technology Announces QML Class V Standard Microcircuit Drawings for Popular Radiation Hardened Components

Oct 26th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – October 26, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation today announced Qualified Manufacturer List (QML) Class V Standard Microcircuit Drawings (SMD) for some of the most widely used Radiation Hardened (RH) components. Part types now available to QML Class V are RH1013 and RH1014 op amps; RH1498 and RH1499 ...

 

20V, 500mA LDO with Ultralow (0.8μVRMS) Noise & 76dB PSRR at 1MHz Powers Noise-Sensitive Applications

Oct 11th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – October 11, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3045, an ultralow noise, ultrahigh power supply ripple rejection (PSRR) low dropout voltage linear regulator, a higher output current version of the widely accepted 200mA LT3042 ultralow noise LDO. The LT3045’s unique design features ...

 

Dual Input, 2.5A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 95% Efficiency from 2.4V to 42V Inputs with Lossless PowerPath Control

Oct 4th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – October 4, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3126, a 2.5A, 42V synchronous step-down switching regulator with an integrated dual input PowerPath™ control. A unique power stage topology enables operation from either of two independent power sources, with seamless, internally ...

 

Linear Technology Wireless Sensor Network Selected for Advantech's M2.COM Internet of Things Sensor Platform

Oct 3rd 2016
Advantech uses SmartMesh IP to enable wireless mesh connectivity for industrial IoT applications with its open standard M2.COM sensor platform   MILPITAS, CA – October 3, 2016 – Linear Technology today announced that Advantech, a leading provider of embedded and automation products and solutions, has chosen ...

 

100MHz to 40GHz RMS Power Detector Offers 1dB Accuracy & 35dB Dynamic Range

Sep 28th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 28, 2016 – Linear Technology introduces the LTC5596, a high frequency, wideband and high dynamic range RMS power detector that provides accurate, true power measurement of RF and microwave signals independent of modulation and waveforms. The LTC5596 responds in an easy to use log-linear 29mV/dB ...

 

40VIN, 2.1A Rail-to-Rail LDO+ Now Offered in High Temp, 150°C H-Grade in TSSOP Package

Sep 22nd 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 22, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces a new higher temperature “H-grade” version of the LT3086 in the TSSOP package. The LT3086 is part of Linear’s feature-rich LDO+™ family, offering significant functionality previously unavailable in linear regulators. ...

 

Dual μModule Regulator in 15mm x 9mm x 2.42mm BGA is Configurable as SEPIC (Buck-Boost) and Inverting

Sep 21st 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 21, 2016 – Linear Technology introduces the LTM8049, a dual output, two-function DC/DC µModule® (power module) regulator in 15mm x 9mm x 2.42mm BGA package. One function is SEPIC (single-ended primary-inductor converter) in which the output voltage is regulated while the input voltage ...

 

48V/12V Automotive Bidirectional Synchronous Buck or Boost DC/DC Controller Increases Available Power

Sep 20th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 20, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3871, a 100V/30V bidirectional two phase synchronous buck or boost controller, ideal for 48V/12V automotive dual battery systems. Current 12V automotive systems are reaching their 3kW power limit due to the ever-increasing demand for ...

 

36V, 2A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Up Silent Switcher LED Driver

Sep 19th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 19, 2016 – The LT3922 is a monolithic, synchronous, step-up DC/DC converter with internal 40V, 2A power switches and an internal PWM generator. Its fixed frequency peak current mode control accurately regulates current within ±2% for a string of LEDs up to 34V. Its integrated PWM generator ...

 

100V No-Opto Flyback Regulator Delivers Up to 5 Watts in TSOT-23 Package

Sep 15th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 15, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8303, a monolithic flyback regulator in a TSOT-23 package that significantly simplifies the design of isolated DC/DC converters. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires ...

 

50Msps, 16-Bit DAC Demonstration Board Has Mojo

Sep 14th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 14, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces demonstration circuit 2459A, featuring the LTC1668, 50Msps, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This high performance DAC is very popular in applications with analog frequency content between the audio range and several megahertz. DC2459A ...

 

Robust 4Mbps CAN FD μModule Isolator with Power Improves System Reliability

Sep 13th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 13, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2889, a fully ISO 11898-2 compliant CAN (controller area network) µModule® (micromodule) transceiver and isolator that guards against large ground-to-ground differentials and common mode transients in 3.3V or 5V applications. ...

 

IEEE 802.3bt PD Controller Paves Path to Higher Power

Sep 12th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 12, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT4295 IEEE 802.3bt powered device (PD) interface controller for applications requiring up to 71W of delivered power. The next Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard – IEEE 802.3bt – enables manufacturers to go beyond the 25.5W ...

 

50A to 300A, Scalable μModule Regulator Needs 60% Less Capacitance to Power Sub-28nm GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs & Processors

Sep 8th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 8, 2016 – – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4650-1A and LTM4650-1B, dual 25A or single 50A µModule® (power module) regulators scalable to deliver 300A to high power, low voltage sub-28nm GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs and microprocessors. The low core voltage of these ...

 

10-Channel Universal Temperature Measurement IC Linearizes Sensors to 0.1°C Conformity

Sep 7th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 7, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2986 high performance digital temperature measurement IC, which directly digitizes any combination of thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors and external diodes with 0.1°C conformity and 0.001°C resolution. The LTC2986 builds on ...

 

30A Supply Monitor with Integrated 300μΩ Sense Resistor Simplifies Board Level Energy Measurements

Sep 6th 2016
Energy, Power, Charge, Current and Voltage Monitorwith I2C or SPI Interface MILPITAS, CA – September 6, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2947 power and energy monitor for 0V to 15V DC supply rails. Most power and energy monitoring ICs use an external sense resistor to measure current. However, ...

 

LT8391 95% Efficient 12W (12V 1A) Buck-Boost LED Driver with Dual Package MOSFETs

Sep 2nd 2016
The LT®8391 is a synchronous 4-switch buck-boost LED controller that regulates LED current from input voltage above, below, or equal to the output voltage. The proprietary peak-buck peak-boost current mode control scheme allows adjustable and synchronizable 150kHz to 650kHz fixed frequency operation, or internal ±15% ...

 

Monolithic 18V Prioritizer Provides Low Standby Current Backup Battery Switchover Solution

Sep 1st 2016
MILPITAS, CA – September 1, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4420, a dual input monolithic power prioritizer for 1.8V to 18V systems. To enable portability, preserve memory during brownouts, and ensure a graceful shutdown on power loss, electronic systems employ batteries and capacitors for ...

 

60V Synchronous Buck Battery Charger Includes Lead-Acid & Li-Ion Charge Algorithms for up to 20A Charge Current

Aug 31st 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 31, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4013, a highly integrated, high voltage multi-chemistry synchronous step-down battery charger controller. With a wide input voltage range that spans up to 60V, the LTC4013 uses temperature-compensated 3- and 4-stage charge algorithms ...

 

25V, 600mA Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converters Consume Only 1.6μA of Quiescent Current

Aug 23rd 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 23, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LTC3130 and LTC3130-1 synchronous current mode buck-boost converters that deliver up to 600mA of continuous output current from a wide variety of input sources, including single- or multiple-cell batteries as well as solar panels and supercapacitors. ...

 

36V Ultralow Noise Precision Op Amp Features 30nVP-P 0.1Hz to 10Hz Noise

Aug 17th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 17, 2016 – Linear Technology introduces the LT6018, a precision op amp featuring 30nVP-P 0.1Hz to 10Hz noise and 50μV max input offset voltage. Designed especially for applications sensitive to low frequency noise, the LT6018 has a very low 1/f corner frequency of less than 1Hz. The low input ...

 

Synchronous Rail-to-Rail, Single Resistor Step-Down Regulator Sinks/Sources ±5A from 0V to 14.5VOUT

Aug 16th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 16, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3623, a ±5A high efficiency, current mode synchronous buck regulator that is adjustable from 14.5V down to 0V output with a single resistor. Proven on Linear Technology’s prior linear regulators and switching regulators, ...

 

Ultrathin μModule Regulator Gets Closer to FPGAs, GPUs, ASICs or Processors under a Common Heat Sink

Aug 15th 2016
Ultrathin µModule Regulator MILPITAS, CA – August 15, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4631, a dual 10A or single 20A µModule® (power module) step-down regulator in an ultrathin 1.91mm LGA package with a 16mm x 16mm footprint. The LTM4631 can be placed on a PC board very close ...

 

High Voltage Dual Output Step-Down Charge Pump Offers Lower Power Dissipation with No Inductors

Aug 11th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 11, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3256, a highly integrated, high voltage low noise dual output power supply, which takes a single positive input and generates 5V and 3.3V step-down supplies with high efficiency and no inductors. The device features a wide 5.5V to 38V ...

 

Eight-Channel Configurable 1A Buck DC/DCs Offer Flexibility, Up to 94% Efficiency & ±1% Accuracy for Multi-Rail Systems

Aug 10th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 10, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3374A, a highly integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device can be configured to provide 2 to 8 independent regulated outputs with 15 possible output current ...

 

32-Bit SAR ADC with Digitally Filtered & 1Msps No Latency Outputs

Aug 1st 2016
MILPITAS, CA – August 1, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2508-32, an ultrahigh precision 32-bit successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Many high performance applications, including data acquisition, industrial control and medical instrumentation, require ...

 

Ultra-Wideband 6GHz Zero-IF I/Q Demodulator Delivers 60dB Sideband Suppression to Improve Receiver Performance

Jul 27th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – July 27, 2016 – Linear Technology introduces a new high linearity I/Q demodulator, the LTC5586, with more than 1GHz, –1dB flatness bandwidth, supporting next-generation 5G wireless infrastructure equipment such as DPD (digital predistortion correction) receivers for base stations, microwave backhaul ...

 

15dB Gain Block Delivers 47dBm OIP3 Linearity with Low Noise from 100kHz to 1.4GHz

Jul 21st 2016
MILPITAS, CA – July 21, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LTC6433-15, a wideband 15dB gain block amplifier offering outstanding linearity of 47dBm OIP3 (output third order intercept) and 3.22dB noise figure at 150MHz. The amplifier has excellent OP1dB (output 1dB compression point) of 19.2dBm. The LTC6433-15 ...

 

2A, 2MHz, 28V Boost/SEPIC/Inverting DC/DC Converter with IQ = 6μA

Jul 7th 2016
MILPITAS, CA – July 7, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8335, a current mode, 2MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 2A, 28V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 3V to 25V, suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs. ...

 

40V, 3.5A μModule Regulator is FMEA Compliant, Operates up to 150°C Junction Temperature

Jun 30th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - June 30, 2016 - Linear Technology introduces the LTM8003, a step-down DC/DC µModule® regulator with a 40V input voltage rating (42V abs max) and 3.5A of continuous (6A peak) output current. The LTM8003’s pinout is FMEA (failure mode effects analysis) compliant, so the output voltage stays at or below the regulation ...

 

μModule Power Products with SnPb (Tin­Lead) BGA Packages for Defense, Avionics & Heavy Equipment Industries

Jun 15th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - June 15, 2016 - Linear Technology introduces over 53 µModule® (micromodule) power products with SnPb BGA packages, targeting applications where the use of tin-lead soldering is preferred, such as in defense, avionics and heavy equipment industries. A µModule point-of-load regulator with SnPb BGA ...

 

42VIN, 3.5A μModule Regulator for Industrial Systems, Factory Automation & Avionics in 6.25mm x 9mm BGA Package

Jun 14th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - June 14, 2016 - Linear Technology introduces the LTM8053, a µModule® (power module) step-down regulator with up to 40V input voltage (42V abs max), which can safely operate from unregulated or fluctuating 12V to 36V input supplies in noisy environments, such as industrial robotics, factory automation and avionics systems. The ...

 

42V, 3.5A (IOUT) Synchronous Step-Down Regulator with Operation to 175°C

Jun 1st 2016
MILPITAS, CA - June 1, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8610AX, a 3.5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator, which operates in ambient temperatures up to 175°C. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 95% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under ...

 

Linear Technology to Open NASDAQ Stock Market on 30th Anniversary

May 31st 2016
MILPITAS, CA - May 31, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LLTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog integrated circuits, announced that the company will preside over the NASDAQ opening bell on June 1 to commemorate Linear’s 30th anniversary as a public company on the NASDAQ and its 35th anniversary ...

 

6GHz Low Power Direct Conversion I/Q Modulator Simplifies Sideband & Carrier Suppression Calibration

May 26th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - May 26, 2016 - Linear Technology introduces a new low power I/Q modulator, the LTC5589, which enables battery-powered, high performance broadband transmitters operating in the range from 700MHz to 6GHz. Powered by a single 2.7V to 3.6V supply, the LTC5589 modulator draws only 29.5mA current, 50% lower power consumption ...

 

150V Low IQ Inverting Synchronous DC/DC Controller Uses a Single Inductor & Has Ground-Referenced Controls

May 25th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - May 25, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3896, a high voltage inverting switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. Most low to medium power inverting DC/DC converters utilize a coupled inductor or transformer. However, the LTC3896 uses only ...

 

16­Bit, 5Msps SAR ADC with Wide Input Common Mode Range Simplifies Analog Front-­End Circuitry

May 24th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - May 24, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2311-16, a 16-bit, 5Msps successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a wide rail-to-rail input common mode range. The LTC2311-16 features a flexible differential input that accepts analog signals up to the Nyquist ...

 

150V Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Eliminates External Surge Protection Devices

May 23rd 2016
MILPITAS, CA - May 23, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3895, a high voltage non-isolated synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel MOSFET power stage. Its 4V to 140V (150V abs max) input voltage range is designed to operate from a high input voltage source or from ...

 

100V Isolated Monolithic No-Opto Flyback Regulator Delivers up to 24 Watts

May 19th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - May 19, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8304, a monolithic flyback regulator that significantly simplifies the design of isolated DC/DC converters. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires no opto-isolator or third winding for ...

 

Low Loss 3-Phase Ideal Diode Bridge Rectifier Reduces Heat, Easing Thermal Design

May 10th 2016
MILPITAS, CA -May 10, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the availability of a low loss 3-phase ideal diode bridge rectifier reference design, demonstrated on evaluation board DC2465. Conventional 3-phase rectifiers employ six diodes, but the diodes drop voltage and dissipate significant power at just a few amperes ...

 

Small 9mm x 11.25mm, Dual 4A μModule Regulator Operates from Wide 2.375V to 20V Input Voltage Range

Apr 26th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 26, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4642, a dual 4A or single 8A step-down µModule® (power module) regulator in a compact 9mm x 11.25mm x 4.92mm BGA package. The device operates from a wide input voltage range of 2.375V to 20V and regulates two output voltages adjustable ...

 

8μA IQ Surge Stopper Protects Electronic Systems from Overvoltage & Overcurrent Transients

Apr 25th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 25, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4380, an ultralow quiescent current (IQ) surge stopper, providing compact overvoltage and overcurrent protection for always-on 4V to 72V electronics in automotive, industrial and avionic systems. The LTC4380 replaces traditional shunt circuits composed ...

 

Hannover Messe: VersaSense presents MicroPnP: the world's first plug-and-play Internet of Things platform based on SmartMesh IP from Linear Technology

Apr 25th 2016
Hannover, Germany, April 25, 2016 - VersaSense will present live demonstrations of its award-winning MicroPnP product range at Hannover Messe, Linear Technology Stand H23, Hall 9. MicroPnP is based on SmartMesh IP™ embedded networking and uses Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to realize zero-configuration wireless ...

 

Hannover Messe: Scienlab presents solutions for BMS development based on Linear Technology BMS products

Apr 25th 2016
Hannover, Germany, April 25, 2016 - Scienlab will present its engineering services and products for the entire development chain of battery management systems (BMS) at Hannover Messe, Linear Technology Stand H23, Hall 9. In addition to its energy storage test system for characterization of cells, Scienlab will also present ...

 

1.5A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz & Operates from 3.0V to 42V Inputs

Apr 19th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 19, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8608, a 1.5A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio, while ...

 

μModule Regulator for DDR & QDR4 SRAM Operates from 3.3VIN to 15VIN, Fits in 0.5cm² PCB

Apr 14th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 14, 2016 - Linear Technology introduces the LTM4632, a triple output µModule (power module) regulator for powering all three voltage rails of the new QDR4 and older DDR SRAM: VDDQ, VTT and VTTR (or VREF). Housed in a miniature, lightweight, ultrathin LGA package (6.25mm x 6.25mm x 1.82mm), the LTM4632 can ...

 

Robust ±60V RS485 Transceivers Fortify PROFIBUS-DP Networks

Apr 11th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 11, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2876 and LTC2877, exceptionally rugged, high voltage tolerant RS485 transceivers targeted for PROFIBUS-DP (decentralized periphery) master and slave devices. As with any fieldbus, PROFIBUS-DP systems are prone to installation cross-wiring faults, ground ...

 

60V, 4A Synchronous Step-Down Regulator for Inverting Outputs

Apr 7th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 7, 2016 - The LTC7149 is a high efficiency, 60V, 4A synchronous buck regulator for negative output voltage supplies. It incorporates a current mode architecture with user selectable internal or external loop compensation and an output voltage that is programmed with a single external resistor. The LTC7149 ...

 

60V, Synchronous 4-Switch Buck-Boost LED Driver with Spread Spectrum

Apr 6th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - April 6, 2016 - Linear Technology announces the LT8391, a synchronous buck-boost DC/DC LED controller that regulates LED current from input voltages above, below and equal to the output voltage. Its 4V to 60V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including automotive, industrial ...

 

60V Low IQ Dual Output Boost + Buck Synchronous DC/DC Controller Maintains Voltage Regulation in Automotive Systems

Mar 30th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - March 30, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC7813, a dual output (boost + buck), low quiescent current synchronous DC/DC controller. When cascaded, its independent step-up (boost) and step-down (buck) controllers regulate the output voltage from an input voltage that can be above, below, or ...

 

20V, 20A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator with Ultralow DCR Current Sensing for Higher Efficiency

Mar 28th 2016
MILPITAS, CA - March 28, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC7130, a constant frequency peak current mode synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with temperature-compensated ultralow DCR current sensing and clock synchronization. The device’s unique architecture eases compensation and offers the ability ...

 

Ultralow Jitter 2MHz to 2700MHz Clock Synthesizer with Distribution Features Multichip Synchronization & JESD204B Clocking

Mar 22nd 2016
MILPITAS, CA - March 22, 2016 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC6951, a low phase noise integer-N synthesizer with an integrated VCO and an ultralow jitter clock distribution section, ideal for clocking data converters. The LTC6951 features four high performance current mode logic (CML) outputs, each equipped ...

 

60V, 7A Step­Down μModule Regulator for Driving LEDs, Supercaps, Lasers & Peltiers

Mar 21st 2016
MILPITAS, CA - March 21, 2016 - Linear Technology introduces the LTM8064, a step-down DC/DC µModule® (power module) regulator with a 6V to 58V (60Vmax) input voltage range and adjustable load current control with ±10% accuracy at 7A. The LTM8064 can be used as a point-of-load step-down regulator operating from ...