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ICs | 2024-07-18

MAX17043 - Single-Cell Fuel Gauge with Model Gauge and Low-Battery Alert

The MAX17043 is a tiny, cheap host-side fuel gauge IC specifically designed for single-cell lithium-ion batteries. Unlike the traditional way, this IC uses a modelling scheme called model gauge to monitor the state of charge (SOC) of the battery.

ICs | 2024-07-16

A3908 Bi-directional DC Motor Driver

The A3908 is a low-voltage bidirectional DC motor driver manufactured by Allegro Microsystems. The A3908 can be used to control the single motor in both directions.

ICs | 2024-07-08

BQ27220 - Single-Cell Fuel Gauge IC

The BQ27220 is a high-precision low-power fuel gauge IC manufactured by Texas Instruments. The BQ 27220 device uses the Compensated End-of Discharge Voltage (CEDV) algorithm to monitor the battery parameters.

ICs | 2024-07-03

TL594 PWM Controller

The TL594 is a high-performance fixed-frequency Pulse-Width-Modulation controller IC. This IC is designed primarily for power-supply control, this device offers the flexibility to tailor the power-supply control circuitry to a specific application.

ICs | 2024-07-02

PAM8302- 2.5W Filterless Class-D Mono Audio Amplifier

The PAM8302A is a single-channel, filterless, cheap, Class-D audio amplifier IC. It offers high-quality sound reproduction. It is designed for portable and battery-powered audio applications due to its high efficiency and low power consumption.

ICs | 2024-06-28

PAM8406 5W 2-Channel Class D Amplifier

The PAM8406 is a dual-channel 5W Class-D audio amplifier designed for driving stereo speakers. Due to its Class-D architecture, the PAM8406 provides high efficiency and low power consumption compared to traditional Class-AB amplifiers.

ICs | 2024-06-27

MIC5205 Low Noise 150mA LDO

The MIC5205 is an ultra-small, highly efficient linear voltage regulator available in both adjustable and fixed output voltage variants. This small IC offers ultra-low-noise output, very low dropout voltage and very low ground current.

ICs | 2024-06-18

TPS5430 – 3A Step-Down Converter

The TPS5430 is a step-down converter from Texas Instruments, with integrated MOSFET and high current capability of up to 3A. With the low-resistance integrated MOSFET, the TPS5430 provides low conduction loss and higher efficiency.

ICs | 2024-06-11

NCP3170 – Synchronous Buck Regulator

The NCP3170 is a synchronous buck regulator with integrated switching elements. It has a wide Input Voltage Range from 4.5V to 18V and it can deliver up to 3A output current. The NCP3170 uses current mode control for fast transient response and easy loop compensation.

ICs | 2024-06-08

RT8059 – 1.5MHz, 1A, High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converter

The RT8059 is a low-cost high-efficiency PWM step-down DC/DC converter. This small IC delivers up to 1A output current. It has a wide input voltage range from 2.8V to 5.5V, making it suitable for a variety of power sources.