LM338 vs LM317 Linear Regulator ICs
The LM317 and LM338 are popular adjustable linear regulator ICs that are easy to use – the output is adjustable using a potentiometer decoupling and other external components a
Power Electronics
TPA3116D2 15-W, 30-W, 50-W Filter-Free Class-D Stereo Amplifier with AM Avoidance
The TPA3116D2 is a Class-D audio amplifier IC from Texas Instruments, designed for multi-function, high power, high fidelity, and compact audio systems.
BC488 General Purpose PNP Transistor
The BC488 is a PNP Transistor in a TO-92 package, that has a VCE of -60V and a collector current of -1000mA or -1A. It can be used as a small signal switching transistor.
LM393 Dual Comparator vs LM358 Dual Op-Amp
The LM358 Op-Amp and the LM393 Comparator are two common jellybean components that are characterized by their ease of use and availability.
MB10F Surface Mount Glass Passivated Bridge Rectifier
The MB10F is a surface mount glass passivated bridge rectifier from diodes incorporated with a low voltage drop of 1.1V and a forward continuous current of 800mA.
New Components Introduced Last Week – September 13
The second week of September was an interesting week with lots of exciting components being launched for various high-speed differential applications, battery-driven IoT devices, and networking equipment applications.
TMC2130 Motor Driver IC
The TMC2130 is an integrated motor driver specifically meant for high voltage two-phase stepper motors with an SPI and STEP/DIR interface.
CD4081 - Quad 2 Input AND Gate IC
The CD4081 quad AND gate IC is a monolithic CMOS IC that is constructed with N- and P-channel enhancement mode transistors.
New Components Introduced Last Week – September 06
The beginning of September was an interesting week with lots of exciting components being launched for various automotive electronics, industrial applications, and medical equipment.
IRF9540 P-channel MOSFET
IRF9540 is a P-channel MOSFET that can drive maximum load current up to -19A and voltage up to -100V. In pulse mode, it can withstand a load up to -72A. IRF9540 is designed to have low on-state resistance and fast switching.
MCX W: Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Matter over Thread multiprotocol MCUs
The ECX-1637B is a low-aging crystal. This component is ideal for wireless and IoT applications.
AlphaWire introduces the EcoCable Mini Cable: the smallest solution to your biggest cable problems
The ACS71240 is designed to replace shunt resistors in applications that require small size.
InnoSwitch™3-EP family of offline CV/CC QR flyback switcher ICs feature 900 V PowiGaN™ GaN switches.
FSP open frame power supply units with many form factor and power ratings
Highest magnetic sensitivity, lowest power consumption, smaller size compared to Hall, AMR, and GMR
Magnetic current sensors are a compelling alternative to traditional shunt-based solutions
