Linear Technology Corporation News Releases http://www.linear.com en-us Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:20:32 -0500 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:20:20 -0500 katie@ezwire.com FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ MILPITAS, CA - January 5, 2009 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3125, a 1.6MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with an accurate and programmable average input current limit. Its internal 1.2A switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5.25V from an input voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, making it ideal for Li-Ion/Polymer, 3.3V PC card slot or multicell alkaline/NiMH applications. The LTC3125 can deliver up to 500mA of continuous output current (at 5V) from a 3.3V input. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3125/LTC3125.html 06BE73B0-3E69-415F-8AF7-3089FB2E2F4B-66424-0001DDF860F9EA38-FFA Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:20:25 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 17, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3682, a 1A, 36V input step-down switching regulator with input transient protection up to 60V. Its Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 75uA in no load standby conditions. The LT3682’s 3.6V to 36V input voltage range, with 60V transient ride through, makes it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications. Its 1.5A internal switch can deliver up to 1A of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.8V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3682/LT3682.html 7F563ECD-3D55-470A-B750-A8587C89925E-22967-0000933A53E595CB-FFA Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:43:15 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 16, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces the LT5554, a broadband digitally programmable gain IF amplifier, featuring a 48dBm OIP3 (output 3rd order intercept) at 200MHz. Additionally, the amplifier has very low noise, enabling very high dynamic range performance in wireless communication receivers and signal processing systems. Its gain is digitally controlled from 2dB to 18dB by a 7-bit parallel word, producing the finest 0.125dB steps gain control granularity of any amplifier available. The amplifier settles in less than 5ns from a gain change, producing low glitch noise and supporting very fast and accurate AGC (Automatic Gain Control) performance. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT5554/LT5554.html 4DA8E976-97E9-4BF2-B34A-891B796DCD3F-12029-00004BF40B2A4DEE-FFA Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:57:14 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 15, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3101, the latest PMIC in a family of multifunction, compact power management solutions for battery-powered and battery backup applications. The micropower LTC3101 integrates a low loss PowerPath controller, three high efficiency synchronous switching regulators (one buck-boost and two bucks), a current limited 200mA VMAX output (which tracks the higher voltage input supply), a protected 100mA Hot Swap™ output, pushbutton On/Off control, a programmable processor reset generator and an always-on LDO, all in a compact, low-profile 4mm x 4mm QFN-24 package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3101/LTC3101.html FEE10B24-9CF4-4297-B922-0B2FE83B066D-92714-0002762DCA311BAB-FFA Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:23:03 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 9, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC®2636, a family of 12-bit, 10-bit, and 8-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that integrate a precision reference in tiny 4mm x 3mm DFN and MSOP packages, making them the smallest octal DACs available on the market today. The LTC2636’s small size and internal reference is vital for a variety of industrial and communications applications. Optical networking is one such application that requires multiple DACs in a single compact package. These DACs are ideally suited for driving optical attenuators or setting the current levels for laser diodes. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2636/LTC2636.html F4830673-2266-4D30-8A26-8C74AB9326C1-9334-0000A0C11F188191-FFA Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:37 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 8, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4265, an 802.3af/802.3at compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) interface controller for high-power Powered Device (PD) applications needing up to 25.5W. In 2003, the IEEE 802.3af definition specified a maximum power delivery of up to 12.95W, which was more than adequate for applications like VoIP phones, security cameras and wireless access points. However, the desire for additional functionality means today’s applications are more power hungry than ever. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4265/LTC4265.html 60269046-7112-4B2F-9F89-E9672AFAFD78-4092-000050F06954488E-FFA Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:37:56 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 4, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability (MP) grade version of the LTC4444-5, a high-speed, high input supply voltage (100V), synchronous MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-Channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified converter topologies. This driver, combined with power MOSFETs and one of Linear Technology’s many DC/DC controllers, forms a complete high efficiency synchronous regulator. The LTC4444MP-5 operates, and is 100% tested over a junction temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, compared to the "I" grade version’s -40°C to 85°C operating temperature range. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4444MP-5/LTC4444MP-5.html D30B9FCF-2FFB-4336-93D9-6A776DECFA6A-1246-000007D36A5D6470-FFA Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:43:12 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 3, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3570, a 36V, 1.5A(ISW) buck and boost regulator combined with a linear controller packaged in a 4mm x 4mm QFN or TSSOP-20E. The LT3570 operates from a VIN range of 2.5V to 36V (40VMAX), making it ideal for the load dump and cold-crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications. Independent input pins can be tied together to run from a single input or can be run from independent input rails. The buck regulator can deliver up to 1A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.8V whereas the boost converter can deliver output voltages as high as 38V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3570/LT3570.html 791D94B6-DAAE-4DE0-B346-5F3AC8ED8C71-5829-0000256EB2B87C84-FFA Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:48:24 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 2, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3751, a flyback controller designed to rapidly charge large capacitors to voltages as high as 1000V. The LT3751 drives an external N-Channel MOSFET and can charge a 1000uF capacitor to 500V in less than 1 second, making it ideal for applications such as professional photoflash systems, RF security, inventory control systems and specialized high voltage power supplies. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3751/LT3751.html 31197E14-D1FF-44CE-BDFF-3EE6A1C52F1F-601-00000379B7DAF548-FFA Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:02:04 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 1, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4099, an autonomous I2C controlled, high efficiency power manager, ideal diode controller and Li-Ion/Polymer battery charger for portable USB powered devices such as media players, digital cameras, PDAs, PNDs and smart phones. Parameters including input current limit, charge current, termination current, and float voltage can be programmed via I2C. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4099/LTC4099.html 3B251640-C40C-453C-829A-3A060AF559F3-392-000006250BB3F2B7-FFA Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:27:28 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 25, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4606 and LTM4612, ultralow noise DC/DC uModule™ regulators designed to deliver low noise power by attenuating both radiated energy and conducted wideband harmonic energy. The LTM4606, designed to regulate outputs from 0.6V up to 5V, has been verified by Xilinx Corporation, demonstrating flawless high speed multi-gigabit-per-second digital data transmission in SERDES (serializer-deserializer) and RocketIO™ applications. In addition, both the LTM4612, designed for regulation of outputs up to 15V, and the LTM4606 have been tested by an accredited EMI laboratory facility (MET Labs, Santa Clara CA) and received CISPR22 Class B certification. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM4606/LTM4606.html 61D34CBC-C15D-4A16-8320-D45D3BB37E53-10324-000048CBA5A23C9B-FFA Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:04:31 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 19, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3008, the newest member in a family of high voltage, micropower PNP-based LDOs featuring ultralow quiescent current of just 3uA. The LT3008 has high input voltage capability, spanning 2.0V to 45V with an adjustable output voltage ranging from 0.6V to 36V. The IC delivers up to 20mA output current with a corresponding low dropout voltage of only 300mV. Output tolerance is tightly regulated to within ±2% over line, load and temperature. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3008/LT3008.html FAEE3058-1935-418C-A20F-7DA690D898EA-49330-0001725A9561849B-FFA Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:48 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 17, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ-LLTC), a leading, independent manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, today announced the promotion of Tony Armstrong to the position of Director of Product Marketing for Power Products. In his expanded role, Armstrong will have responsibility for the management of all aspects of product marketing for both integrated circuits and power uModule™ regulators, including product pricing, advertising and related marketing campaign development. http://www.linearnews.com/press/TonyArmstrong-Promotion/TonyArmstrong-Promotion.html AF0F13F3-3640-4150-B2BD-88341497370C-26754-0000DB01F826A84B-FFA Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:47:16 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 13, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces a family of five (5) single and dual high performance, wide bandwidth lowpass active filter / ADC driver amplifier products providing cost-effective solutions in the smallest form-factor for challenging filtering applications in broadband wireless communications and signal processing equipment. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC660x/LTC660x.html 39DCD6D8-9C43-432B-BF09-C42A976F2129-26754-0000DB15D7A30AE2-FFA Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:48:49 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 12, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4222 dual Hot Swap™ controller for protecting boards with multiple load supply voltages ranging from 2.9V to 29V. When a board is plugged into a backplane, inrush currents can be large enough to create a glitch on the load supply, causing other boards on the bus to malfunction. The LTC4222 enables safe board insertion and removal from a live, two-supply backplane by controlling external N-channel MOSFETs to limit the inrush currents during power up. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4222/LTC4222.html 958825AC-F1AB-4656-BEB5-5EE2FF181FB9-26754-0000DB0E346908CB-FFA Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:48:19 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 11, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3573, an isolated monolithic flyback switching regulator with an integrated 1.25A NPN power switch. The LT3573 significantly simplifies the design of a flyback converter since it does not require a third winding or optoisolator and can sense the output voltage directly from the primary side flyback waveform. The LT3573 operates over an input voltage range of 3V to 40V at output power levels up to 7 watts, and can be used in a wide variety of industrial, medical, datacom and automotive applications requiring isolated power, including marine electronics, low power PoE and VoIP telephone interfaces. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3573/LT3573.html 383E185E-0A7D-4138-A261-ADFEA4922398-26754-0000DB0703C1DB79-FFA Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:47:47 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 10, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3598, a 45V, 2.5MHz DC/DC boost mode converter designed to operate as a constant current LED driver for up to sixty white LEDs. The LT3598 can drive up to six strings of LEDs, each with up to ten 30mA white LEDs in series while delivering efficiencies up to 90%. Its multichannel capability makes it ideal for medium sized TFT-LCD backlighting applications. Its input voltage range of 3V to 30V makes it ideal for automotive and industrial applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3598/LT3598.html 1400203F-59FF-496F-B50D-11B7870A8F4C-1270-0000083E303E15EC-FFA Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:21:49 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 5, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT8410/-1 low noise micropower boost converters with integrated power switches, Schottky and catch diodes and output disconnect circuitry packaged in a 2mm x 2mm DFN package. The LT8410/-1 use a unique design scheme, requiring only 8.5uA of quiescent, which is further reduced to 0uA in shutdown. Integrated high value (12.4M/0.4M) output feedback divider resistors enable the LT8410/-1 to regulate a 16V output with no load with less than 30uA of quiescent current. Very small switch current limits (25mA for the LT8410 and 8mA for the LT8410-1) enable these converters to operate very efficiently from high impedance sources, such as coin cell batteries without any inrush current limitations. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT8410/LT8410.html 896321B5-436E-4E57-9484-6011672F2D39-4440-0000171BDB11556F-FFA Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:19 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 3, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3642, a 45V input capable synchronous buck converter than can deliver up to 50mA of continuous output current from a 3mm x 3mm (or MSOP8-E) package. It operates from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 45V with transient protection up to 60V, making it ideal for automotive and industrial 4mA to 20mA control loop applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3642/LTC3642.html D6EC0182-1424-4629-9D24-6B122D21CE6A-42508-000111C7DD581E15-FFA Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:55:51 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 29, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces a low-power 14-bit, 125Msps ADC that dissipates only 127mW, less than one-third the power of prior solutions. High-speed ADCs are traditionally power-hungry devices: the higher the sample rate, the more power the ADC dissipates. Heat dissipation becomes even more of a concern with systems using multiple ADCs to measure many input channels, or when packaged in small, portable enclosures where higher temperatures can degrade the ADC’s performance. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2261/LTC2261.html FFA67B5A-C40F-4204-BD3C-8158C3946BB8-11403-000055B2498995D2-FFA Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:29:21 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - October 13, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability (MP) grade version of the LT3724, a 60V (65V(MAX)) low quiescent current (100uA) switching regulator DC/DC controller used in step-down, step-up, inverting and SEPIC topologies. The LT3724MP operates, and is 100% tested, over a junction temperature range of -55°C to 125°C, compared to the "I" grade version's -40°C to 125°C operating temperature range. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3724MP/LT3724MP.html 9A8461E8-4CFE-4B35-9C96-50F6FA48FC5B-1215-0000082A34D4F3D9-FFA Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:29:34 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - October 7, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3513, a five output monolithic switching regulator packaged in a 5mm x 7mm QFN package. It offers a 2.2A (ISW) buck regulator, a 1.5A (ISW) boost regulator, a 250mA (ISW) boost regulator, a 250mA (ISW) inverter and an LDO controller, all in a single package. Each channel has an independent soft-start/run pin. The LT3513’s input voltage range of 4.5V to 30V makes it ideal for a wide array of TFT-LCD applications, including automotive, industrial and unregulated wall transformer-based systems. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3513/LT3513.html 316B88D5-2987-4A2E-B601-E64BF7DC8482-13288-00005FE9D60FECF5-FFA Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:26:02 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - October 6, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3085, the latest member of a family of next-generation NPN LDOs that can be easily paralleled for heat spreading and are adjustable down to "0" volts with a single resistor. This new architecture regulator uses a current reference rather than a conventional voltage reference to allow sharing between multiple regulators by directly paralleling the pins. Current sharing is set with a small length of PC trace as ballast, enabling multi-amp linear regulation in all surface-mount systems without heat sinks. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3085/LT3085.html 037D1E11-848D-42C3-BE3E-74FDE83A5A83-1801-0000105E3CF4FA4B-FFA Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:08:20 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - October 2, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3972, a 3.5A, 33VIN step-down switching regulator with Burst Mode® operation to keep quiescent current under 75uA. The LT3972 operates within a VIN range of 3.6V to 33V, with overvoltage lockout protection against transients as high as 62V, making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications. Its internal 4.6A switch can deliver up to 3.5A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.79V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3972/LT3972.html FD758A9D-5CCC-48AD-A8FE-94114B20C806-6518-0000224360F45B36-FFA Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:12:58 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - October 1, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces the LT5581, a broadband 6GHz RMS detector, featuring 40dB dynamic range and a low operating supply current of 1.4mA. The device is well suited for a wide range of power monitor and control applications in portable and battery- powered wireless systems, cellular basestations, picocells and femtocells, fiber optic transmitters and instrumentation. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT5581/LT5581.html D61142A9-CD5F-456F-887B-5B17B81103DE-1140-00000624CB997FA4-FFA Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:32:30 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 24, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3756, a 100V, high-side current sense DC/DC converter designed to drive high current LEDs. Its 6V to 100V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including automotive, industrial and architectural lighting. The LT3756 uses an external N-channel MOSFET and can drive up to 20 1A white LEDs from a nominal 12V input, delivering in excess of 70 watts. It incorporates a high-side current sense, enabling it to be used in boost, buck, buck-boost or SEPIC and flyback topologies. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3756/LT3756.html D27F521E-98ED-4C7B-863B-B2D8C8B2159F-11384-0000927F820071F1-FFA Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:55:58 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 23, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3587, a triple channel (dual boost plus inverter), ±32V, 1MHz DC/DC converter with output disconnect. Its internal 800mA boost and 900mA inverter can deliver up to 50mA at 15V and 100mA at -8V from a Li-Ion cell, providing bias for the latest generation of CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) imagers and LCD displays. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3587/LT3587.html 21FBFC14-F766-45E2-ACB3-80BF5143B7CB-3822-00004F0C9E7F4179-FFA Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:19:50 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 22, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC6802, a highly integrated multicell battery monitoring IC capable of measuring up to 12 individual battery cells. The device’s proprietary design allows multiple LTC6802s to be stacked in series without optocouplers or isolators, for precision voltage monitoring of every cell in long strings of series-connected batteries. Long battery strings enable high power, rechargeable applications, such as electric and hybrid electric vehicles, scooters, motorcycles, golf carts, wheelchairs, boats, forklifts, robotics, portable medical equipment, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6802/LTC6802.html B2EE2D32-7766-4D3D-A01D-D44E550D6540-2108-0000566AE3D25785-FFA Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:23:37 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 11, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3576, the newest member in a family of multifunction power management ICs for Li-Ion/Polymer battery-based applications including HDD-based media players, digital cameras, personal navigation devices, PDAs, smart phones and automotive-compatible portable electronics. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3576/LTC3576.html 5B192C43-8CE7-445A-89B0-AF18B762106B-1966-00003C5961A66C62-FFA Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:07:05 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 10, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3853, a highly efficient, triple output synchronous step-down switching regulator controller with coincident or ratiometric tracking that safely powers pre-biased loads. The 4.5V to 24V (28V Max.) input range encompasses a wide variety of applications including most intermediate bus voltages. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3853/LTC3853.html 03132BA0-F1BB-4E9F-BA66-08A09A240F73-1774-00000BD0C9B808B6-FFA Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:19:55 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 9, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces a family of four high performance dual fixed frequency lowpass active filters/amplifiers targeting a wide range of wireless communications and industrial signal processing equipment applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT6604/LT6604.html DA9C96B2-9DE0-454D-A810-89F1A6D4E4EA-14016-00005EB0EC515967-FFA Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:32:30 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 8, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2301/LTC2305, a pair of 1-/2-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that communicate via an I2C-compatible 2-wire interface and dissipate just 1.5mW at a 1ksps output rate. Offered in pin-compatible 4mm x 3mm DFN and MSOP packages, the LTC2301 measures a single differential input while the LTC2305 digitizes two single-ended inputs. Both ADCs offer guaranteed specifications over the automotive/H-grade temperature range of -40°C to +125°C in the MSOP package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2301/LTC2301.html 021967F7-4329-4FB9-9DAD-FB942EF0BB82-3714-000018F09742A343-FFA Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:14:21 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 4, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4217, a 2A integrated Hot Swap™ controller for protecting low power boards with load supply voltages ranging from 2.9V to 26.5V. Like other Hot Swap devices, the LTC4217 allows a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live backplane by limiting the amount of inrush current to the load supply during power up. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4217/LTC4217.html A3448E57-4DA2-408E-B9FE-F71160E68222-8253-0002818125B69242-FFA Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:04:13 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - September 2, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3586, the latest and most highly integrated PMIC in a family of multi-function, compact power management solutions for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications. The LTC3586 integrates a switching PowerPath™ manager, a stand-alone battery charger, always-on LDO, and 4 high efficiency synchronous switching regulators: 1 buck-boost, 1 boost, and 2 buck regulators, all in a compact, low-profile 4mm x 6mm QFN package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3586/LTC3586.html A762D2D3-23CF-4970-803C-10A94AFAE1DA-80775-0001E6A23B5A3805-FFA Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:46:03 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - August 28, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3011, a high voltage micropower, low dropout regulator that delivers up to 50mA of continuous output current with a low dropout voltage of only 300mV at full load. The LT3011 features an input voltage range of 3V to 80V, delivering output voltages as low as 1.24V and up to 60V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3011/LT3011.html 9896B5A8-7987-41CC-8660-5CBDD1925EE8-14596-00005B21C9CA9AB9-FFA Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:58:19 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - August 25, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3653, a 1.2A, 1.5MHz monolithic current mode step-down switching regulator with a programmable output current limit. Typically, it is used with battery charger power path controllers to pre-regulate the output and optimize battery charger efficiency. Its wide operating input voltage of 7.5V to 30V makes the LT3653 ideal for a variety of input sources including unregulated 12V wall adapters, 24V industrial supplies and Firewire as well as automotive applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3653/LT3653.html 0D6D3CC5-994F-41B5-8FD2-F0C5BC63C234-3139-00001912C6E4BB79-FFA Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:05:50 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - August 20, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the H-Grade version of the LT3481. The LT3481 is a 34V (36V((MAX))), BurstMode®, step-down switching regulator that maintains quiescent current under 50uA.The "H" Grade version operates up to a junction temperature of 150°C, compared to the "E" and "I" Grade versions' 125°C maximum junction temperature. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3481H/LT3481H.html D877154D-BC63-4AAF-9960-59EA28BA8D3C-22122-0001DC7E4E110AD7-FFA Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:45:41 -0700 MILPITAS, CA - August 18, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3851, a wide input range synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages and has coincident or ratiometric tracking. The 4V to 38V input range encompasses a wide variety of applications, including most intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries. The strong on-board MOSFET gate drivers allow the use of high power external MOSFETs to produce output currents up to 20A with output voltages ranging from 0.8V to 5.5V, making the LTC3851 ideal for point-of-load requirements. Applications include automotive, industrial, medical, datacom and telecom systems, multifunction printers and set-top boxes. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3851/LTC3851.html 7D0F59A5-4BE6-4597-A28E-AD90B88D78B8-14509-00013CBC4C0B60BD-FFA Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:56:30 -0700 MILPITAS, CA - August 5, 2008 - The LTC3608 is a high efficiency, synchronous buck regulator that can deliver up to 8A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.6V. It operates from an input voltage range of 4V to 18V (20V ABS Max), making it ideal for applications with multicell Li-Ion, lead acid batteries or fixed voltage rails up to 15V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3608/LTC3608.html A7BB5D6C-22B8-4970-941E-730619EF39FC-1002-00000954DF5286EA-FFA Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:15:52 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 31, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces the LTC4352, a 0V to 18V ideal diode controller that enables low loss ORing of multiple power sources with minimal disturbance to supply voltages. The LTC4352 regulates the forward voltage drop across an external N-channel MOSFET to ensure smooth current transfer between supplies in diode-OR applications. In low voltage systems a slow handoff between controllers results in a voltage droop during supply switchover. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4352/LTC4352.html 89899011-D7CF-48B7-AAB0-78E9E15B853B-12911-00005ECA4FC3EB19-FFA Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:35:27 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 30, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC4358, a single high voltage ideal diode controller utilizing an internal 5A MOSFET to provide a simple, low loss replacement to Schottky diodes in high current applications. The controller and 20m Ohm internal N-channel MOSFET perform the function of a low forward voltage diode. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4358/LTC4358.html 2234E3A7-5C58-48EC-B34E-A0C7B7979650-398-00000647C01FA932-FFA Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:33:42 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 28, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3495/-1 low noise boost converters with integrated power switches, Schottky diodes and output disconnect circuitry. The LT3495 uses a 650mA switch whereas the LT3495-1 uses a 350mA switch. Both parts are packaged in a 2mm x 3mm DFN-10 package. Their wide 2.3V to 16V input voltage range enables them to operate from single cell Li-Ion batteries up to fixed 12V input rails, delivering outputs up to 40V. The LT3495 can deliver over 70mA of output current at 16V from a single Li-Ion cell, making it ideal for applications such as OLED displays. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3495-1/LT3495-1.html 2E226351-021C-4E6D-8C16-2B59856D48C0-35867-0000EBB823918086-FFA Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:42:35 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 24, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4224, a compact, low voltage Hot Swap™ controller for protecting boards and backplanes that use two 1V to 6V voltage supplies. Systems, including fiber optic networks, will benefit from the simplified control with independent turn-on and adjustable ramp of the two supplies. In recent years, multisource agreements like XENPAK have defined fiber optic transceiver modules that provide transmission rates up to 10Gbits/sec over distances as long as 80km. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4224/LTC4224.html 1A59FD1B-82F2-459F-9F92-8E4E041F6F07-2867-000012D0FF4AF834-FFA Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:17:24 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 17, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2631, a family of pin- and software-compatible 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit DACs in a tiny TSOT-23 package, making it the smallest I2C DAC family with an internal reference on the market today. DACs in such small packages are ideal for fine tuning bias voltages in applications such as optical networking and RFID systems. The LTC2631 makes the integrated 10ppm/°C reference output available to drive the reference inputs for all other data converters on the board, while maintaining good stability over temperature. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2640-31/LTC2640-31.html 17265ABA-047D-4E5B-9A73-16AD5DCD5222-9309-0000438BFDDD000D-FFA Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:02:07 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 2, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC6930, a family of low power precision silicon oscillators with fixed frequencies from 32.768 kHz to 8.192 MHz. Five versions are available, each with a unique master frequency and digitally controlled frequency dividers that give 8 different frequencies per device. Frequency shifting is accomplished within a single clock cycle and without glitches, providing a powerful tool for system configuration or power management through clock-speed control. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6930/LTC6930.html 9AE3B623-7FE7-4185-94EA-6EAE63F91924-28658-000145603AD20487-FFA Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:54:38 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - July 1, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3564, a high efficiency, 2.25MHz, synchronous buck regulator that can deliver up to 1.25A of continuous output current from a 2mm x 3mm DFN or ThinSOT package. Using a constant frequency current mode architecture, the LTC3564 operates from an input voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, making it ideal for Li-Ion battery inputs as well as 3.3V or 5V inputs for point-of-load applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3564/LTC3564.html 157B4EE6-97D0-4059-8816-D3A31699988E-17342-0000FD6C77884137-FFA Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:56:10 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 30, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4447, a high speed synchronous MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-Channel MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified converter topology. This driver, combined with power MOSFETs and one of Linear Technology's DC/DC controllers, forms a complete high efficiency synchronous regulator that can be used as a step-down or step-up DC/DC converter. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4447/LTC4447.html D1276880-2C50-4D2F-BAB7-D6C819C1F98F-4949-0000A83D7C31DD31-FFA Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:56:13 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 26, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4009, a fast-charge 4A capable, high efficiency switchmode battery charger controller for multiple battery chemistries which minimizes power dissipation without compromising board space. The LTC4009 supports Li-Ion/Polymer, NiMH, NiCd and sealed lead acid battery chemistries in multi-cell configurations. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4009/LTC4009.html 96A82152-2C4B-4DA5-BBEC-DED627C79762-2338-000011C2038E93D9-FFA Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:36:54 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 25, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3862, a 2-phase step-up (boost) DC/DC controller that delivers high output power in a compact footprint. Up to 12 power stages can be paralleled and clocked out-of-phase to minimize input and output filtering requirements. The 4V to 36V input voltage range and a wide output voltage range that is dependent on the choice of external components covers a broad range of high power boost applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3862/LTC3862.html 2585859A-0EB7-4E41-BD76-EAA483A4B545-61690-000238BF92C97409-FFA Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:31:07 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 24, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3567, the latest in a family of compact next-generation, multi-function power management solutions for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications. The LTC3567 integrates a switching PowerPath™ manager, a stand-alone battery charger, a 1A high efficiency synchronous buck-boost regulator, an ideal diode and controller, I2C control, plus an always-on LDO, all in a compact, low-profile 4mm x 4mm QFN package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3567/LTC3567.html 5B94254E-37AA-4EEE-B041-2F69DC196376-48707-0001E5B7B7BB1DCE-FFA Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:09:35 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 17, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3225, an inductorless programmable supercapacitor charger for addressing high peak power and battery backup needs in portable applications. The device employs a low-noise charge-pump architecture to charge two supercapacitors in series to a fixed output voltage (4.8V/5.3V selectable) from a 2.8V to 5.5V input supply. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3225/LTC3225.html AB1FC441-CC37-43D6-9418-654F0738A2DB-1635-00000B56C9AEA61D-FFA Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:29:42 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 16, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3592, a 36V step-down DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant current LED driver. Its internal 36V, 900mA switch enables it to drive up to six 500mA white LED in a single string from a 36V input for industrial and LED signage applications. It can also drive two 500mA LEDs from a 12V lead acid battery input for automotive applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3592/LT3592.html B53E4FE3-2205-467A-A84E-C6F2FF3A1420-87337-00021DB29325BFB6-FFA Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:10:40 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 12, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC4446, a high frequency, high input supply voltage (100V) MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower N-Channel power MOSFETs in a 2-transistor forward converter. This driver, combined with power MOSFETs and one of Linear Technology's DC/DC controllers form a complete high efficiency 2-transistor forward converter or can be configured as a fast acting high voltage DC switch. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4446/LTC4446.html DDF3D10C-B5AA-4671-8094-9D5EF746AE27-35235-0000EAD70301D28A-FFA Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:27:22 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 9, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3755, a 60V, high-side current sense DC/DC converter designed to drive high current LEDs. Its 4.5V to 40V input voltage range makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including automotive, industrial and architectural lighting. The LT3755 uses an external N-channel MOSFET and can drive up to 14 1A white LEDs from a nominal 12V input, delivering in excess of 50 watts. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3755/LT3755.html 4246EE73-2AC3-42B1-97E3-95CEAFCB562B-1006-000007387C869912-FFA Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:46:22 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - June 3, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT6107, a Military Plastic grade (MP-grade) high side current sense amplifier specified for operation from –55°C to 150°C. As an MP-grade device, the LT6107 is guaranteed and tested across the specified temperature range and is intended to meet the demands of automotive, military and industrial, and other harsh environment applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT6107/LT6107.html 258E37D7-1CF5-4342-AF57-C198DBD0F3BE-378-00000AB6BD50AD3B-FFA Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:03:42 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 29, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8021, a complete DC/DC uModule™ regulator point-of-load (POL) system with on-board inductor and power components in a package that resembles a surface-mount IC. The LTM8021 operates from input supplies from 3V to 36V (40Vmax) and delivers up to 500mA. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM8021/LTM8021.html 6F3B14A9-4B16-4FE1-BF76-CB1606CA1A21-13017-00005CBB117DCB51-FFA Thu, 29 May 2008 12:30:53 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 28, 2008 - Linear Corporation introduces the LTC4110, an autonomous multi-chemistry, single chip, high efficiency flyback battery charge and discharge manager for server, memory backup, medical equipment, and high reliability system applications. The LTC4110 features four operating modes: battery backup, battery charge, "no-loss" battery calibration and shutdown. Combining all these in a single IC saves significant board area compared to existing solutions. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4110/LTC4110.html F4820BF8-C9F4-4BE9-B01F-1BDB0364215C-551-00000C3D8654D124-FFA Wed, 28 May 2008 11:55:47 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 27, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2934 and LTC2935, ultralow power supply monitors that only draw 500nA of quiescent current. Battery life is of the utmost importance in portable applications, where it is essential to reduce the amount of supply current the device draws during normal and standby operation. It is important to minimize quiescent current in supporting power components like voltage monitors in an effort to prolong battery life. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2934-35/LTC2934-35.html F586FFDB-755F-427B-898B-D77CDA78B348-32893-0000F6894E4B62A9-FFA Tue, 27 May 2008 11:39:50 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 22, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3100, a triple output converter which includes a 700mA (ISW) synchronous boost regulator, a 250mA (IOUT) synchronous buck regulator and a 100mA (IOUT) LDO in a 3mm x 3mm QFN-16 package. Both the boost and the buck regulators switch at 1.5MHz and use current mode, synchronous topologies. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3100/LTC3100.html 234E9B17-0690-48C6-ADF0-511826E0B061-19483-00008A6BFD95DD7D-FFA Thu, 22 May 2008 18:42:58 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 21, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4616, a complete dual DC/DC uModule™ regulator system in a tiny surface mount package. The LTM4616 can regulate either two voltages ranging from 0.6V to 5V at up to 8A each, or one output voltage at up to 16A by sharing current from each output in a multi-phase configuration. The LTM4616’s versatility is extended by its ability to operate from either two different input supply rails ranging from 2.375V to 5.5V (6V max) or from one input supply by tying the input pins together. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM4616/LTM4616.html D51CC941-CC33-4CD9-B14A-32966CEEF938-10848-00004C395C5231FE-FFA Wed, 21 May 2008 13:45:48 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 20, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3558, an efficient, multi-function power management solution for handheld applications. The LTC3558 integrates a stand-alone Li-Ion/Polymer battery charger and two high efficiency synchronous regulators - one buck-boost and one buck - and is offered in a compact low-profile 3mm x 3mm QFN package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3558/LTC3558.html F2FF168C-5140-432A-9C36-D8AD6A257B88-1269-00000BAE96F87CD2-FFA Tue, 20 May 2008 11:16:48 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 19, 2008 - A new monolithic broadband, high performance logarithmic RF power detector from Linear Technology provides accurate RF power measurement over a wide frequency range covering the 800-900MHz and the 1.7GHz to 2.2GHz cellular bands, as well as the 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz WiMAX bands. The LT5538 RF power detector provides a DC output voltage that is log-linearly proportional to its input power level. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT5538/LT5538.html 40E298BB-5B9E-47F4-A716-F743EAB8C9AF-6786-0000D06018814B81-FFA Mon, 19 May 2008 12:49:06 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 13, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3539/-2, 1MHz/2MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converters with output disconnect and integrated soft-start. Their internal 2A switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5.25V from an input voltage range of 0.70V at start-up, (0.5V when running) to 5V, making them ideal for Li-Ion/Polymer or single/multicell alkaline/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3539-2/LTC3539-2.html 3A16421B-C8DF-421C-9DF9-19FD8947677B-2153-00000F01F8806D2E-FFA Tue, 13 May 2008 11:18:21 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - May 5, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC6420-20 and LTC6421-20, the industry’s first high-speed dual differential ADC drivers with guaranteed gain matching, and exceptional noise and distortion performance. With guaranteed matched gain of ±0.25dB and matched phase of ±0.1° (typ), the LTC6420-20 reduces errors in multichannel systems such as IQ demodulation or diversity receivers. Channel separation is 80dB at 100MHz. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6420-1-20/LTC6420-1-20.html 1863F70B-4060-4AA9-AF10-2B898A9A2045-406-00000681A94644C0-FFA Mon, 05 May 2008 11:28:08 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - April 30, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2366, a 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADC that outputs data at up to 3Msps in tiny 6- and 8-lead TSOT-23 packages. Operating from a single 2.35V to 3.6V supply, the LTC2366 consumes only 7.2mW at the maximum output rate, a 20% power savings over the nearest competitor. With its tiny footprint and very low power dissipation, the LTC2366 is ideal for a wide variety of portable and space-constrained applications, including medical devices, communication systems, and industrial monitors. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2366/LTC2366.html E8AD5A01-79B0-488D-972C-E12C58DF9E67-61340-00021F6FB30A6534-FFA Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:03:28 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - April 29, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2755-16, a quad 16-bit current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with six software-programmable output ranges. The LTC2755-16 guarantees 16-bit linearity (±1LSB (max) INL and DNL) over the industrial temperature range without any adjustment. Each DAC output can be individually programmed through a parallel interface or can be pin-strapped for operation within a single range. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2755/LTC2755.html E41CA9FE-8528-420A-AAEE-D9D1ECBA1544-53523-0001BF63A1518EB6-FFA Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:43:14 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - April 28, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3593, a high efficiency constant current white LED driver packaged in a 2mm x 2mm DFN (or ThinSOT™) package. It features a unique high-side LED current sense topology that enables the LED cathode to be connected directly to ground, creating a single wire current source. Also a single digital control pin enables set-and-forget LED dimming with ratios as high as 32:1. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3593/LT3593.html 072F0BAF-A0CC-4A81-9978-861F4E42D0CA-41499-0001731E3618EAFE-FFA Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:25:40 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - April 24, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LT3507, a triple channel current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with three internal 36V power switches and an LDO controller, all packaged in a 38-lead 5mm x 7mm QFN package. One channel is capable of delivering up to 2.4A of output current while the other two switching regulators can deliver 1.5A of continuous output current. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3507/LT3507.html 67B0899D-115A-4FFF-B083-1BD2DAEF8D20-1400-000037C9A0EA836E-FFA Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:07:00 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - April 23, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2451 and LTC2452, a pair of 16-bit delta sigma ADCs with 0.5uA (max) shutdown current in ultra-tiny 3mm x 2mm DFN packages. Their low power, tiny size, and guaranteed 16-bit no missing code resolution makes these ADCs ideal for battery-powered applications such as remote sensors. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2451-52/LTC2451-52.html F458B230-45D3-4E70-9549-D5482B94AFFC-7317-00003136C4AA4C2A-FFA Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:37:06 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - April 14, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces a 16-bit, 105Msps ADC that establishes a simple, new benchmark for digital communication between high speed ADCs and FPGAs. The LTC2274's new high speed 2-wire serial interface greatly reduces the number of data input/output (I/O) lines required between a 16-bit ADC and the FPGA from 16 CMOS or 32 LVDS parallel data lines to a single, self-clocking, differential pair communicating at 2.1Gbps, freeing up valuable FPGA pins. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2274/LTC2274.html FD63C5FD-D67F-495D-BFFB-95E10F374B85-407-00000E65905C0B01-FFA Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:05:45 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 25, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4601AHVMPV, a complete and encapsulated 12A switching uModule™ (micromodule) DC/DC regulator system featuring phase-lock loop and output tracking, designed for rugged military and avionics applications. The LTM4601AHVMPV is fully tested over the temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. This device is offered in a 15mm x 15mm x 2.8mm military plastic LGA (Land Grid Array) package and weighs only 1.7g. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM4601AHVMPV/LTM4601AHVMPV.html B8C1916E-73C5-4A35-BCCD-12F86308C748-12289-000060AC50D71F68-FFA Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:28:45 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 24, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3523/-2, a combination of a 600mA (ISW) synchronous boost and a 400mA (IOUT) synchronous buck regulator in a 3mm x 3mm QFN-16 package. Both the boost and the buck regulators switch at 2.4MHz in the LTC3523-2 (1.2MHz for the LTC3523), and use current mode, synchronous topologies. The LTC3523/-2 operate from an input voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, making them appropriate for single cell Li-Ion/Polymer or dual-cell alkaline/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3523-2/LTC3523-2.html C5C97F09-CC37-48B0-BB0F-2B20B9257362-2120-0000116933DA090D-FFA Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:16:17 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 20, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3524, an integrated BIAS and white LED power converter solution for small to medium sized (3" to 7") thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. The device operates from an input voltage range of 2.5V to 6V, enabling it to accommodate multicell alkaline/NiMH batteries as well as single cell Li-Ion. Each low noise output of the TFT converter is fully adjustable enabling it to power a wide array of LCD panels. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3524/LTC3524.html F534B348-10CB-4EDB-9033-495D5202C4D5-13790-000060CB9E167162-FFA Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:03:32 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 19, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4443/-1, a high speed synchronous MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-Channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified converter topologies. This driver, combined with power MOSFETs and one of Linear Technology’s many DC/DC controllers, forms a complete high efficiency synchronous regulator that can be used as a step-down or step-up DC/DC converter. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4443-1/LTC4443-1.html 7FCC2D88-258B-433F-BDAB-29FC7E757AC1-3046-000015726F720A6E-FFA Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:02:46 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 18, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the -55°C to 125°C grade (MP-grade) version of the LTC3414 in a plastic TSSOP-20 package. The LTC3414 is a high efficiency, 4MHz synchronous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode architecture. It can deliver up to 4A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.8V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3414MP/LTC3414MP.html 8B89C51B-68E5-405C-87D4-378D20717AC5-2280-00000F91052C3EFF-FFA Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:05:37 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 13, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3670, a 400mA, 2.25MHz, synchronous buck regulator and two 150mA LDOs packaged in a 2mm x 3mm DFN. The LTC3670’s switching regulator and both LDOs are adjustable down to 0.8V, offering a very compact triple output converter for handheld applications. Its input voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V makes it ideal for single cell Li-Ion powered applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3670/LTC3670.html 1FDFE593-1B7C-4942-89EE-7CABFED3D289-12965-0000876EAE6326B7-FFA Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:39:20 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 12, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3602, a high efficiency, 3MHz synchronous buck regulator which uses a constant frequency, current mode architecture. It can deliver up to 2.5A of continuous output current at output voltages as low as 0.6V from a 4mm x 4mm QFN (or a thermally enhanced TSSOP-16) package. It operates from an input voltage of 4.5V to 10V, making it ideal for dual cell Li-Ion applications, as well as general purpose fixed rail systems. Its switching frequency is user programmable from 300kHz to 3MHz, enabling the utilization of tiny low cost capacitors and inductors. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3602/LTC3602.html 6F03AF6D-76AB-4D9C-B6BE-BAD6B0B686C9-2438-00003AF2341C4A9A-FFA Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:39:10 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 11, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the Military Plastic grade (MP-grade) version of the LTC3404. The LTC3404 is a high efficiency, 1.4MHz synchronous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current mode architecture. It can deliver up to 600mA of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.8V from a MSOP-8 package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3404MP/LTC3404MP.html FD468C48-B795-4C02-8C26-C5A7017E4771-11936-00005BAB3DB11D77-FFA Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:42:08 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - March 10, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3611, a high efficiency, synchronous buck regulator that delivers up to 10A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.6V. It operates from an input voltage of 4.5V to 32V (36V ABS Max), making it ideal for applications with multicell Li-Ion, lead acid batteries or fixed voltage rails up to 32V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3611/LTC3611.html 315AE60C-2014-49AD-8E3A-C0A1D8A75229-1175-000007C1F74EB1DE-FFA Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:04:38 -0400 MILPITAS, CA - February 26, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2919, a versatile triple supervisor that monitors its own supply voltage and two adjustable inputs. Polarity selection and a buffered reference output allow the LTC2919 to monitor a combination of two positive or negative supplies for undervoltage (UV) and overvoltage (OV) conditions. The two inputs have a nominal 0.5V threshold and tight ±1.5% accuracy over the full temperature range. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2919/LTC2919.html 5BDE3632-61E6-4546-AD2D-250AF46B8775-2358-000045A44CA5D2B9-FFA Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:00:31 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 25, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3566, the latest in a family of compact next-generation, multi-function power management solutions for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications. The LTC3566 integrates a switching PowerPath™ manager, a stand-alone battery charger, a 1A high efficiency synchronous buck-boost regulator, an ideal diode and controller, plus an always-on LDO, all in a compact, low-profile 4mm x 4mm QFN package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3566/LTC3566.html EA443C82-70A9-4763-8A05-621517CBC1CF-1254-00000B9E08B52A1A-FFA Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:18:26 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 21, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2309, a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that communicates via an I2C-compatible 2-wire interface with 14ksps throughput rate. This flexible ADC features an 8-channel integrated multiplexer to measure eight single-ended input channels, four differential channels, or combinations of both. The input channels are software selectable for unipolar or bipolar ranges. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2309/LTC2309.html B302F6C9-FAC0-47D0-A132-077A1DC2CC3F-27220-00004A21F8CDAC24-FFA Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:54:53 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - February 20, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3572, a highly integrated dual full-bridge Piezo driver, capable of driving two Piezo motors at up to 40V. Each Piezo driver and the boost converter can be independently turned on or off. This design topology makes the LT3572 ideal for dual axis image stabilization as well as auto focus and zoom motor control for digital still and video cameras. Its 2.7V to 10V input voltage accommodates both single-cell and dual-cell Li-Ion powered digital cameras. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3572/LT3572.html 08678AE0-FEFF-4F67-9F02-67B2A3125EF8-17071-000126B5FA7A6391-FFA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:10:47 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - February 19, 2008 - Linear Technology introduces the LTC2217, a low noise, high performance 16-bit, 105Msps Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) with 81.2dBFS Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and 100dBc Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR). Ultra-low jitter helps maintain the high SNR at high input frequencies, yielding 80.4dBFS SNR at 70MHz, while the high linearity sample/hold circuitry allows for low distortion of 92dBFS at 70MHz. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2217/LTC2217.html C3498104-5F16-41CF-A235-7436E12E2EE6-5439-0000D7F073C199BF-FFA Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:07:07 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 18, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4151, a high side power monitor that measures current and input voltages from 7V to 80V. The LTC4151 utilizes an internal 12-bit ADC to continuously measure both high side current and input voltage to give a true power reading. The LTC4151 replaces prior solutions that use costly current sense amplifiers with a separate ADC, a hot-swap controller with an ADC, or an ADC with a floating ground. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4151/LTC4151.html C3CCD36C-E53E-4446-B0CE-393CA53AD5C1-4286-0000BC9DAFF870E9-FFA Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:53:43 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - February 14, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3537, a 2.2MHz, current mode synchronous boost DC/DC converter with integrated output disconnects plus an LDO. The LTC353''s boost converter's internal 600mA switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5.25V from an input voltage range of 0.68V at start-up (0.5V when running) to 5V, making it ideal for Li-Ion/Polymer or single/multicell alkaline/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3537/LTC3537.html 31708D1E-F9C7-4537-8896-3B230D029899-360-000005C4F3D4BA61-FFA Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:23:51 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - February 13, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2932, a six-channel supply monitor that includes separate open-drain voltage comparator outputs for individual supply monitoring. The LTC2932 is designed for monitoring network servers, telecom and industrial equipment with numerous supply voltage rails. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2930-32/LTC2930-32.html E44B0EA4-7E5A-477F-BB33-274B4AEF35EB-360-000005BE85D2BBCE-FFA Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:23:19 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 12, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4218 Hot Swap™ Controller for protecting boards with load supply voltages ranging from 2.9V to 26.5V. When a board is plugged into a backplane, large inrush currents can create a glitch on the load supply causing other boards on the bus to malfunction. The LTC4218 enables safe board insertion and removal from a live backplane, using an external N-channel pass MOSFET in the power path to limit the inrush current during power up. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4218/LTC4218.html C6C2499B-FDA8-4774-AEF6-A473E389503C-574-00000AE48DAB5711-FFA Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:53:25 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 11, 2008 – A new high dynamic range active upconverting mixer from Linear Technology replaces the best of today’s passive mixers. The LT5579’s wide frequency range of 1.5GHz to 3.8GHz covers the 1.9GHz cellular bands as well as the 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz WiMAX frequency bands. At 2.14GHz, the device offers 27.3dBm Output IP3 linearity and 9.9dB Noise Figure to deliver outstanding transmitter dynamic range. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT5579/LT5579.html FC9560D3-4F27-4EA4-A715-8FE87B596681-574-00000ADAA5A4FEA4-FFA Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:52:42 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 7, 2008 – Linear Technology announces the LT1939, a 2A, 25V step-down switching regulator and a linear controller in a 3mm x 3mm DFN package. The LT1939 operates from a VIN range of 3V to 25V, making it suitable for regulating power from a wide variety of sources, including protected automotive batteries, industrial supplies and unregulated wall adapters. Its 2.3A internal switch can deliver up to 2A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.8V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT1939/LT1939.html 313F2EBE-47B5-4FB0-8A95-15384DB43697-574-00000ACFFC1BFF6C-FFA Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:51:59 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - February 6, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT1913, a 3.5A, 25V step-down switching regulator packaged in a 3mm x 3mm DFN. The LT1913 operates within a VIN range of 3.6V to 25V, making it suitable for regulating power from a wide variety of sources, including protected automotive batteries, industrial supplies and unregulated wall adapters. Its 4.6A internal switch can deliver up to 3.5A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.79V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT1913/LT1913.html 25BE1A8B-26B2-4F84-B835-3364BFB863BF-574-00000AC6A05AF8B4-FFA Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:51:16 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - February 5, 2008 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3545, a triple channel, high efficiency, 2.25 MHz, synchronous buck regulator that delivers up to 800mA of output current from each channel from a 3mm x 3mm QFN package. Using a constant frequency, current mode architecture, the LTC3545 operates from an input voltage range of 2.25V to 5.5V, making it ideal for single cell Li-Ion/polymer, or multicell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3545-1/LTC3545-1.html 68939747-3FFE-4539-8465-62B2FCB57F9B-574-00000ABE0F35F550-FFA Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:50:39 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – February 4, 2008 – Linear Technology introduces the LTM9001, the first in a series of System in a Package (SiP) signal chain receiver modules, leveraging Linear’s breakthrough uModule™ packaging technology. This new family of integrated receiver subsystems is intended to bridge the expertise gap between the RF world and digital domain to provide ease of use and shortened time to market. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM9001/LTM9001.html 2AF930BD-DEEE-42F6-87F8-38F6D57CF572-574-00000AAF9AAFEAC4-FFA Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:49:57 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - January 24, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces a family of pin- and software-compatible 16- and 12-bit SAR ADCs (Analog-to-Digital Converters) that guarantee operation across the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range. Operating from a single 5V supply, the 16-bit LTC1864/LTC1865 and 12-bit LTC1860/LTC1861 each draw only 850uA and are guaranteed for output rates up to 250ksps. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC186x/LTC186x.html 06797443-0EBA-4162-A926-CC36148C7638-4765-0000242E3606C19B-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:20 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - January 23, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2302 and LTC2306, pin- and software-compatible 1-/2-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC). These ADCs communicate via an SPI-compatible serial interface at output rates up to 500ksps. The LTC2302 measures a single differential input channel, suitable for measuring bridge sensors. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2302_06/LTC2302_06.html 5C1DA214-C061-41D2-A0BC-B9636A93AFEB-4765-0000242FF1B786C2-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:27 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – January 22, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT1912, a 2A, 36V step-down switching regulator packaged in a 3mm x 3mm DFN (or MSOP-10E). The LT1912’s 3.6V to 36V input voltage range makes it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Its 3.2A internal switch can deliver up to 2A of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.79V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT1912/LT1912.html 3EEBA232-7F27-4AE2-9CCD-16B2B7C784FB-4765-0000243157D28778-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:33 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - January 21, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4098, an autonomous high efficiency power manager, ideal diode controller and battery charger for portable USB powered devices such as media players, digital cameras, PDAs, personal navigators and smart phones. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4098/LTC4098.html F63695E4-895C-4DED-938B-CB70CCA70DD2-4765-000024326CEB454A-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:38 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - January 16, 2008 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3556, the latest in a family of smaller next-generation, multi-function power management solutions for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications. The LTC3556 integrates a switching PowerPath™ manager, a stand-alone battery charger, an ideal diode, I2C control, a synchronous buck-boost regulator, two high efficiency synchronous buck regulators plus an always-on LDO, all in a compact, low-profile 4mm x 5mm QFN package. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3556/LTC3556.html 49F03D91-1405-460C-A9AA-4D417DE045C3-4765-00002433DE74ED3E-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:44 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – January 15, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3220/-1, an inductorless, low noise, high efficiency LED driver for cell phone displays and other programmable lighting applications. The IC provides 18 individually configurable LED current sources for complete flexibility in programming multiple displays. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3220-1/LTC3220-1.html F1B6E812-3ED3-48BB-8F6C-44480777134B-4765-000024352B4C78DA-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:49 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – January 14, 2008 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3527/-1 dual output 2.2MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converters with integrated output disconnect. Their internal 800mA and 400mA switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5.25V from an input voltage of 0.70V (0.5V when running), up to 5V, making them ideal for Li-Ion/Polymer or single-multicell alkaline/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3527-1/LTC3527-1.html C58C24C2-23ED-459B-B428-C51496FD9048-4765-00002436B1CFA5A6-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:55:56 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 18, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3742, a 100% duty cycle dual output step-down switching regulator DC/DC controller that produces output voltages up to 30V for applications including stepper motors, industrial controls, automotive, distributed power and telecom systems. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3742/LT3742.html 7D9623A0-35B5-43C5-86B4-7F92B5D97A5B-4765-00002437B267CDEF-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:00 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 17, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation expands the RS422/RS485 transceiver product family with an "H-grade" option designed for high temperature applications. LTC285xH versions feature an extended operating temperature of -40°C to 125°C, as well as the attributes traditionally required for these applications. The new temperature grade broadens Linear's line of industry-standard low power CMOS transceivers, and helps ensure reliable data transmission in harsh environmental conditions commonly posed by automotive applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC285xH/LTC285xH.html 007BC70A-EB58-48C6-B6A0-3D8AAEE81D4C-4765-00002438FA6168EA-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:06 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 13, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC6652, a precision low noise series voltage reference with an initial accuracy of 0.05% and maximum voltage drift of 5ppm/°C. The LTC6652 offers excellent load and line regulation, and noise of only 2.1ppm. The combination of precision and low noise makes the LTC6652 ideal for precision data acquisition and medical instrumentation. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6652/LTC6652.html 648BEE63-834C-491A-9540-2F1BBE43460A-4765-0000243A993CD18E-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:13 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 12, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2753-16, a dual 16-bit current output DAC capable of outputting six unique software-programmable SoftSpan™ unipolar and bipolar output ranges up to ±10V. Software programmability eliminates the need for expensive precision resistors, gain stages and switching jumpers by hand. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2753-16/LTC2753-16.html D64ABEDF-FDE5-41BB-9FD8-F35183B1A9B4-4765-0000243BDDFEFD9F-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:18 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 11, 2007 - Linear Technology announces the LT3517 and LT3518. They are both 45V, high side current sense DC/DC converters designed to drive high current LEDs. Their 3V to 30V input voltage range (with transient protection to 40V) makes them ideal for a wide variety of applications including automotive, industrial and architectural lighting. The LT3517 and LT3518 are identical except for switch current limits. The LT3517 has an internal 1.3A switch, whereas the LT3518 has an internal 2.3A switch. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3517-18/LT3517-18.html 8D4AE330-AAA1-40AF-A63E-510485EB1369-4765-0000243D1F5E4A15-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:24 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 10, 2007 - Linear Technology announces the LT6105, a precision current sense amplifier with an input common mode range that extends from -0.3V below V-, up to 44V above V-. The common mode range of the LT6105 is independent of the positive supply voltage, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. As a result, the LT6105 can operate as a high-side or a low-side current sense monitor. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT6105/LT6105.html D7D24D49-0322-4080-BE29-EC636227504E-4765-0000243E451E19A1-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:29 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – December 5, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3834/-1, a synchronous step-down DC/DC controller, featuring the industry’s lowest quiescent current. Drawing only 30uA in sleep mode, the LTC3834/-1 is ideal for preserving battery energy in "always-on" automotive systems or battery-powered devices where the system remains semi-active, or when a car’s engine is off. When in shut down mode, the LTC3834/-1 draws a mere 4uA. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3834-1/LTC3834-1.html BFB24A90-3D81-4C2E-8498-0633FD1761CA-4765-0000243F5DFF5387-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:33 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – December 4, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC4444, a high-speed, high input supply voltage (100V) synchronous MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-Channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified converter topologies. This driver, combined with power MOSFETs and one of Linear Technology’s many DC/DC controllers, form a complete high efficiency synchronous converter. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4444/LTC4444.html 1EED65C4-FE1F-4A49-B74B-CF2C0AFE1E95-4765-0000244059BB8802-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:37 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - December 3, 2007 - A new wide dynamic range mean-squared RF detector from Linear Technology sets a new level of accuracy and speed performance. The LT5570 provides accurate RMS (Root-Mean-Squared) power measurement of a 40MHz to 2.7GHz AC signal over 60dB dynamic range, even with a modulation crest-factor of up to 12dB. It offers best-in-class measurement accuracy of ±0.5dB over its full dynamic range and over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Moreover, the device allows exceptionally fast response with a full-scale rise time of 500ns. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT5570/LT5570.html A817BE6E-A94E-4A15-BD2E-AF498B82DEB7-4765-00002441B37A6F0E-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:43 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 28, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation expands its I(2)C and SMBus Bus Buffer and Rise Time Accelerator family with the introduction of the LTC4308 and LTC4309. As the number of plug-in boards continues to increase, additive capacitances begin to critically lengthen rise times. Breaking the bus into several pieces with bus buffers alleviates this problem, but if the buffer offsets are too large, logic low voltage specifications may be violated. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4308-09/LTC4308-09.html 169C2B2E-B9BA-4D9C-8DF5-FDB10F239D44-4765-00002443051DB3D0-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:49 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – November 27, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4442/-1, a high speed synchronous MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower N-Channel power MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified converter topology. This driver, when combined with many of Linear Technology DC/DC controllers, forms a complete high efficiency synchronous regulator that can be used as a step-down or step-up DC/DC converter. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4442-1/LTC4442-1.html 88C3CDD7-1D12-4A46-A38C-0CFD2BF9AA66-4765-0000244453D82F6D-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:56:55 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - Novmeber 26, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8022 and LTM8023, 1A and 2A high voltage DC/DC uModule™ regulator systems, respectively, with up to 36V (40Vmax) input voltage and up to 10V output voltage. The 10V output voltage range is ideal for 9.6V intermediate bus systems and the 36V input provides sufficient input protection in 24V and 28V systems. These are the newest members of Linear's LTM802x family of high-voltage uModule regulators. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM8022-23/LTM8022-23.html E9C772B5-656F-4C64-9E2B-CC6D560EFACC-4765-00002445AAB15861-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:00 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – November 19, 2007 – Linear Technology announces the LTC3562, a quad channel, high efficiency, 2.25 MHz, synchronous buck converter that can deliver dual 600mA and dual 400mA continuous outputs from a 3mm x 3mm QFN package. Using a constant frequency current mode architecture, the LTC3562 operates from an input voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V, making it ideal for single cell Li-Ion/polymer, or multicell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3562/LTC3562.html 80D2CBD4-70B4-4788-AF2D-E2BB1D37CABA-4765-00002446F97C1912-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:06 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 13, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC6087 and the LTC6088, low cost dual and quad amplifiers, which combine speed, precision and low power in a tiny DFN package. Featuring rail-to-rail input and output stages, these amplifiers achieve 750uV (max) offset voltage, 14MHz GBW and 1pA bias current, while consuming only 1.25mA (max) per amplifier. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6087-88/LTC6087-88.html 67DDE2D3-5E86-4BFF-B536-44084F1410D4-4765-00002449BCAA0AE6-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:18 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - Novmeber 12, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the latest device in its family of DC/DC uModule™ regulator systems that can regulate an output voltage from a variable input voltage greater than, less than or equal to the output voltage. The LTM4607 is designed for higher voltage systems and operates from 4.5VIN to 36VIN, regulates an output voltage from 0.8V to 24V, and delivers output power up to 190W. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM4607/LTM4607.html 33DD3F38-0CF4-4494-8210-56C55AD696CC-4765-0000244ADAD34078-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:23 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - November 7, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces a family of single, dual, quad, and octal voltage monitors that guarantee operation across -40°C to +125°C. The LTC2910, LTC2912, LTC2913 and LTC2914 all feature a threshold accuracy of ±1.5% over the automotive temperature range, allowing them to accurately monitor single channel point-of-load or multi-channel applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2910-14/LTC2910-14.html 363D9AB4-9AF9-424D-BC1B-CF73CACA3901-4765-0000244BD5206A86-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:27 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – November 6, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2453, a 16-bit I2C-compatible delta sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in an ultra-tiny 3mm x 2mm DFN package. Its tiny size, low power and guaranteed 16-bit resolution improves performance of portable instruments and sensors. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2453/LTC2453.html 4A2A481B-A474-49E8-8F50-D06AD12E3BEA-4765-0000244D12B09FA7-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:32 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - Novmeber 5, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation extends its family of DC/DC uModule™ regulator systems with products that can regulate an output voltage from a variable input voltage greater than, less than or equal to the output voltage. The LTM4605 is the first device in a new family of buck-boost products and operates from 4.5VIN to 20VIN, regulates an output voltage from 0.8V to16V and delivers an output power up to 150W. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM4605/LTM4605.html 4ED3897E-00D1-4044-92C8-82BE8582806E-4765-0000244E3B51C73E-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:37 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 29, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8020, the first in a new family of DC/DC uModule™ regulator systems that operate from higher voltage input supplies of up to 36V (40Vmax). The LTM8020 is a 200mA complete DC/DC solution that includes a DC/DC controller IC, power switches, inductor, compensation circuitry and input and output bypass capacitors. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM8020/LTM8020.html 305D808D-DC63-413F-92D1-F7ADFB199424-4765-0000244F749B22B4-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:42 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – October 23, 2007 – Linear Technology announces the LT3500, a 2A, 36V step-down switching regulator and a linear controller in a 3mm x 3mm DFN package. The LT3500 operates from a VIN range of 3V to 36V (40VMAX), making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Its 2.3A internal switch can deliver up to 2A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.8V. Switching frequency is user programmable from 250kHz to 2.2MHz, enabling the designer to optimize efficiency while avoiding critical noise-sensitive frequency bands. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3500/LT3500.html 44E930A0-73C6-4513-B5C0-F37CD6F4B41A-4765-00002450AD65D620-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:48 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – October 17, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT1938, a 2.2A, 25V step-down switching regulator packaged in a 3mm x 3mm DFN. The LT1938 operates within a VIN range of 3.6V to 25V, making it ideal for 12V and unregulated wall transformer inputs. Its 3.1A internal switch can deliver up to 2.2A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 1.265V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT1938/LT1938.html 912D7EBE-B282-4D94-B743-0BB534C5C5A6-4765-00002451F093368A-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:53 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 15, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4608, a new member of the low voltage uModule™ DC/DC regulator family, the LTM4608 is a complete 8A DC/DC uModule regulator system with on-board DC/DC controller, power switches, inductor compensation and input/output bypass capacitors. The LTM4608 operates from a supply range of 2.375V to 5.5V (6V max) and regulates an output voltage from 0.8V to 5V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTM4608/LTM4608.html C1A59051-EAF3-4FF3-8FBE-199FE1D4BDC5-4765-00002453070CC9F8-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:58 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 11, 2007 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3520, a dual channel, 2MHz synchronous converter. One channel utilizes a synchronous buck-boost topology which can deliver up to 1A of continuous output current with inputs above, equal, or below the output. In single cell Li-Ion applications requiring a 3.3V output, the buck-boost topology can enable over 25% longer battery run-times compared to a standard buck converter. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3520/LTC3520.html 1A4BDD83-80B9-4DDB-9707-5BA2042C13A6-4765-0000245426A2C32F-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:03 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – October 10, 2007 – Linear Technology announces the LT3590, a 48V, buck mode DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current LED driver. An internal 55V, 80mA switch and Schottky diode enable it to drive up to ten 50mA LEDs in a single series string from a 48V input, making it ideal for industrial and LED signage applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3590/LT3590.html 057BFB0D-93B8-4F13-95F7-2940D8E2B57D-4765-0000245586162B59-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:08 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – October 9, 2007 – Linear Technology announces the LT3595, a 45V 2MHz DC/DC buck mode converter designed to operate as a 16-channel constant current LED driver. Each channel of the LT3595 can drive up to ten 50mA LEDs in series, enabling the LT3595 to drive up to 160 50mA LEDs while delivering efficiencies up to 92%. Its multichannel capability makes it ideal for large TFT-LCD backlighting applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3595/LT3595.html 54A4421C-5179-44DC-9714-E0B0E5B8E556-4765-00002456937F40D5-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:13 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 8, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3693, a 3.5A, 36V step-down switching regulator packaged in either a 3mm x 3mm DFN or MSOP-10E. The LT3693 operates within a VIN range of 3.6V to 36V, making it ideal for both load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Its 4.6A internal switch can deliver up to 3.5A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.79V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3693/LT3693.html F1463E22-1BD0-4212-81AF-42266EC28612-4765-00002457A8921AC8-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:18 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 4, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3580, a current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 2A, 42V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 2.5V to 32V, making it suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3580/LT3580.html C55DAAF0-EB74-476B-8616-959E96073D57-4765-00002458DE8CE9DC-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:23 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – October 3, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3785, a 96% efficient buck-boost switching regulator controller that operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the output voltage for powering tablet PCs, handheld instruments, wireless modems, portable media players and a wide variety of single or dual-cell Li-Ion or multi-cell alkaline/NiMH powered devices. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3785/LTC3785.html 48B5D6EC-1E64-4EAA-93FA-3F1CA8BD72AA-4765-0000245AA5653C07-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:30 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - October 2, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2751 family of extremely low-power, software-programmable 16-/14-/12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). These current output DACs typically draw only 0.7uA of supply current (2uA max), while generating an output swing up to ±10V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2751/LTC2751.html 3EFAEE12-7DCA-4CA9-9B5E-893EF1C0BCF4-4765-0000245BAB413DA0-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:35 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – October 1, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2917, a single voltage supervisor capable of monitoring a wide 0.5V to 12V input range. The LTC2917 can monitor 27 unique pin-selectable thresholds, ranging from a 1V drained single AA battery up to 12V industrial applications. Competitive solutions require separate supervisors for each of these different voltage thresholds. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2917-8/LTC2917-8.html AE87E4A0-62EF-430F-8297-6376DB0E74F8-4765-0000245D047FFA69-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:41 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - September 26, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC6702, a fast, micropower dual comparator in a 2mm x 2mm DFN package. With operation down to 1.7V and less than 60uA of maximum current consumption, this tiny device is ideal for portable and battery operated equipment. Low voltage operation is supported by the LTC6702's input common mode range, which extends 100mV below ground. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6702/LTC6702.html 4993FDE6-508B-4F87-AFB3-7A31696C213B-4765-0000245E29C42486-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:46 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – September 25, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC6081 and the LTC6082: CMOS Op-Amps that push the limits of precision with 3.5MHz gain-bandwidth and less than 90uV offset over the entire -40°C to +125°C temperature range. Featuring rail-to-rail input and output stages, the dual LTC6081 and quad LTC6082 achieve low frequency noise of just 1.3uVp-p and low input bias current of 1pA max at 25°C, making these amplifiers ideal for precision instrumentation. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6081-2/LTC6081-2.html 7ED4C229-9AAB-4E9E-8602-C60EAAE2EAF6-4765-000024611E125AD6-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:58:58 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – September 13, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3528/B, 1MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converters with output disconnect and integrated soft-start capability. Their internal 1A switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5.25V from an input voltage range of 0.70V (start-up, 0.5V when running) to 5V, making them ideal for Li-Ion/Polymer or single/multicell alkaline/NiMH applications. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3528B/LTC3528B.html E719B149-C8E1-44DF-A97B-3148A1EFE060-4765-000024624FB2A3EA-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:03 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – September 12, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3230, an integrated white LED driver with dual LDO regulators for driving Main and Sub LED displays and supplying low-voltage system rails in portable electronic devices, all in a compact 3mm x 3mm QFN package. The LTC3230 drives up to five 25mA LED current sources, providing 125mA of total output current, and integrates two 200mA LDOs with separate enables and pin-selectable output voltages as low as 1.2V and 1.8V, respectively. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3230/LTC3230.html E8F88D58-2574-45AE-9591-1A18841D04A3-4765-00002463A5A00632-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:09 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – September 11, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3811, a dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with multiphase operation, differential output voltage sensing and integrated phase-lock loop (PLL) synchronization. Up to 12 phases can be paralleled and clocked out-of-phase to minimize the input and output filtering requirements for high current applications (up to 200A). http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3811/LTC3811.html D6DCE204-077C-4B12-8028-CC4B175EC7B5-4765-00002465AD605396-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:18 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - September 10, 2007 - Linear Technology announces the LTC6406, a high-speed with low power ADC driver, low distortion and noise. It features a rail-to-rail input stage and an independently adjustable output common mode range. Using a single 3V supply, the LTC6406's differential outputs each swing from near ground to 2V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC6406/LTC6406.html 9DD5EFBB-DF45-4299-A555-0F23FB2DD753-4765-00002466F5761087-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:23 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - September 6, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC2209, a 16-bit 160Msps high performance high-speed Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) for leading edge communications equipment and instrumentation applications. The LTC2209 extends the sampling frequency of the LTC2208 family, offering a pin-compatible upgrade path for existing designs. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2209/LTC2209.html E0F2D9BF-F697-4E21-9E7F-B0B28A5656C2-4765-0000246876519E89-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:30 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - September 5, 2007 - Linear Technology announces the LTC3672B-1 and LTC3672B-2. Both parts have a 400mA, 2.25 MHz, synchronous buck regulator and two 150mA LDOs packaged in a 2m x 2mm DFN. The LTC3672B-1 has a fixed 1.8V output on the switching regulator and fixed 1.2V and 2.8V outputs for the LDOs, whereas the LTC3672B-2 has a fixed 1.2V output on the switcher and fixed 1.8V and 2.8V LDOs. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3672B-1-2/LTC3672B-1-2.html 69B9F30D-9DAD-4A00-8DE4-36B0C2777FDE-4765-000024697634BF46-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:34 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – September 4, 2007 – Linear Technology announces the LTC3610, a high efficiency, synchronous buck regulator which can deliver up to 12A of continuous output current at voltages as low as 0.6V. It operates from an input voltage of 4V to 24V (28V ABS Max), making it ideal for applications with multicell Li-Ion, lead acid batteries or fixed voltage rails up to 24V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC3610/LTC3610.html C2130D80-962D-4D41-B02F-B109A28DC065-4765-0000246A7BB148EB-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:38 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – August 30, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2308, a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that measures eight single-ended input channels, four differential input channels, or combinations of both for digitizing multiple data acquisition signals with a single chip. The LTC2308 features an internal 8-channel multiplexer and communicates via an SPI-compatible serial interface at throughput rates up to 500ksps. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC2308/LTC2308.html 02CEB729-B9E1-409A-8461-C55920B07377-4765-0000246BB7C1CC78-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:44 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – August 29, 2007 – Linear Technology introduces the LTC4223, a 12V and 3.3V dual supply Hot Swap™ controller that enables live insertion and removal of mezzanine cards used on AdvancedTCA carrier blades, MicroTCA systems, or proprietary network platforms. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4223/LTC4223.html BFAD626E-BE0D-4151-9D53-4BF81A337478-4765-0000246CCAEBEB0F-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:48 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – August 28, 2007 – Linear Technology introduces the LTC4268-1, a Power over Ethernet (PoE) interface controller with a synchronous, current mode, switching regulator for delivering precise regulation and high efficiency to power-hungry Powered Devices (PDs). http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4268-1/LTC4268-1.html 47EDAF38-CFBA-4188-9592-44664C0E7C0D-4765-0000246DF01A182F-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:59:53 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - August 27, 2007 - The LTC4357 is a single high voltage ideal diode-OR controller from Linear Technology that offers a simple low loss replacement to the Schottky OR-ing diodes in multiple, N+1 redundant, power supply applications and high availability systems. The LTC4357 controls an external N-channel MOSFET to perform the function of a low forward voltage diode. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LTC4357/LTC4357.html FBBD83B3-5BA4-4CF8-BAB9-4BC593313D4F-4765-0000246F7A08CDD1-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:00:00 -0500 MILPITAS, CA - August 16, 2007 - Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT1965, a low noise, low voltage 1.1A LDO with high power density. The LT1965 features low dropout voltage of only 300mV at full load, with wide VIN capability of 1.8V to 20V and low adjustable output from 1.2V to 19.5V. Ultra-low output noise of only 40uVRMS reduces noise in instrumentation, RF, DSP and logic supply systems and is beneficial for post-regulating switching power supplies. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT1965/LT1965.html F1278599-0B5E-43AA-8D31-4EE0306B2C32-4765-00002470BA70392E-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:00:05 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – August 14, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3680, a 3.5A, 36V step-down switching regulator with Burst Mode® operation to keep quiescent current under 75uA. The LT3680 operates within a VIN range of 3.6V to 36V, making it ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Its 4.6A internal switch can deliver up to 3.5A of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.79V. http://www.linearnews.com/press/LT3680/LT3680.html 821CEEEF-5951-4F92-B15C-253E2F033E3A-4765-00002471CAC6759D-FFA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:00:10 -0500 MILPITAS, CA – August 13, 2007 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2915, a single voltage supervisor with 27 unique pin-selectable thresholds, offering