San Jose, Ca – Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA), a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of MOS power semiconductors for DC-DC power conversion applications, has recently launched a small load switch with controlled turn on and very low on-resistance.
The APE8937-HF-3 load switch contains one N-channel MOSFET that can operate over a wide input voltage range from 0.8V to 5.5V and support a maximum continuous current of up to 4A. On-resistance is very low with only 22mΩ from VIN=1.8V to VIN=5.0V. The switch is controlled by an on/off input, and is capable of interfacing directly with control signals as low as 0.8V.
Additional features include a 300Ω on-chip load resistor for output quick discharge when the switch is turned off. For power-sequencing, the rise time is adjustable by an external ceramic capacitor on the CT pin, which also reduces inrush current.
The APE8937-HF-3 switch is available in an ultra-small, space saving 2mm x 2mm 8-pin DFN package with thermal pad. The device is ideal for use in applications such as telecom systems, industrial systems, set-top boxes, consumer electronics, as well as portable products where selective sub-system power-down can be used to improve efficiency and battery-life. The device is halogen-free and fully RoHS-compliant.
For more information, a datasheet can be downloaded at
www.a-powerusa.com/docs/APE8937-3.pdf
About Advanced Power Electronics Corp.
Established in Taiwan in 1998, Advanced Power Electronics Corporation (APEC) has become a leading supplier of MOS power discretes, IGBTs and Power ICs which enable cost-effective efficient solutions for new and existing power applications. The company’s wide range of solutions broadly targets the computing, consumer electronics, display, communications and industrial segments. ISO-approved, Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA)’s commitment to consistent quality assurance and the increased economies of scale has seen the company increase in revenue – and trade profitably each year since its foundation – and it has been ranked as one of the world’s top fifteen power transistor suppliers by iSuppli.
