Active-Semiconductor’s ACT81460 integrates a full solution for the wearable market with industry-leading standby quiescent current designed to prolong battery life. With a JEITA compliant Active Power Path Linear Charger (APLC) that integrates a 20V smart switch offering protection from faulty chargers or potential high voltage from USB – PD sources. It also includes a programmable input […]
BLDC motor control IC adds increased FLASH and Arm Cortex-M4F
Active-Semi Int. Inc. announced a new member of its PAC55XX family of PAC high-performance motor controllers with the PAC5532 IC. It is supported by an Evaluation Kit (EVK) and accompanying firmware for easy and fast evaluation of advanced motor control solutions. The new PAC5532 contains the highest-performance MCU found in an integrated motor control and driver product […]
Power management IC for SSD market integrates customized controller
Active-Semi, Inc. together with Silicon Motion Technology Corporation and Shannon Systems (en.shannon-sys.com) today announced a total solution available for the SSD market, using the ACT8870 5V power management IC and the highly customized controller from SMI. “The ACT8870 IC is a highly flexible PMIC that integrates four DC/DC buck regulators and three LDO regulators. Reducing system […]
Single-IC intelligent motor control device is the right stuff for BLDC motor-based power tools
Small and large companies alike wisely have their eye on the new and emerging markets that are ripe for their technology. But existing markets can also benefit from the rapid changes in technology. Multi-phase motors such as brushless DC and AC induction motors or dedicated motor controllers for anything from home appliances to power lawn and […]
