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Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16822A/B and MAX16832A/C* family of 2MHz, high-brightness (HB) LED drivers with an integrated MOSFET and high-side current-sense circuitry. These highly integrated devices reduce the size, complexity, and cost of solid-state lighting (SSL) designs, simplifying the implementation of green lighting technology. Moreover, they provide the high conversion efficiency and advanced thermal-management capabilities critical to LED system designs.

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By providing 24 constant-current outputs capable of driving RGB LEDs at up to 80mA, the STP24DP05 from a world leader in analog, STMicroelectronics, performs the work of three conventional 8-output drivers within a compact TQFP48, 7 x 7mm footprint. Using this device to drive video displays and signage comprising large numbers of high-brightness LEDs saves bill-of-materials costs compared to conventional devices with fewer outputs.

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Vishay Intertechnology Inc. announced the release of a new series of power surface-mount LEDs that deliver a significant advance in heat dissipation and brightness. The new VLMx32.. devices feature a PLCC 4 package with a lead frame optimized to provide very low thermal resistance down to 290 K/W and power dissipation up to 200 mW, which in turn enables high drive currents up to 70 mA for twice the brightness of Vishay's high-intensity SMD LEDs in the PLCC 2 package. For automotive applications, the VLMx32.. devices are automotive qualified per AEC-Q101.

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Induction cookers are extremely energy efficient. EPCOS supplies a full range of components, including film capacitors, chokes, transformers, thermistors and varistors. Induction cookers are the true king among cookers. Their high efficiency, increasingly important in times of rapidly rising energy costs, greatly distinguishes them from their conventional counterparts.

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Hands-on Demo Stations in Hall 4.2, Booth H11 to Include Intelligent Color-Changing, Tunable White, and Tunable Color Lighting and Programmable Control Gear

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today announced it will be demonstrating its lighting solutions portfolio, including its award winning EZ-Color design solution for intelligent LED lighting systems, at the Light Building trade show in Frankfurt, Germany from April 6 to 11. Cypress will demonstrate solutions for white lighting, intelligent color-changing lighting, tunable white and color lighting, and programmable control gear in hall 4.2, booth H11 of the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Center.

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LED driver supports 1- to 5-W high-brightness LEDs
DALLAS (April 7, 2008) - Opening the door to new technology advancements in industrial and architectural lighting, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced today a 4.5 V to 52 V wide-input voltage, non-synchronous boost controller, intended for applications where the output is a regulated current instead of a regulated voltage. The new TPS40211, demonstrated at the Light Building Frankfurt show (April 6 - 11, 2008) at the "LED Light for you (LLFY) - powered by OSRAM" booth (Hall 4.1 / D31), allows designers to efficiently manage LED lighting, industrial control and battery-powered systems.

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Step-up converters deliver compact solution for ultra-mobile notebook PC and large-display applications

Geneva, April 07,2008 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in power applications, has introduced three monolithic step-up converters for LED backlights and lighting, providing 30mA or 85mA current sources for six rows of up to 10 white LEDs. The LED7706, LED7707 and mobile-optimized PM6600 include on-chip MOSFETs to reduce part count, and operate up to 1MHz to minimize filter components.

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Solutions Meeting Energy Star and 85 Efficiency Requirements to be Highlighted

San Jose, California - January 30, 2008 - Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, will feature its highly integrated products and product demonstrations for motor, lighting and power supply applications in booth 304 at the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). The conference focuses on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business and will be held February 24-28, 2008 in Austin, Texas.

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