Delivering time-to-market advantages, highly efficient and programmable step-down power modules save space compared to discrete solutions

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 20, 2014 (ANTARA/PRNewswire) -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced exclusive availability of a new series of innovative PCB-mount variable step-down regulator module ICs from Wurth Elektronik. The award-winning MagI3C-VDRM modules comprise a fully integrated and low-EMI-noise current-mode DC/DC power supply that includes the switching power stage, passive components and control circuitry in a single low-profile and small-outline package, saving valuable design-in time for engineers and reducing time-to-market.

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Providing high efficiencies and accurate regulated output voltage, the series offers a wide input voltage range from 6 to 42V DC, output voltages from 0.8 to 24V, and maximum output currents from 1 to 5A, as well as built-in compensation circuitry and soft-start functionality for smooth and safe power up. Delivering stable and low-ripple voltages for components such as microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs and MCUs and I/O interface applications, typical uses for the MagI3C-VDRM series are Point of Load (POL) DC/DC conversion in system power supplies and in server and datacom/telecom applications, as well as in industrial control, measurement equipment and entertainment equipment markets.

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Three devices in the variable-output MagI3C-VDRM series cover 5 to 24V output voltages and respective output currents of 1, 1.5 and 3A; and two more offer 0.8 to 6.0V output voltages with respective output currents of 2 and 5A. In addition to programmable soft-start, variable settings available include output voltage, switching frequency, stand-by mode and adjustable UVLO (under-voltage lockout) protection. The regulators also have on-board circuitry to guard against thermal and electrical damage, including over-temperature, over-current and over-voltage protection, as well as output short-circuit functionality.

Suitable for either hand or machine soldering, the ICs come in an innovative 7-pin TO263-7-EP (Exposed Pad) industrial high-power-density package. The package offers a single exposed power ground (PGND) pad for excellent heat dissipation and best-in-class thermal performance. In addition, the device's shielded inductor means low noise characteristics that comply with EN55022 Class B standards, meaning a significantly reduced time required for EMI testing. Offering a wide operating temperature range of –40 to +125 degrees Celsius (junction to ambient), the series is also RoHS and REACH compliant.

The MagI3C-VDRM voltage step-down regulator modules are available to purchase direct from RS stock worldwide.

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronics, automation and control, test and measurement, electrical and mechanical components.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2013 had revenues of GBP 1.24bn.

For more information, please visit the website at www.rs-components.com.

RS Components
Tan Soo Chun
Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
Telephone: +65-6391-5745

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Telephone: +65-6347-2355

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