Semtech Debuts SC310 Current Sense Amplifiers with Voltage Flexibility and Power Saving FeaturesDevices feature three voltage gain options and industry-leading accuracy Camarillo, California - October 20, 2005 Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for communications, portable devices, computers, and industrial equipment, today announced the SC310, a family of high-side current sense amplifiers with voltage flexibility and power saving features that allow mobile device designers to lower the system cost and power draw needed for battery sensing or data acquisition applications.
There are SC310 models available in 20V, 50V and 100V gain levels which enable the flexibility to specify a wide range of sense resistors and analog-to-digital converters (ADC) needed for a complete solution. This flexibility means a designer can better balance the cost and power draw of a power monitoring system. Further enhancing the low power draw of the SC310 is the availability of a shutdown (SHDN) pin that can be programmed to disable the device into a low quiescent current state without the input voltage being removed. The SC310 features a 2.7V to 25V common mode input range for use in many applications, including mobile device or laptop battery monitoring to industrial data acquisition. Output range is independently adjustable from 3V to 25V to match the voltage levels of the sensing IC. “Today’s digital lifestyles mean frequently used portable electronics can go through many charge cycles, making it very important to provide accurate feedback to the sensing ICs, while at the same time minimizing drain on the battery,” said Larry King, Vice President of Portable Power Management. “The SC310s are the most mobile-friendly current sensing devices on the market, with the features needed to allow the engineer to balance power and cost requirements and still improve the customer experience.” The SC310 is packaged in a small SOT-23-6 package. The package is lead free and meets worldwide environmental requirements including the European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment (RoHS) directive. Key Features of and Electronic the SC310
Pricing and AvailabilityThe SC310 is available immediately in production quantities and is priced at $0.82 each in 1,000-piece lots. Ordering codes are SC310ASKTRT for the 20V version, SC310BSKTRT for the 50V version, and SC310CSKTRT for the 100V version. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support. Data sheets, volume pricing, and delivery quotes, as well as evaluation kits and samples, are available by contacting salesinfo@semtech.com. About SemtechSemtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. The company is dedicated to providing customers with proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, human interface, test & measurement, and wireless connectivity products. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, contact Semtech Corp. at 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012-8790; phone (805) 498-2111; email to info@semtech.com; or visit its web site at www.semtech.com. Press ContactTerry Sears, Marketing Communications Manager, Telephone: 805.498.2111 |
The SC310 takes voltage input from a sense resistor and converts it to a low-impedance, low-voltage signal that can be fed into a battery charging IC for monitoring battery levels, or into other power regulation or monitoring ICs. The device has a wide temperature range that makes it especially well suited for industrial applications, and features an industry best accuracy level of 1% (typical) that ensures that the sensing IC receives the most accurate information.
