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Fairchild Semiconductor's Highly Integrated Off-Line Power Switch Allows the Use of Smaller Size Transformers.


Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2003

New Power Switch Offers Improved Reliability in DC/DC Power Supply

Designs

Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE NYSE

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:FCS FCS - Frame Check Sequence ) introduces the FS6X1220RT Fairchild Power Switch (FPS), a highly integrated off-line power switch for DC/DC forward or fly-back power supply applications, as well as for VOIP (Voice Over IP) A digital telephone service that uses the public Internet as well as private backbones instead of the traditional telephone network. Many companies, including Vonage, 8x8 and AT&T (CallVantage), typically offer calling within the country for a  (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phones, digital feature phones, industrial power supplies and telecom central office and PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN).  power supplies.

This device integrates a fully avalanche-rated SenseFET (200V minimum breakdown rating) with a current mode PWM IC -- a unique combination that minimizes external components, simplifies designs and lowers cost in target applications. Designs based on the integrated FS6X1220RT, with its various protection circuits, enjoy performance superior to discrete MOSFET/controller or RCC RCC - An extensible language.  switching converter solutions while benefiting from reduced board space and improved reliability.

The internal features of this new Power Switch include over-voltage, over-load, cycle-by-cycle current limit, and thermal shutdown protection. To increase system efficiency and allow the use of smaller size transformers, the FS6X1220RT uses an integrated 300kHz oscillator oscillator

Mechanical or electronic device that produces a back-and-forth periodic motion. A pendulum is a simple mechanical oscillator that swings with a constant amplitude, requiring the addition of energy at each swing only to compensate for the energy lost because of air
. The FS6X1220RT also boasts line-under voltage detection, remote sleep on/off, under-voltage lock out, and an optimized blanking and gate turn-on/turn-off driver. In addition, the device has temperature-compensated, precision current sources for loop compensation and fault protection circuitry. The internal current sensing, high-voltage SenseFET on the device offers a 200V minimum breakdown rating. This product is available in space-saving, TO-220F-5L and D2-PAK-5L packages.

The FS6X1220RT, used in conjunction with Fairchild's optically isolated error amplifiers, such as the FOD FOD - /fod/ [Abbreviation for "Finger of Death", originally a spell-name from fantasy gaming] To terminate with extreme prejudice and with no regard for other people. From MUDs where the wizard command "FOD

" results in the immediate and total death of
2741, enables isolated power supply designs by minimizing board space and reducing component count.

Price:        FS6X1220RT US $2.11 (1,000 pcs)

Availability: Samples and demo boards available now, production
              quantities in 8 weeks.
              D2-PAK-5L will be available by June

Delivery:     8 weeks ARO


For more information about this product go to http://www.fairchildsemi.com/pf/FS/FS6X1220RT.html, or for information on other Fairchild products, design tools and sales contacts, visit http://www.fairchildsemi.com.

Editor's Note: A PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format.  of the datasheet is available at http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FS/FS6X1220RT.pdf.

Fairchild Semiconductor International:

Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE:FCS) is a leading global supplier of high performance products for multiple end markets. With a focus on developing leading edge power and interface solutions to enable the electronics of today and tomorrow, Fairchild's components are used in computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive applications. Fairchild's 10,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products from its headquarters in South Portland, Maine South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 23,324. Geography
South Portland is located at  (43.631549, -70.272724)GR1.
, and numerous locations around the world. Contact us on the Web at www.fairchildsemi.com.
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