RS ComponentsEnables High-Efficiency Power Supplies with Integrated Switcher ICs from Power Integrations
Cutting-edge power supply ICs target lighting, domestic appliance, power adapter and many other applications
Oxford, UK. 11thNovember 2008. RS Components, the leading distributor of Electronic, Electro-Mechanical and Industrial products, today announced a major range expansion programme with Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI), the leader in high-voltage analog integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion.
Over 120 productsfrom Power Integrations’portfolio will be available from RS across Europe, including the LinkSwitch®,TinySwitch® TOPSwitch® and PeakSwitch® AC/DC power conversion families, along with the DC/DC DPA-Switch®IC family. Power Integrations’ products feature EcoSmart® energy-efficiency technology, which significantly increases power supply efficiency across the entire load range.
Additionally, RS will stock PI’s Reference Design Kitswhich include samples, a fully functioning reference board and complete documentation.
“Power Integrations has built its reputation on innovative and highly integrated power conversion ICs that simplify the development of efficient and cost-effective power supplies”, said Ben Sutherland, Power Integrations’ Director of Sales. “RS Components has worked with Power Integrations to deploy an outstandingcombination of products and supportto address the challenges faced by today’s design engineer. RS Components shares our aim of exceeding worldwide energy efficiency standards and reducing the impact of energy generation on the environment, without increasing the cost of electronic products.”
Nick Jefferies, General Manager of Electronics at RS Components commented: “Power management and improved energy efficiency in designs at no additional cost is one of the biggest challenges faced by our research and development customers today. Power Integrations is at the forefront of electronics manufacturers addressing these issues, so we are delighted to be working with Power Integrations in the continual development of our power conversion technology capability.”
Details of RS Components’ range of Power Integrations products areavailable online at - complete with technical information and product attributes to enable easy and accurate product selection - and also in the RS catalogue. All products are held in-stock for delivery direct to customers.
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About Electrocomponents plc
Electrocomponents plc is one of the largest global catalogue and web-based distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical and industrial components.
Operating under the trading brands of RS Components, Radiospares, Radionics and Allied Electronics in the U.S., the Group serves nearly 1.6 million customers worldwide. Through operations in 27 countries and 19 warehouses, RS distributes 450,000 products from over 2,300 suppliers.
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About Power Integrations
Power Integrations is the leading supplier of high-voltage analog integrated circuits used in energy efficient power conversion. The company's breakthrough integrated-circuit technology enables compact, energy-efficient power supplies in a wide range of electronic products, in AC-DC, DC-DC and LED lighting applications. The company's EcoSmart®energy-efficiency technology, which dramatically reduces energy waste, has saved consumers and businesses around the world more than an estimated $3.0 billion on their electricity bills since its introduction in 1998. Reflecting the environmental benefits of EcoSmart technology, the company's stock is included in clean-tech stock indices sponsored by Nasdaq (Nasdaq:CELS) and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:CTIUS). For more information, visit the company's website at