KINETIC TECHNOLOGIES


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Locations: CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, LONDON, ASIA

Kinetic Technologies Announces New 80-LED Backlight Driver and LCD Bias Power for up to 12” Display Panels

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its display power solutions portfolio with the introduction of KTZ8868.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its display power solutions portfolio with the introduction of KTZ8868.
  • This device is a highly efficient 8-channel LED backlight driver with current sinks, up to a 40V boost voltage, while its 250mA bias output current can drive high resolution and high refresh rated LCDs.
  • The very small KTZ8868 is available in a RoHS and green compliant WQFN55-32L (5mm x 5mm, 32 Lead) package that integrates an 8-channel backlight driver and 250mA LCD bias into one chip.
  • High efficiency step-up LED driver with 8-Ch current sinks, up to 40V boost voltage

Kinetic Technologies Launches USB VBUS Safety Management Current Limited Load Switch Supporting the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device.
  • Key applications for the KTS1890 include gaming and workstation notebooks, desktop PCs, docking stations, monitors, conferencing systems, gaming consoles, and any USB Type-C Dual Role Port design with PD 3.1 EPR 28V input.
  • The KTS1890 is a USB VBUS safety management load switch for 15W current-source output in systems with 28V EPR current sink input.
  • The input operating range is 2.5V to 5.5V, but the output withstands up to 35VDC at the USB port.

Kinetic Technologies Simplifies USB Type-C Dual Role Port Design with the Industry’s First 5A/100W, Power Delivery Protection Switch with Single-Path Sink/Source Capability

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced the industry’s first integrated USB Type-C Power Delivery protection switch that simplifies and shrinks existing discrete designs in Dual Role Port (DRP) applications; a crucial feature in today’s flagship notebook computers and docking stations.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced the industry’s first integrated USB Type-C Power Delivery protection switch that simplifies and shrinks existing discrete designs in Dual Role Port (DRP) applications; a crucial feature in today’s flagship notebook computers and docking stations.
  • “In existing designs, customers must often use one current sink and one current source device per port.
  • When the USB port is in sink mode, the source device is not needed and vice versa.
  • It also includes several additional protection features including overvoltage protection, “ideal diode” reverse current protection with fast recovery, over-current protection, programmable current limit, and over-temperature protection.

Kinetic Technologies Announces Next Generation 5W Wireless Power Receiver with Integrated Battery Charger for Space Constrained Applications

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced today the latest product in their market leading wireless power portfolio, the KTE7800.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced today the latest product in their market leading wireless power portfolio, the KTE7800.
  • The KTE7800 features a fully integrated wireless power receiver and battery charger, has been optimized for small coil designs.
  • It is one of the most robust, flexible, and highly integrated wireless power products in the market today.
  • “The KTE7800 expands our market leading wireless power portfolio and offers optimized solutions for customers designing small, low power devices, such as wireless earbud charging cases,” said Erik Ogren, Kinetic Technologies Senior Director of Marketing.

Kinetic Technologies Announces High-Efficiency 9 Channel IR LED Driver with Buck Regulator and I2C Control Interface

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Power management and video/audio interface IC leader, Kinetic Technologies, announced today its first dedicated IR LED driver focused on the growing market for video doorbells and security cameras, where night-time clarity is mandatory.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface IC leader, Kinetic Technologies, announced today its first dedicated IR LED driver focused on the growing market for video doorbells and security cameras, where night-time clarity is mandatory.
  • The KTD2041 is the first IR LED driver to use an adaptive buck converter to control the current sink voltage headroom, thereby minimizing the power dissipation and optimizing the system efficiency to extend battery life.
  • Featuring nine independently controlled, high-precision, low-dropout current sinks, the KTD2041 uses a 1MHz I2C control interface to provide 6-bit linear dimming control with increments of 0.5mA up to the maximum current of 32mA/LED.
  • The 1MHz (default) high-efficiency buck regulator implements adaptive on-time control, minimizing the component count and allowing the use of one very small inductor and capacitor.

Kinetic Technologies to Showcase Industry-leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity Solutions at CES 2023

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Power management and video/audio interface integrated circuit (IC) leader Kinetic Technologies announces its participation at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023 to showcase its industry-leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity solutions that serve the consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface integrated circuit (IC) leader Kinetic Technologies announces its participation at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023 to showcase its industry-leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity solutions that serve the consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets.
  • Taking place January 5th 8th, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Kinetic Technologies is pleased to invite attendees to visit their hospitality suite located adjacent to the LVCC in the Westgate Hotel.
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) Solutions from one of the industrys smallest 13W PoE solutions to new products compliant with the higher power IEEE802.3 bt standard.
  • To schedule a meeting during the show with a Kinetic Technologies representative, please click the link below:

Kinetic Technologies Announces New IEEE® 802.3bt-Compliant Powered Device and DC-DC Flyback Controller Solution for PoE Power Supplies

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced today the KTA1140 IEEE 802.3bt-compliant Powered Device Interface IC and the KTB1095 synchronous flyback control IC with integrated digital isolated feedback as the latest additions to their PoE and DC-DC Converter product lines.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced today the KTA1140 IEEE 802.3bt-compliant Powered Device Interface IC and the KTB1095 synchronous flyback control IC with integrated digital isolated feedback as the latest additions to their PoE and DC-DC Converter product lines.
  • The PD controller also includes eight-event classification, ATDET, PD Detect, over temperature protection and under voltage lockout (UVLO).
  • The KTA1140 is also designed to provide seamless support for local supplies down to 9.5V.
  • Our goal at Kinetic is to make it as easy as possible for our customers to design their power supplies, said Erik Ogren, Kinetic Technologies Senior Director of Marketing.

Kinetic Technologies Announces Industry’s First USB Type-C Complete Port Protection Enabling Power Delivery to 140W with PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Compatibility

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced two new milestone products that can increase the Power Delivery capability of USB Type-C ports to 140W, removing the barrier to expanding the range of electronic products charged via USB.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced two new milestone products that can increase the Power Delivery capability of USB Type-C ports to 140W, removing the barrier to expanding the range of electronic products charged via USB.
  • The KTS1898 is dedicated to switching and protecting VBUS power, while the KTU1128 is dedicated to switching and protecting the CC1/2 and SBU1/2 lines.
  • The fast reverse current protection (ideal diode) allows multiple power paths to be connected to VBUS OUT without interference.
  • The KTU1128 companion IC is a Thunderbolt compatible, Type-C USB data line protection and switch IC, providing low-resistance, ultra-fast OVP, and surge protection for the CC and SBU lines.

Kinetic Technologies to Showcase Industry-leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity Solutions at electronica 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announces its attendance at electronica 2022, showcasing its industry leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity solutions serving the consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets.

Key Points: 
  • Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announces its attendance at electronica 2022, showcasing its industry leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity solutions serving the consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets.
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) Solutions from one of the industrys smallest 13W PoE solutions to new products compliant with the higher power IEEE802.3 bt standard.
  • Qi/WPC Qualified 5W Wireless Power Receiver Reference Design compliant and certified to WPC/Qi v1.3 which can significantly reduce customer time-to-market.
  • To schedule a meeting during the show with a Kinetic Technologies representative, please click the link below:

Kinetic Technologies Announces Closing of Asset Acquisition Pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement with Gain Semiconductor

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Kinetic Technologies, a high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company focused on developing power management and protection solutions for consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets, announced today the Company has completed the acquisition of certain assets pursuant to an asset purchase agreement with Gain Semiconductor Incorporated.

Key Points: 
  • Kinetic Technologies, a high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company focused on developing power management and protection solutions for consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets, announced today the Company has completed the acquisition of certain assets pursuant to an asset purchase agreement with Gain Semiconductor Incorporated.
  • By acquiring Gains Pure Sinusoidal Drive patented technology Puresine, Kinetic Technologies is positioned to bring superior motor and motion control to market.
  • The electronic motor control space enables Kinetic Technologies to expand its served addressable market further into consumer whitegoods, automotive and industrial.
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