SAN JOSE, Calif., March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Monolithic
Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) (Nasdaq: MPWR), a leading company in
high-performance analog solutions, today announced its launch of
two new high-voltage analog switch ICs, the MP4816A and MP4816, for
medical ultrasound imaging applications.
Our 180V, 16-channel, analog switches can pass or block transmit
signals of up to ±90V and require no high-voltage supplies. Because
other legacy solutions require one positive and one negative
high-voltage supply, eliminating these two supplies would
significantly simplify the power supply design and lowers power
dissipation. Support circuitry, such as power up/down
sequencers, are also eliminated. These new ICs will reduce
the size and cost and increase reliability of the system.
As the medical ultrasound market trend increases the number of
piezoelectric transducers in the probe head, the MP4816A and MP4816
become ideal solutions by eliminating any safety concerns with
high-voltage DC lines on the cables.
Both the MP4816A and MP4816 output switches are configured as
sixteen single-pole, single-throw (SPST) analog switches controlled
by a 16-bit serial shift register with parallel latches.
Typical output switch resistance is only 12.5Ω to minimize signal
attenuation and thereby maximize image quality. The MP4816A has an
integrated output bleed resistor, whereas the MP4816 does
not. Both parts are available in 48-pin TQFP packages.
Samples are available now.
About Monolithic Power Systems
Monolithic Power
Systems, Inc. (MPS) provides small, highly energy efficient,
easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial
applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive,
and consumer applications. MPS' mission is to reduce total
energy consumption in its customers' systems with green, practical,
compact solutions. The company was founded by Michael Hsing in 1997 and is headquartered in
San Jose, CA. MPS can be contacted
through its website at monolithicpower.com or its support
offices around the world.
Monolithic Power Systems, MPS, and the MPS logo are registered
trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and
trademarked in certain other countries.
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