Gates Take On Role As Power Savers

Promising to extend battery life in mobile electronics, the TinyLogic low ICCT gates, the NC7SVL04, NC7SVL08, and NC7SVL32, offer up to a 99% reduction in quiescent power consumption in comparison to standard CMOS devices when the input high voltage is less than supply voltage. Available in a six-pin MicroPak measuring 1 mm x 1.45 mm, the gates take up minimal board space while future developments are planned to introduce them in next-gen MicroPak2 housings measuring 1 mm x 1 mm. Pricing is $0.08 each/1,000. FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORP. South Portland, ME. (800) 341-0392.