Seeking employment in automotive control systems requiring more reliable control and may be short on board space, the FDMS2380 dual-channel solenoid driver integrates recirculation and demagnetization circuits for driving inductive loads. To save
Seeking employment in automotive control systems requiring more reliable control and may be short on board space, the FDMS2380 dual-channel solenoid driver integrates recirculation and demagnetization circuits for driving inductive loads. To save space, the device comes in an 8 mm x 12 mm PQFN package. Other features include over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protection, a diagnostic signal that provides enhanced fault handling and protection, and an extended operating voltage supporting the automotive power bus without additional protection. Also, the FDMS2380 sports lead-free terminals and meets requirements for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. Price is $7 each/1,000. FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR, San Jose, CA. (800) 341-0392.
