Silego, the configurable mixed signal specialist,  has brought out a single-input, dual-output power splitter with 130V surge protection. It is designed for mid- and high-end smartphones and tablet PCs. In these applications, system-level, over-voltage protection (OVP) has become a standard requirement. Its  OVP response time protects sensitive downstream components from possible damage. Even though designed ...

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