| April 19, 2006 |
| FDK Corporation |
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| the standard dc/dc converterSenpai Series |
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San Jose, CA - April 19, 2006 - FDK Corporation (Tokyo
Stock Exchange 1st Section: Code 6955) announced its entry into the standard dc/dc converter market with the introduction
of the Senpai Series of non-isolated point of load (POL) converters. These
dc/dc converters are designed for Intermediate Bus Architecture (IBA) and
Distributed Power Architecture (DPA) applications that require high efficiency,
tight regulation, and high reliability in elevated temperature environments
with low airflow.
The Senpai Series converters are offered in 5A, 10A, and 16A output current
models, in SMD and SIP packages, with industry-standard footprint and pin-out.
They operate from a wide input voltage range of 6.0V-14V DC, and provide
programmable and fixed output voltages in the range of 0.75V-5.5V DC. All
models feature remote ON/OFF, over-current and over-temperature protection,
and output voltage adjust, and are compatible with standard trim equations.
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Senpai Series converters deliver full-rated output current, with little or no
derating, at high ambient temperatures, with minimal airflow. At 3.3V DC
output, in an ambient of 85 degrees Celsius with 100 LFM airflow, the 5A and
10A models provide full-rated current, and the 16A model provides 14A. This
leading edge thermal performance results from electrical, thermal, and
packaging design that is optimized for high density circuit card conditions.
"We have seen a need in the telecom and datacom industries for high
performance, cost effective dc/dc converters," said Katsuya Fujii,
President and CEO of FDK America, Inc. "FDK is a 56 year old
company that is known for its high quality electronic components and batteries.
We are applying those same high standards, manufacturing excellence, and
R&D to our new Senpai Series."
All Senpai Series products are RoHS compliant. They are manufactured using
FDK's state of the art in-house manufacturing processes and systems. In
quantities of 1,000 pieces, the 5A, 10A, and 16A models are priced at $6.00,
$10.00, and $12.00, respectively. Samples are available now.
For more information call 408-432-8331, or visit
our website at www.fdkamerica.com.
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| FDK America. Inc. |
FDK Electronics GmbH |
| Tekeo Aridomi |
Katsutoshi Muramatsu |
| E-mail: taridomi@fdk.com |
E-mail: katutosi@fdk.com |
| TEL: +1-(408)432-8331 |
TEL: +49-(0)211-537-464-0 |
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| A·R Marketing, Inc. |
FDK CORPORATION |
| Andrea Roberts |
Yukihiro Ota |
| PO Box 501528 |
E-mail: yuota@fdk.co.jp |
| San Diego, CA 92150 |
TEL: +81-3-5473-4674 |
| Phone: 858-451-8666 |
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| Fax: 858-683-2083 |
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Email: aroberts@san.rr.com
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