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KTB2140: Optimized for High Efficiency, Supporting Full Range Power Over Ethernet (PoE) bt and 200W Telecom Applications
San Jose, Calif. – March 11, 2025 – Power management leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of KTB2140. This single-chip, highly integrated active-clamp current-mode PWM controller solution is designed for isolated power supply and Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Devices (PD) and significantly improves efficiency, while reducing the PCB area.
This KTB2140 current-mode PWM controller can operate as an active-clamp flyback or forward converter, with a wide 8V to 80V input range. It is optimized for highest efficiency with best-in-class dead-time programmable range and ultra-fast MOSFET gate driver rise and fall times. Programmable spread-spectrum switching frequencies give designers flexibility to mitigate EMI problems. Switching frequencies ranging from 100kHz up to 1.2MHz allow small form factor designs with smaller transformers. Protection features include OCP, short-circuit, thermal, under-voltage lockout (UVLO) and over-voltage protection (OVP).
KTB2140 fully supports the IEEE® 802.3bt 90W specifications and is also compliant with IEEE® 803.2af/at applications. Key applications for the new KTB2140 include Conference Systems, Wireless LAN Access Points, Security Cameras, and 30W ̶ 200W Switch-Mode Power Supplies.
Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kinetic, Erik Ogren, says, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving many emerging product trends including needs for higher efficiency in Datacom, Telecom and additional power-hungry features in PoE PDs. Our newest current-mode controller solution not only brings higher efficiency for 48V designs up to 200W, but does it with smaller PCB area.”
KTB2140 is available and shipping now.
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About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies™ designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTA1170: Fully Compatible with IEEE ® 802.3bt Standard, Improves Powered Device Efficiency up to 2%
San Jose, Calif. – March 11, 2025 – Power management leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its Power over Ethernet (PoE) portfolio with the introduction of the KTA1170 dual active bridge rectifier. This device is a single-chip, highly integrated solution for voltage rectification on Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Devices (PD). Applications include Conference Systems, Voice over IP (VoIP) Phones, Wireless LAN Access Point, Security Cameras, WiMAX Terminals, Point-of-Sales Terminals, RFID Readers and Thin Clients.
The KTA1170 is a dual ideal-diode bridge designed to rectify independent DC input channels, separately or together, into a single output. This is especially required for IEEE 802.3bt powered devices, where power is delivered through all 4 pairs of the cable. Also, with a forward voltage drop of 0.25V compared to 0.7V for discrete diodes, designers can instantly save up to 1W for Class 8 power applications while significantly reducing system size.
Geethakrishnan Narasimhan, Director of Product Marketing at Kinetic Technologies, says, “With the introduction of KTA1170, Kinetic is offering a complete portfolio of products to design any PoE PD application across IEEE 802.3af, at and bt power standards. The dual active bridge solution for voltage rectification not only decreases the PCB footprint by 87% and simplifies the BOM but also improves the PD power conversion efficiency by up to 2%. Customers can now design applications for PoE PD that require higher power at efficiencies up to 92% and with smaller form factors, effectively expanding the limits of PoE systems.”
KTA1170 is available and shipping now.
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About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies™ designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTB8400: Step-Down Regulator Features Fast Transient Response and Lowest Variation in Switching Frequency for Noise Sensitive Applications
San Jose, Calif. – March 10, 2025 – Power management leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its DC-DC Conversion portfolio with the introduction of KTB8400 OptiCompTM buck switching regulator. OptiComp is a unique architecture that combines the best attributes of the leading DC-DC control methods into a single design. It features fast transient response, ultra-low variation switching frequency across the load range, high efficiency and integrated compensation. KTB8400 is ideal for a variety of applications including CPU/GPU core, DSP, DDR memory, VIO, and sensor/analog power.
OptiComp’s highly controlled switching frequency avoids the common problems with popular architectures wherein light-load operation introduces unwanted EMI and increased output voltage ripple. KTB8400 is I2C programmable for output voltages in the 0.6V to 3.345V range. It features soft-start and DVS with multiple programmable ramp rates as well as programmable forced-PWM and auto-skip light load modes. Protection features include soft-start, over-current, short-circuit, under/over VIN, and thermal shutdown.
“OptiComp is a significant new addition to the DC-DC industry” says Jan Nilsson, Chief Technical Officer at Kinetic Technologies, “It brings the best advantages of Voltage Mode, Current Mode and Constant On-Time architectures into a single high-performance IC, providing ultra-fast transient response, ultra-low variation in switching frequency without sacrificing small size, high efficiency and protection features. Up until now, it was commonplace in the industry where OEM designers were forced to prioritize transient response, fixed frequency or high efficiency, and then select the control method which provided the key specification while sacrificing the others. OptiComp is a game changer, using a patented PLL control scheme to combine all the strengths together in a single design.”
Key applications for the KTB8400 include Industrial Electronics, Sensors, Mobile Electronics, IoT Devices, Drones, Gaming Consoles and Accessories.
KTB8400 is available now. Visit Kinetic Technologies for more information.
Product features include:
About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets, to deliver protected solutions tolerant of real-world fault conditions. The company’s product sit “Behind Every Port™”, deliver solutions to not only provide, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads, but to also switch, transform and protect high resolution video, audio and data signals. Kinetic Technologies develops application-specific products that solve audio-video interface, protection, and power management needs across smartphones, tablets and wearables, as well as serving a wide range of industrial, automotive and enterprise solutions. Kinetic Technologies, a Cayman Corporation, has R&D centers in Silicon Valley and Asia, with operations and logistics based in Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.kinet-ic.com/.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTB8375: 4.5V – 24V Input Buck Regulator Combines Ultra-Fast Transient Response with High Efficiency
San Jose, Calif. – March 10, 2025 – Kinetic Technologies, a leader in power management solutions, announces the launch of the KTB8375, a high-performance 6A synchronous buck regulator designed for industrial, telecom, networking, computing, and battery-powered applications. KTB8375 integrates high-side and low-side MOSFETs, delivering high efficiency and fast transient response in a compact footprint.
With an input voltage range of 4.5V to 24V, an output range from 0.55V to 6V, the KTB8375 employs Kinetic’s proprietary Advanced Adaptive On-Time (AOT) control to achieve high output voltage accuracy while eliminating the need for external loop compensation, shrinking PCB area and limiting component count.
Optimized for power efficiency, fast transient response and small size, the KTB8375 takes advantage of low on-resistance integrated Power MOSFETs and a proprietary control scheme. Peak efficiency exceeds 94% with 12V input and 3.3V output, saving power and reducing system thermal burdens. An I2C interface allows control of various settings, enables, and fault readback. A wide range of switching frequencies can be programmed, up to 2MHz, further shrinking external components for space-contained applications. A full suite of protection features includes built-in cycle-by-cycle current limit, short circuit protection, input/output UVLO, output over-voltage, and thermal shutdown protection.
Erik Ogren, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kinetic Technologies, says, “Kinetic’s latest DC-DC product offering is focused on the high-performance segment for AI Datacenter, Communications and Industrial markets. A proprietary advanced AOT control scheme enables ultra-fast transient response which is critical for advanced SoCs and digital loads. Furthermore, when compared to widely used regulators in the market, KTB8375 uses less output capacitance, in some cases less than half, for the same voltage droop, saving PCB area and component count”.
KTB8375 is available and shipping now. Please contact your local Kinetic Sales Office for more details. Visit the Kinetic Technologies website for more information.
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About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic TechnologiesTM designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.kinet-ic.com/.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTS1800: High-Voltage, Bi-Directional Switch with Industry-Leading Protection with Ultra-Fast Over-Voltage Protection, Reverse-Current Protection & Surge Protection
San Jose, Calif. – March 6, 2025 – Kinetic Technologies, a leader in power management solutions, expands its portfolio with the introduction of the KTS1800, a high-performance USB VBUS safety management load switch designed for USB Type-C PD 3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) applications. Engineered to handle up to 312W in sink-mode and 240W in source-mode, the KTS1800 ensures superior power delivery, safety, and protection for high-power USB devices.
The KTS1800 features a 3V to 55V operating range and withstands input/output voltages up to 59VDC, making it ideal for USB-C EPR Notebooks, docking stations, monitors, adapters, and other high-power USB applications. Its ultra-fast 55V over-voltage protection (OVP), reverse-current protection (RCP), and integrated active transient flat-clamp voltage suppression (TVS) provide unmatched system reliability against surges, ESD events, and power fluctuations. The device functions as a Dual Role Power (DRP) port using a single power path dynamically switching between sink- and source- modes. This enables a more robust and space efficient solution in docking stations and “charger-per-port” notebook computers.
“Architecting 48V USB EPR systems is challenging for OEM system designers as the silicon ecosystem is in an early stage. New methods are needed to handle fault conditions compared to 20V USB SPR.” said Erik Ogren, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kinetic Technologies. “KTS1800 features all of the robust system protection that Kinetic’s USB Protection IC customers have come to appreciate, with new advances to tackle specific 48V demands. One difficulty OEMs face is choosing a suitable small size TVS diode for surge protection which can adequately protect the 48V PD Controller IC. KTS1800’s flat-clamp active clamp solves that problem by protecting against input surges, while maintaining a safe voltage for downstream devices.”
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KTS1800 is available and shipping now.
About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies™ designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brands and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTA1142: IEEE 802.3bt-Compliant, 92.5% Energy Efficient
San Jose, Calif. – February 26, 2025 – Power management leader, Kinetic Technologies, expands its portfolio with the introduction of its KTA1142 device. A single-chip, highly integrated solution designed to deliver power to any Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD). The KTA1142 simplifies system design and enhances power efficiency for telecom, networking, and security applications, delivering up to 72 Watts of output power. The KTA1142 is ideal for conference systems, 5G/LTE base stations, wireless LAN access points, security cameras, and mini personal computers.
The KTA1142 fully supports IEEE® 802.3af, IEEE® 802.3at and IEEE® 802.3bt standards and implements all physical layer PD functionalities including 5-event classification, Autoclass to communicate maximum PD power requirements to PSE, Type 1-4 PSE detection, and MPS to lower standby power.
Kinetic Technologies’ KTA1142 provides an efficient and compact solution. The device incorporates an advanced DC-DC controller with adjustable slope compensation, dual low-side gate drivers with programmable dead time, and a programmable frequency dithering. The controller can be configured as a Flyback or Active Clamp Forward Converter for PoE802.3bt applications.
Geethakrishnan Narasimhan, Director of Product Marketing states, “With power budgets expanding up to just shy of 72W, system OEMs are integrating more features to enhance product performance and offer more choices to their customers. However, the added availability of ‘higher power’ introduces its own challenges in power conversion efficiency, thermal performance, higher EMI, system size and cost. KTA1142 addresses these challenges head-on by integrating a PoE bt-standard compliant PD Interface and DC-DC controller that delivers industry leading efficiency in excess of 92%.”
Key Product features:
KTA1142 is available and shipping now.
About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies™ designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brands and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTZ8868: Delivers big performance in a tiny package by integrating an 8-Channel 40V Backlight with LCD Bias in a protection-rich solution
San Jose, Calif. – January 9, 2024 – Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its display power solutions portfolio with the introduction of KTZ8868. This device is a highly efficient 8-channel LED backlight driver with current sinks, up to a 40V boost voltage, while its 250mA bias output current can drive high resolution and high refresh rated LCDs.
The high switching frequency of the KTZ8868 allows the use of a smaller inductor and capacitor, resulting in a simpler and smaller solution with fewer external components. The input operating range is from 2.7V to 5.5V, accommodating 1-cell lithium-ion batteries or a 5V supply.
Vice President of Marketing at Kinetic Technologies, Jeff Gray, stated, “With design engineers looking for ways to reduce footprint space for their next generation tablets, POS terminals and other mid-sized displays, our leading-edge KTZ8868 driver provides a worry-free solution that integrates what used to be three ICs into one small chip. This device is like no other on the market, powering 80 LEDs with its protection-rich, robust features wrapped in a tiny package.”
These built-in protection features of the KTZ8868 include inductor current limit protection, output short circuit protection, output over-voltage protection, LED fault (open or short) protection and thermal shutdown protection.
The very small KTZ8868 is available in a RoHS and green compliant WQFN55-32L (5mm x 5mm, 32 Lead) package that integrates an 8-channel backlight driver and 250mA LCD bias into one chip.
KTZ8868 is available and shipping now. Visit Kinetic Technologies for more information.
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Backlight LED Driver
LCD Panel Bias
Other Features
About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets that deliver protected solutions tolerant of real-world fault conditions. The company’s products sit “Behind Every Port™”, deliver solutions to not only provide, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads, but to also switch, transform and protect high resolution video, audio and data signals. Kinetic Technologies develops application-specific products that solve audio-video interface, protection, and power management needs across smartphones, tablets and wearables, as well as serving a wide range of industrial, automotive and enterprise solutions. Kinetic Technologies, a Cayman Corporation, has R&D centers in Silicon Valley and Asia, with operations and logistics based in Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.kinet-ic.com/.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
KTS1890 5V/3A Load Switch Completes Kinetic’s Safety Management Kit of Products for 28V USB EPR
San Jose, Calif. – October 30, 2023 – Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device. Together with its KTS1898 6ARMS VBUS ISINK load switch and its KTU1128 USB Type-C data line (CC & SBU) protector, these three devices provide the most robust and complete set of protection features on the market today.
Key applications for the KTS1890 include gaming and workstation notebooks, desktop PCs, docking stations, monitors, conferencing systems, gaming consoles, and any USB Type-C Dual Role Port design with PD 3.1 EPR 28V input.
The KTS1890 is a USB VBUS safety management load switch for 15W current-source output in systems with 28V EPR current sink input. The input operating range is 2.5V to 5.5V, but the output withstands up to 35VDC at the USB port. Current limit protection (CLP) is adjustable from 400mA to 4.0A. Low on-resistance minimizes heat and voltage droop. Soft-start (SS) limits inrush current. Reverse-current protection (RCP) acts as a 20mV “ideal diode” with fast recovery.
Karl Volk, System Applications Director at Kinetic Technologies, says, “The combination of our new KTS1890, together with our KTS1898 and KTU1128 parts, provides a chipset trio setting a new benchmark for protection at every 28V USB EPR port, ensuring the quality and operational integrity of your products.”
Additional integrated safety management for the KTS1890 device includes ultra-fast over-current protection (OCP), short-circuit protection (SCP) during and after soft-start, over-temperature protection (OTP), and integrated transient voltage suppression (TVS) for IEC industry standard ±30kV ESD and ±130V surge protection.
About Kinetic Technologies
Kinetic Technologies designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets, to deliver protected solutions tolerant of real-world fault conditions. The company’s product sit “Behind Every Port™”, deliver solutions to not only provide, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads, but to also switch, transform and protect high resolution video, audio, and data signals. Kinetic Technologies develops application-specific products that solve audio-video interface, protection, and power management needs across smartphones, tablets, and wearables, as well as serving a wide range of industrial, automotive and enterprise solutions. Kinetic Technologies, a Cayman Corporation, has R&D centers in Silicon Valley and Asia, with operations and logistics based in Asia.
For more information, please visit http://www.kinet-ic.com/.
*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.
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