Lineage Power Corporation today announced the availability of the 5/12Vin MicroTLynx converter. These open frame modules are designed per the latest DOSA standard footprint specification to provide higher power, higher density, and faster transient response in a wide variety of board mounted power applications.

The 5V/12V MicroTLynx series converter has a wide input voltage range of 4.5 to 14V. These modules deliver up to 12A of output current at a precisely regulated output voltage from 0.69Vdc to 5.5Vdc, programmable via an external resistor. The 5V/12V MicroTLynx converter offers the same high efficiency as the Lynx series but with significantly improved thermal performance due to innovations in design and packaging. In addition, standard features include programmable output voltage, remote on/off, remote sense, Power Good, monotonic start up, EZ-SEQUENCETM, over current and over temperature protection.

The 5V/12V MicroTLynx Series converter also offers the new Tunable-Loop (patent pending) feature which allows engineers to optimize the control loop to significantly improve transient response and reduce the amount of external filtering. This enables designers to save valuable space and cost in their applications. The Tunable-Loop is easy to implement and requires only a minimal set of additional low cost components and no additional pins.

The 5V/12V MicroTLynx converter, currently available in a small SMT package measuring only 0.8 in x 0.45 in x 0.295 in (20.3 mm x 11.4 mm x 7.49 mm), features the LGA (Land-Grid-Array) interconnect method. Supporting an industrial operation temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, the modules meet EU Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS initiatives as well as industry standard board cleaning processes.

Samples of APTS012A0X3-SRZ and APTS012A0X43-SRZ can be obtained by contacting sales representatives at Lineage Power. For further information, visit www.lineagepower.com or call 1-800-526-7819.

ABOUT LINEAGE POWER CORPORATION

Lineage Power Corporation is a leading global provider of innovative, reliable AC-DC and DC-DC switching power supplies, complete telecom power systems, batteries, and power modules. Lineage Power also offers custom design, engineering, installation and technical support services to its customers worldwide. For more information on Lineage Power Corporation, visit www.lineagepower.com.

ABOUT THE GORES GROUP, LLC

Founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores, The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group, LLC has become a leading investor having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management. The firm's current private equity fund has committed equity capital of $1.7 billion. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, The Gores Group, LLC maintains offices in Boulder, Colorado and London. For more information, please visit www.gores.com

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