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Fairchild Semiconductor's CRM PFC Controller ICs Feature Industry-Leading THD Performance, Low Standby Power to Meet PFC/Energy Regulations

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces critical conduction mode (CRM) power factor correction (PFC) controller ICs specially designed to meet stringent stand-by power and harmonic regulations affecting ballast, notebook adaptors, LCD TVs and LCD monitors. The FAN7529 and FAN7530 utilize a patent-pending variable on-time control method to achieve industry-leading Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) performance (

FAN7529/FAN7530 provide energy-saving, reliable solution for ballast and LCD TV designs

These highly integrated PFC controllers, the FAN7529/FAN7530, eliminate components compared to both passive solutions and similar controllers on the market, therefore helping designers to reduce part count and save system costs.

“Fairchild’s FAN7529 and FAN7530 PFC controllers offer designers the best THD performance on the market, an important consideration since government regulations specify that manufacturers must reduce harmful noise that can affect system reliability,” said CJ Kim Fairchild’s product manager, Power Conversion product line.