San Jose, Calif.—Fairchild Semiconductor is bringing automotive control system designers more reliable solenoid control operation using less board space with the FDMS2380, a dual integrated solenoid driver (DISD).

The FDMS2380 is an intelligent, dual independent channel, low-side driver with built-in recirculation and demagnetization circuits designed specifically for driving inductive loads. Other integrated features include over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature circuits to protect the device as well as a diagnostics feedback pin. The FDMS2380 is packaged in a space-saving 8mm x 12mm PQFN package.

Pricing: $7 each in 1000-piece quantities.

Availability: Samples available now; delivery is 8-10 weeks.

Datasheet: click here.

Fairchild Semiconductor, 1-207-775-8100, www.fairchildsemi.com