A 300W MOSFET Linear Amplifier for 50 MHz:  Application Note Microsemi-formerly Advanced Power Technology APT9802  ( app note added 05/07)

A 50 MHz, 250W Amplifier Using Push-Pull ARF448A/B:  Application Note Microsemi formerly Advanced Power APT9702A (added 05/07)

A Design and Manufacturing Guide for the Lead Frame Chip Scale Package:  AN-772 Analog Devices Application Note   (app note added 2/06)

A High-Efficiency 400 Watt 13.56 MHz RF Power Amplifier:  Application Note Microsemi formerly Advanced Power APT9501(added 05/07)

A Push-Pull 300-watt Amplifier for 81.36 MHz:  Application Note Microsemi formerly Advanced Power APT9801 (added 05/07)

AB-15 / Using Surface Mount Power MOSFETs in Processor Power Supplies:  Fairchild Application Notes / (app note added 6/06)

Active Mixer Design Using the NE25139 Dual Gate MESFET (11/24/97) :  Application Note California Eastern Laboratories Doc #903  (app note added 6/06)

Advanced Polarity Protection with MOSFETs:  Advanced Power Switching and Polarity Protection for Effects (added 6/06)

Amplify and Shift EPAD MOSFET  Output with an Operational Amplifier:  Circuit Ideas for Designers Application Notes Advanced Linear Devices, Inc.  (app note added 6/06)

An Introduction to the SM-8 Package:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes The SM-8 is an eight leadded version of  industry standard SOT223 transistor package. Using a number of leadframe options allows  assembly of dual transistors, dual ICs and hybrid combinations. This report provides an introduction to package attributes and includes example applications that benefit.   (app note added 2/06)

AN10 Automotive Relay Drivers using the Zvn4206av: Protection Free Interfacing with Avalanche Rated MOSFETs:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes An alternative solution is provided to  usual large package Darlington effected relay driver. The ZVN4206AV has been designed, processed and rated to withstand significant energy within  breakdown region. This allows  part to absorb back-emf and transient energy, reby allowing lower component count circuits.   (app note added 6/06)

AN11 Features and Applications of the FMMT618 and 619: High Current SOT23 Replace SOT89, SOT223 and D-Pak:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes This note introduces  FMMT618 and 619 two NPN variants of  Zetex SuperSOT family, and includes parametric overview, rmal capability discussion, brief description of  Matrix geometry, and applications.   (app note added 2/06)

AN-110: Fast IC Power Transistor with Thermal Protection:  National Semiconductor Application Note   (app note added 6/06)

AN12 the FMMT718 Range, Features and Applications: Replacing SOT89, SOT223 and D-Pak Products with High Current SOT23 Bipolar Transistors:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes Following on from AN11, this note introduces or members of  Zetex SuperSOT series, and concentrates on  PNP options and complementary NPN/PNP designs.   (app note added 2/06)

AN14 Transistor Considerations for LCD Backlighting: High Efficiency DC-to-AC Conversion:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes A study of  parametric requirements of Bipolar transistors for  self-oscillating resonant "Royer" inverter with respect to LCD backlighting, including circuit behaviour,  voltage ratings of most relevance to ensure optimised device selection, and compact packaging options   (app note added 6/06)

AN15 Features and Applications of the FMMT617 and FMMT717 SuperSOT SOT23 Bipolar Transistors: 3A NPN and 25A PNP SOT23 Bipolar Devices:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes An introduction to  low voltage variant members of  Zetex SuperSOT family, including a description of  high current capability, a comparison of  extremely low losses evident when compared with competing MOSFET options, and suggested applications.   (app note added 2/06)

AN18 Power MOSFET  Gate Driver Circuits using High Current Super-b Transistors: 6A Pulse Rated SOT23 Transistors for High Frequency MOSFET  Interfacing:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes A description of  MOSFET converter circuits' requirement for a high current buffer stage, a suggested range of Zetex high current capable, fast switching transistors, and circuit examples.   (app note added 2/06)

AN21 Bipolar Transistor Considerations for Battery Powered Equipment: Leading to Efficiency and Competitive Advantages in Portable Systems:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes Bipolar products provide many performance advantages in modern battery powered systems. This note reviews  parametric and circuit related characteristics of high performance Bipolar devices and MOSFETs, and provides some application examples in which  Bipolar option gives  most credible solution.   (app note added 2/06)

AN-222: Super Matched Bipolar Transistor Pair Sets New Standards for Drift and Noise:  National Semiconductor Application Note   (app note added 2/06)

AN24 an Introduction to the SM-8 Package:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes The SM-8 is an eight leadded version of  industry standard SOT223 transistor package. Using a number of leadframe options allows  assembly of dual transistors, dual ICs and hybrid combinations. This report provides an introduction to package attributes and includes example applications that benefit.   (app note added 2/06)

AN26 Fast Charging Batteries with Zetex High Current PNP Transistors and Benchmarq Controller ICs:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes High current, fast switching PNP transistors are capable of replacing large packaged P-Channel MOSFETs, when attention is paid to  base drive requirements. This enables space and performance efficient designs at much reduced cost.   (app note added 2/06)

AN-32: FET Circuit Applications:  National Semiconductor Application Note   (app note added 2/06)

AN-347: Shielding and Guarding:  AN-347 Analog Devices Application Note   (app note added 2/06)   How to Exclude Interference-Type Noise. What to do and Why to do it-A Rational Approach

AN-348: Avoiding Passive-Component Pitfalls:  AN-348 Analog Devices Application Note   (app note added 2/06)   The Wrong Passive Component Can Derail Even  Best Op Amp or Data Converter. Here Are Some Basic Traps to Watch For.

AN-349: Keys to Longer Life for CMOS:  AN-349 Analog Devices Application Note   (app note added 2/06)   Here's How CMOS Can be Protected Against Abuse

AN40 Lithium Ion Battery Charging using Bipolar Transistors:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes This application note explores  different types of charge techniques and associated discrete pass elements, highlighting  dominant discrete parameters and selection criteria for each charging technique.   (app note added 6/06)

AN5 Super E-Line Applications in Automotive Electronics: Replacement of Large Packaged Transistors with an Enhanced TO92 Product:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes Load drivers within automotive systems have to tolerate extreme environmental and electrical conditions. This note describes how  Silicone encapsulated E-Line range can provide cost and performance benefits to  Automotive systems designer.   (app note added 6/06)

AN-558: Introduction to Power MOSFETs and Their Applications:  National Semiconductor Application Note   (app note added 2/06)

AN6 the Use of Zetex E-Line Transistors in Motor and Solenoid Driver Functions Within Printers: Effective Logic to High Current Load Interfacing:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes A brief discussion of  drive requirements of relatively high current inductive loads within computer peripheral equipment, with respect to  benefits possible with optimised small packaged components.   (app note added 6/06)

AN-6005 / Synchronous buck MOSFET  loss calculations with Excel model:  Fairchild Application Notes / (app note added 6/06)

AN7 the Use of Zetex E-Line Transistors in DC-DC Converters: An Introduction to the E-Line Package and Typical Applications:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes A basic guide to  DC-DC Converter requirement and concept, including an introduction to  Zetex enhanced TO92  E-Line package, and some suggested applications where se components offer advantages.   (app note added 6/06)

AN763: Latch-Up Protection for MOSFET  Drivers:  Microchip Application Note Published 5-Feb-03   (app note added 2/06)

AN-772: A Design and Manufacturing Guide for the Lead Frame Chip Scale Package:  AN-772 Analog Devices Application Note   (app note added 2/06)

AN786: Considerations for Driving Power MOSFETs in High-Current, Switch Mode Regulators:  Microchip Application Note Published 12-Nov-02   (app note added 2/06)

AN798: Universal Power MOSFET  Interface IC (TC4420/9):  Microchip Application Note Published 14-Nov-02   (app note added 2/06)

AN799: Matching MOSFET  Drivers to MOSFETs:  Microchip Application Note Published 3-Aug-04   (app note added 2/06)

AN8 the ZTX415 Avalanche Mode Transistor: An Introduction to Characterisation, Performance and Applications:  Zetec Semiconductors  Applications Notes Avalanche mode switching operation of bipolar transistors is a useful but sometimes frustrating experience due to  lack of suitably designed components, and an understanding of ir limiting values. The ZTX415 is  industry's first device that has been designed specifically for this function, and this note provides parametric background, typical application circuits, and also lists useful references.   (app note added 2/06)

AN898: Determining MOSFET  Driver Needs for Motor Drive Applications:  Microchip Application Note Published 31-Dec-03   (app note added 2/06)

AN-D15: Understanding MOSFET  Data:  Supertex Semiconductors  (app note added 2/06)

AN-D2: Low-Threshold MOSFETs: Structure, Performance and:  Supertex Semiconductors  (app note added 2/06)

AN-D26: HT04 Series: High Voltage Isolated MOSFET  Driver:  Supertex Semiconductors  (app note added 2/06)

AN-H3: Basics of EL Panel Drive Techniques:  Supertex Semiconductors  (app note added 2/06)

AN-H54: Md1810 and Md1811: Quad MOSFET  Drivers for High:  Supertex Semiconductors (app note added 6/06)

Audio Booster with 1 Transistor:  (circuit / schematic design added 6/06)

Avoiding Passive-Component Pitfalls:  AN-348 Analog Devices Application Note   (app note added 2/06)   The Wrong Passive Component Can Derail Even  Best Op Amp or Data Converter. Here Are Some Basic Traps to Watch For.