Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) or TI recently launched a new isolated amplifier, AMC1301, capable of delivering accurate current control measurement in high-voltage equipment.
TI's new amplifier, AMC1301, is equipped with an isolated barrier that separates output from the input circuitry and is highly resistant to magnetic interference. According to VDE V 0884-10 and UL1577T, this barrier is certified to provide reinforced galvanic isolation of up to 7 kVPEAK.
AMC1301 is optimized for current measurement in high-voltage equipment such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, battery management systems and uninterruptible power supplies, wherein voltage specifications are crucial.
TI's new amplifier is specified over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 125°C and is available in a wide-body, 8-pin SOIC package. The device comes with ±250 mV input voltage range, lowest offset drift of 3 uV/C and at a fixed gain of 8.2. All these features facilitate accurate current control, lowest power consumption, highest reliability, longer lifespan and highest DC accuracy.
TI's increasing focus on new products should generate solid returns. The company's diverse portfolio targeting different market segments such as smart grid, factory automation, high-voltage power, LED lighting and control are also positives for its future revenue growth.
The launch will enhance Texas Instruments’ differentiated product pipeline and is expected to improve its market share. However, Texas Instruments operates in an intensely competitive industry and companies such as Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) give stiff competition.
In the last reported first quarter, TI reported earnings of 65 cents that easily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents. Revenues of $3.01 billion were down 5.7% sequentially and down 4.5% year over year (within the guidance range of $3.07 billion and $3.33 billion).
The company is slated to report its second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 25.
Texas Instruments currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks are Amtech Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) , both carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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