What Do You Know About Power Integrations?
With headquarters in San Jose, California, Power Integrations is a semiconductor manufacturing company based in Silicon Valley, which provides producers of power-conversion, high-voltage systems with high-performance electronic units and components.
Founded in the late-1980s, the company has a total number of 13 subsidiaries spread throughout the world—entirely in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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When was Power Integrations founded?
- A.
1986
- B.
1987
- C.
1988
- D.
1989
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C. 1988Explanation
Power Integrations was founded in 1988.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How can you classify the major products of Power Integrations?
- A.
Electronics
- B.
Electronic components
- C.
Transformers
- D.
Industrial appliances
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B. Electronic componentsExplanation
The major products of Power Integrations can be classified as electronic components. This suggests that Power Integrations primarily manufactures and sells various electronic components that are used in different applications and industries.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When did Power Integrations first offer its products to the public?
- A.
1988
- B.
1990
- C.
1992
- D.
1994
- E.
1996
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D. 1994Explanation
Power Integrations first offered its products to the public in 1994.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these companies was acquired by Power Integrations in 2015?
- A.
Micron
- B.
Hynix
- C.
CamSemi
- D.
ElectA
- E.
TI
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C. CamSemiExplanation
In 2015, Power Integrations acquired CamSemi.Rate this question:
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What is the trademark of the first product released by Power Integrations?
- A.
TOPSwitch
- B.
TinySwitch
- C.
EcoSmart
- D.
LinkSwitch
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A. TOPSwitchExplanation
The correct answer is TOPSwitch. TOPSwitch is the trademark of the first product released by Power Integrations.Rate this question:
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The LinkSwitch was released as a replacement of which of these products?
- A.
TinySwitch
- B.
EcoSmart
- C.
Linear Transformers
- D.
Switch
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C. Linear TransformersExplanation
The LinkSwitch was released as a replacement for Linear Transformers.Rate this question:
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What is the primary function of a Power Integrations product in an electronic device?
- A.
Power generation
- B.
AC-DC conversion
- C.
Power step-up
- D.
Power step-down
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B. AC-DC conversionExplanation
A Power Integrations product in an electronic device primarily functions to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is important because most electronic devices require DC power to operate. AC-DC conversion allows the device to receive the appropriate power supply and ensures that the device functions properly and efficiently.Rate this question:
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Which type of an electronic device is the TinySwitch?
- A.
Conductor
- B.
Resistor
- C.
Semiconductor
- D.
Capacitor
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C. SemiconductorExplanation
The TinySwitch is classified as a semiconductor. Semiconductors are electronic devices that have conductivity between conductors and insulators. They are typically made of materials like silicon or germanium, which have properties that allow them to control the flow of electrical current. The TinySwitch is likely a small electronic component that uses semiconductor materials to perform its function, such as regulating power or controlling signals.Rate this question:
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In which year did TinySwitch win the Discover Magazine Award for Technological Innovation?
- A.
1997
- B.
1998
- C.
1999
- D.
2000
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C. 1999Explanation
In 1999, TinySwitch won the Discover Magazine Award for Technological Innovation.Rate this question:
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Who amongst these is not a co-founder of Power Integrations?
- A.
Klas Eklund
- B.
Art Fury
- C.
Steve Sharp
- D.
Edmond Howard
Correct Answer
D. Edmond HowardExplanation
Edmond Howard is not a co-founder of Power Integrations. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the person who is "not" a co-founder. The other three options, Klas Eklund, Art Fury, and Steve Sharp, are not mentioned as being "not" co-founders. Therefore, the correct answer is Edmond Howard.Rate this question:
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