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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in high-performance analog, mixed signal and embedded signal processing solutions, will showcase innovative patient monitoring solutions and vital sign monitoring technology for the healthcare industry at DesignMED 2012. ADI’s booth is located at Hall 2, Stand
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Date:
2/21/2012
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A new 16-channel temperature/voltage plug-in input module for the Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder has been added to the range of electrical and physical input modules available for this versatile instrument.
The new module extends the electromechanical testing capabilities of the DL850 ScopeCorder by
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Date:
2/21/2012
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Quad Digital Power Supply Manager Monitors
Voltage, Current & Temperature
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2974 power supply manager with EEPROM for complete digital management of power supply systems with four or more power rails. The LTC2974 utilizes an I²C interface and PMBus command set to monitor and control positive or negative supplies, providing rapid
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Date:
2/21/2012
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Powersolve announces the GMB Cylindrical Series of rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries that combine high operating voltage with high energy density and a low self-discharge rate.
GMB Series cells provide a nominal 3.7V with capacities from 650mAh up to 2200mAh in cylindrical packages from 14.3mm
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Date:
2/21/2012
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The new UR-50BD image data recorder from TEAC records lossless images and videos in high definition (HD) quality. This makes it ideal for all medical imaging processes such as ultrasounds, X-rays, endoscopies or video recordings used to aid in operations. Its broad compatibility permits storage and
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Date:
2/19/2012
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CUI Inc announced a further expansion to their VMS medical open frame power supply portfolio with the release of three new series ranging from 80 W to 120 W. The VMS series is designed to be used in a wide variety of medical and dental applications, carrying UL/cUL and TUV 60601-1 safety certifications
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Date:
2/18/2012
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, and Digia, Qt Commercial, a pioneer in the commercial development, licensing, support and services of Qt for desktop and embedded development, today announced a collaboration to offer broad market availability and primary platform support for
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Date:
2/18/2012
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Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry’s highest performance, lowest power sub-GHz transceivers designed to maximize range and battery life for wireless systems. The new Si446x EZRadioPRO® transceiver
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Date:
2/18/2012
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has attained 3rd Edition IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 medical safety approvals for its NV700 modular AC-DC power supplies – this is in addition to the current approval to the 2nd Edition, ensuring full safety
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Date:
2/17/2012
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that for the third year in succession it has been ranked among the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations” by Corporate Knights[1], a company dedicated to
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Date:
2/16/2012
Avnet Embedded in EMEA, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) company, today announced a special offer on Bluegiga’s Bluetooth SMART (also known as Bluetooth 4.0) BLE 112 development kit. Costing just $300, the kit contains everything designers need to get started quickly; for an additional $100 Avnet Embedded
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Date:
2/16/2012
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Providing design engineers with a wide range of DC and AC fans for dusty or moist environment applications, Orion Fans announced the availability of an IP55 rating for a significant number of its fans. The availability of this rating in most DC and selected AC fan series enables their use in several
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Date:
2/8/2012
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NXP Semiconductors announced a major new benchmark in miniaturization with the launch of its next-generation family of low VF Schottky rectifiers targeting the mobile device market. With a typical thickness of just 0.37 mm and an outline of 1.6 x 0.8 mm, the new DFN1608D-2 (SOD1608) plastic package
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Date:
2/8/2012
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IQD have launched a new range of ultra-miniature SMD TCXOs, the IQXT-170 series. Housed in a tiny 2.0 x 1.6 x 0.8mm ceramic package, they are available with a clipped sinewave output with or without a voltage control option.
The new TCXOs are offered with two supply voltages, 2.8V and 3.0V and standard
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Date:
2/8/2012
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Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry’s smallest and lowest power customizable clock generators. Available in a tiny 1.7 mm-squared package, Silicon Labs’ new Si512xx clock generator family offers up
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Date:
2/7/2012
Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment and P&F USA, the exclusive licensee for Philips Hospitality in North America, today announced combining Philips hospitality televisions with Entropic's Broadband Access
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Date:
2/7/2012
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NEW! 135 Articles Added to the Design Center Library
Visit our new Design Center page and enter the Design Center Library. We have added 53 new design tip articles to our existing library. In addition, you can now search the library by subject or key word. Subscribe and get updated design ideas
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Date:
2/3/2012
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces a 150W range to its CSS series of AC-DC medical power supplies – the single output CSS150 combines a 4kVac
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Date:
2/3/2012
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– CUI Inc announced the release of a new ac-dc power supply series designed for medical applications. Available in 5 W and 10 W configurations, the VSKM series is housed in an encapsulated package with pins for direct PCB mounting. The units are compact, with footprints measuring 2.00” x 1.00” for
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Date:
2/3/2012
FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, will showcase its Power Solutions products at booth 1136 during the IEEE-Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition 2012 (APEC® 2012). The conference is being held from February 5-9, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
APEC 2012 is
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Date:
2/3/2012
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Ericsson has unveiled its second digital-power Advanced Bus Converter platform for use with board-mounted DC/DC power modules in telecom and datacom applications. The company’s new FRIDA II platform integrates an unprecedented number of technical innovations and industry firsts to make a significant
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Date:
1/31/2012
Molex Incorporated has initiated several strategic business developments to further demonstrate its commitment to developing innovative interconnect technologies for next-generation healthcare devices. Molex has been delivering proven solutions to medical device manufacturers since 2005, and recently
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Date:
1/27/2012
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today expanded its family of precision amplifiers, introducing a set of 40V low power, high ESD products that provide excellent DC accuracy and noise performance. These new quad amplifiers are ideally suited for 12-bit to 24-bit process control, instrumentation
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Date:
1/27/2012
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Dual 3A, 42V Boost, Inverting or SEPIC DC/DC Converter
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8582, a dual independent channel, step-up DC/DC converter with integrated fault protection features for output shorts, input/output overvoltages, and overtemperature conditions. Each channel of the LT8582 uses two integrated 42V switches: a 1.7A master switch
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Date:
1/26/2012
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that Yamaha has adopted the Synopsys Processor Designer™ tool for the development of its custom-designed digital signal processing (DSP)
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Date:
1/25/2012
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Innovasic Semiconductor is pleased to announce that Advantech has selected the Innovasic fido1100 System on a Chip (SoC) solution to provide Profinet connectivity in their new APAX-5071 Profinet Communication Coupler.
“Innovasic’s fido1100-based Industrial Ethernet platforms enable Industrial
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Date:
1/25/2012
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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of Low Power, High Speed, and Mini Package additions to the highly successful LatticeECP3™ FPGA family. The new value added devices are ideal for power and space limited applications in professional cameras,
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Date:
1/25/2012
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XP Power today announced the fleXPower X15 and XM15 series of multiple output configurable AC-DC power supplies that suit high power medical and IT/industrial applications. The X15 series complies with the internationally recognized EN/UL 60950 safety specification for IT and industrial applications.
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Date:
1/24/2012
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ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has announced a new family of 1, 2, and 3A current-mode synchronous buck DC/DC converter integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for ease of design, quick product development, and low
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Date:
1/24/2012
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Powersolve announces the GMB Series of rechargeable Lithium Polymer batteries which are ideal for applications such as hand held computers or PDA devices, mobile communication equipment such as cellular phones or radios and hand held bar code readers.
GMB Series cells provide 3.7V at ratings
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Date:
1/24/2012
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Acal BFi, - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new range of embedded power supplies from specialist manufacturer, SL Power, which feature 90% efficiency and one of the smallest heat footprints in AC to DC conversion.
The CINT1200 family comprises eight models with output
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Date:
1/23/2012
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In increasing numbers of electronics development projects, cost-optimization efforts are focusing more closely on ensuring that different modules share as many identical or similar components as possible. This creates significant potential for savings – beginning with purchasing and storage and continuing
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Date:
1/23/2012
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Multi-output Regulators with Supervisory and Watchdog Timers Reduce Component Count, Increase Power Density and Reliability
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is continuing to help industrial, medical and communications equipment designers improve power system performance by reducing board space with the introduction today of the ADP5041 and ADP5040 multi-output regulators. The regulators meet the increasing demand for greater power
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Date:
1/23/2012
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The VEAM PowerLock Box™ from leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions enables emergency power to be quickly and safely re-connected to large facilities such as supermarkets, defence installations, factories, hospitals and offices in the event of failure of the mains
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Date:
1/23/2012
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HP introduced the HP UPS Network Module which enables small, medium and enterprise-sized businesses to remotely monitor, diagnose, and manage uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and attached devices. The HP UPS Network Module supports either a single UPS configuration or provides additional power protection
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Date:
1/20/2012
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, has signed a global distribution agreement with Synapse Wireless®.
“We are excited to provide Synapse Wireless products to our growing global
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Date:
1/19/2012
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Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the expansion of its PCI Express (PCIe) clock generator and clock buffer portfolio, providing the industry’s broadest range of clocking solutions to address the stringent specifications
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Date:
1/19/2012
NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) and NorthVu Systems Inc. (NorthVu) today announced that they have collaborated to bring the smallest high-performance indoor digital TV antenna to market. The NorthVu NV20 Pro is 40% smaller than comparable products while delivering superior reception and range, enabling
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Date:
1/19/2012
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it is stocking components in support of the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi (pronounced “chee”) global standards for interoperability between wireless
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Date:
1/18/2012
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ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, and edacentrum, an institution that promotes research and development in the area of electronic design automation, today announced the results of the SyEnA (synthesis-supported
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Date:
1/18/2012
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Appleton, the leader in hazardous location electrical equipment, has expanded its Powertite™ line of plugs, connectors and recptacles with the new FSQC interlocked receptacle, offering NEMA 4X corrosion protection, superior electrical performance, and a highly compact form factor. Typical sites that
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Date:
1/18/2012
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital home, networking and mobile applications, announced today that it has joined the Renesas Electronics SoC Partner Program. Renesas Electronics Corporation, a leading global provider
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Date:
1/18/2012
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Picochip Ltd., who recently signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mindspeed Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD), has successfully achieved first silicon
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Date:
1/18/2012
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of standard ICs, today introduced a new battery monitoring “gas gauge” for handheld applications. ST’s STC3105 combines the industry’s smallest footprint
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Date:
1/18/2012
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New Infineon TVS Diodes with Extremely Low Clamping Voltages Help Improve Reliability of Portable Electronics
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced a new series of TVS Diodes (Transient Voltage Suppression). The Infineon products significantly improve system’s robustness against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events that can cause serious catastrophic or latent disturbances in consumer
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Date:
1/18/2012
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Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced its TINI family of highly integrated SoCs and codecs for consumer applications. Offering unparalleled functional integration, TINI products enable system designers to free board space for new differentiating features in smartphones, tablet
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Date:
1/17/2012
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the global addition of Dynastream Innovations products to its expansive line card.
Dynastream Innovations is an industry leader
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Date:
1/17/2012
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, will showcase its next-generation mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs) and development tools at Embedded World 2012 in Nuremburg, Germany, Feb. 28 - Mar. 1 at Booth 4A-211. Silicon Labs will demonstrate
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Date:
1/16/2012
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Micro Analog Systems Oy today announced the availability of the EB6180B1COB module for Time Code Reception (RCC).
The new tiny time signal receiver module comprises of a ferrite antenna and a small PCB that includes a MAS6180B1 AM receiver IC accompanied with necessary filter crystal and capacitor
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Date:
1/13/2012
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, will showcase an extensive array of new and innovative products at this year's Southern Electronics exhibition. A full line-up of standard and configurable power AC-DC power supplies, including the Elektra Award-winning EFE400M, DC-DC converters
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Date:
1/13/2012
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High Temperature Grade 42V
(55V Transient Protection),
Dual Step-Down Regulator with
Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer
Linear Technology announces the H-grade version of the LT3641, a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with power-on reset and a watchdog timer. Its 4V to 42V input voltage range, with 55V transient capability, makes it ideal for load dump and cold crank conditions commonly found
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Date:
1/12/2012
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Today we are proud to announce that we are changing our company name from Advanced Digital Logic Inc. to ADL Embedded Solutions Inc. This name change is due to a significant expansion in our product lines, System Design and Integration Service capabilities, including enclosures, cabling and thermal
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Date:
1/11/2012
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Dual 18-Bit IOUT DAC
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2758, the industry's first high performance dual, 18-bit, current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The LTC2758 offers accurate 18-bit DC specifications, including ±1LSB (max) INL and DNL over temperature. In addition to excellent DC specifications,
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Date:
1/11/2012
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced its lowest cost microcontroller (MCU) with an integrated LCD controller. Based on TI’s MSP430 ultra-low power MCU core, the AFE4110 delivers an industry-leading combination of 16-bit processing power, built-in LCD driver, low power and
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Date:
1/11/2012
At APEC 2012, February 5-9, 2012, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Fairchild Semiconductor®, (NYSE: FCS) a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, will address the real energy challenges designers face every day, and will demonstrate power supply solutions
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Date:
1/10/2012
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Freescale Semiconductor today announced the industry’s first solution that combines gesture recognition on resistive screen technology and capacitive touch sensing in a single integrated circuit. This addition to the Xtrinsic sensing portfolio is ideal for applications involving control panels, human
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Date:
1/9/2012
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Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com announced today the release of two new portable 12 VDC battery packs designed to power spotlights, searchlights and similar equipment drawing less than 8.8 amps. The Magnalight RLI-12 and MBP-12-9 portable lithium ion battery packs allow operators to power their 12
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Date:
1/9/2012
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Microchip announces the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) microcontrollers (MCUs) with the PIC24F ‘GA3’ family, which features the industry’s lowest active current for 16-bit Flash MCUs, as well as several flexible new low-power sleep modes. The PIC24F ‘GA3’ devices feature 150 microamperes/MHz
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Date:
1/9/2012
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, has introduced Wind River Solution Accelerators for Android, a series of software modules to help developers jumpstart their Android development and rapidly integrate compelling features and functionalities to their devices.
Wind River Solution
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Date:
1/9/2012
SMTC Corporation (Nasdaq:SMTX) (TSX:SMX) ("SMTC"), a global electronics manufacturing services provider, today announced the licensing by the State of California Food and Drug Branch (FDB) to manufacture Class 1 and Class 2 medical devices. The FDB, which partners with the Food and Drug Administration
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1/5/2012
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Plextek, the Cambridge-based business and product innovation consultancy has developed new codecs to address the issue of poor image quality that has become synonymous with many wireless CCTV surveillance systems. Current video surveillance techniques work well over wired networks, but wireless links
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1/5/2012
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RFMD’s new RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 are fully monolithic analog voltage-controlled attenuators (VCAs) featuring exceptional linearity over a 30dB minimum gain control range. These VCAs also feature internal temperature compensation that provides an attenuation profile highly insensitive to temperature
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Date:
1/5/2012
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TE Connectivity today launched the new FORGE power drawer connector for high-current and high-voltage power supplies and power distribution systems. This blind-mateable connector, produced from a scalable mold platform, allows users to specify the connector configuration that best meets their design
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Date:
1/5/2012
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Providing design engineers with a compact, lightweight and reliable power source for portable medical, industrial and consumer electronic devices, the Renata Batteries division of the Swatch Group (Switzerland) has introduced a comprehensive series of 3.7V lithium ion polymer rechargeable batteries
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12/19/2011
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Dual Buck Controller for DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 Standards
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3876, a high-efficiency dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that generates the VDDQ supply voltage, the VTT bus termination voltage and the VTTR reference voltage for DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 and future standard memory applications. The output of
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Date:
12/19/2011
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the launch of "ST New Ventures", its corporate venture capital fund currently under incorporation.
The acceleration of the pervasion of semiconductor has
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Date:
12/17/2011
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Reaffirming its commitment to medical technology innovators as they design equipment to improve health and save lives, Molex Incorporated offers a selected series of core micro products, which will be available for purchase, replacement and technical support for up to ten years, in order to more accurately
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Date:
12/17/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that IC Compiler-Advanced Geometry (AG) drove silicon success for GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ first major 20 nanometer (nm) chip. Recently announced,
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Date:
12/16/2011
Frantz Saintellemy will assume responsibility for Worldwide Sales & Marketing as of 01 January
ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for information technology applications, has announced that Frantz Saintellemy will assume responsibility for Worldwide Sales & Marketing as of 01 January. Mr. Saintellemy takes the helm from 67-year-old Carlo Rebughini,
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Date:
12/16/2011
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I had the pleasure to talk with Afshin Odabaee, Product Marketing Manager, DC/DC µModule Products at Linear Technology Corporation. Afshin explained that current loops in different parts of a system may result in voltage spikes on the supply rail and ground plane, often referred to as noise. High
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Date:
12/16/2011
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces its next generation of digitally controlled, AC-DC medical power supplies – the single output CFE400M, which is available in convection and fan cooled versions. Combining a 4kVac reinforced input-to-output isolation with dual fusing and
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Date:
12/7/2011
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CUI Inc announced an addition to its high density, high efficiency VMS medical power supply portfolio with the release of three new series ranging from 20 W to 60 W. The units are compact, with footprints measuring 2.38 x 1.60”, 3.00 x 2.00”, and 4.00 x 2.00” for the 20 W, 40 W, and 60 W models respectively.
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Date:
12/1/2011
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Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed and demonstrated the world’s first commercially available oscillators incorporating piezoelectric microelectromechanical
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Date:
11/30/2011
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Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a charging control integrated circuit (IC), the R2A20055NS, that achieves further miniaturization and safe charging control for single-cell lithium-ion batteries used in portable devices.
Lithium-ion batteries
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Date:
11/30/2011
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High efficiency: the reflective package of Oslon Square makes use even of the light emitted at the side between the chip and the lens.
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors new LED, the Oslon Square, opens up a wide range of possible uses, including designer luminaires for the home or office, retrofits and street lights. The LED is available in many different versions with different color temperatures. It can be operated with different currents,
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Date:
11/30/2011
Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, unveiled the THS3000 Series of handheld oscilloscopes that bring a new level of measurement precision and accuracy to engineers and technicians who need to debug, install and repair complex electronic systems in both field and lab
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Date:
11/30/2011
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Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the global market introduction of its new LG Series, a dedicated product family of low-g range chips
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Date:
11/29/2011
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AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded on its miniature ultra-broadband capacitors, GX Series, to include the GX01 ultra-broadband capacitor that addresses DC blocking issues from 160kHz (-3dB roll-off) to 40GHz. The GX01 capacitor
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Date:
11/29/2011
I had the great pleasure to meet with Jon Harper, Fairchild’s Market Development Manager. Jon took me through the technology behind the company’s latest innovation which addresses the continuing pressure on manufacturers to reduce standby power in their products. Fairchild is a company known for
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Date:
11/29/2011
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Microchip announces the PIC12LF1840T48A which is the first in a family of single-chip devices that integrate an eXtreme Low Power (XLP), 8-bit PIC® microcontroller with a sub-GHz RF transmitter. The PIC12LF1840T48A’s combination of features in a single, 14-pin TSSOP package makes it ideal for space-,
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Date:
11/29/2011
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The MP28258 is a 3A, 20V fully-integrated, synchronous, switch-mode, step-down converter in an ultra-small 2x3mm QFN package. The MP28258 is ideal for converting power from a wide 4.25V-20V input range to a 0.815V-13V output range with load current of up to 3A. It targets point-of-load designs for a
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Date:
11/29/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a complete power management solution for TI’s C2000 real-time control, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) and other DSP and FPGA processors. The TPS75005 highly integrated power circuit comes in a thermally enhanced 5-mm x 5-mm QFN package,
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Date:
11/29/2011
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Powersolve continues to bring innovative power products to the marketplace with the introduction of Lithium Polymer thin cells that can be manufactured down to just 0.4mm thick. The CP Series consists of Lithium Polymer thin cells which are primary laminated aluminium thin foil batteries with a nominal
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Date:
11/27/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has developed a new series of single, dual and quad digitally controlled potentiometers (DCPs) featuring the industry’s lowest supply voltages, power consumption and noise.
The ISL233x5 and ISL234x5 provide the most flexible and reliable solution
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Date:
11/27/2011
Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of the µC/OS-III, a highly efficient and reliable real-time kernel from Micriµm, for Renesas’ V850E2/Mx4 series of microcontrollers (MCUs). With the µC/OS-III, system designers have an
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Date:
11/26/2011
Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, today announced that it was awarded a U.S. patent #8045592 for the work of three of its wireless & M2M inventors: RF Engineer III
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Date:
11/26/2011
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SUYIN’s 020200MA005XX56XX series offers a type-B, 5-pin Mini USB receptacle for surface mounting that is specially designed to meet the requirements of consumer products. At the same time, however, due to its particularly robust construction, it is also well suited for use in industrial automation tasks.
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11/25/2011
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Mitsubishi Electric is introducing its new 7.0” WVGA and 10.6” WXGA color TFT-LCD modules for industrial use. The products are equipped with a built-in LED driver featuring an industry-leading super high brightness of 1000cd/m2 and a super wide viewing angle of 170 degrees both vertically and horizontally
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11/25/2011
TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, announces that its scope for safety testing has recently been updated to include the Third Edition of 60601-1, the new safety standard for Medical Devices.
The power supply manufacturer has actively participated in the Underwriters Laboratories®
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11/25/2011
Molex Incorporated and TMG Technologie und Engineering GmbH have announced a strategic cooperation focusing on industrial communication technologies and service activities for protocol stack integration. Together Molex and TMG will promote and provide customer dedicated solutions based on industrial
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11/24/2011
BEI Kimco Magnetics Introduces Easy-to-Use Calculation Tool for Linear Voice Coil Actuator Selection
BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced a convenient new tool to calculate the optimum Linear Voice Coil Actuator size for a given application. The new tool was designed to save customers time in determining the most suitable linear actuator by providing
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11/24/2011
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Industrial applications present reliability challenges to designers as a result of the high temperature and tight spaces commonly found in power supplies, motor controls and consumer applications such as chargers and adapters. To combat these reliability challenges, system design engineers need an optocoupler,
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11/24/2011
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Powerstax, one of Europe’s leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, is pleased to announce that its MEDISTAX® range of power supplies for medical applications has now been approved to the latest versions of safety approvals IEC 60601-1:2005 3rd Edition. This is in addition to the existing
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11/21/2011
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Toshiba Corporation has announced it has developed circuit techniques for embedded SRAM that operate in a wide supply voltage range, from 0.5V to 1.0V, that effectively contribute to lower power consumption by electronic devices. The test chip fabricated employs three new techniques to ensure proper
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11/21/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc., (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced a pair of LDOs (low dropout regulators) with low noise, high power supply rejection, and excellent line and load transient response. The ADP7102 and ADP7104 LDOs achieve
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Date:
11/20/2011
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UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product high voltage DC to DC converters, announced today the extension of its EFL Series of enhanced floating “hot-deck” isolated power supplies. EFL Series units were originally offered up to 15kV of isolation; now the line can achieve up
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11/18/2011
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Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced the availability of a low-frequency (LF) one-time programmable (OTP) transponder IC, the Atmel IDIC® ATA5575M2, optimized for next-generation animal identification systems for pets, wildlife or livestock. Extending the broad and well-known Atmel RFID
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11/18/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has finalized an exclusive international distribution agreement with Rowley Associates, a premier developer of integrated development environments
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11/17/2011
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Energy Micro and Hakuto sign a distribution agreement for Japan. Jun Takagi, Director & Vice President Semiconductor Devices First Division of Hakuto is pictured with Energy Micro’s President and CEO, Geir Førre.
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and RF radio company, has announced a distribution agreement with Hakuto in Japan. Hakuto will promote Energy Micro’s complete range of ultra low power ARM® Cortex™ based EFM32 Gecko MCU and EFR4 Draco RF devices.
Established in 1953, Hakuto is recognised
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11/16/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an exclusive global distribution partnership with Azoteq, a world leader in proximity and touch solutions designed to supplant costlier sensor,
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11/16/2011
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced it has achieved the touch controller market’s longest proximity sensing range of over 10 inches (25cm) with the QTouch® AT42QT2120. A longer sensing range enables a system to wake up as an object or finger
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11/16/2011
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ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the SKSN Series mid-mount TACT Switch™. The switch is highly reliable and suitable for a wide range of electronic equipment, from mobile devices like portable audio players and smartphones, to healthcare products such as blood glucose meters and pedometers. Mass
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11/16/2011
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High-voltage, low-noise op amp is ideal for highly precise sensor interfaces.
High-Voltage and Lowest Noise, Autozero Op Amp Extends System Uptime and Improves Sensor Performance
Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX44251, a 20V, ultra-precise, low-noise dual op amp that extends maintenance system uptime and maximizes sensor performance. Proprietary autozero technology enables continuous self-calibration which, in turn, ensures system accuracy over time,
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11/16/2011
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I had the pleasure to talk with Piyush Sevalia, Vice President, Marketing for the SiTime Corporation. SiTime Corporation is an analog semiconductor company which offers MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that replace legacy quartz products. With 85% market share and over 75 million devices shipped,
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11/15/2011
FEI (Nasdaq:FEIC), a leading instrumentation company providing imaging and analysis systems for research and industry, today announced that it has acquired TILL Photonics of Munich, Germany. TILL provides sophisticated, high resolution, digital light microscopes and high speed imaging systems for live
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11/14/2011
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In lab tests OSRAM was successful at achieving lighting values of 32lm/W for the flexible OLED – a new peak value.
OSRAM has recorded yet another important success with regard to research in the field of organic light diodes (OLED). The company’s researchers have developed so-called “flexible” OLED, which attain an efficiency of 32 lm/W – which is a record value. In so doing, after the rigid OLED, OSRAM has now
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11/11/2011
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Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, announced today the addition of four high-speed A/D data converters to its market-leading data converter product portfolio. The two octal- and two quad-channel converters are designed for medical imaging and
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11/11/2011
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in developing and delivering System-on-Chip (SoC) ICs, today announced the Freeman Premier family of TV System on Chip devices has been certified for Security
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11/11/2011
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Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a new line of "green" AC fans with a smart thermal control.
Designated the OA109AP111TB03 (TEMP Control) Series, the AC Axial fans
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11/11/2011
Magma Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq: LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced that Adapteva used Magma software to tape out the Epiphany-IV 64-core microprocessor array IC targeted to GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 28-nm SLP process. By leveraging Magma’s Talus®, Hydra™ and Titan™ leveraging Magma’s
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11/11/2011
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ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced two new LED drivers to help designers optimise their solutions for automotive, industrial and general lighting applications.
ON Semiconductor’s new NCL30051
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11/10/2011
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Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. [TSE:2393], a leading player in the global LED industry, is now offering its customers a 3-step MacAdam Ellipse binning of all warm white color temperatures -- 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K CCT -- for the Shuen (C06) and Shwo (C19) high power lighting LED series. Everlight's
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11/10/2011
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Helping to increase battery efficiency and reduce board space, the miniature DMP1245UFCL 12V P-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated has been introduced to meet the requirements of designers of space-starved portable products including smartphones and tablet computers.
The MOSFET
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11/9/2011
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I had the pleasure to talk with Bob Scannell, Business Development Manager, MEMS/Sensors Technology Group for Analog Devices. He told me about the company’s new tactical grade sensors for high performance inertial measurement. In Europe, Analog Devices accounts for about one fifth of the company’s
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Date:
11/9/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced an exclusive global distribution partnership with Azoteq, a world leader in proximity and touch solutions designed to supplant costlier sensor,
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11/9/2011
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ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, is proud to announce the ZSSC1856, a new Intelligent Battery Sensor IC for fuel saving start/stop systems and other solutions for measuring State-of-health (SOH), State-of-charge
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11/9/2011
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Further simplifying embedded software development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) today introduced significant upgrades to its industry-leading Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE) based on the Eclipse open source software framework. Featuring major user interface
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11/9/2011
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed its latest innovation for cellular handsets and other portable electronics; a display backlight controller IC that simplifies circuitry for consistent, high-quality
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Date:
11/9/2011
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a new CMOS image sensor that offers the speed, resolution and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance required to address the needs of the growing number of high-end
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11/9/2011
As standby power requirements in devices such as notebooks, printers, LCD TVs and monitors continue to decrease, below 50mW in many applications, designers need a solution to address standby power consumption in their current designs. To meet these stringent regulations today, additional circuitry or
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11/8/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) expanded its portfolio of general-purpose, low-power, rail-to-rail output operational amplifiers (op amps) with the introduction of new single and dual analog-to-digital converter (ADC) drivers that provide the industry’s highest performance-to-power ratio.
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11/8/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced its partnership with Toumaz, a pioneer in low cost, ultra-low energy wireless telemetry technologies.
With the global distribution agreement
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11/3/2011
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IQD Frequency Products has launched a new range of high specification crystals for specialist applications such as military, radar and pagers. Manufactured at its IQD FOQ division in Germany, the crystals are available in a variety of package styles including UM1, HC49, HC43CW (TO8) and HC45CW. For
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11/2/2011
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I had the pleasure to interview Michael McCorquodale, Ph.D of Integrated Device Technology, Inc (IDT) to talk about the company's new innovation of its new ultra high perfomance CMOS Oscillators. IDT has now strengthened its silicon timing leadership with its new 3LG family of silicon-based differential
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11/2/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announces the launch of its second Medical Applications Product Knowledge Center (PKC) training site devoted to medical therapies.
In keeping with Mouser’s
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11/1/2011
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XP Power today announced the JHM10 series of board mounted compact isolated 10 W DC-DC converters. Meeting the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / IEC60601-1 3rd edition medical safety standard and having a maximum leakage current of 2uA, the series meets the stringent international regulatory requirements for
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10/31/2011
As in many other industries, companies in the medical equipment field that once designed and built power supplies for their applications, now turn to power supply and contract manufacturers to develop and produce the ac-dc power supplies required in many medical applications. However, in these applications,
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10/29/2011
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In the world of medical devices, smaller is more beautiful. The market has seen a plethora of product announcements that herald a new era in size and portability.
While research teams continue to drive forward the technical performance levels of large equipment such as imaging systems, the
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10/29/2011
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LTM2881 2.5kVRMS isolated RS485 µModule transceiver
An important consideration when designing medical products is satisfying the IEC 60601-1 safety standard and the isolation ratings for products that come into contact with patients.
One of the most critical aspects of human safety and a challenging part of the product design is minimizing
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10/29/2011
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As medical instrumentation acquires increased processing power, the amount of information that is gathered from a patient is growing exponentially.
Whenever large amounts of data are presented to operators (in this case medical professionals), it is possible to overwhelm them with the information
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10/29/2011
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The vital selection process required for choosing the most suitable supplier for a medical power supply and to achieve requirements for EN60601 specifications
Power supplies are a critical part of any system and great care must be taken in choosing the right product. For medical power supplies
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10/29/2011
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The internationally accepted IEC 60601-1 standard has been continuously developed to help alleviate safety issues relating to all manner of medical equipment.
Engineers need to be aware that when using these standards, there are a number of key dates specified for the implementation of the
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10/29/2011
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A new generation of low power, self-configuring network devices capable of remote management via a web connected smartphone or tablet PC are set to deliver the next healthcare revolution.
The cost of providing healthcare to those recovering from illness or surgery has risen rapidly in recent
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10/25/2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced the industry’s first automotive power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to support 14 power voltage rails. As the industry’s first automotive PMIC with more than 10 rails, the TPS658629-Q1 provides all the power supply functions and reduces
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10/24/2011
Diane Wilkinson
Research Manager – Medical Electronics (InMedica)
IMS Research
As the healthcare industry globally remains to be characterized by spiraling costs and reduced budgets, the rapidly ageing world population and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases continue to stretch resource. Consequently, focus has shifted to improving the efficiency of healthcare expenditure,
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10/23/2011
Jim Lindop, Chief Strategist, Low Power RF product line at NXP Semiconductors
I talked with Jim Lindop, Chief Strategist, Low Power RF product line at NXP Semiconductors, about the company’s new system approach to help eliminate bacterial infection transfer in hospitals.
Hand washing is the single most important procedure for preventing infections, according to the
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10/23/2011
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Designed to help developers obtain safety certifications, Texas Instruments has announced its new Hercules safety microcontroller platform for medical, industrial and transportation applications. The platform consists of three ARM Cortex-based microcontroller families that deliver scalable performance,
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10/23/2011
Medical electronics is a booming industry. With us all living longer, the need for care - especially for the aged - is increasing. Hospitals need more ‘smart’ portable monitoring equipment that can be located quickly when needed over a hospital wireless network. Couple all this with the tight budgets
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10/23/2011
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SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, has announced the SGDR2500P2, a dual-output, two-stage, opto-isolated gate driver board intended for
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10/21/2011
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The cost of protecting confidentiality and secret information stored on PCs and laptops - and the costs that a commercial enterprise or Government department may have to pay when a laptop containing sensitive information is lost or stolen - will be dramatically reduced by a unique new device announced
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10/20/2011
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ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has expanded its family of capacitive sensor signal conditioning devices with the wide-dynamic-range ZSSC3123 integrated circuit (IC). The chip delivers 14-bit
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10/8/2011
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TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the new TFSB series of TDK thin-film band pass filters, which with a footprint of 1.0 x 0.5 mm2 and an insertion height of just 0.3 mm are the world’s smallest*. Thanks to their innovative terminal configuration on their bottom surface the footprint
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10/8/2011
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eoSemi, the all-silicon oscillator company, has appointed Intralink as strategic sales partner for the East Asian markets of Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.
Headquartered in Oxford, UK, with offices in Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei and Seoul, as well as locations across Europe and the United States, Intralink
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10/6/2011
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Energy Micro has announced the introduction of a further 100 EFM32 Gecko energy friendly microcontrollers. Pin and code compatible with the existing Gecko and Tiny Gecko products, the new ARM® Cortex™-M3 based Leopard Gecko and Giant Gecko microcontrollers are available now and bring memory configurations
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10/6/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today unveiled a series of high-speed amplifiers that establish a new performance standard with the best combination of high-speed, low noise and low power. Designed for portable, multi-channel and low power instrumentation and healthcare equipment, the ADA4896-2 (dual), ADA4897-1(single)
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10/5/2011
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The newest precision voltage reference from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) features low noise, low temperature drift and meets the low power requirements of high end and portable instrumentation systems.
The ISL21090 is a wide input range, low noise precision bandgap voltage reference
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10/5/2011
Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, and Redpine Signals today announced that system engineers can easily implement 802.11n Wi-Fi to all Atmel AVR® and ARM®-based microcontrollers (MCUs) using Redpine Signals' Connect-io-n(TM) and n-Link(TM) modules. System
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10/1/2011
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ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, information technology, industrial, and medical applications enters the smart power management market with the launch of a configurable true-digital, high-performance PWM controller for non-isolated
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9/29/2011
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Continuing to empower developers with leading ARM®-based embedded processing solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the new low power, floating-point Stellaris® Cortex™-M4F microcontroller generation.
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9/29/2011
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Microchip announces new 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) in 6- to 20-pin packages that feature configurable logic and a high level of peripheral integration. The PIC10F(LF)32x and PIC1xF(LF)150x MCUs each feature new peripherals, including Configurable Logic Cells (CLCs), Complementary Waveform Generators
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9/29/2011
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austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced two new battery charger ICs for Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices. The AS3610/11 step-down DC-DCs offer fast and highly efficient charging of Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices with
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9/28/2011
ON Semiconductor, (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced its latest transient voltage suppression devices for high-speed data lines. The three new devices, the ESD7008, MG2040 and ESD7104, provide electrostatic discharge
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Date:
9/27/2011
Innovolt, the leader in intelligent electronics protection, today announces that its technology is available for licensing to markets ranging from consumer electronics, medical technology, cable and satellite to HVAC and control systems. Since 2009, Innovolt has successfully provided proven electronics
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9/27/2011
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Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and TI to Deliver Technical SpeedWays on the New BeagleBoard-xM
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has teamed up with Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) to hold a series of SpeedWay® technical seminars on the new open source community BeagleBoard-xM, featuring TI’s ARM® microprocessor-based EZ Software Development
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9/26/2011
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The new /HS option provides fast, accurate measurements of power parameters such as voltage, current, power, torque, speed and mechanical power with millisecond response. This allows it to capture numeric data on the change of status during one rotation of a motor when the motor is started, when the
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9/26/2011
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XP Power announced today the launch of the VEH series of low cost "green" single output external AC-DC power supplies. Extending XP Power's V-Brand product range aimed at high volume cost sensitive applications, the series consists of 5 power levels providing 20, 40, 60, 90 or 120 Watt output, and catering
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9/26/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today expanded its portfolio of industry leading multi-phase DC/DC controllers by introducing the ISL95835 and ISL95837. Both controllers provide a complete low cost solution for CPU and GPU core power while delivering best-in-class transient response
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9/22/2011
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The Bergquist Company has extended its range of phase-change thermal management materials by introducing Hi-Flow® 650P, specified for continuous use up to 150°C and featuring high thermal conductivity, electrical isolation, polyimide reinforcement, and natural tack to aid assembly.
Hi-Flow 650P
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9/22/2011
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TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces the 65 watt MWS65 series of open-frame, medical AC-DC power supplies. With 4kVac reinforced input to output isolation and output to ground isolation of 1500Vac, all models in the MWS65 series comply with UL/EN60601-1 Editions 2 & 3 safety
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9/22/2011
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, continues to expand its portfolio of products to simplify and speed the design of computing platforms.
“Our strategy continues to focus on developing products that enable computer
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9/21/2011
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XP Power today announced an addition to its ECS family of ultra compact single output industrial and medical AC-DC power supplies. Believed to be the smallest 60 W unit currently available on the market, the ECS60 extends the power density benchmark already set by the ECS series. Measuring just 2 x
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9/16/2011
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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator
Linear Technology Corporation announces the new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3512, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature range. This device simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. The LT3512 requires
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9/16/2011
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Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced SmartPulse™, the world’s first family of IC based devices interoperable with the DECT ULE (ultra low energy) wireless standard. SmartPulse has
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9/15/2011
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced that its DECT ULE (ultra low energy) technology has been adopted by Panasonic for the company’s new range of ultra low energy wireless home safety
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9/14/2011
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Comchip Technology Corporation, the leader in design and manufacture of flat chip SMD diodes, has developed a 3.3V unidirectional 4-line electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode array that meets the immunity requirements of IEC 61000-4-2 level 4 (±20kV air, ±15kV contact discharge). Designated
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9/14/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with a new series of devices that provide industry leading signal-to-noise ratios while consuming little power. The new devices offer excellent high input frequency
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9/13/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today expanded its 1.8-V, rail-to-rail input and output, general purpose operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio with the first in a new line of op amps for low-voltage, battery-powered, cost-sensitive industrial, consumer and medical applications. The
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9/13/2011
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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that, following the publication and widespread adoption of its Power 2 You guide to power management, Lattice is launching the worldwide Power 2 You Seminar Series in October 2011. The seminar will include comprehensive practical and
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9/13/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s smallest single-wire I/O expander with self-timed, single-wire (STSW) technology from Texas Instruments. The TCA5405 allows system designers to control and expand outputs to as many as five, using a single processor general
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9/10/2011
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FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces the release of the FCI MezzoStak(TM) 0.5mm-pitch mezzanine connector, a hermaphroditic "mates-to-self" design that uses the same part number for both mated sides. This highly efficient technology reduces engineering, financial,
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9/10/2011
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Integrated Low Noise Charge Pump Maximizes 16- & 18-Bit SAR ADC Dynamic Range
Linear Technology introduces the LTC6360, a very low noise, high speed amplifier that can drive to 0V while maintaining high linearity on a single +5V supply. The LTC6360’s integrated ultralow noise charge pump provides an internal negative rail, eliminating the need for a negative supply. Compared
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9/9/2011
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Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the first device in its innovative platform of phase-shifted boost LED drivers. The new SC5010 is an 8-channel white LED driver with an innovative PWM phase-shift dimming control that uses very
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9/8/2011
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Mark Newton, VP Operations, eoSemi
eoSemi, the all-silicon oscillator company, announces the appointment of Mark Newton as VP Operations. Newton was previously VP Operations at Trident Microsystems and before that held senior management positions at NXP Semiconductors and Philips Semiconductors. He has also run his own consulting business
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9/7/2011
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and a leading supplier of EEPROM memories, announced the strengthening of its position in the Near-Field Communication (NFC) market by extending user’s ability to read, write
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9/7/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, and Achronix Semiconductor, builder of high density and ultra-fast field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), today announced a multi-year extension of
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9/6/2011
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Targeting the many electronic applications requiring 4 watts or less, the new Bias Power BPW 4 Series micro-size switching power supplies can solve many problems for design engineers. The BPW 4 is smaller than alternate “one component” solutions and is available with single or dual output. BPW 4 supplies
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9/6/2011
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I2C Temperature, Current & Voltage Monitor
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2991, an 8-channel I2C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3V and 5V systems. The LTC2991 is a highly integrated monitoring solution that incorporates a 14-bit ADC, 10ppm/°C voltage reference and I2C digital interface to provide submillivolt
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9/2/2011
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I talked with Mark Adams, CUI’s VP of Advanced Power Marketing, about CUI’s new power topology which is set to propel quarter-brick bus converter to benchmark power density.
CUI is leveraging their Solus Power Topology™ to pioneer a new era in dc-dc power supply performance. Solus is an entirely
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9/2/2011
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Wolfgang Dehen, Chairman of the Managing Board, and Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan, German Federal Minister of Education and Research, at the opening of OLED pilot production line in Regensburg
With the launch of the pilot production line for organic light emitting diodes (OLED) in Regensburg on 30 August, OSRAM has set an important milestone on the road toward volume manufacturing. As a result of its scope of possibilities and its quality criteria, the plant is unique and the first of its
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9/1/2011
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Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP1754/MCP1754S low dropout regulators (LDOs). The devices feature a high PSRR of 70 dB at 1 kHz (typical), and a maximum output current of 150 mA at +125 degrees Celsius junction temperature.
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9/1/2011
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its cost-optimised SmartFusion® customisable system-on-chip (cSoC) device. The A2F060, available in commercial and industrial
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9/1/2011
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I had the pleasure of an interview with Mark Edwards, Sales Director of Aim-TTi, Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd, based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK. The 13 year close links with Cambridge University research has now come to fruition.
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9/1/2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today launched ten Bluetooth® low energy technology (Bluetooth v4.0) profiles with associated sample applications to boost market development of Bluetooth low energy-compliant sensor
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8/31/2011
Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced its companion IC for the Intel® Atom(TM) processor E6xx series, DA6011, has been adopted by Taiwan based ADLINK Technology for its mini size COM
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8/31/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced two, three-channel synchronous step-down controllers that deliver the industry's most efficient, compact and flexible solutions for multi-output power supplies. These new devices are ideal for telecom and networking devices, internet
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8/30/2011
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TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the TDK MLG0603S series of multilayer ceramic coils with the world’s highest inductance values*. These 0603 inductors feature an inductance of up to 180 nH at 100 MHz. Mass production started in August 2011.
To increase the inductance, TDK-EPC
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8/29/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s most accurate current shunt monitor. With a maximum offset voltage of 10-microvolts (uV) and a maximum gain error of 0.1%, the INA226 is 10 times more accurate than leading competitors. The device is a complete 16-bit, single-chip
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8/29/2011
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Ericsson Power Modules has launched a new application, or ‘app’, for Android smartphones that delivers easy access to real-time strategic information on the latest advanced power technologies available from the company.
The new Power Modules app has been designed to keep Power Modules’ customers informed,
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8/29/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced today the ADP5585 and ADP5589 GPIO (general-purpose input/output) port expander and keypad matrix controller for devices that require expanded I/O lines or mechanical keypads
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8/29/2011
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Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2014 as the newest member of EPC’s second-generation enhanced performance eGaN FET family. The EPC2014 is environmentally friendly; being lead free, RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), and
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8/27/2011
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Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP6V2X family of operational amplifiers (op amps). The new devices feature a self-correcting auto-zero architecture, which enables ultra-high precision, including an input offset voltage
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8/27/2011
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C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has designed a new cost-effective, low-profile tactile switch for a wide range of price-sensitive applications. Designated the KSE Series, the momentary-action
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8/27/2011
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The Tektronix TPS2000 series of power analysis oscilloscopes, available from TTid, has been updated to improve the viewability of the screen in field-based applications.
The new TPS2000B series incorporates a brighter and higher-contrast screen which strongly improves the viewing experience
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8/19/2011
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Excelsys Technologies, market leading specialists in the supply of high-efficiency, low profile, user configurable, modular power supplies now offers ruggedised versions of its Xgen power supply range suitable for COTS/MIL applications and extreme industrial installations
Now available with conformal
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8/19/2011
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ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced the CAT2300 current mirror with switch controller, that when combined with the company’s NTMFS4833NS or NTMFS4854NS SENSEFET Power MOSFET devices, provides a compact,
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8/17/2011
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new 8 V p-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFET featuring the industry's lowest on-resistance for a p-channel device in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm footprint area with a profile under 0.8 mm. In addition, the SiB437EDKT is the only such device to offer
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8/17/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first zero-drift, 36-V operational amplifier (op amp). Compared to the competition, the dual-channel OPA2188 provides a 4x improvement in offset voltage drift, 60 percent improvement in initial offset voltage and twice the
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8/17/2011
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Microchip announces the mTouch™ AR1100 Analogue Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller. The AR1100 controller is a high-performance, USB plug-and-play device that builds on the AR1000 analogue resistive touch-screen controller series and offers advanced calibration capabilities as a USB mouse or single-input
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8/16/2011
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Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has extended its family of 30V power MOSFETs with new devices that combine high-speed switching, high current ratings and compact package size. The latest devices in the TPCx family are ideal for a wide variety of digital home appliances, office equipment and other products
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8/14/2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its PowerLab library, the industry’s most extensive collection of tested power management reference designs. The PowerLab library helps designers select from more than 300 power management reference designs for a wide range of applications
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8/13/2011
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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has extended its family of precision op amps, introducing a new 5V, ultra-low noise, chopper-stabilized zero drift rail-to-rail amplifier featuring half the noise of competitive amps that consume similar power. The ISL28134 is an excellent design choice
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8/13/2011
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Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the global market introduction of the Endevco® model 2262A, a highly rugged, hermetically sealed, critically damped piezoresistive shock accelerometer with 500 mV full scale output, designed to support automotive, aerospace and general
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8/10/2011
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SUYIN has developed a highly compact dual-port RJ45 jack, specially designed to provide trouble-free and particularly space-saving coupling of high-speed Gigabit Ethernet patch cables on network cards or switches. In response to significant positive feedback from users/customers, special attention has
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8/10/2011
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Dual ±3A DDR Switching Regulator for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 & Future Standards
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3618, a high-efficiency dual monolithic synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of generating the supply voltage and the bus termination voltage for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 and future standard memory applications requiring both sourcing and sinking of
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8/10/2011
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Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the next generation of its widely used Si24xx ISOmodem family, offering advanced voice features, lower power, reduced BOM costs and flexible interface options for a wide range
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8/10/2011
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Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) is introducing a new Obsolescence Mitigation (OM) Program to minimize the impact of integrated circuit (IC) device obsolescence on long-term military/aerospace programs. The new program ensures a future supply of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) plastic parts
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8/10/2011
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National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced seven new 24-bit and 16-bit multi-channel, sensor analog front-ends (AFE) that offer system designers a greater range of choices from high-performance to low-cost options that span channel configurations, current sources, and resolution. National’s
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8/1/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry’s smallest, 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated programmable gain amplifier (PGA), reference, temperature sensor and 4-input multiplexer. Measuring 2 mm x 1.5 mm, the ADS1118 is more than 65-percent
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7/31/2011
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Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a family of digital isolators that offers the highest channel count, performance and data rate for demanding applications with isolation ratings up to 5 kV. The new Si86xx 3.75
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7/31/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has signed a new global contract with Honeywell Sensing and Control. Honeywell Sensing and Control is an industry leader in electronic sensing
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7/29/2011
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TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has intensified its support of STMicroelectronics, one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, in the creation of tested energy-saving solutions for their customers’ applications. ST just recently completed the development of the 50th joint reference
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7/29/2011
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Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world’s first audio subsystem with integrated programmable clock generator for portable applications. This new device minimizes board
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7/29/2011
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TE Circuit Protection announces the publication of its 2011 Product Catalog. The electronic version of the catalog is now posted on TE’s circuitprotection.com website and the printed catalog is being distributed globally.
The updated catalog provides customers with a comprehensive, in-depth information
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7/28/2011
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Linear's 150mA Supercap Charger with PowerPath™ Control & Auto Cell Balancing
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3226, an inductorless supercapacitor charger with backup PowerPath™ controller for Li-ion or other low-voltage system rails in applications that require short term backup power. The
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7/27/2011
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I had the pleasure to talk with Greg Davis, Senior Marketing Manager for the Mobile Audio Product Line at Fairchild Semiconductor. Prior to Fairchild, Greg was the Senior Director of the Portable Audio Product Line at Leadis Technologies, and held various technical and management positions during
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7/27/2011
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its award-winning SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) devices are now supported by FreeRTOSTM (www.freertos.org), a scale-able
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7/27/2011
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MAXIM Headquarters Building in Sunnyvale, CA
Maxim has announced the acquisition of the MEMS specialist firm, SensorDynamics. The lucrative MEMS sensor market is reported to be growing at almost twice that of the analog market .
Sensors are already widely deployed in automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, medical, process control and
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7/26/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a 3-MHz, 100-mA synchronous step-down DC/DC converter, which integrates a bypass switch and a unique DCS-Control technology. The new device extends battery run-time by 20 percent in low-power wireless and MSP430™ MCU-based applications,
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7/26/2011
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SMP's compact inductive components feature low losses and very low stray fields, and meet the demand for ever higher efficiency.
The chokes’ cores consist of powder composites with low magnetostriction, which SMP specifically engineers for this application. With their low eddy current and hysteresis
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7/24/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Ricoh Company Ltd., a global leader in imaging devices and industry products, has adopted Processor Designer for custom digital signal processor (DSP) design.
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7/23/2011
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-55°C to 150°C Operating Temperature Step-down DC/DC Controller
Linear Technology Corporation announces the H- and MP- grade versions of the LTC3851A, a wide input voltage range (4V to 38V) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that encompasses a broad range of applications, including most intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries. The strong onboard MOSFET
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7/18/2011
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Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced additional unique features to the already-successful 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA microcontroller (MCU) family with the industry's lowest power consumption of 100nA with 5µS wake-up time. The new Atmel AVR® XMEGA®
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7/18/2011
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Piyush Sevalia
I had the pleasure to talk with Piyush Sevalia, Vice President of marketing at SiTime about the company’s new VCTCXO products covering 1 to 220MHz frequency, industrial temperature and 500 fs jitter, and which are optimized for telecom, networking, and wireless applications. SiTime Corporation, an
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7/17/2011
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TE Circuit Protection announces the 2410SFV family of 20 new AC/DC fuses featuring current ratings from 0.5A to 20.0A. The 2410 fuses help provide secondary-side circuit protection, conserve board space and reduce design costs in a broad array of high-voltage, high-current designs. Typical applications
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7/15/2011
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International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the enhancement of its PQFN offering with the introduction of a PQFN 2mm x 2mm and PQFN 3.3mm x3.3 mm package. The new packages integrate two HEXFET® MOSFETs utilizing IR’s latest silicon technology
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7/15/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced an isolated amplifier and a delta-sigma modulator that enable best-in-class shunt-based current measurement in motor control and green energy applications. The AMC1200 isolated amplifier and AMC1204 delta-sigma modulator allow designers to increase
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7/15/2011
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Energy Micro adds 12 devices to its Cortex-M3 microcontroller range for energy friendly applications
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, has announced availability of its EFM32 Gecko and Tiny Gecko product lines in a QFP64 package. The new 64-pin devices are particularly popular in the growing smart metering market, in addition to energy sensitive applications like building automation,
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7/15/2011
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High Accuracy Temperature-to-Voltage Converter
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2997, a high accuracy temperature-to-voltage converter with built-in series resistance cancellation for 2.5V to 5.5V systems. Many low voltage systems today rely on temperature to assess overall system health and reliability. Traditional implementations
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7/14/2011
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Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced early sampling of its 32-bit ARM® Cortex® -M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs) with 1MB embedded Flash and 128KB SRAM. The new Atmel
SAM3S16 Cortex-M3 MCU offers high performance, low power
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7/13/2011
Avnet Memec today announced that it has expanded its component distribution agreement with Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance. Avnet Memec will sell and support Microsemi’s full range of
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7/13/2011
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With an ultra-low dropout voltage of only 220mV at 1.5A, the AP7362 and AP7363 fixed and adjustable output linear regulators from Diodes Incorporated help reduce power consumption and increase regulated voltage output stability. Their low dropout voltage performance combined with fast transient response
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7/9/2011
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XP Power today announced additions to its range of low power metal cased DC-DC converters with the launch of the 20 Watt JCM20 and JTK20 series. Aimed at space constrained portable applications, these highly efficient board mounted converters provide either single or dual regulated outputs from an ultra
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7/6/2011
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Providing a unique combination of precision, low power and value, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced today the AD8420 micropower, wide-supply-range instrumentation amplifier -- the newest addition to its award-winning instrumentation amplifier product line. The AD8420 features a high CMRR (common-mode
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7/6/2011
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Advanced Digital Logic GmbH (ADL), a provider of highly reliable embedded single-board computers, systems and peripherals for use under harsh environmental conditions, has announced long-term perspectives for PC/104-Plus single-board computers (SBCs) by providing 855 products following Intel’s discontinuance
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7/5/2011
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Himag Chairman, Colin Day, and Dean Curran, Managing Director, Himag Solutions, with the company's recently won Shell award
Himag Solutions Ltd. (a private UK based company) announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG), Connecticut, USA. Himag is a technology company that provides custom planar magnetic products. This alliance leverages Himag’s planar transformer technology
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7/5/2011
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I had the pleasure to talk with Parviz Ghaffaripour, President & CEO of California-based Akros Silicon. The company provides leading edge, intelligent energy management ICs. Akros’ disruptive silicon technology makes it possible to integrate multiple ICs, high-voltage isolation and discrete components
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7/3/2011
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C&K Components, a leading international supplier of pushbutton switches, tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has designed a new series of robust, IP67-sealed SMT key switches for harsh environment applications. Designated the K12S Series, key switches are
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6/30/2011
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CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, releases CHT-GANYMEDE, a high-temperature 80V dual series small-signal diode in a small hermetically sealed metal can TO-18 package. This new device includes two diodes connected in series that can sustain a reverse voltage of 80V, have
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6/30/2011
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Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the Atmel maXTouch(TM) mXT112E controller optimized for 2.8- to 3.5-inch touchscreens for the fast growing consumer markets including feature phones, digital still cameras, global positioning systems
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6/30/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced an ultra-low noise, low-power low-distortion instrumentation amplifier (in amp) for the precision measurement of extremely small signals present in noisy industrial operating environments. Tracing its lineage back to ADI’s market-leading AD620 low-drift, low-power
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6/28/2011
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Ensuring fast and accurate latching-off of output current in the event of over current detection, the AP2401 and AP2411 single channel power switches from Diodes Incorporated are designed to help raise USB port protection levels. These 2A rated, high-side power switches provide a choice of active low
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6/28/2011
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Molex Incorporated introduces the ClipLok™ interconnect clip, an electromechanical connection that easily attaches to secure a membrane switch or FPC tail firmly to a printed circuit board, eliminating the need for mating connectors at each point. A first-to-market product, the low-profile ClipLok
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6/27/2011
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AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its HQ Series MLC surface mount RF power capacitors to include P90 dielectric versions for high power high frequency applications, such as medical and industrial electronics. The HQ Series MLC with
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6/24/2011
Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has announced the appointment of Honestar Technologies as a distributor for China. Honestar will support Energy Micro's complete portfolio of energy friendly ARM® Cortex(TM) based EFM32 Gecko MCUs and EFR4 Draco RF transceivers for
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6/23/2011
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Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new family of small-signal bipolar transistors that is available in the tiny DFN package, measuring only 1 x 0.6mm, yet delivering the same electrical performance as equivalent devices in much larger packages. The new devices are specifically aimed at load- and signal-switching
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6/22/2011
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, announces a new family of seven 1200V Z-Rec(TM) silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes optimized for price and performance and available in a range of amperages and packages. Cree is advancing the adoption of silicon carbide
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6/22/2011
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced a design guide for developing next-generation high-voltage, high-power systems based on the company's unique digital radio frequency (DRF)
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6/22/2011
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XP Power announced today two additions to its range of ultra compact high power density AC-DC power supplies. New products include the introduction of the encapsulated single output ECE series, and multiple output models of the existing ECL family.
The ECE20 are encapsulated PCB mount 20 Watt devices,
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6/22/2011
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LT3015 1.5A Negative LDO
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3015, a 1.5A negative low dropout linear regulator featuring fast transient response, low noise, and precision current limit. With its wide input voltage range of -1.8V to -30V and adjustable output voltage from -1.220V to -29.5V, the device’s common emitter
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6/21/2011
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Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the global market introduction of the Endevco® model 4416B, a portable, compact, low-noise battery operated signal conditioner and power supply, designed to support ISOTRON® (IEPE-type) accelerometers; prepolarized condenser microphones
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6/20/2011
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TRM and TRJ 'Professional' Series of SMD tantalum capacitors. Designed for high-end commercial applications requiring an extended product life, the TRM Series and TRJ Series provide ultra-stable
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6/18/2011
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Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced an ultra-compact, extended temperature photocoupler that will help designers to meet safety isolation requirements while saving board space in robotics, conveyors and many other industrial power and motion control applications.
The new TLP104 photocoupler
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6/18/2011
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New peak in laboratory findings for OLED: The current laboratory sample achieves 87 lm/W – 40 percent more than the previously-achieved peak value.
Technological breakthrough at OSRAM: researchers and developers have achieved a new efficiency record in the laboratory for OLED. The laboratory sample achieves 87 lm/W, significantly exceeding the current peak value. And the most important thing: the laboratory sample is highly proximate to the product,
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6/15/2011
Power supply engineers have two main challenges – reduce the amount of space they use and increase power density. This is especially important in notebook, point-of-load, server, gaming and telecommunication applications. To help designers meet these challenges, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS),
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6/15/2011
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Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has launched two third generation advanced system level power management ICs (PMICs) for tablet PCs, smartphones, embedded computers and multimedia players.
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6/14/2011
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Isolated Synchronous Forward Converter
Linear Technology Corporation announces the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT1952/-1, LTC3900 and LT4430. These devices combine to create a high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous rectified isolated forward converter that is specified and production tested over a -55°C to 125°C operating
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6/14/2011
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IQD have unveiled their new IQOV-90 series high stability low phase noise OCXO. Designed and manufactured in Germany at their IQD FOQ GmbH facility, the new OCXO offers a range of outputs and supply voltages across a frequency range of 10 to 40MHz.
Improvements in the oscillator circuit design have
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6/14/2011
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ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics has announced the introduction of five ultra small package, low dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulators to bolster its existing portfolio for smart phones and other portable electronics.
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6/13/2011
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XP Power announced the ECS65 series of next generation single output open frame AC-DC power supplies. Capable of delivering 65 W and measuring just 101.6 x 50.8 x 26.7 mm (2 x 4 x 1.05 inches), these highly efficient convection cooled units are rated at up to 90% efficiency. Importantly, with a no load
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Date:
6/13/2011
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Nitronex, a leader in the design and manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) based RF solutions for high performance applications in the defense, communications, cable TV, and industrial & scientific markets, has developed the industry's smallest broadband 5W PA solution. Designated the NPA1003, the GaN
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Date:
6/11/2011
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that it has collaborated with TSMC to deliver Synopsys’ custom design solution for TSMC’s 28-nanometer (nm)
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Date:
6/7/2011
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Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) will showcase its latest packaged GaN HEMT power transistors and high power amplifier (HPA) MMIC in the 2.7-3.5 GHz range (S-Band) at the 2011 IEEE International Microwave Symposium held June 7-9 in Baltimore. These products offer the industry's best-known combination of power
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Date:
6/7/2011
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Lattice Semiconductor have announced the signing of a global distribution agreement.
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6/1/2011
Crouzet, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced the second generation 150 Watt Brushless DC Motor. The new three-stage planetary gearbox is durable enough to withstand high loads without operation interruption and its 150 Watt power offers expanded capabilities for applications
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Date:
5/29/2011
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, now stocks the Arduino advanced prototyping platform and accessories.
Arduino is a tool for computer development that can sense and control
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Date:
5/27/2011
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ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics has introduced a new range of common mode filter (CMF) devices with integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to suppress noise and provide strong signal integrity. The
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Date:
5/27/2011
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Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced a new addition to its family of low voltage MOSFETs. The new n-channel device - which is a member of the company’s continuously expanding SSM series of small signal MOSFETs – has very low loss characteristics that make it ideal for power management in a
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Date:
5/26/2011
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Microchip announces its first 30V-input buck switching regulator. The MCP16301 combines a wide input voltage range of 4V to 30V, and a 600mA output across a voltage range of 2V to 15V, with up to 95 percent efficiency. With a high-side switch integrated into the small 6-pin SOT-23 package, the MCP16301
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Date:
5/26/2011
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today expanded its DRV8x motor driver family with eight new devices supporting up to 5 A for higher-current bipolar stepper and brushed DC motors. The new DRV8x motor drivers provide RDSon as low as 100 milliohms, more than 60 percent less than the previous
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Date:
5/25/2011
I had the pleasure to talk with Maury Wood, general manager, High Speed Converters for NXP. Here we discussed the innovations that NXP is bringing to the fast growing and demanding communications sector. NXP is a leader in high performance mixed-signal IC products and the recognized leader in SERDES-based
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Date:
5/24/2011
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With the launch of no less than 154 new standard models in its CENB commercial ranges and MENB medical ranges of power supplies, SL Power Electronics has introduced what it says is the widest range of external power supplies currently available from a single manufacturer.
The products, available
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Date:
5/22/2011
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, today announced it has expanded its line of standard power modules to include a product that uses silicon carbide (SiC) devices for all diode and normally-off junction
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Date:
5/22/2011
Strong demand for energy-efficient products and solutions led to significant growth in revenues and earnings for the Dresden-based semiconductor company Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden (ZMDI) in fiscal-year 2010. As the Company reported today, revenues rose year-over-year by 28 percent while earnings
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Date:
5/21/2011
As handheld devices decrease in size and increase in functionality, achieving the proper balance of sealing and protection with the requirements of an ultra thin application can be an extreme design challenge.
To help address this growing need, Rogers Corporation has introduced two new members to
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Date:
5/16/2011
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced an extension to the Atmel CryptoAuthentication(TM) family, the ATAES132 devices. These new devices offer secure data storage using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) authentication for industrial,
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5/16/2011
Central Semiconductor Corp. introduces the new 20V, 100mA CMNDM7001 (N-Channel) and CMNDM8001 (P-Channel) MOSFETs in the ultra miniature SOT-953 package. These complementary devices extend Central’s range of energy efficient MOSFETs. They provide space saving solutions for battery powered portable products
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Date:
5/15/2011
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ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has released its newest product for integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for use in notebooks, tablets, and external storage devices.
The new ESD7004 is specifically
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Date:
5/15/2011
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Energy Micro has announced the appointment of Byoung-Ho Choi as its first Country Manager for South Korea. BH will head local sales and distribution activities for the company's growing family of ARM® Cortex(TM) based energy friendly microcontrollers and RF transceivers. Energy Micro's ultra low power
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Date:
5/15/2011
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Quad Independent Resistors with Outstanding Ratiometric Accuracy & Stability
Linear Technology introduces the LT5400, its first family of precision matched resistors designed for high performance signal conditioning applications in difference amplifiers, precision dividers, references and bridge circuits. Three resistor network options are in full production today with resistor
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Date:
5/14/2011
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the launch of a Medical Applications microsite devoted to patient monitoring and diagnosis applications.
Medical electronics represents
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Date:
5/13/2011
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance signal processing and the data converter market share leader*, today introduced a 16-bit D/A converter for wired and wireless communication systems that features the industry’s best combination of package size, speed and low noise. The
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Date:
5/11/2011
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austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has introduced the AS3605, a highly integrated power management integrated circuit (PMIC) designed specifically for portable devices powered by a single-cell Li-Ion battery. The device integrates
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Date:
5/9/2011
Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) manufacturer Peregrine Semiconductor announced the two companies have finalized a global distribution
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Date:
5/9/2011
Bernd Schlemmer, Director Communications at EBV Elektronik
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) company and the leading specialist in EMEA semiconductor distribution, dedicates the sixth issue of its knowledge magazine ‘The Quintessence’ (TQ) to the topic of healthcare. The TQ magazine takes a look at the advancements made in medical technology over recent
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Date:
5/5/2011
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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator
Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3511, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature range. This device simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter since it needs no optocoupler,
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Date:
5/5/2011
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Aim-TTi has launched a new 6 GHz RF signal generator which is priced at less than half that of the lowest cost 6 GHz generators available previously.
The TGR6000 covers a frequency range from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz at an output level of between -110 dBm and +7 dBm adjustable in 0.1 dB steps. The
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Date:
5/4/2011
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SUYIN is continuing to develop innovative new connectors that can be adapted to meet customer-specific requirements. These efforts have produced a new series of SMT miniature board-to-board connectors that feature a particularly space-saving pitch of 0.635 mm. The design of the 635007MA male multi-point
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Date:
5/4/2011
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I attended the European press launch for ON Semi’s new Q32M210 precision mixed-signal microcontroller for portable sensing applications. This product is ideal for industrial and medical applications where high accuracy, dependability and low power operation are key requirements.
Todd Schneider,
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Date:
5/2/2011
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions, has announced the further extension of its silicon based crystal oscillator (XO) clock module range. The six new additions to the NBX series provide a cost-effective, high accuracy reference clock
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Date:
4/29/2011
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The new A8582 and A8583 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are robust automotive-grade buck regulator ICs with high switching frequency and output current and a wide input voltage range.
Each device integrates a low-resistance high-side N-channel MOSFET, and incorporates current-mode control to provide
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Date:
4/28/2011
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SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced its complete portfolio of MEMS oscillators targeted at Solid State Drives (SSDs). SiTime’s all-silicon MEMS oscillators can withstand shocks of 50,000 G, vibrations of 70 G, and are 10 times more reliable than legacy quartz oscillators.
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Date:
4/28/2011
RECOM Power, a pioneer in the design and manufacture of DC/DC and AC/DC converters, switching regulator