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Click image to enlarge: Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

The iPDUs automatically track and monitor rack-installed devices including blade and non-blade servers, storage, and even third-party devices for precise, local and remote, power management of high-density,

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Date:

09/30/2012

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ITAC's announces IP65 back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk or industrial applications

ITAC Systems, a manufacturer of rugged HMIs (human-machine interfaces), has announced a new family of rugged back-lit metal keyboards for kiosk and demanding industrial applications. The keyboards

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Date:

09/28/2012

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Maxim offer digital Class D speaker amplifiers with matchless audio performance

Maxim Integrated has introduced two digital-input Class-D power amplifiers that simplify designs, eliminate complicated programming, reduce noise, and hasten time to market. The MAX98355 (PCM) and

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Acal BFI offers Lantronix PermierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS serial-device server

Acal BFI is offering first samples of the Lantronix PremierWave XC hybrid GSM/GPRS and Ethernet dual-port serial device server which enables remote management and control of virtually any serial device

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Silicon Labs CMOS-based Si87xx isolators offer longer device life and reliability

Silicon Laboratories has introduced drop-in replacement for optocouplers. Based on mainstream CMOS technology and incorporating an innovative LED emulator input, the new Si87xx digital isolators offer

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Infineon Introduces 5th Generation SiC Schottky barrier diodes

Infineon's proprietary diffusion soldering process, introduced with Generation 3, is now combined with a new, more compact design and advancements in TWT (thin-wafer technology) bringing improved

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Date:

09/26/2012

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Murata eighth-brick 240-W DC-DC converter achieves 94.5% efficiency

Murata has anounced the RBE series of isolated DC-DC converters. These converters are designed for a broad range of applications including 12 V DC IBA (intermediate bus architecture) or distributed

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Date:

09/26/2012

Right: The e-Bolus which is programmed and sends reading to a handheld reader. Left: an e-Bolus kit.

New oxidation-reduction-potential sensor available for eCow Rumen pH bolus analyser

eCow, founded by Dr Toby Mottram to make high quality instrumentation for dairy-cow monitoring, has two main product lines: A Rumen pH bolus analyser and an eCollar developed in 2011 to monitor and�log

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Date:

09/26/2012

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New amplifiers from Milmega used for wireless testing

Milmega offers a new amplifier product family designed to meet test requirements within wireless-testing frequency bands.�The AS0728 family of amplifiers covers a frequency range of 700 MHz to 2.8

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Date:

09/25/2012

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f | solar GmbH presents its innovative glass-glass PV module

f | solar has presented its innovative glass-glass PV Module at the Hamburg European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and demonstrated how losses may be reduced by more than 5%.

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Date:

09/25/2012

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MSC offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs

MSC now offers three new Renesas Electronics 600-V super-junction MOSFETs featuring a on-state resistance of only 150 m? and a low gate charge of 20 nC. The three new devices have built-in fast body

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Date:

09/25/2012

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Tektronix expands BERTScope bit-error-rate tester series with BSA256C

Tektronix has significantly expanded of its BERTScope BER (bit-error-rate) tester series to meet growing 100G testing requirements. With the introduction of the new Tektronix BSA286C BERTScope, the

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Date:

09/25/2012

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On Semiconductor introduces BelaSigna R262 SoC

ON Semiconductor has introduced the BelaSigna R262, a new SoC that provides wideband single- or dual-microphone noise reduction in a diverse range of voice capture devices such as mobile phones, webcams,

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Date:

09/24/2012

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Atmel Cortex-M4 MCUs consume 66% less power

Atmel set new low-power and efficiency standards for ARM Cortex-M4-based MCUs with the launch of its new SAM4L family of devices, based on industry-recognized benchmarks. Incorporating proprietary

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Date:

09/24/2012

Click image to enlarge: The XP-E2 LEDs deliver up to 128 lumens per watt at 350 mA, 85 °C or 143 lumens per watt at 350 mA, 25 °C in cool white (6000 K).

Cree introduces brighter, more efficient XP-E2 LEDs

Cree has introduced the new XP-E2 LED, delivering higher lumens per Watt and lumens-per-dollar to lower system costs for existing XP-E and XP-G designs. The new XP-E2 LEDs can increase the lumen output

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Date:

09/21/2012

N2Powers 330 W AC-DC power supply achieves 15 W/in<sup>3</sup> power density and up to 90% efficiency

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N2Power's 330 W AC-DC power supply achieves 15 W/in³ power density and up to 90% efficiency

N2Power has announced a new 1.35-in high 330-W open-frame AC-DC power supply. The XL330-54 has a 3 x 5.3-in. (76 x 135 mm) footprint to deliver a power density of 15 W/in3 with only 13

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Date:

09/20/2012

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Emerson Network Power configurable AC-DC power supplies meet third edition IEC 60601 medical-safety standard

Emerson Network Power has announced that all versions of its configurable AC-DC power supplies featuring medical safety approvals are now compliant with the third edition of the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005

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Date:

09/20/2012

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TI introduces wide-input-voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming-control modes

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a six-channel LED driver with dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, which accurately and efficiently drives up to six strings of LEDs.

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Date:

09/20/2012

IR's New 600V IGBTs Deliver Higher Power Density and Increased Efficiency for Motor Drive Applications

International Rectifier has introduced a family of 600V insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for motor drive applications operating below 10kHz including compressors for refrigerators

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Date:

09/20/2012

Click image to enlarge: Murata's new MEE1 isolated DC-DC converter

Murata isolated 1-W DC-DC converter offers tight load regulation and improved efficiency

Murata today announced the MEE1 series, a 1-Watt single output PCB mounted DC-DC converter designed for a broad range of industrial, automation, and instrumentation applications that require an isolated

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Date:

09/18/2012

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STMicroelectronics bypass devices unlock extra solar energy

STMicroelectronics has introduced its latest-generation high-efficiency cool bypass-switch family for photovoltaic modules, enabling an even higher percentage of harvested energy to reach end users

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Date:

09/17/2012

Click image to enlarge: Cyntech's Raspberry Pi computer enclosure provides ports for all connectors including an exit slot for a GPIO ribbon cable

Cyntech offers new enclosure and cable kit for Raspberry Pi

Cyntech Components, a specialist supplier of electro-mechanical components and power supplies, now has stock of custom designed enclosure for the Raspberry Pi computer. Cyntech is also offering the

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Date:

09/17/2012

The 17.5 kV W-VACiMB circuit breaker

Eaton introduces W-VAC/MB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker

Eaton has announced the W-VACiMB medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker designed for efficient energy use in mining applications. The new circuit breaker is engineered to provide reliable and robust

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Date:

09/17/2012

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Power One introduces AURORA micro inverters

Power-One has announced the availability of its new MPPT (maximum power-point tracking) panel-level micro-inverters, the AURORA MICRO-0.3-I and AURORA MICRO-0.25-I. These inverters, which boast efficiency

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Date:

09/16/2012

Nordic and ANT Wireless are developing an nRF51 Series ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip

Nordic Semiconductors and ANT Wireless announce joint development

Nordic and ANT Wireless are developing an nRF51 Series ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy combo chip. The new IC will join Nordic Semiconductor's recently released nRF51 Series and complement the company's

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Date:

09/16/2012

Click image to enlarge: Linear Technology LTC3883.

Linear Technology announces new synchronous step-down DC-DC controller

Linear Technology's new LTC3883/-1, synchronous step-down DC-DC controller comes with an I2C-based PMBus interface for managing digital power systems. The device combines current-mode switching-regulator

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Date:

09/16/2012

Click image to enlarge: Chomerics' new silver-filled epoxy shield coating achieves an especially strong bond with plastic-packaged electronic components.

Chomerics introduces two new spray-on EMI shield materials

Chomerics Europe has introduced two innovative new coatings that provide shielding for semiconductor packages and other board- and package-level electronic components that require protection from

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Date:

09/16/2012

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XP Power's ECE05 and ECE10 series single-output power supplies offer no-load dissipation < 300 mW and provide 5 and 10 W, respectively, at common output voltages between 3.3 and 48 V DC from 85 to 264 V AC.

XP Power offers ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W AC-DC power supplies

XP Power has announced ultra-small, efficient, 5- and 10-W single-output AC-DC power supplies. Measuring just 1 x 1 x 0.6 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 15.24 mm), the miniature 5-W ECE05 series of encapsulated

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Date:

09/15/2012

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New arc-fault circuit-protection device goes on show

Power-technology provider, ABB, and Shoals Technologies are demonstrating a new Arc Fault Circuit-Protection device at the Solar Power International conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida.

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Date:

09/14/2012

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Diodes Inc miniature logic extends portable battery life

Diodes Inc has introduced a family of single-gate logic devices designed to save power and space in a broad range of portable consumer-electronic products including cell phones, e-readers, and tablet

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Date:

09/14/2012

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The AL5812 drives up to 16 low-power LEDs.

Compact linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated suits low-current lighting systems

Delivering a constant current of up to 150 mA, the AL5812 60-V linear LED driver from Diodes Incorporated provides designers of low-current illumination and signage applications with a simplified

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Date:

09/13/2012

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TDK EPCOS developed the LN8-A1400DC-5 to protect power supplies in telecommunication equipment. Its rated DC operating voltage is 48 VDC plus 20 percent according to IEC 61643-11.

TDK announces stack component combining EPCOS surge arresters

TDK has announced a new EPCOS gas-filled surge arrester consisting of a stack of five individual arresters. Developed to protect power supplies in telecommunication equipment, its rated DC operating

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Date:

09/13/2012

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HiK aluminum plates use copper-water heat pipes and are frequently used in military and commercial electronics cooling systems.

ACT expands performance of VME / VPX cards with high-conductivity heat spreaders

Advanced Cooling Technologies announces key developments in their embedded-computing cooling products. For several years, ACT has provided mission-critical thermal products for VME, VPX, ATR, and

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Date:

09/12/2012

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The GT40WR21 1800-V N-channel RC-IGBT is rated for 40 A and features a saturation voltage of only 2.9 V.

Toshiba offers 1800 V RC-IGBT with monolithic integrated diode

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an IGBT with an integrated reverse recovery diode that offers a voltage rating of 1800 V. The GT40WR21 is well suited for induction heating and induction cooking

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Date:

09/12/2012

CUI offers 2<sup>nd</sup>-generation digital POL Modules

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The NDM2P series digital point-of-load converters operate with an input range of 4.5 to 14 VDC and a programmable output range of 0.6 to 3.3 VDC. They offer efficiencies above 93% at half load.

CUI offers 2^nd-generation digital POL Modules

CUI has announced the release of its second-generation digital point-of-load DC-DC modules for distributed-power-architecture applications. The NDM2P series is the latest addition to CUI's Novum Advanced

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Date:

09/12/2012

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TI's power-management and protection IC delivers accurate monitoring for Intel-Node-Manager-capable platforms

Texas Instruments has introduced a new server monitoring, protection, and control IC with on-chip PMBus support. The LM25066IA is fully compliant to Intel Node Manager 2.0 and provides server designers

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Date:

09/12/2012

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Mitsubishi develops GaN HEMT Ku-band amplifier for satellite earth stations

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a GaN HEMT (high-electron mobility transistor) Ku-band (12 to 18 GHz) amplifier for satellite earth stations. The MGFK47G3745, features output power of 50 W, linear

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Date:

09/12/2012

CamSemi C2183 PSS controller

CamSemi offers a new PSS flyback controller

CamSemis new PSS (primary-side sensing) flyback controller offers a reduction in system cost and component count for higher power applications, as well as excellent light load and standby efficiency

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Date:

09/11/2012

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The LTM4620 DC-DC μModule step-down regulator with integrated heat sink sources up to 26 A

LTC announces dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator

Linear Technology has announced the LTM4620, a dual 13-A or single 26-A DC-DC step-down regulator that delivers up to 100 A when four devices current share. The LTM4620 is a complete DC-DC ?Module

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Date:

09/10/2012

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nRF51 Series evaluation kit

Nordics nRF51 series evaluation kit to test wireless sensors

ULP (Ultra low power) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor has launched a low cost, battery-powered evaluation kit for its latest nRF51 Series 2.4GHz ULP ICs that supports real-world environmental testing

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Date:

09/10/2012

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Swissbit memory dram

Swissbit to present industrial DRAM and flash storage at Electronica

Swissbit will present its industrial DRAM and flash storage products in all common technologies and formats at the Electronica Fair in Hall A6, stand 121. One of the highlights will be its new X-500

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Date:

09/10/2012

Packet Pro 2

Green Hills Software has optimised tools for Applied Micro's PacketPro2 processors

Green Hills Software is collaborating with Applied Micro in the development of an approach for Applied Micro's PacketPro family of single and multicore secure processors for enterprise networking,

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Date:

09/09/2012

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IR Introduces Robust AUIRS20302S 3-Phase Gate Drive IC for Automotive Applications

International Rectifier has introduced the automotive-qualified AUIRS20302S three-phase gate driver IC for 12V, 24V and 48V vehicle applications including high-voltage air conditioner compressors,

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Date:

09/07/2012

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Four new current-shunt monitors deliver high accuracy and a broad range of features.

TI strengthens current-shunt monitor portfolio

Texas Instruments has expanded its portfolio of current-shunt monitors with four new devices. The ICs monitor power-supply current, voltage, and power values with features that reduce board space

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Date:

09/06/2012

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AP20GT60 family IGBTs feature a V_CE rating of 600 V, a peak V_GE of �20 V, and low saturation voltages.

New Advanced Power Electronics high-speed 600-V discrete IGBTs feature low saturation voltage

Advanced Power Electronics has released a new family of high speed 600-V discrete IGBTs for use in AC and DC motor control, home appliances (such as air conditioning, refrigerators, microwave ovens),

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Date:

09/06/2012

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Datamate L-Tek SIL male crimp-contact connectors feature gold-plated contacts capable of carrying 3 A per contact.

Narrow profile hi-rel Datamate connector from Harwin fits into small spaces

Harwin has expanded its range of Datamate high-reliability connectors with the new L-Tek SIL (single-in-line) male crimp-contact connector. The SIL design provides a narrow profile, which enables

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Date:

09/06/2012

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Both IHL and IHS pushbuttons offer a long life of 5 million operations.

APEM Introduces its IH Hall Effect Pushbutton

APEM Components has introduced its IH Hall-Effect pushbutton. This pushbutton switch features a 12mm diameter bushing with a low behind-panel depth. APEM's IH series offers one-of-a-kind Hall-Effect

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Date:

09/06/2012

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The AD7091R core draws 349 ?A (typ) at 3 V when operating at 1 MSPS.

Analog Devices' ADC with internal reference delivers high accuracy with low power in small packages

Analog Devices has introduced the first product in a series of ultra-low-power, 12-bit, 1-MSPS SAR (successive approximation register) ADCs with internal 2.5-V reference. The new ADC is designed for

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Date:

09/06/2012

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ST's new pressure sensor can accurately measure air pressure from 260 millibars (about 10 km elevation) to 1,260 millibars (about 1800 m below sea level).

STMicroelectronics enables precision 3D location sensing

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new pressure sensor that allows mobile phones and other portable devices to calculate their vertical elevation relative to sea level with very high accuracy. This

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Date:

09/06/2012

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The new Versatile Link POF interface devices from Avago are compatible with 3.3 and 5 V TTL signal levels. A 2.3 V analog version is also available.

Avago Technologies announces enhancements to plastic-optical-fiber product family

Avago Technologies has announced their latest product enhancements to the popular Versatile Link POF (plastic-optical-fiber) product family. This product platform has become widely adopted for industrial

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Date:

09/06/2012

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TDK-Lambda's new ZWS150BP and ZWS240BP power supplies deliver 150 and 240 W, respectively, over an operating temperature of -10 to 50 °C at 100% load with efficiencies up to 91%.

TDK-Lambda introduces ZWS-BP 150 and 240 W single-output power supplies

TDK Corporation has announced the new TDK-Lambda ZWS-BP series of single-output, PCB-type AC-DC power supplies. Based on the popular ZWS series, the ZWS-BP is 30% smaller than its predecessor, thus

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Date:

09/06/2012

Click image to enlarge: The EFM32 Tiny Gecko Starter Kit provides energy monitoring; real-time energy and power profiling; light, LC, and touch sensors; an 8 x 20 LCD, SEGGER J-link debugger, free evaluation compiler, and gains Simplicity Studio support.

Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers deliver high performance with low energy consumption

Benchmark tests using IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM version 6.40 confirms the low-energy performance of Energy Micro's EFM32 Gecko microcontroller—even beating Cortex-M0+ Core rivals. The EFMTG840F32

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Date:

09/02/2012

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GaN on SiC device

Microsemi launches RF transistor for aviation radar

Microsemi has announced its 1011GN-700ELM, the first in a family of RF transistors for high-power ATC (air traffic control) and SSR (secondary surveillance radio) applications used to send messages

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Date:

09/01/2012

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Exceria Micro SD of Type HD series

Toshiba expands Exceria memory-card line

Exceria offers cards compliant with the UHS-I memory-card standard. The minimum recording speed is compliant with UHS speed class 1 (maximum bus transfer rate from 25 to 104 MBps) and SD speed class

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Date:

09/01/2012

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New RF inductors are available in the range of 1 to 32 nH and support frequencies well above 1 GHz.

AVX'S multilayer organic high-current inductors now in 0402 size

AVX has developed a multilayer organic RF inductor in a 0402 case size that offers high current in a small footprint. Providing high current and high self-resonance, the RoHS-compliant device features

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Date:

08/30/2012

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Orion Fans' OA109AP Series delivers airflows ranging from 62 to 110 CFM. The OA172SAP Series Series delivers 103 to 212 CFM.

Low-energy-consumption fans provide 30% power savings in LED cooling applications

Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics, has developed a series of thermally-controlled AC and DC fans for cooling solid-state lighting. The smart fans deliver high airflow to help

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Date:

08/30/2012

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iWatt�s iW3616 and iW3617 operate with > 85% efficiency, > 0.95 power factor, and meet global standards, including European Union IEC61000-3-2(1).

iWatt launches flickerless, digital-dimming SSL LED drivers with up to 25 W output power

iWatt has announced its latest digital AC/DC SSL (solid state lighting) LED driver platform with the iW3616 and iW3617. This new platform expands iWatt's existing line of flickerless LED drivers,

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Date:

08/30/2012

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TI unveils flexible clocking ICs

Texas Instruments has introduced a flexible and highly integrated clock jitter cleaner/multiplier for use in wired communications and test-and-measurement applications. The LMK04906 offers three redundant

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Date:

08/30/2012

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NCP1851 housed in a 25-bump Flip-Chip CSP

ON Semiconductor introduces next generation Li-ion battery charger

ON Semiconductor has introduced a fully programmable Li-ion battery charger, optimised for power efficiency in smart phones, tablets, and other handheld devices. The NCP1851 significantly reduces

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Date:

08/30/2012

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Polyzen CE Series of integrated over-voltage and over-current devices

TE Circuit Protection introduces PolyZen CE

TE Circuit Protection has introduced the PolyZen CE (Consumer Electronics) series of circuit protection devices for tablet PCs and other portable consumer electronics. Consumer electronics require

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Date:

08/28/2012

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The MCP47A1

Microchip introduces volatile DAC

Microchip Technology has introduced the volatile MCP47A1 DAC.� The low-power, low-cost DAC features a wide 1.8- to 5.5-V operating-voltage range, and is available in a 6-pin SC70 package.� The

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Date:

08/28/2012

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ICEblink40 Evaluation Kit

Lattice promotionally prices ICEblink 40 evaluation kits

Lattice Semiconductor has announced promotional pricing for its recently released iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits. The iCE40 mobileFPGA family, fabricated on non-volatile 40nm technology, is optimized

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Date:

08/27/2012

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Solar power standby for emergency warning systems

Eoplly and Solar Street Lights power Detroit early-warning system

Eoplly USA, solar products designer and manufacturer, and Solar Street Lights USA, a US manufacturer of solar street lights and storage systems, have announced the completion of approximately fifty

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Date:

08/27/2012

T543 Series Polymer Tantalum capacitors

Kemet introduces new line of polymer COTS capacitors

Kemet has introduced a new line of polymer COTS capacitors. The�T543 Series�offers over 300 discrete part numbers not including termination,�ESR,�and surge-current options. This offering provides

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Date:

08/26/2012

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PGCL Installation Overview

Latest PGCL has automatic generation of ARM NEON/SIMD instructions

PGI (The Portland Group), a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics and a supplier of compilers and tools for high-performance computing, has released PGCL 12.7. PGCL is the PGI OpenCL framework

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Date:

08/26/2012

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IR Introduces Two Complete Ultrabook™ Vcore Solutions that Shrink Footprint by 40-50 Percent and Extend Battery Life

International Rectifier has announced the introduction of the IR3588 CHiL® digital control IC and IR3552 and IR3548 single- and dual-phase PowIRstage™ devices, delivering the industry's smallest solutions

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Date:

08/24/2012

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MCOIL Metal Power Inductors

Mouser offers MCOIL metal power inductors

Mouser Electronics has announced that MCOIL metal power inductors, the first of a series of coil components that use metallic magnetic materials are now in stock. The MCOIL metal power inductors are

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Date:

08/24/2012

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The LT3518HUF operates from 3 to 30 V supplies and can provide 2.3 A to LEDs in high-ambient-temperature applicaitons.

45-V 2.3-A LED driver for boost, buck, or buck-boost high-current applications

Linear Technology has announced the H-grade version of the LT3518. The LT3518 is a 45-V high-side current-sense DC-DC converter designed to drive high-current LEDs at constant current. Its 3- to 30-V

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Date:

08/23/2012

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Stackpole's ASR series has working-voltage ratings from 1.6 kVDC for the �-W size, up to 5 kV for the 1-W and mini 2-W sizes.

Stackpole's ASR series high-voltage anti-surge resistors serve high-pulse-voltage applications

The ASR Series from Stackpole are high-voltage, anti-surge, axial-leaded resistors. The ASR series uses special film that has working-voltage ratings from 1.6 kVDC for the �-W size, up to 5 kV for

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Date:

08/23/2012

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Applications can reduce board space and driver dissipation by 80%.

TI introduces fully integrated 1.8-V and 3.3-V, seven-channel relay driver

Texas Instruments has introduced a fully-integrated, seven-channel relay driver that can support low-voltage relays from as low as 1.8 V up to 5 V. The ULN2003LV relay driver replaces a handful of

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Date:

08/23/2012

Analog Devices introduces 300-m UTP-cable equalizer for analog video distribution

Analog Devices has introduced an integrated triple differential receiver and adjustable cable equalizer with high equalized bandwidth at 300 m and the low power consumption. Designed for high-resolution

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Date:

08/23/2012

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Westcorp MicroPAC configurable system

Vicor offers Westcor MicroPAC system for space-constrained applications

Vicor has introduced its new Westcor MicroPAC power-factor-corrected AC-DC power system providing up to 1300 W of continuous power at up to 92% efficiency and 1.53 W/cm3 power density in

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Date:

08/22/2012

AVX expands leaded SkyCap capacitor offering to include 10-F 50-V rating in X7R dielectric

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SR655C106KAR capacitors are rated at 50 V and are available in values to 10 ?F.

AVX expands leaded SkyCap capacitor offering to include 10-μF 50-V rating in X7R dielectric

AVX has expanded its SkyCap SR Series to include a multilayer ceramic capacitor rated at 10 ?F and 50 V in an X7R dielectric (�15% from -55 to +125 °C). Designated the SR655C106KAR, the new SkyCap

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Date:

08/22/2012

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Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies

TDK-Lambda highlights for UK Engineering Design show

One of the many product highlights at the TDK-Lambda stand at this year's 10-11 October Engineering Design Show in Coventry, UK is the new Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies that comprise

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Date:

08/20/2012

The fully certified and compliant Terra 51

ABB fast charger gets safety-compliance certification

Terra 51 is fully certified and compliant with all of the relevant safety standards, as specified by UL, for the United States and Canada, and now available for customer delivery. ABB has received

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Date:

08/19/2012

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New Mil-DTL-38999 Series III Class J & M composite connectors

ITT Interconnect Solutions offers composite Mil-DTL-38999 Series III connector

The new composite connector is developed specifically for the aerospace market. Military- and commercial-aerospace manufacturers are under continual pressure to reduce operational aircraft weight.

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Date:

08/19/2012

TSMC unveils 100-MHz flash-memory microcontroller products

TSMC has launched its foundry segment's first 100-MHz� single-cycle-access 90-nm embedded-flash IP targeting a wide range of automotive, communications, and industrial MCUs. The new macro provides

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Date:

08/17/2012

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The VMS-300 power supply

CUI's 300-W AC-DC power supplies meet EN60601-1 3rd edition for medical applications

CUI announced the addition of a family of compact 300-W power supplies to its VMS AC-DC medical power portfolio. Offering high power density of 12.5 W/in3, the space-saving power supplies

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Date:

08/17/2012

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Tensilica HiFi Audio DSP architecture

Novatek in volume production with Tensilica DSPs

Tensilica has announced that Novatek is in volume production of three new home entertainment SOC designs that use Tensilica's HiFi Audio DSP for a high-fidelity audio listening experience. The new

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Date:

08/17/2012

AUIRFR4292 and AUIRFS6535 MOSFETS

International Rectifier introduces automotive power MOSFETs

International Rectifier has launched the AUIRFR4292 and AUIRFS6535 automotive-qualified power MOSFETs featuring Rds(on) low on-state resistance for Piezo injection systems for both diesel and petrol

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Date:

08/16/2012

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DS90UB913Q serializer features a 10- to 100-MHz pixel clock and 10- and 12-bit pixel depth. The DS90UB914Q deserializer automatically adapts EQ gain, compensating for dynamic and long-term changes in cable loss.

TI FPD-Link III chipset streamlines video and data interface for megapixel driver-assist cameras

Texas Instruments has introduced the DS90UB913Q serializer and DS90UB914Q deserializer, the newest additions to its FPD-Link III automotive-grade chipset family. The SerDes chipset provides a seamless

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Date:

08/16/2012

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FB Series capacitors feature voltage ratings of 550 to 1200 V and a capacitance range from 0.68 to 75 uF.

AVX introduces new DC-link film capacitor series for power-supply and inverter applications

AVX has introduced a new line of polypropylene dielectric DC-link film capacitors. Designated the FB Series, the capacitors feature voltage ratings of 550 to 1200 V and a capacitance range from 0.68

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Date:

08/16/2012

Wrth Elektronik joins Wireless Consortium, releasing wireless chokes

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Wireless-power charging-coil series WE-WPC devices are QI compliant.

Würth Elektronik joins Wireless Consortium, releasing wireless chokes

Würth Elektronik has joined the Wireless Power Consortium and simultaneously released a series of inductors for wireless-power. The wireless-power charging-coil series WE-WPC includes two high-Q components,

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Date:

08/15/2012

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Kemet T545 Surface Mount Capacitor

Kemet offers high energy polymer tantalum series

Kemet has introduced its new�T545 high-energy polymer tantalum series�of surface-mount capacitors. These devices are well suited for applications including SSD (solid-state drives), wireless cards,

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Date:

08/15/2012

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Wire to board Micro-Lock connector

Molex introduces new line of through-hole Micro-Lock connectors

Molex has introduced a new line of through-hole Micro-Lock single-row connectors for wire-to-board applications in datacom, telecom, networking equipment, and consumer electronics including gaming

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Date:

08/15/2012

Wolfson Microelectronics' DSP software enhances bluetooth headsets

Nokia has selected Wolfson Microelectronics' ATLAS DSP software for its Reaction Bluetooth Headset. Developed by Wolfson's Dynamic Hearing division, ATLAS uses the microphone signals in the headset

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Date:

08/15/2012

IR�s automotive-qualified 600-V trench IGBTs in D2Pak deliver high power density in HEVs & EVs

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IRï½s automotive-qualified 600-V trench IGBTs in D2Pak deliver high power density in HEVs & EVs

International Rectifier has announced the introduction of a family of automotive-qualified 600-V IGBTs for electric and hybrid vehicle applications including air conditioner inverters, pumps, and

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Date:

08/15/2012

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iMOD THiNCAP ultracapacitor module for power conditioning applications

Ioxus launches thin-cell iMOD ultracapacitor modules

Ioxus has announced it is offering thin-cell ultracapacitor modules for power conditioning and AGV (automated guided vehicle) applications. Ioxus THiNCAP iMOD modules consist of high-power, thin,

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Date:

08/15/2012

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Linear Technology's LTC6417 provides a low-noise, low-distortion differential signal path capable of driving 14- and 16-bit high-speed ADCs.

Low-noise 1.6-GHz differential buffer drives 50-? load

Linear Technology has announced the LTC6417, a fully differential buffer amplifier with only 1.5nV/?Hz output-referred noise. The LTC6417 is capable of driving a differential 50-? load and is optimized

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Date:

08/15/2012

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LNK410EG (dimming) and LNK420EG (non-dimming) provide a constant-current output with a PF-corrected and low-THD input for challenging industrial and commercial LED lighting applications to 75 W.

Power Integrations introduces 75-W single-stage driver for LED lighting

Power Integrations has announced two new additions to its LinkSwitch-PH IC family. The new devices allow commercial-lighting applications up to 75 W to benefit from a single-stage design, dramatically

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Date:

08/15/2012

New Eaton switchgear enhances efficiency for industrial, data-center customers

Eaton is expanding its line of Magnum DS switchgear engineered to protect, control, and monitor low-voltage distribution systems. The Magnum DS switchgear now incorporates the Magnum Narrow 4000 A

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Date:

08/15/2012

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The DCN series super capacitors are available in 1 to 3,200 F, 2.7 to 5.5 WVDC.

New super capacitors reach 3,500 F for power, energy storage, and audio applications

The new DCN series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor offers capacitance values up to an astonishing 3,500 Farads, while maintaining small case sizes. Custom modules are also available to

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Date:

08/13/2012

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Low-PIM adapters

Pasternak expands precision low PIM adapters line

Pasternack Enterprises has expanded its high performance, precision low-PIM adapters. The new low-PIM (passive intermodulation) adapters from Pasternack target applications requiring high performance

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Date:

08/13/2012

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The L3GD20H 3-axis gyroscope draws 25% less current, outputs 60% less noise, and turns on 80% faster than ST's previous generation devices.

STMicroelectronics' tiny 3-axis gyroscope delivers power, speed, and design-in advantages

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its smallest, lowest-power, and highest-performance chip-scale gyroscope for advanced motion-sensing applications. ST's L3GD20H gyroscope measures only 3 x 3 x 1 mm.

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Date:

08/13/2012

EPC's wireless power system operates at 6.78 MHz and can deliver up to 15 W.

EPC announces wireless-power demonstration system featuring HF GaN FETs

EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) has announced a high-efficiency wireless power demonstration system using the high-frequency switching capability of GaN transistors. EPC's GaN FETs are attractive

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Date:

08/13/2012

The Falcon embedded processing unit

VersaLogic launches Falcon embedded computers

VersaLogic has launchee Falcon—an extremely small, rugged, embedded computer. The new EPU (Embedded Processing Unit) format combines processor, memory, video, and system I/O into a compact form factor. The

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Date:

08/11/2012

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General Purpose Integrated Circuit Controller

National Instruments single-board controller offers RIO architecture for smart, grid-tied power-conversion systems

The new NI (National Instruments) single-board RIO (reconfigurable I/O) GPIC (General Purpose Inverter Controller) enables a new embedded-system-design approach for rapid deployment of advanced, field-reconfigurable,

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Date:

08/10/2012

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The IDTF1102 provides +43 dBm IP3O while dissipating on 1.15 W at 5 V.

IDT low-band RF mixer reduces IM3 for 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G systems

Integrated Device Technology has announced a low-band RF mixer that enhances the user's mobile connectivity experience by reducing IMD (intermodulation distortion) in the crowded spectrum for 4G LTE,

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Date:

08/09/2012

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Linear Technology's LTC2996 updates either of two temperature measurements every 3.5 ms to provide systems with sufficient time to react to alerts.

Linear Technology's new high-accuracy temperature monitor provides adjustable alerts

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2996 high-accuracy temperature sensor for 2.25 to 5.5 V systems. The LTC2996 measures a remote diode's temperature with �1 °C accuracy and its own die temperature

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Date:

08/09/2012

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Hi-rel COTS connectors, with 18 to 96 signal contacts, are well suited for Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, and Military markets.

Hi-rel three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin now available off the shelf

Popular hi-rel, high-performance, three-row Datamate connectors from Harwin are now available from stock. The company is stocking these COTS connectors in five different configurations of PCB and

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Date:

08/09/2012

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AVX's FE series DC-link capacitors are available in capacitances of 3.3 to 75 ?F

AVX develops new 4-leaded DC-link film capacitor series for power applications

AVX has developed a new series of polypropylene dielectric DC-link film capacitors. The new 4-leaded FE Series capacitors utilize a low-loss film technology, feature voltage ratings up to 1.2 kV,

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Date:

08/08/2012

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iWatt's iW1816 primary-side PWM power converter

iWatt launches latest off-line primary-side PWM power converter

iWatt has announced its latest off-line primary-side PWM power converter with 800 V bipolar power transistor for universal AC input. The new iW1816 digital PWM converter supports high capacitance

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Date:

08/08/2012

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AMD FirePro W9000 Graphics Processing Unit

AMD launches powerful workstation graphics-card line

AMD has launched its latest line of workstation graphics cards, leading with the AMD FirePro W9000, which claims greater memory bandwidth and better multi-display support than competing graphics

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Date:

08/08/2012

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Greenvity's new GV7011 automatically switches between power-line and wireless communication in HEMS and BEMS applications as channel-noise conditions dictate.

Greenvity communication-interface SoCs integrate HomePlug Green PHY and ZigBee

Greenvity Communications introduces a communications interface SOC (system-on-chip) family that integrates PLC (powerline communication) and wireless capabilities on a single chip. The Greenvity

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Date:

08/08/2012

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ZSPM4121 battery-management load-switch block diagram

ZMDI introduces ZSPM4121 battery-management load switch

The ZSPM4121 battery-management load switch protects a battery from excessive discharge. It actively switches the battery power source off if the battery voltage drops to a set threshold. When the

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Date:

08/08/2012

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Rubra A10393 antenna

Antenova adds Rubra A10393 penta-band SMD cellular antenna

UK-based Antenova, an integrated antenna and RF module company, has announced the addition of the Rubra A10393 penta-band SMD cellular antenna to its gigaNOVA range of surface mount standard antennas.

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Date:

08/07/2012

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Martek CPCiR

Martek Power offers compact PCI power supply for on-board rail use

Martek Power—manufacturer of power subsystems for rail and other demanding applications—has launched its Powertron CPCIR series of DC-DC converters. Providing 100 W (max), the CPCIR series meets the

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Date:

08/06/2012

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The AD8232 Heart-Rate Monitor AFE

Analog Devices offer AD8232 power-saving heart-rate-monitor AFE

Analog Devices have introduced a low-power, single-lead, heart-rate monitor AFE (analog front end) IC for a wide range of vital-sign monitoring applications. The AD8232 is 50% smaller and uses up

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Date:

08/06/2012

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KP2000 Pressure sensor

Infineon introduces KP200 pressure sensor for autombiles

The KP200 pressure sensor from Infineon Technologies plays an important role in the event of an automobile collision increasing the protection of pedestrians and car occupants. The sensor is part

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Date:

08/06/2012

Carriers select Astronics' 110 VAC and USB in-seat power systems

AES (Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems) has signed agreements with multiple airlines in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America to supply their EmPOWER in-seat power systems. These agreements

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Date:

08/05/2012

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The NCV7381 high speed bus transceiver

On Semiconductor introduces high-speed Flex-Ray bus transceiver

ON Semiconductor has expanded its portfolio of automotive-networking products with the NCV7381—a bus transceiver IC compliant with the most recent FlexRay communications protocol. The NCV7381 is a

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Date:

08/02/2012

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Molex provides capacitive switch for high-end washing machines

Molex has partnered with a major multinational appliance manufacturer to develop capacitive touchpad panels for two high-end Class-A energy-saving washing machines. Molex capacitive switches and panels

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Date:

08/02/2012

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High-power MPPC charge controller interfaces with any switching regulator.

60-V battery-charging controller and power manager features input maximum-power-point control

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4000-1, a high-voltage controller and power manager with input MPPC (maximum-power-point control) that converts virtually any externally compensated DC-DC power

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Date:

08/02/2012

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TI power-adapter chip conserves energy

Texas Instruments has introduced high-efficiency power controllers that save standby power to help smartphone users consume less electricity with their 5-watt cube adapters, even when left plugged

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Date:

08/01/2012

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The Factorized Power architecture from Vicor provides direct 48-V-to-processor power conversion and provides significant efficiency improvement over traditional two-stage designs.

Vicor delivers direct 48-V-to-processor, Intel x86-compliant power converter

Vicor has announced its direct 48-V-to-processor power converter for the datacenter, cloud computing, and telecom markets. Vicor's Factorized Power architecture complies with Intel's x86 VR12.0 voltage

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Date:

07/30/2012

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The ams AS8510-based battery-monitor reference design captures simultaneous current and voltage measurements for each of the four batteries at a high sampling rate. Application software that runs on an inexpensive 8-bit microcontroller computes the battery's state of charge.

ams reference design provides blueprint for battery fuel gauging in electric scooters

ams has announced a reference design that shows how a simple current and voltage measurement circuit can produce SOC (state-of-charge) readings for electric scooter batteries. The reference design

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Date:

07/30/2012

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Luso Electronics Distribution offers Veetronix keyboard and panel-mount switches

Luso offers highly-reliable Veetronix switches and keycaps for broadcast applications

Luso Electronics Distribution has announced availability of a range of Veetronix sample kits of highly-reliabile switches and keycaps, primarily aimed at broadcast applications. Veetronix manufactures

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Date:

07/30/2012

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The Lattice MachXO2 PLD interfaces to the serial sub-LVDS bus of the Sony IMX136 or IMX104 image sensor with no external discrete components.

Lattice serial image-sensor bridge supports Sony IMX136/104

Lattice Semiconductor has released a serial sub-LVDS bridge design to support the Sony IMX136 and IMX104 image sensors, expected to become Sony's primary image-sensor interface for embedded and industrial

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Date:

07/30/2012

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Teseq's CDN 3083-B200 is a 200-A 3-phase burst pulse coupling/decoupling network for electrical-fast-transient and burst testing.

Teseq offers new 3-Phase Burst Pulse CDN for EFT testing

Teseq Inc, developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, now offers a 200-A 3-phase burst pulse CDN (coupling/decoupling network) for EFT (electrical-fast-transient)

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Date:

07/27/2012

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The CCM03 series smart-card connectors from C&K Components is available in fixed-cover and hinged-cover versions.

C&K extends smart-card connector life for demanding smart-meter applications

C&K Components has developed the CCM03 series of smart-card connectors for smart-meter applications. These new devices are compatible with SIM/SAM cards and are available in hinged- or fixed-cover

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Date:

07/27/2012

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Murata's EMH-54/3-Q48N accommodates a Vin range of 18 to 72 VDC and delivers 30+ W to each of four 802.3at PoE+ Ethernet ports.

Murata releases 162 W 54 Vout half-brick for PoE applications

Murata has announced the EMH-54/3-Q48N-C power module for PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) applications. The EMH Series DC-DC power module provides a 54 V SELV output, 2.25 kVDC isolation and a Basic insulation

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Date:

07/27/2012

The ISL80101 1A LDO offers excellent load transient response, resulting in the high AC accuracy and signal integrity.

Intersil launches new low-voltage LDO linear regulators

Intersil's ISL80111, 112, and 113 provide 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A output currents and are optimized for precision low-voltage regulation. Each includes a low resistance NMOS pass transistor allowing, for

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Date:

07/27/2012

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Low Input Voltage and High Efficiency Synchronous Boost Converter with 1.3A Switch

The ISL9113 provides a power supply solution for devices powered by three-cell alkaline, NiCd, NiMH, or one-cell Li-Ion/Li-Polymer batteries. It offers both a fixed 5V or an adjustable output option

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Date:

07/26/2012

Vishay Intertechnology Unveils Industry's First Remote Control Code Learning IC to Integrate Signal Detection and Processing in One Device

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the industry's first remote control code learning IC to integrate signal detection and processing into one component. Optimized for universal remote controllers,

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Energy efficient, high-power off-line switcher with accurate primary-side regulation operates without expensive optoisolators for power supply applications between 9 and 90 W.

Power Integrations launches LinkSwitch-HP for primary-side regulation to 90 W

Power Integrations, has launched LinkSwitch-HP, a new family of energy-efficient, off-line switcher ICs that can deliver up to 90 W with accurate primary-side regulation. LinkSwitch-HP ICs use innovative

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Wireless bell push systems use energy-harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean

BMAC uses EnOcean energy-harvesting wireless technology to convert human motion to bus stop-request signal

New Eco-Routemaster hybrid buses allow passengers to activate stop signals with their bodies as a source of energy using energy harvesting wireless technology developed by EnOcean Technology. Olympics-hosting

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Maxim's security manager ensures Smart-Grid infrastructure security

Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX36025, a tamper-reactive cryptographic-node controller with two hardware Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) engines for easy and more secure encryption. Utilities

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor's Industry's Best 8V Power MOSFETs Lower Power Consumption and Extend Battery Life

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today announced the addition of the first 8V devices

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Date:

07/26/2012

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TI introduces industry's smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver for battery powered applications

Texas Instruments Incorporated expanded its growing family of low-voltage DRV8x motor drivers with the industry's smallest 1.8-A brushed DC motor driver. The DRV8837 is 75 percent smaller than the

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Analog Devices Announces Industry's First Octal Ultrasound Receiver with Digital I/Q Demodulator and Decimation Filter

Analog Devices has introduced the industry's first octal (eight-channel) ultrasound receiver with on-chip digital I/Q demodulation and decimation filtering. Because of the embedded demodulation and

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Molex Announces Availability of the Mini50™ Unsealed Connector System, with a Reduced Package Size for 50% Space Savings

Molex has announced the availability of the Mini50™ Unsealed Connector System, a new miniaturized unsealed, wire-to-board system validated to automotive standards. The new package achieves a 50%

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Date:

07/26/2012

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Load Switches Provide Power Efficiency, Advanced Protection Features for Mobile and Consumer Applications

High-complexity mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other consumer goods require seamless power management and battery switching in order to provide greater flexibility

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Date:

07/26/2012

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SMD power ferrite designed for high current applications

The new WE-MPSB series are high-performance SMD power ferrites utilizing multilayer technology, which were designed specifically for the suppression of electromagnetic interference in power supplies

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Date:

07/26/2012

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RFPA2089 0.25W, 50MHz to 2700MHz InGaP HBT Power Amplifier

RFMD's new RFPA2089 is a single-stage InGaP HBT power amplifier specifically designed for wireless infrastructure applications. It offers high-gain linear operation at a comparably low DC power making

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Date:

07/26/2012

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The compact convection-cooled JCK60 has a power density of 37.5 W/in³ and no need for forced-air cooling, additional heat sink, or baseplate cooling.

Convection-cooled 60-W DC-DC converter achieves 92% efficiency

XP Power Technologies has launched the JCK60 series of highly-efficient metal cased 60-W DC-DC converters for a broad range of telecommunications, networking, and industrial applications. Measuring

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Date:

07/25/2012

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The LTC4364 surge stopper shields downstream electronics from input over voltages and over current, enabling continuous operation through transient surges.

Linear Technology introduces the LTC4364 surge stopper

The LTC4364, a surge stopper that behaves nearly like an ideal diode, provides compact, low-loss protection for 4V to 80V electronics in automotive, avionics, and industrial systems. The surge stopper

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Date:

07/24/2012

Infineon launches space PowerMOS devices

Infineon Technologies AG has launched new radiation hardened PowerMOS devices in the BUY25CSXX family to support the design of efficient power conditioning and supply systems for space use. Infineon

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Date:

07/22/2012

Kistler Three-Component Piezoelectric Force Sensors and Accelerometers Support Satellite and Spacecraft Force Limited Vibration Testing

Kistler, a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has announced the availability of its three-component

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Date:

07/20/2012

IRs Automotive-Qualified 600V Trench IGBTs in D2Pak Delivers High Power Density in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Applications

International Rectifier, has announced the introduction of a family of automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs for electric and hybrid vehicle applications including air conditioner inverters, pumps and

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Date:

07/20/2012

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The LTC3626 Delivers up to 2.5A Output Current

20V, 2.5A (IOUT) Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Features Input & Output Current Limiting & Current Monitoring

The LTC3626 is a high efficiency, 3MHz synchronous buck regulator that offers both input and output current limiting and monitoring. It incorporates a unique constant frequency/controlled on-time,

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Date:

07/20/2012

Si4x55 devices offer +13 dBm output power and -116 dBm sensitivity.

Silicon Labs offers nextgen embedded radio ICs

Silicon Laboratories, which specializes in analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, has launched two next-generation EZRadio wireless ICs designed to simplify the addition of wireless connectivity to

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Date:

07/19/2012

EPCOS MKP DC link high density film capacitors from TDK Feature new rated voltages

ITDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has added two new types of film capacitors with rated voltages of 575 V DC and 900 V DC to its B32778* series. These MKP DC link film capacitors

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Date:

07/19/2012

Oslon LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors offer greater flexibility with uniform solder pad design

LEDs are not all the same. This is evidenced not only by the performance data and the dimensions but also by the solder pads and the processing options. Osram Opto Semiconductors has now developed

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Date:

07/19/2012

STMicroelectronics Leads the Move to Next-Generation Car Infotainment Systems

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world's largest supplier of components for terrestrial and satellite

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Date:

07/19/2012

36-V, 1-A Step-Down Synchronous Regulator Simplifies Intermediate Power Bus and Point-of-Load Power Designs

Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP2441, DC-to-DC switching regulator, the most recent in ADI's growing

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Date:

07/19/2012

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WaveAce 1000 and WaveAce 2000 feature 2 Mpts, 2 Gsps, and 7" widescreen display.

LeCroy introduces WaveAce oscilloscopes with long memory, high sample rate, and large display

LeCroy has announced two lines of its popular WaveAce oscilloscope series ? the WaveAce 1000 and WaveAce 2000. WaveAce 1000 oscilloscopes feature a sample rate of up to 1 Gsps with 2 Mpts of memory

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Date:

07/19/2012

Class D amplifier for mobile applications delivers over 5 times the power to micro speakers

A revolutionary embedded algorithm in a new class-D amplifier from NXP Semiconductors boosts the output power of micro speakers by over 5 times, vastly improving the sound quality of mobile devices.

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Date:

07/19/2012

Eaton energy monitoring gateways reduce buildings' energy costs and carbon footprints

Eaton Corporation announced the launch of the Power Xpert 200E, an intelligent information gateway that collects energy usage data from meters, enabling customers to benchmark energy usage, set energy-management

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Date:

07/19/2012

TI provides low-power, high-precision smart e-metering AFEs

Texas Instruments has introduced a new line of AFEs (analog front ends) for power monitoring and control of smart e-meters. The new ADS131E08 family is available with 8, 6 or 4 channels and in 16-

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Date:

07/19/2012

ATF697FF a unique reconfigurable processor integrates RAD Hard AT697F processor and the reconfigurable ATF280F (FPGA) unit in a single Atmel multichip module (MCM).

Atmel offers reconfigurable processor for on-the-fly space adjustments

Atmel extends its product line to reduce overall system costs and PCB area with the Atmel ATF697FF, the newest member of the SPARC V8 processor family and industry's first RAD Hard (radiation-hardened)

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Date:

07/18/2012

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Intersil's ISL29033 light-to-digital converter features linear sensitivity to 0.0019 lux,

Intersil introduces ultra-low lux digital ambient light sensor

Intersil has released an ultra-low lux ambient light sensor, the ISL29033 with linear sensitivity to 0.0019 lux, The ISL29033 is an integrated ambient and infrared light-to-digital converter with

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Date:

07/18/2012

Lmax series inductors feature a wide inductance range and low DC resistance, and support the high currents necessary for industrial applications.

AVX develops new Lmax inductor series

AVX has expanded its line of thin film, MLO (multi-layer organic), and broadband wire-wound conical inductors to include a new series of shielded and non-shielded SMD power inductors. Designated

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Date:

07/18/2012

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Three new TFT-LCD display modules offer reliable P-CAP touch panels, controller boards, and driver software.

Mitsubishi Electric launches TFT-LCD modules with P-CAP touch panels

Mitsubishi Electric is launching new 6.5" VGA (AA065VE11-PCAP), 10.4" XGA (AA104XF12-PCAP), and 12.1" XGA (AA121XN11-PCAP) color TFT-LCD modules with P-CAP (projected capacitive-touch panels) for

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Date:

07/14/2012

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The AAHS298B is radiation-tolerant to 100 kRad total dose and screened to class S and class B.

Microsemi Corp introduces radiation-tolerant octal driver ICs

Microsemi has introduced the first in a new family of octal source-driver ICs for aerospace and other hi-rel power-electronics and control applications including motor control. The AAHS298B is radiation-tolerant

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Date:

07/14/2012

Renco expands with 12 new inductance values

Renco Electronics, a component electronics design manufacturing company based in Rockledge, Florida, is expanding one of its best-selling products, the RL-8054-1 series. Due to customer demand,

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Date:

07/11/2012

Dupont expands capacity for Kapton polyimide films

DuPont C&PM (Circuit & Packaging Material), part of DuPont E&C (Electronics & Communications) has announced a production expansion under way at its DuPont Circleville,

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Date:

07/11/2012

Soitec and Silian partner on HPVE GaN templates

Soitec semiconductor materials supplier for the electronics and energy industries, and Chongqing Silian Optoelectronics Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Silian), supplier of materials, devices and

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Date:

07/10/2012

Lattice and UMC announce strategic partnership

Lattice Semiconductor Corp. has entered a long term technology partnership with the semiconductor foundry (UMC) United Microelectronics Corporation, and both will continue work, already underway,

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Date:

07/10/2012

Intersil first 40V instrumentation Amp with integrated ADC driver

Intersil Corp has launched a new 40V, low noise, precision instrumentation amplifier with an integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) level shifter and driver. The ISL28617 incorporates a differential

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Date:

07/10/2012

CUI launch ac-dc modules up to 2 Watts

CUI Inc announces 12 new ac-dc encapsulated power modules for space-constrained applications. The 1 W VSK-S1 series and 2 W VSK-S2 series feature ultra-compact 0.8 in3 packages measuring 1.32 x 0.87

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Date:

07/10/2012

Solar Junction commercialise A-SLAM with first CPV wafers from IQE

Solar Junction is commercializing its Adjustable Spectrum Lattice Matched (A-SLAM) multi-junction solar cell architecture. Having signed an exclusive wafer supply contract with specialist wafer producer

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Date:

07/08/2012

Vishay introduces new capacitors and resistors

This month Vishay Intertechnology Inc, introduces a new series of three-phase cylindrical capacitors for power electronics featuring high current capabilities, nine standard voltage ratings from 400

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Date:

07/07/2012

RFMD updates process design kits for Agilent ADS 2011

RF Micro Devices Inc, designer and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, has updated its Foundry Services (PDKs) process design kits for

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Date:

07/06/2012

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Peregrine's new 32 state DTCs are available in 2 x 2 mm QFN packages.

Digitally tunable capacitors pack 32 states into a 2 x 2 mm QFN

Peregrine Semiconductor launch two tunable capacitors high insulation resistance, and low losses at frequencies up to 40 GHz; tight dimensional control for repeatable RF performance unit to unit,

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Date:

07/05/2012

In standby mode the ZLPM8000 series STB power-management controllers draw only 600 μA.

Diodes Inc introduces ZLPM8000 family of STB power-management and control ICs

Diodes Inc has announced the introduction of a family of low power LNB (low noise block) power-management and control ICs for use in STBs (set-top boxes), TVs with built-in satellite tuners, and PC

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Date:

07/05/2012

Microsemi offers advanced motor-control algorithms for SmartFusion cSoCs

Microsemi Corp has announced new advanced motor-control algorithms optimized for its SmartFusion customizable system-on-chip (cSoC), allowing design engineers to realize highly reliable multi-motor

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Date:

07/05/2012

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The BQ34Z100 gas gauge extends battery run-time for applications like medical instruments, power tools, e-bikes and UPSs.

TI introduces gas gauge for lithium batteries

Texas Instruments Inc has introduced their first in a family of multi-chemistry, multi-cell battery-management gas-gauge ICs. The BQ34Z100 gas gauge supports a wide range of lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate

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Date:

07/03/2012

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Avago 120G modules

Avago Technologies offers high-density 120 Gbps parallel optical modules

Avago has announced the availability of production volumes of 120 Gbps multichannel optical transmitter and receiver modules for "inside-the-box" data-center applications and a CXP pluggable transceiver

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Date:

07/03/2012

Gravitas x200 integrated DC Power System

Unipower offers ultra-compact 200-A DC power system

Unipower announces the Gravitas X200 integrated DC power system designed for telecoms and other applications that require 12, 24, or 48 VDC. The Gravitas X200 is an ultra-compact system based on a

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Date:

07/03/2012

New alloy from Vacuumschmelze GmbH yields 98% motor efficiency

Vacuumschmelze GmbH has announced advanced materials designed to maximise electric motor efficiency: The Ultravac 44 V6 alloy, with properties that significantly boosts performance optimisation in

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Date:

07/03/2012

Cortex M4 SAM4S microcontroller

Atmel delivers high density embedded Flash Cortex-M4 processor-based MCU

Atmel Corp. announces sampling of the Atmel SAM4SD32, 2MB embedded Flash CortexM4 processor-based microcontroller. Further expanding the company's ARM Cortex-M processor-based portfolio, the SAM4SD32

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Date:

06/29/2012

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Nordic Semiconductors RF51-Series-SoC

Power consumption slashed by Nordic's new nRF51 Series ULP wireless SoCs

Nordic Semiconductor has launched its new nRF51 Series of ULP RF ICs. The first two nRF51 Series ICs to debut are nRF51822, a multi-protocol Bluetooth low-energy 2.4-GHz proprietary RF SoC, and nRF51422,

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Date:

06/28/2012

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TI class-D audio amplifiers

Texas Instruments Inc. has introduced three analog-input class-D stereo amplifiers for use in soundbars, after-market automotive-audio products, portable audio docks, and LCD televisions. The

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Date:

06/27/2012

Wolfson WM1811 for Samsung Galaxy S III

Wolfson Microelectronics, designer and developer of mixed-signal semiconductors and HD audio applications for the consumer electronics market, has had its ultra-low power HD Audio Hub, WM1811, selected

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Date:

06/26/2012

UHF Band Low Noise amplifier

A new low noise amplifier is launched by Torex XC2402 in CMOS process aimed at the 470MHz~880MHz bandwidths of terrestrial digital TV. Applying a logic signal at the SW pin enables the selection

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Date:

06/25/2012

The KLN series power supplies are available in 11 models ranging from 0—6 V, 0—100 A to 0—600 V, 0—1.25 A. The supplies allow programming from any of five interfaces. (Click to enlarge image)

Kepco programmable supply delivers 750 W in 1U half-rack

Kepco has introduced its series KLN 750-W low-profile, automatic crossover, high-performance, low-cost programmable power supply. The KLN delivers 750 W of stable DC power in a 1U, half-rack package.

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Date:

06/25/2012

SEMIPACK 1.6 now with less material and protected by SEMiSEAL

Better module protection and material savings: thyristor/diode module SEMIPACK 1.6 for drives and UPS applications in new protective packaging

SEMIKRON, one of the leading power semiconductor manufacturers worldwide and market leader in the area of thyristor/diode modules, has reduced the amount of materials used in its 6th-generation SEMIPACK

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Date:

06/08/2012

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Microchip expands zero-drift operational amplifier portfolio for signal conditioning, instrumentation and portable sensor applications

Microchip has broadened its portfolio of zero-drift operational amplifiers (op amps) with the debut of the MCP6V11 and MCP6V31 single amplifiers. Operating with a single supply voltage as low as

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Date:

06/08/2012

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Molex Unveils Two New Versions in its Premo-Flex Line of Jumpers

Molex announces the addition of two new products in its Premo-Flex™ line of flat flex cable (FFC) and etched polyimide jumpers. Both products provide ultra-flexible, durable PCB connections for a

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Date:

06/08/2012

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor's New 30V Power MOSFET Slashes Conduction Losses

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today announced the release of the AON6500, a sub-milliohm, energy efficient, 30V

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Date:

06/08/2012

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AVX designs insulation displacement connectors with broadest range of contact options available

AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a comprehensive family of insulation displacement connectors (IDC) that support wire gauges ranging

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Date:

06/08/2012

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Ericsson Unveils New Digital Advanced Bus Converter Lowering Power Consumption

Ericsson has unveiled the first model in its second generation of digital Advanced Bus Converter (ABC) products. Based upon the FRIDA II platform, which was announced earlier this year, the Ericsson

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Date:

06/08/2012

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TI power converter conserves energy in smart meter and sensor designs

Simplifying power design in smart grid and sensor control applications, Texas Instruments has introduced a 200-mA, 60-V SWIFT high-density, synchronous step-down regulator with 90-percent high efficiency

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Date:

06/08/2012

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Current-Sharing IC Enhances System Reliability
without Trimming Supplies

Novel Current-Sharing, Diode-OR Controller Eases Design of Reliable Power Systems

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4370, a first-of-its-kind current-sharing controller with reverse current blocking. The LTC4370 frees the designer from the limitations and complications

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Date:

06/08/2012

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NXP Announces GreenChip for Low-Cost LED Lamps up to 10W

NXP has announced the SSL2115x series of high-efficiency GreenChip™ driver ICs for low-cost LED retrofit lamps. The new SSL21151 and SSL21153 are designed for non-dimmable 5W and 10W LED lamps respectively,

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Date:

06/08/2012

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STMicroelectronics Delivers MEMS Microphones in Plastic for Sleeker and Sturdier Gadget Designs

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer

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Date:

06/08/2012

65V, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter Delivers 90% Efficiency & Requires Only 12A Quiescent Current

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65V, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter
Delivers 90% Efficiency

65V, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter Delivers 90% Efficiency & Requires Only 12μA Quiescent Current

Linear Technology announces the LTC3630, a 65V input-capable synchronous buck converter, which delivers up to 500mA of continuous output current from a 16-lead thermally enhanced 3mm x 5mm DFN or

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Date:

05/31/2012

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Sharp launches 15 inch initiative with industrial displays

With two new variants (LQ150X1LW12 and LQ150X1LG11) Sharp now expands its range of industrial TFT LCDs with a diagonal of 15" (38.0 cm) to four models. The displays are characterised by their respective

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Date:

05/31/2012

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XP Power release 15 Watt DIP24 DC-DC Converters with either 2:1 or 4:1 input ranges

XP Power today announced two new families to their line-up of ultra compact metal cased 15 Watt DC-DC converters. Available in an industry standard 24 pin DIP measuring just 1.25 x 0.8 x 0.4 inches

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Date:

05/31/2012

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Maxim's High-Density QAM Modulator Chipset Enables the Next-Generation Connected Home Experience

Maxim Integrated Products announces a new high-density, wideband, scalable QAM modulator chipset: the MAX5880 digital upconverter (DUC) and MAX5882 RF digital-to-analog converter (RF DAC). The

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Date:

05/31/2012

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Intersil's Radiation Hardened 12A Synchronous Buck Regulator Features Industry's Highest Output Current

Intersil has introduced a new radiation hardened 12A point-of-load synchronous buck regulator with current sharing, featuring ultra-high integration, design flexibility and the highest output current

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Date:

05/31/2012

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TI delivers fully integrated ultrasonic signal conditioner for automotive parking distance applications

Texas Instruments has introduced a fully integrated, programmable solution for driving ultrasonic transducers in automotive park distance, blind-spot detection or similar object detection applications.

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Date:

05/31/2012

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Miniature AEC-Q200 qualified varistor from AVX optimized for FlexRay™ communication BUS systems

AVX, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a miniature 0402 varistor specifically for FlexRay™ Communication BUS Systems used in automotive

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Date:

05/31/2012

Microsemi Expands RF Power MOSFET Products Offering

Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today strengthened its RF power product line with the introduction of the DRF1400

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Date:

05/31/2012

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Murata Power Solutions extends point-of-load series to include 3 A and 5 A SIP packages

Murata Power Solutions has announced the OKX series of miniature non-isolated single output DC/DC converters designed for embedded point-of-load (PoL) applications. Within the OKAMI OKX series there

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Date:

05/31/2012

Freescale Introduces Three Reference Designs to Help Redefine Battery Charging

Continued pressure for higher-performance mobile devices is causing the industry to consider alternative methods for battery charging. Freescale Semiconductor today announced three reference designs

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Date:

05/31/2012

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Brad HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules Receive Conformance Class B Certification

Molex announces that its Brad® HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules are now certified by the PNO (PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation) in accordance with PROFINET specifications meeting all requirements for conformance

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Date:

05/31/2012

Fairchild Semiconductor's EcoSPARK® 2 Ignition Coil Driver Reduces Power Dissipation, Enhances Performance of Ignition IGBTs

In order to meet demanding emissions and high fuel efficiency requirements in present and emerging ignition systems, automotive designers need higher performance ignition coil driver technology. To

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Date:

05/31/2012

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New Power Modules Meet Increased Power and Energy Monitoring Demands

Ericsson has announced an industry first with a new series of Power Interface Modules that save board space for core processing functions and enable system architects to design equipment with energy

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Date:

05/25/2012

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Analog Devices Introduces Industry's First Analog 3-axis, High-g MEMS Accelerometer

Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, has introduced the industry's first commercially available analog, 3-axis, high-g MEMS accelerometer.

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Date:

05/24/2012

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60V PolyPhase® Synchronous Step-Up
DC/DC Controller

High Power PolyPhase® Synchronous Boost Controller Features -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range

Linear Technology announces the H- and MP-grade versions of the LTC3787. This high power two-phase single output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller replaces the boost diodes with high efficiency

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Date:

05/24/2012

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Flexible 4A Charger ICs Offer Universal Input, Ultra-fast Charging, Safety and Tiny Solution Size in Smartphones and Tablets

Summit Microelectronics has introduced the industry's first monolithic 4A Li-Ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs). The SMB349 and SMB359 are fully configurable and can deliver up to 4A charging/system

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Date:

05/24/2012

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Enpirion Announces EN2300 family of 12 volt integrated power IC solutions delivering the industry's highest power density

Enpirion announced the availability of the EN2300 family of fully integrated 12 Volt DC-DC converters, implemented in the company's industry leading power MOSFET technology with double the power density

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Date:

05/24/2012

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Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Introduces Eighth Brick DC-DC Power Converter Demonstration Board Featuring (eGaN®) FETs

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduces the EPC9102, a fully functional eighth brick converter. This board is a 36 V - 60 V input to 12 V output, 375 kHz phase-shifted full bridge

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Date:

05/24/2012

Microsemi Expands RF Power MOSFET Products Offering

Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today strengthened its RF power product line with the introduction of the DRF1400

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Date:

05/24/2012

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TI speeds data rates in highly-loaded CAN networks with new transceivers

Texas Instruments today introduced a family of turbo CAN transceivers designed for data rates in excess of 1 Mbps, meeting the growing demand for more nodes and greater data transmission length in

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Date:

05/24/2012

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Introducing the industry's first quad core HD Audio Processor SoC

Wolfson Microelectronics has announced the introduction of the WM5110, the industry's first quad core High Definition (HD) Audio Processor System-on-a-Chip (SoC). This new highly-integrated, low power

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Date:

05/24/2012

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Hall Effect Switch from Diodes Incorporated Aids Portable Product Miniaturization

Diodes Incorporated has introduced the world's smallest programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch. The AH1892 is well-suited for proximity and position detection in space-constrained portable and

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Date:

05/24/2012

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High-current/high-temperature linear Hall-effect current sensor IC is optimised for 3.3 V operation

The new ACS759 from Allegro MicroSystems is a high-current/high-temperature linear Hall-effect current sensor IC that provides an economical and precise solution for AC or DC current sensing in

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Date:

05/24/2012

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ROHM Semiconductor to offer a broad portfolio of SiC products

ROHM Semiconductor has announced the industry's first mass production of SiC power modules (1200V/100A rated) entirely consisting of SiC power elements and enabling high frequency operation above

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Date:

05/24/2012

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AVX launches industry's first 63V and 75V SMD Polymer Tantalum capacitors for high voltage applications

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed the industry's first 63V and 75V single-anode tantalum polymer capacitors. Part of

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Date:

05/24/2012

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Renesas Electronics Expands Low-Power 32-Bit RX200 Microcontroller Series Offering Scalable Lineup for Portable Consumer and Industrial Devices

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its RX200 Series of low-power mid-range microcontrollers (MCUs), introducing the RX220 Group of 11 entry-level

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Date:

05/24/2012

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RFFM7600 5.0V, 2.5GHz TO 2.7GHz High Power Front End Module

RFMD's new RFFM7600 FEM for 2.5GHz to 2.7GHz LTE/WiMAX contains a Power Amplifier with Tx harmonic filtering and Tx/Rx switching. RFFM7600 is provided in a 6mm x 6mm laminate package, incorporating

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Date:

05/18/2012

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200mA High Speed LDO Voltage Regulator with Inrush Current Prevention

The new XC6233 Series of voltage regulators from Torex Semiconductor offer fast load transient response performance, PSRR is 75dB @ 1kHz, as well as low quiescent current performance, only 45μA in

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Date:

05/17/2012

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SemiSouth first to sample 650V 55m? SiC JFETs

SemiSouth Laboratories, the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, is

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Date:

05/17/2012

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TE Circuit Protection's Resettable LVR Device in "Plastic Box" is Suitable for Harsh Environments

TE Circuit Protection announces a significant enhancement to its popular PolySwitch™ LVR (line-voltage-rated) product line with its new LVB125 device. Featuring a unique "plastic box" package, the

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Date:

05/17/2012

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Highly efficient high current eighth-brick DC/DC converters suit high density embedded applications

Murata Power Solutions has announced the introduction of the UWE series of highly efficient 100 - 120 Watt open frame isolated DOSA-compatible eighth-brick DC/DC converters. Using the industry standard

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Date:

05/17/2012

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New Mini Zenigata LED arrays with 1150 - 1550 Lumen

The new Mini Zenigata arrays of type GW5BxxxK05 provide a luminous flux between 1150 and 1550 lm (typical) with a light output of up to 99 lm/W in standard operation. The new generation of the 15

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Date:

05/17/2012

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Robust current sensors for use in harsh conditions

HARTING has introduced a new range of Hall-effect current sensors with robust design and construction that makes them ideally suited to use in harsh conditions in areas such as rail technology and

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Date:

05/17/2012

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TI introduces industry's first LED controller with constant power regulation

Texas Instruments has introduced a new LED controller with constant power regulation. The LM3447 AC/DC LED driver includes a dimmer detect, phase decoder and adjustable hold current circuits to provide

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Date:

05/17/2012

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GE Energy Offers Digital Power Insight™ for Design Engineers

GE Energy has released its new Digital Power Insight™ kit, (DPI Kit) designed to help power electronics design engineers quickly and easily get started on reaping the many benefits of implementing

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Date:

05/17/2012

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IDT Introduces World's First Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators for High-performance Applications

Integrated Device Technology the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's first CrystalFree™ piezoelectric MEMS (pMEMS™) LVDS

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Date:

05/17/2012

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Microsemi Announces New Generation of Super-efficient NPT IGBTs

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced the first in a series of new generation 1200 volt

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Date:

05/17/2012

SEMIKRON leads in the area of system integration in power electronics

SEMIKRON has successfully established its SKiN packaging technology and is now combining it with spring-contact technology for even better results. These two systems are used mainly in electric vehicle

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Date:

05/17/2012

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Toshiba Announces Next-Generation Superjunction, Deep Trench Process Power MOSFETs

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new-generation of superjunction (SJ) technology for power MOSFETs. Products based on the DTMOS-IV technology will make ideal switching devices in switch

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Date:

05/17/2012

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New IC-output optocouplers from Renesas Electronics with extra-long creepage distance of 14.5 mm

Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of two IC-output optocouplers with long-creepage-distance for applications such as industrial

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Date:

05/16/2012

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IR Introduces Automotive Qualified AUIRS2334S 600V IC for 3-Phase Inverterized Motor Drive Applications

International Rectifier has launched the automotive qualified AUIRS2334S 600V IC for 3-phase inverterized motor drive applications such as high-voltage compressors (HVAC) and fans. The AUIRS2334S

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Low capacitance bus switch exhibits extended operating voltage range

The TC7SB3157CFU from Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is a 1-bit SPDT (single pole double throw) bus switch for high-speed digital applications requiring a 5V interface. With low I/O terminal capacitance

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Multi-output voltage regulator IC for LCD display bias in automotive infotainment applications

The new A8601 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a fixed-frequency, multiple-output voltage regulator IC designed to provide the LCD display bias in automotive infotainment applications. The

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Tecate's New High-Temperature Metallized Polyester Box Capacitors Optimized for Telecom Applications

The Tecate Group, a leading global supplier of capacitors and ultracapacitors, announced today its miniature, radial lead TYPE 9245WT Series of metallized polyester (PET) box capacitors. Devices

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Next-Generation 400 V, 500 V, and 600 V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel Power MOSFETs Offer Ultra-Low On-Resistance Down to 0.130 ?, FOM Down to 7.65 ?-nC, and Currents From 3 A to 36 A

Vishay Intertechnology today released the first devices in its next-generation D Series of high-voltage power MOSFETs. The new 400 V, 500 V, and 600 V n-channel devices combine low specific on-resistance

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Industry-Unique Sensors from STMicroelectronics Enable High-Shock Detection in Black Boxes and Hockey Helmets

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer

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Date:

05/03/2012

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NXP Brings ARM Cortex-M0 to DALI and DMX512 Lighting Control Systems

NXP Semiconductors has introduced the industry's first development platforms for DALI and DMX512 wired lighting control systems based on the low-cost, low-power 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M0 processor. The

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Energy Efficient "Green Transformers" Now Available from Transonics

Transonics plc the London based leading supplier of electronic components and logistics solutions, announces the availability of the Thai Lin EI30 encapsulated power transformer range which meets

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Han-Fast(R) Lock provides simple interface between printed circuit boards and high-current connectors

Han-Fast(R) Lock from HARTING is a new circuit-board connection technology that allows the company's Han(R) range of high-current connectors to be connected directly to printed circuit boards with

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Analog Devices' nanoDAC+™ Converters Offer Industry's Best D/A Converter Performance and Smallest Packages

Analog Devices the data converter market share leader*, today introduced a series of quad 16-, 14- and 12-bit D/A converters in space-saving 16-lead surface-mount LFCSP or leaded TSSOP packages. ADI's

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Date:

05/03/2012

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80W Configurable Power Supply Platform Announced By UNIPOWER

UNIPOWER LLC announces an 80W power supply platform with up to four outputs that can be quickly configured to order while maintaining all international safety approvals. Part of UNIPOWER's EASYMOD

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Date:

05/03/2012

ALT, Inc. Introduces High-Efficiency Monolithic LED Driver Technology

Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc. (ALT) proudly announced the achievement of a high-efficiency and highly reliable LED lamp driver solution (LED driver) comprising no bulky, unreliable components

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Date:

05/03/2012

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Wolfson introduces next generation HD Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC)

Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced its next generation High Definition (HD) Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC) with voice processor DSP, which helps smartphone manufacturers deliver clearer,

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Date:

05/02/2012

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1mA IS Precision ADC Driver

Fully Differential Amplifier Drives 18-bit ADCs & Consumes only 5mW

Linear Technology announces the LTC6362, a low power fully differential amplifier that can drive high precision 16- and 18-bit SAR ADCs at only 1mA supply current. With 200μV max input offset voltage

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Date:

05/02/2012

Microsemi Introduces System Management Design Tools for Wired and Wireless Communications Applications

Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced a suite of system and power management design tools for high

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Date:

05/01/2012

ZMDI launches the world's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC for automotive, industrial and medical markets

ZMD AG (ZMDI) announces the ZSSC1856. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI introduces

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Date:

04/26/2012

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Amantys delivers the next technology breakthrough in its product roadmap

Amantys Ltd, the intelligent power switch company, today announces its latest product enhancement, Amantys Power Insight™, delivering real-time power switch performance metrics through the existing

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Date:

04/26/2012

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"The new transmitter versions of the ME Series without display by Müller Industrie-Elektronik"

Extension of the Modular Economic Sensor Series to transmitter versions without display unit

As an extension to the successful Modular Economic Sensor Series for the recording of physical measured variables such as temperature, pressure, mass pressure, level and flow, Müller Industrie-Elektronik,

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Date:

04/26/2012

TI introduces industry's most highly integrated audio codec for mobile devices

Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's most highly integrated audio codec with embedded miniDSP cores, providing echo and noise cancellation at wideband voice sampling rates up to 16 kHz.

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Date:

04/26/2012

New 1200 High Voltage Integrated Circuit for Inverter Systems by Mitsubishi Electric

Ratingen, 25th of April 2012 - Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a new High Voltage Integrated Circuit (HVIC) to drive IGBT power modules dedicated for 400V AC lines. The new device M81738FP is suitable

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Date:

04/26/2012

VACUUMSCHMELZE presents new additions to its current sensor range at PCIM 2012

VAC current sensors are widely used in a range of applications such as variable frequency drives or solar inverters to monitor the AC output current and its poten-tial share of DC. Unlike conventional

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Date:

04/26/2012

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Operation Lifetime Doubles in Smart Meters and Other Wireless Sensor Node Applications with New Wireless Transceiver from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics, a globalsemiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in smart metering and industrial applications, today introduced

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Date:

04/26/2012

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Fastrax IT530 GPS module available from Rutronik now

Rutronik distributes the new Fastrax IT530 GPS module featuring decreased power drain and reduced time to first fix in portable, battery-operated devices. The Fastrax IT530 is an ultra-low

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Date:

04/26/2012

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Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors: High-capacitance X8R MLCCs for high temperatures up to 150 °C

TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of TDK X8R multilayer ceramic chip capacitors with new types that offer up to twice the capacitance of existing components with the same dimensions. At the

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Date:

04/26/2012

MathWorks Announces Simulink Code Generation Targets in New Freescale Motor Control Development Toolbox

MathWorks today announced that Simulink code generation targets have been built into Freescale's new Motor Control Development Toolbox through Embedded Coder. The toolbox, consisting of Simulink motor

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Date:

04/26/2012

Fairchild Semiconductor's 30V PowerTrench® MOSFET Provides Designers Best-in-Class Power Density with Less Board Space

Driven by power efficiency standards and end-system requirements, power supply designers need energy efficient solutions that help shrink their applications power supply form factor without compromising

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Date:

04/26/2012

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Low Noise 400mA Micro DC/DC Converter with Integrated Coil

The XCL208/XCL209 is a family of 400mA micro DC/DC Step-Down Converter with integrated coil. Measuring only 2.5mm x 2.15mm x 1.05mm, the XCL208/XCL209 series is designed to minimize EMC emissions

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Date:

04/26/2012

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Intersil Unveils Industry's Smallest and Lowest Cost LED-based LCoS Pico Projector System Solution

Intersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today introduced the Pico-qHD™, the world's lowest cost pico projector system, and

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Date:

04/26/2012

Quad Module Analog-to-Digital Converters with Integrated Signal Conditioning Reduce Size, Power & Time-to-Market for Imaging & Base Station Designs

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Quad 14-Bit, 125Msps ADC with Integrated Drivers

Quad μModule Analog-to-Digital Converters with Integrated Signal Conditioning Reduce Size, Power & Time-to-Market for Imaging & Base Station Designs

Linear Technology introduces the LTM9012, a quad 14-bit, 125Msps μModule® analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with integrated fixed gain drivers, passive filtering and bypass capacitance. The integrated

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Date:

04/26/2012

Vishay's NOMCA series resistor networks offer ratio tolerances of �0.05% and long-term ratio drift of only 0.015% for a variety of precision signal-processing applications. (Click image to enlarge)

AEC-Q200-qualified thin-film resistor networks offer ratio tolerances to �0.05%

Vishay Intertechnology's NOMCA series AEC-Q200-qualified, dual-in-line, thin-film resistor networks feature a low absolute TCR of �25 ppm/°C; TCR tracking of 5 ppm/°C. The resistor networks offer

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Date:

04/20/2012

New, Enhanced Power Xpert Gateways Deliver Real-Time Monitoring, Helping Customers Improve Operational Efficiency, Optimize and Validate Energy Use

PITTSBURGH� Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the release of Power Xpert® Gateway E series, which gathers energy and power data from electrical equipment. Bridging

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Date:

04/19/2012

Intersil Releases Industry's Most Flexible Op Amp Design Tools

Intersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today announced iSim™ v4.1, an upgrade to its industry leading web-based non-inverting

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Date:

04/19/2012

Analog Devices Announces Ultra-Low Quiescent Current 15V 800mA Step Down Synchronous Regulator for Portable Electronics

Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP2370/71 15-V, 800-mA output DC-to-DC regulator optimized for better energy

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Date:

04/19/2012

Microsemi Unveils Radiation-hardened Converters for Aerospace Applications

Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of a family of radiation-hardened, surface

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Date:

04/19/2012

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Bipolar Hall-effect switch offers excellent repeatability

New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A1250 is a bipolar Hall-effect switch IC incorporating a high-speed chopping circuit which cancels out offsets and dramatically improves switching repeatability

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Date:

04/19/2012

Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXL™ to Provide High Efficiency UPS Protection

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today introduced the Liebert NXL™ 1100kVA/1100kW

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Date:

04/19/2012

You can configure the UCC 275111 for either non-inverting (shown) or inverting operation. (Click image to enlarge.)

Fast single-channel low-side gate drivers exhibit low pull-down resistance

Texas Instruments have introduced their first high-speed, high-current, single-channel, low-side gate driver with 4-A source and 8-A sink capability. The UCC27511 replaces discrete gate driver circuits,

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Date:

04/18/2012

TI's stepper motor driver reduces board space while improving thermal performance, system reliability and efficiency

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a 2.5-A stepper motor driver that runs up to 30-percent cooler than the next closest competitor. The highly integrated DRV8818 features low RDS(ON) to

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Date:

04/18/2012

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RENCO Choke Features Magnetically Shield Design

Late 2011 and early 2012 has seen Rockledge, Florida electronics manufacturer Renco Electronics showcase several items in the company's vast line of component electronic products. The latest of these

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Date:

04/18/2012

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Diodes Incorporated Reduces MOSFET Off-board Height by 50%

Diodes Incorporated has launched a line of high-efficiency N- and P-channel MOSFETs in low-profile DFN2020-6 packages. With an off-board height of only 0.4mm and a footprint of 4mm2, the DFN2020H4

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Date:

04/18/2012

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Peregrine Semiconductor Unveils New Power Management Products

Peregrine Semiconductor, a fabless provider of high-performance radio-frequency (RF) integrated circuits (ICs), today announced that its first power management products, the UltraCMOS®-based Point-of-Load

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Date:

04/18/2012

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100V, Constant-Current & Constant-Voltage Controller

100V, Constant-Current & Constant-Voltage Controller with Input & Output Current Sense

Linear Technology announces the LT3796, a 100V, high-side current sense DC/DC controller designed to regulate a constant-current or constant-voltage that is ideal for driving high brightness (HB)

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Date:

04/18/2012

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Toshiba's Extended Temperature Photocouplers Meet Reinforced Insulation Requirements in Significantly Reduced Package Size

Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched two new high-speed logic IC photocouplers* that comply with the reinforced insulation class of international safety standards, are half the size of equivalent

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Date:

04/18/2012

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Murata Power Solutions launches highly efficient compact 1U open frame 120 W AC/DC power supply

Murata Power Solutions announced the MVAB120 series of high efficiency, typically up to 91%, open frame single output 120 Watt power supplies aimed at a broad range of telecom and industrial applications.

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Date:

04/18/2012

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Atmel 2.4GHz Low-Power RF Transceiver Redefines Lowest Power Consumption for Industrial Applications

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new RF transceiver for battery-operated wireless applications. The Atmel AT86RF233 transceiver is

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Date:

04/18/2012

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Soleriq E LED for downlights with high performance requirements

Downlights provide high-quality background lighting in professional applications. These include shopping malls, offices, industrial buildings and high-end residential premises. The luminaires need

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Acal BFi first to sample the world's smallest complete GPS receiver

Key Facts: Complete GPS System?in?Package (SiP) for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications Supports indoor tracking and roaming for geo-enabled products 10mm x 10mm module

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Toshiba Electronics expands CMOS logic IC family with new output power down protection and Schmitt trigger input series

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has expanded its TC74VHC family of very high-speed logic with a range of ICs that combine Schmitt trigger inputs with voltage-tolerant output capabilities. This

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Sharp presents a new generation of its Mini Zenigata LEDs

The new product generation is again based on a small plate made of technical ceramics (aluminium oxide Al2O3) with the dimensions 15mm x 12mm x 1.6mm. Efficiency was able to be improved by up to 11%

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Renesas Electronics Introduces Low-Loss, Ultra Miniature Power MOSFETs for Improved Power Efficiency, Smaller Form Factor in Portable Devices

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of eight new low-loss P- and N-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor

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Date:

04/12/2012

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LNBR voltage regulator IC for satellite TV receivers

The A8303 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a new addition to the company's family of LNBR (low-noise block regulator) ICs for use in satellite receivers and LCD TV "combo" receivers. The new

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Monolithic Power Systems Sets New Power Density Record

Monolithic Power Systems, a leading fabless manufacturer of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announces a set of new power-density records with the MP2130. The MP2130

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Compact 2-Supply Monitor with Wide Operating Range

36V Nano Current Voltage Monitor Targets Multicell Applications

Linear Technology introduces the LTC2960, a 2.5V to 36V, two input voltage monitor that draws only 850nA of quiescent current, offering extended battery life in battery-powered applications. The LTC2960

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Analog Devices' Advanced Digital Power Controller Targets High Efficiency, Isolated Power Supplies

Analog Devices, a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP1046 digital power controller for high efficiency AC-to-DC and isolated

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Date:

04/12/2012

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Powerstax Launch New 500W High Voltage "Brick" at NEW 2012

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, has launched its latest power converter. The F501-385 500W output full brick high voltage DC-DC converter complements

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Date:

04/12/2012

Small shielded power inductors<br>from Coilcraft for currents to 4.2 A

New Coilcraft shielded power inductors provide current-handling capability typical of bigger devices. (Click to view larger image.)

Small shielded power inductors
from Coilcraft for currents to 4.2 A

The PFL4514 series shielded surface-mount power inductors from Coilcraft require only 16 mm2 of board space and rise only 1.4

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Date:

04/12/2012

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TDK announces EPCOS thyristor module for dynamic PFC

Main applications PFC in single and three-phase industrial networks. Main features and benefits Extensive voltage range from 230 to 525 V AC for reactive powers

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Date:

04/11/2012

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Molex Modular NeoScaleTM Mezzanine Interconnect Delivers Optimal Signal Integrity at 28+ Gbps

Molex Incorporated has launched a new modular NeoScaleTM mezzanine interconnect system capable of achieving optimal signal integrity at data rates of 28+ Gbps. Designed for printed circuit board

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Date:

04/11/2012

Fairchild Semiconductor's Boosted Class-D Amplifier Helps Mobile Device Designers Achieve Loud and Clear Sound While Extending Battery Life

Longer battery life and high efficiency, driven by consumer demand for loud and clear speaker sound, are two of the challenges designers face when "Making Small Speakers Sound Louder and Better™"

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Date:

04/11/2012

STMicroelectronics Applies Advanced Miniaturization Expertise for Better 4G Smartphone Experiences

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed a highly miniaturized IC for 4G smartphones for even more attractively

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Date:

04/11/2012

Microsemi Expands Military Temperature Semiconductor Portfolio to Include SmartFusion(R) cSoCs

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip

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Date:

04/11/2012

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Silicon Labs Simplifies Power Over Ethernet Deployment For Residental Gateways and Surveillance Systems

Silicon Laboratories, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a single-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controller that brings economical "plug-and-play" simplicity

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Date:

04/05/2012

Inductors: Ultra high-Q multilayer inductors

TDK Corporation presents the new MHQ1005P series of multilayer ceramic inductors with a Q factor that, depending on the type, is as good or much better than comparable, but more expensive, wirewound

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Tantalum chip capacitors from AVX now deliver higher CV than X5R dielectric ceramic devices

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has more than doubled the volumetric efficiency of its tantalum technology, enabling latest versions of its

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Ultra Miniature Isolated Accelerometer, Model 3224M5

Dytran Instruments, a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, force and pressure transducers and associated electronics, has introduced the model 3224M5, an IEPE accelerometer

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Date:

04/05/2012

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TI introduces industry's first single- and dual-channel, 16- and 24-bit ECG/EEG analog front ends

Texas Instruments expanded its award-winning ADS1298 analog front end (AFE) family with five new fully integrated AFEs for portable biopotential measurement applications. The new electrocardiogram

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Date:

04/05/2012

NXP Drives Miniaturization with Industry's Most Efficient Low-VF Schottky Rectifier for Mobile Devices

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today launched the most efficient Schottky rectifier available in the ultra-small and flat 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.37-mm plastic SMD package DFN1006D-2 (SOD882D). The

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Renesas Electronics Introduces 14 New Intelligent Power Devices with Enhanced Protection Functions for Automotive Body Applications

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced 14 new intelligent power devices (IPDs), including the ?PD166023, designed for automotive applications

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Date:

04/05/2012

Fairchild Semiconductor's Automotive Gate Driver ICs Deliver Increased Efficiency and Reliability to Hybrid, Electric Vehicle Applications

Engineers in the automotive space are faced with the challenges of delivering inverter designs with increased efficiency, higher drive current and greater immunity to noise, especially in hybrid electric

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Miniature RKE Transceiver Combines Multi-Band, Multi-Channel Operation with Ultra-Low Power Consumption

Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched a high-performance, low-power transceiver IC for remote keyless entry (RKE) applications. The TC32306FTG will allow automotive OEMs to standardise on a single,

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Date:

04/05/2012

New Sequential, Linear LED Drivers Ideal for Flourescent Tube Lighting Retrofits

Supertex, a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced CL8800 and CL8801, sequential, linear LED drivers designed to drive long strings of

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Atmel Unveils XSense - Revolutionary Flexible Touch Sensors that Enable a New Era of Capacitive Touchscreen Designs

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that it is sampling to select customers XSense™, its revolutionary, highly flexible film-based touch

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Date:

04/05/2012

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TE Circuit Protection's MHP technology now offers smart activation feature

TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, today announced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable,

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Offers New Solutions for the Ultra-Portable Market

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors for the wireless portable market, today introduced a series of new solutions in a

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Robust Dual RS232/RS485 Multiprotocol Transceiver Provides Integrated Switchable Termination

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2872 multiprotocol transceiver with switchable integrated termination for 3.3V and 5V systems. RS485 systems require a termination resistor on the ends

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Date:

04/05/2012

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Bright LED Technology Thanks to Correct Resistors

LED technology is becoming an increasingly popular choice for lighting up the headlights of modern cars as well as their displays and cockpits. Special resistors are necessary to make the diodes work

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Date:

04/04/2012

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New LED Display Lighting from TT electronics Optek Improves Light Quality, Energy Efficiency

TT electronics Optoelectronics Business Unit announced the OPA779 Series of display lighting for indoor illumination. The OPA779 delivers all of the benefits of LEDs - namely energy efficiency, longer

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Date:

03/30/2012

Microsemi Announces SmartFusion cSoC Reference Design for Industrial and Medical LCD Displays

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of an LCD display reference design

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Date:

03/29/2012

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Energy-Saving Voltage Comparators from STMicroelectronics Boast Industry's Lowest Current Consumption

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of multi-segment ICs, today introduced a general-purpose

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Date:

03/29/2012

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Energy Micro adds new ultra-compact BGA48 package to Gecko range for space-constrained applications

Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced that it has extended its EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers with the addition of products supplied in a very

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Date:

03/29/2012

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Current-sensor IC combines high accuracy with 120 kHz bandwidth and 3.3 V operation

The new ACS716 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an open-loop Hall-effect current-sensor IC that provides an accuracy and bandwidth performance that is near to that of closed-loop devices. The

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Date:

03/29/2012

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Infineon's New GNSS Receive Front-End Modules Feature Industry's Best Noise Figure in World's Smallest Package

Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX/OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced a new series of Receive Front-End Modules for implementation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) functionality in smart phones

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Date:

03/29/2012

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60V Input, Dual 3A(IOUT), 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter

Linear Technology announces the LT3992, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3A of continuous output current from each channel. It operates from an input voltage

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Date:

03/29/2012

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Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Extreme High-Temperature Accelerometers Operating to +760°C

Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 6240M10, a hermetically sealed high-temperature piezoelectric charge output accelerometer with continuous operation

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Date:

03/29/2012

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Fairchild Semiconductor's High Efficiency, High Power Buck Converter Helps Mobile Designers Reduce Power Consumption; Increase Talk/Data Transmit Time

Mobile device designers are faced with changing standards and a need to increase battery life, and extend talk and data transmit time. In order to help designers address these challenges, Fairchild

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Date:

03/28/2012

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Texas Instruments unveils clock buffers with ultra-low noise floor and additive jitter

Texas Instruments Incorporated today expanded its high-performance clock buffer portfolio with the introduction of two new universal clock buffer families. The CDCLVC1310 LVCMOS clock buffer delivers

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Date:

03/28/2012

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Micrel Creates 1-Square Millimeter Dual-Input, Push-Button-Reset IC With Extended Setup Delay Times For Generating Hard Resets

Micrel, an industry leader in analog, high-bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today introduced the MIC2782, one of the world's smallest push-button-reset ICs in the industry. Delivered

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Date:

03/26/2012

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Lattice Semiconductor Announces Innovative Bridge Design for Sony IMX136 Image Sensor

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, announced that it has released a bridge design to support the Sony IMX136 image sensor. The innovative image sensor bridge design utilizes the low power, low

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Date:

03/26/2012

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Maxim's Beyond-the-Rails Mux and Switch Family Simplifies Power-Supply Requirements for Switching High-Voltage Signals

Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX14778 (analog mux) and MAX14759-MAX14764 (analog switches), �25V above- and below-the-rails devices that let you switch/mux a wide signal range from standard

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Date:

03/26/2012

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Dialog Semiconductor Extenda Green VOIP IC Family to Address High End Phones

Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, today announced a high performance VoIP phone chipset, the SC14453.

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Date:

03/26/2012

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LRC Series Laser System Power Supply From UNIPOWER Comes With "Superpulsing" Capability

UNIPOWER LLC announces the LRC Series high voltage power supplies designed for use in mid-power CO2 and similar medical and industrial laser systems. Combining rugged and high reliability circuitry

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Date:

03/26/2012

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ALPS introduces Half-Mount Type Sidepush™ TACT Switch™ from the SKSL Series

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the new SKSLLAE010, a half-mount type Sidepush™ TACT Switch™ suitable for use in personal computers, mobile phones, and associated peripherals. The surface-mountable

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Date:

03/21/2012

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RS Components launches exclusive trade-in offer on Tektronix test and measurement equipment

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has launched an exclusive promotion

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Power Integrations Announces Industry's First LED-Driver Design for Replacement of 100 W A19 Incandescent Bulbs

Power Integrations, maker of the world's most efficient, longest-lasting off-line LED driver ICs, today announced an LED-driver reference design for high-power LED bulb replacement. The driver can

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Date:

03/21/2012

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New 8-pole Brad Micro-Change M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connectors

Molex Incorporated expands its innovative Brad® Micro-Change® M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connector System with the addition of a new 8-pole (4+4) connector featuring 2 Cat5e twisted-pair

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Date:

03/21/2012

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ON Semiconductor introduces high efficiency wireless charging ICs

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has released the NMLU1210, an innovative power MOSFET integrated circuit (IC) for wireless

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Full-bridge PWM microstepping motor driver IC features synchronous rectification for lower power dissipation

New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A4975 is a full-bridge motor driver IC designed to drive one winding of a bipolar stepper motor in a microstepping mode. Internal pulse-width-modulated

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Kistler Introduces Miniature Piezoelectric Force Sensor with Single-Wire Technology for Plastics Injection Mold Cavity Measurements

Kistler, a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has introduced the Type 9211BE miniature quartz

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Date:

03/21/2012

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IDT Introduces World's Most Advanced Single-phase Power Metering SoC for Smart Grid Applications

Integrated Device Technology, the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's most advanced single-phase power metering SoC for

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Cree Expands Industry's Most Versatile Family of Mid-Power Lighting-Class LEDs

Cree introduces new mid-power XLamp® ML-C and ML-E LEDs, bringing increased versatility and flexibility to a wide spectrum of lighting applications. Designed to accelerate the adoption of LED lighting,

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Toshiba expands Schottky diode offering for high-speed switching in battery-powered products

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new series of Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) aimed at high-speed switching applications in the 500mA to 1000mA current range. These new devices use a next

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Latest Set-Top Box IC Family from STMicroelectronics Provides Platform for Innovative Next-Generation Services Targeting Price-Sensitive Markets

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top player in ICs for digital TVs and set-top boxes, has revealed its latest

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Date:

03/21/2012

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New Wide Input Range 600W DC Input Front-End Power Module from Powerstax 600 watts in 1U with 80-350VDC Input

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, announces the introduction of the D0601 DC input 1U rack mounted front-end power module to complement its existing popular

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Fairchild Semiconductor's MicroDIP Bridge Rectifiers Provide Mobile Designers Low Package Height; Critical for Small Space Designs

Designers of mobile products routinely face the challenge of reducing space and simplifying board layout, while at the same time maximizing reliability and lowering overall manufacturing costs. Fairchild

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Energy Micro announces immediate availability of EFM32 Gecko development kit

Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced the availability of a new development kit for its EFM32 Gecko microcontroller family. Priced at $309, the kit includes

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Date:

03/21/2012

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IR launches compact 600V ICs for Energy Efficient Inverterized Motor Drive Applications

International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2334SPbF and IRS2334MPbF three-phase 600V ICs for inverterized motor drives used in energy efficient appliance and industrial applications. The IRS2334SPbF

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Date:

03/21/2012

Microchip Combines Wi-Fi� Module and 32-bit PIC32 Microcontroller in Cost-Effective New Demo Board

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Microchip Combines Wi-Fiï½ Module and 32-bit PIC32 Microcontroller in Cost-Effective New Demo Board

Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the Wi-FiÂ® Comm Demo Board, which combines Microchip's best-in-class 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller

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Date:

03/21/2012

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CamSemi launches Standards Time blog for power supply designers

CamSemi has published a unique online design resource that will prove invaluable for power supply design engineers in the consumer electronics sector who need to keep updated with all the latest efficiency,

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Date:

03/21/2012

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Maxim's automotive grade universal GPS receiver with front end amplifier improves performance, reduces cost, and saves space.

Maxim Advances the Performance of GNSS Systems with Introduction of its Automotive Grade Universal Receiver and Front End Amplifier

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2769B and MAX2670, next-generation high performance solutions specifically designed to address Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) applications. These

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Date:

03/15/2012

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Vicor Introduces 850W, 80A Quarter Brick IBC

Vicor announces the newest addition to its IBC050 product line of high performance, wide input range VI BRICK™ intermediate bus converters (IBCs). The new IB050Q096T80N1-00 quarter-brick IBC module

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Date:

03/15/2012

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New Outdoor Midspan Option for Powering Multiple Devices in Remote Locations

Phihong USA, a global leader in Power-over-Ethernet solutions, has designed a passive dual-output midspan for remote locations to be employed outdoors and in harsh environments. Designated the POE33U-560DO,

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Date:

03/15/2012

15W IC Power Manager Charges LiFePO4 Cells at 3.5A for High Power Density Portable & Battery Back-up Systems

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High Efficiency I²C Power Manager & 3.5A LiFePO4 Battery Charger with OVP & USB OTG

15W I²C Power Manager Charges LiFePO4 Cells at 3.5A for High Power Density Portable & Battery Back-up Systems

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4156, a high power, I²C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath™ manager, ideal diode controller and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery charger

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Date:

03/15/2012

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RF5540 4.9GHz to 5.85GHz Switch and LNA Front End Solution

RFMD's new RF5540 is designed specifically for high-performance WiFi applications in the 5GHz ISM band. This module integrates the LNA with bypass mode and an SPDT switch in a front end solution.

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Date:

03/15/2012

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Ultra-Miniature Diodes for use in Lightweight Portable Products

Diodes Incorporated has announced its first products to be housed in the ultra-miniature X3-DFN0603-2 package. The company's first 6.0V Zener and switching diodes to be provided in the 0.6mm x 0.3mm

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Date:

03/15/2012

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Rutronik: LED Products and industrial displays for high-definition views

The innovative illumotion multi-sense system, available from Rutronik as of now, provides an experience of a very special kind. This technically thought-through combination of animated images, high-definition

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Date:

03/15/2012

Microsemi Delivers Highly Integrated SynchE Device for Mobile Multimedia ?and Packetized Data Applications

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today expanded the industry's largest synchronous

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Date:

03/15/2012

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NXP Supports the Automotive Industry Move to 48V On-Board Supply with Industry-First 60V FlexRay Transceivers

NXP Semiconductors, the world's largest supplier of in-vehicle networking semiconductors - today announced the availability of a new family of FlexRay transceivers that supports the automotive industry

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Date:

03/15/2012

New 200V Schottky rectifiers in space saving surface mount packages

Central Semiconductor, a preferred manufacturer of innovative discrete semiconductors introduces a new portfolio of 200 volt surface mount Schottky rectifiers designed for high voltage applications

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Date:

03/15/2012

Isabellenhtte provides Formula 1 teams with controlled means of acceleration

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Isabellenhütte provides Formula 1 teams with controlled means of acceleration

Nine top teams are using the IVT-F current sensor made by Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co. KG, Hesse, Germany, during the 2012 Formula 1 season, which will start on March 18th in Melbourne, Australia.

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Date:

03/15/2012

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UNIPOWER Announces Sabre Lite Series Sine Wave Hot-Swap Inverter Modules

UNIPOWER LLC announces the SABRE LITE series of sine wave, hot-swap inverter modules available in a variety of different but compatible two unit 19in shelves. SABRE LITE inverters incorporate an advanced

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Date:

03/15/2012

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Murata Power Solutions introduces 4:1 input 204 W Quarter-brick DC/DC converter

Murata Power Solutions today announced the UWQ series of isolated open-frame 204 Watt DC/DC converters packaged in a through-hole mount industry standard quarter-brick format. Measuring just 58.4

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Date:

03/15/2012

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Molex Microminiature SlimStack B8 Connectors Designed for Superior Contact and Cleaning

Molex Incorporated introduces SlimStack™ B8 connectors, featuring a robust housing and unique CleanPoint™ contact for removing flux and other contaminants to provide superior electrical reliability.

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Date:

03/15/2012

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TDK-Lambda's EFE300M digital power supplies meet latest medical approvals

TDK Corporation announces that the TDK-Lambda EFE300M is now approved to IEC/EN 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60601-1-08 3rd Edition medical safety standards - this is in addition

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Date:

03/15/2012

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austriamicrosystems' new smart LED driver produces sophisticated light effects while dramatically conserving system power

A new smart LED driver IC, the AS3668 introduced by austriamicrosystems a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, controls up to four LEDs to produce sophisticated

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Date:

03/08/2012

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Toshiba Electronics shift registers enable cascaded connections without external components

Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched a new shift register in the TC74VHC-logic series that can help engineers to reduce the number of external components required in cascaded connections. The new

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Date:

03/08/2012

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Diodes Incorporated's Miniature High-Speed ?Switching Diodes Reduce PCB Size

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a family of high-speed switching diodes in a choice of small footprint, low-profile packages, enabling significant reductions in component count and PCB area. Featuring

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Date:

03/08/2012

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Silicon Designs Introduces Low-Cost Triaxial MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Module Family

Silicon Designs, a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the global market introduction of its new

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Date:

03/08/2012

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Anderson Power Product Solar SPEC Pak®

Anderson Power Products®, a leader in high power interconnect solutions, is proud to announce that Solar SPEC Pak® is the first multi-pin connector to meet the photovoltaic industry requirements specified

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Date:

03/08/2012

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Vicor Introduces New FIAM Filter Modules for DC-DC Railway Applications

Vicor has announced two new 500W additions to its family of Filtered Input Attenuator Modules (FIAMs) for railway applications. The new FIAM110 and FIAM072 provide protection for on-board equipment

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Date:

03/08/2012

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TI introduces world's first configurable NDIR gas sensing and pH sensing AFEs

Texas Instruments has introduced two configurable analog front ends (AFE) that provide an easy-to-use, modular solution for bridging the gap between the microprocessor and sensor. Design engineers

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Date:

03/07/2012

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Maxim's Overvoltage Protectors Use Reverse Bias Blocking to Protect a Portable Device with Multiple Power Sources

Maxim Integrated Products has announced the MAX14606/MAX14607, advanced overvoltage protectors which handle up to 3A of continuous current for today's high-power electronics. Reverse bias blocking

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Date:

03/07/2012

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Micropower Pushbutton On/Off Controller Provides Automatic Turn-On/Off Capabilities

Linear Technology introduces the LTC2955 pushbutton on/off controller that manages 1.5V to 36V system power via a pushbutton interface or the presence of a supply. Unlike typical pushbutton controllers

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Date:

03/07/2012

KEMET expands film DC link capacitor series for industrial and alternative energy markets

KEMET has introduced its expanded C4AE Radial Film DC Link Capacitor Series for industrial and alternative energy applications. The C4AE Series now offers new 600 VDC and 105°C ambient temperature

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Date:

03/02/2012

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Stackpole's RNCS Is an Ideal Replacement for High Cost Tantalum Nitride Chip Resistors

Stackpole Electronics, Inc's RNCS series is a passivated Nichrome thin film precision chip resistor series. The intermediate silicon-based passivation provides an impervious barrier to moisture, which

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Date:

03/02/2012

Solaredge introduces increased efficiency inverters with reduced installation time

SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and monitoring solutions, announced today the introduction of a new version of top efficiency, single

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Date:

03/02/2012

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TE Connectivity adds new vertical receptacle to Minipak HDL power connector family

Connectivity expands its MINIPAK HDL power board-to-board connector family to include a new vertical receptacle to allow for right-angle configurations. The UL-recognized, blind-mateable MINIPAK HDL

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Date:

03/02/2012

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ADL Embedded Solutions presents first PCIe/104 CPU board with D2700 Cedarview-D ATOM processor

ADL Embedded Solutions, a leading a provider of industrial single-board computers (SBCs), systems and peripherals all the way to turnkey embedded systems for use in harsh environments, has announced

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Date:

03/01/2012

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Molex First to Market with Innovative One-Piece Automotive Bulb Socket

Molex Incorporated is first-to-market with the one-piece S8 Automotive Bulb Socket. This wedge-style bulb socket simplifies assembly and reduces inventory and component costs, while providing users

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Date:

02/29/2012

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Renesas Launches RL78/I1A DC/DC LED Control Demonstration Kit to Facilitate Digital LED Driver Design

Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its new DC/DC LED control demonstration kit based on the RL78/I1A microcontroller (MCU). The RL78/I1A MCU

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Date:

02/29/2012

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Appleton Introduces Industry's Highest Lumen Per Watt LED Floodlight/Highbay with New Areamaster™ LED Luminaire

By introducing its new Areamaster LED luminaire, Appleton has re-invented the floodlight category with a fixture offering the industry's highest lumens-per-watt output, superior color rendering, and

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Date:

02/29/2012

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TI establishes new benchmark for evaluating high-speed data converters with industry's highest-performance, lowest-cost EVBs

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's highest-performance and lowest-cost evaluation boards for evaluating high-speed data converters. The TSW1400EVM data

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Date:

02/29/2012

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MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Enables PSUs to Exceed Energy Star Efficiency Goals

Enabling flyback power supply designers to replace inefficient Schottky rectifiers with a MOSFET driven as an ideal diode, the ZXGD3105N8 synchronous MOSFET controller from Diodes Incorporated can

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Date:

02/29/2012

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New LED Power Supplies from Excelsys offer lowest profile on the market

Excelsys Technologies, leaders in high efficiency power supply design, announces the introduction of two new families of LED lighting power supplies into their very successful Xled series. The LDB75

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Date:

02/29/2012

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Infineon's New ORIGA™2 Authentication Chip with MIPI BIF Standard Interface Protects Mobile Device Users Better Against Counterfeit Components

Infineon's New ORIGA™2 Authentication Chip with MIPI BIF Standard Interface Protects Mobile Device Users Better Against Counterfeit Components

Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX/OTCQX: IFNNY) has added a product to the ORIGA™ family of authentication solutions: The new ORIGA™2 chip integrates a communication interface supporting the MIPI BIF

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Date:

02/29/2012

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Atmel's maXTouch Controllers Enable Touch Capabilities for In-Car Control Systems

New Automotive-Qualified maXTouch Devices Support Shieldless Sensor Designs, Reduce System Complexity, and Enable Multi-Touch Gestures Including Gloved Finger Operation San Jose, CA, February,

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Date:

02/29/2012

RS Components announces launch of Raspberry Pi $35 computer

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, today announced that the revolutionary

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Date:

02/29/2012

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TE Circuit Protection's MHP Technology Now Offers Smart Activation Feature

TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, today announced a new Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) device offering Smart Activation (SA) functionality. The MHP-SA device provides a resettable,

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Date:

02/29/2012

ST-Ericsson Thor M5780 HSPA+ modem to power new Panasonic smartphone

ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, announced today that Panasonic selected the power-efficient Thor(TM) M5780 thin modem for their newest ultra slim smartphone.

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Date:

02/29/2012

ON Semiconductor introduces new series of adjustable output low dropout voltage regulators for automotive applications

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has announced two new low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator ICs. Building

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Date:

02/27/2012

Powercast's Chipset and RF Energy Harvesting Reference Design Enable Low-Cost Wireless Power over Distance

Powercast Corporation, a provider of innovative wireless power technology, today announced its RF-based wireless power chipset and reference design for embedded, low-power, wireless charging applications.

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Date:

02/27/2012

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Diodes Inc. Expands General-Purpose Low-Voltage CMOS Logic Family for Wide Application Range

Diodes Incorporated has expanded its low-voltage CMOS (LVC) general-purpose logic family, beyond single- and dual-gate products, with the addition of 10 popular functions in 14-pin TSSOP packages. The

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Date:

02/26/2012

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Single P-Channel PowerTrench® MOSFETs Provide Small Size, Low On-State Resistance

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) now provides designers of cellular handsets and other ultra-portable applications P-Channel PowerTrench® MOSFETs to meet their needs for a small sized battery or

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Date:

02/26/2012

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Ultra-miniature DIP Switch From C&K Components Improves Electrical Reliability in Portable Electronics

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed an ultra-miniature, surface-mount DIP switch

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Date:

02/25/2012

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Molex Connector Solutions for Future-Proof End-to-End 25 Gbps Channel Interoperability

Supporting next-generation 100 Gbps Ethernet and 100 Gbps InfiniBand* Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) applications, Molex Incorporated offers a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading, end-to-end, high-speed

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Date:

02/25/2012

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Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Endevco 1/4" Free-Field iTEDS Enabled Microphone and Preamplifier Set

Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model EM46BE, a combined 1/4" free-field pressure microphone and iTEDS-enabled preamplifier set (per IEEE 1451.4), designed

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Date:

02/25/2012

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Innovative fiber-optic termination ideal for defense and aerospace applications

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies, has developed an innovative fiber-optic interconnect solution specifically

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Date:

02/22/2012

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Acal BFi launches the Hectronic H6059 Qseven embedded computer module

Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces the launch of a new Hectronic embedded computer based on AMD Fusion G-series APUs. The H6059 Qseven module integrates the new AMD T40E and

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Date:

02/22/2012

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Eleven new integrated development systems

Verotec has developed eleven new models in four families of integrated development systems for stand-alone desktop or rack mount environments. Equally suitable for the hardware/software development

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Date:

02/22/2012

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TI introduces next-generation digital power controller

Expanding its broad portfolio of analog and digital power management solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's most integrated and configurable digital

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Date:

02/22/2012

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ABB releases the GridShield® recloser

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the release of the 38kV GridShield®, a three-phase vacuum recloser with single phase tripping capabilities. Equipped with the

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Date:

02/21/2012

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IPWireless Utilizes Lantiq and Altair Solutions for Next Generation LTE End User Devices

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, and Altair Semiconductor, a leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets,

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Date:

02/21/2012

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Full-bridge PWM motor driver IC

The new A4973 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a full-bridge motor driver IC that is designed for bidirectional pulse-width-modulated (PWM) current control of DC motors at continuous output currents

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Date:

02/21/2012

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Cylindrical Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries Announced By Powersolve

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

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Date:

02/21/2012

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Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com Announces Addition of 150KA Power Transformer Substation

The Magnalight MGS-150KVA-480-10X100A power transformer and distribution system gives operators the ability to tap into 480 VAC three phase power sources and convert it to to single phase 120V/208Y

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Date:

02/21/2012

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Quad Digital Power Supply Manager Monitors
Voltage, Current & Temperature

Quad Digital Power Supply Manager with Powerful GUI Speeds Development

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

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Date:

02/21/2012

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New 16-channel temperature input module extends electromechanical testing capabilities of Yokogawa DL850 ScopeCorder

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

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Date:

02/21/2012

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MEDIMOD 120W Medical Switcher from UNIPOWER can be quickly configured to meet exact output specification

UNIPOWER LLC announces a key addition to its MEDIMOD range of medically approved power platforms. The MEDIMOD AM-120UM is a 120W switch mode power supply with single to quad output voltages that can

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Date:

02/20/2012

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Rutronik adds TEAC HD Medical Image Recorder to its portfolio

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,

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Date:

02/19/2012

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IR Extends its PowIRstage® Portfolio to Enhance Scalability and Performance for Space and Thermally Constrained Computing and Consumer Applications

International Rectifier has extended its PowIRstage® family of integrated devices with the introduction of the IR3551, optimized for use in next-generation servers, desktop PCs, graphics cards, and

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Date:

02/18/2012

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Renesas Electronics Announces Low-Loss P-Channel MOSFET for Improved Power Efficiency in Power supplies

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its lineup of five low-loss P-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor

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Date:

02/18/2012

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Parathom Classic A75: The first LED-substitute for 75W-light bulbs in Europe.

OSRAM presents new lighting perspectives at Light+Building

At this year's Light+Building Preview, OSRAM introduced a selected range of new products which will be shown at the largest and most important trade fair of the lighting industry: the first LED-substitute

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Date:

02/18/2012

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Silicon Labs Introduces Highest Performance, Lowest Power Sub-GHz Wireless ICs

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

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Date:

02/18/2012

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Sharp Expands High Brightness Display Line-Up

ntroducing a new 12.1'' (31 cm) industrial TFT LCD Sharp expands its series of high brightness displays with a very robust model: The LQ121S1DC71 is designed for an expanded ambient temperature range

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Date:

02/18/2012

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CUI Introduces 80~120 W High Efficiency Medical Power Supplies

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

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Date:

02/18/2012

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New Vishay Siliconix 30 V P-Channel Chipscale MOSFETs Include Industry's Smallest in 1 mm by 1.5 mm Size, and Industry's Lowest On-Resistance for 30 V in 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm Size

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its MICRO FOOT® TrenchFET® Gen III power MOSFET family with two p-channel 30 V devices that set new benchmarks for size and on-resistance. The

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Date:

02/16/2012

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Analog Devices Sets High-Performance Benchmark with the Industry's Lowest-Noise MEMS Microphone

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, introduced today the high-performance ADMP504 featuring the industry's lowest-noise

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Date:

02/16/2012

Atmel Introduces LED Driver that Enhances LCD TV Picture Quality, Eliminates 3D Ghosting, Enriches Video Gaming

Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new high-performance family of 16-string LED drivers with integrated timing algorithms

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Date:

02/15/2012

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IDT Introduces World's First Single-ended Multi-output PLL Clock Generators Using pMEMS Technology

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's first low-power, multi-output

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Date:

02/15/2012

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Maxim's Smallest USB Battery Charger Detectors Provide a Virtually Universal Charging Experience

Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE, the industry's smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB Battery Charging Specification.

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Date:

02/15/2012

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Introducing TI's WiLink 8.0 family: Five-in-one wireless connectivity solutions for next-generation mobile experiences

Achieving another wireless connectivity milestone, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the WiLink™ 8.0 product family: a collection of 45-nanometer single-chip solutions

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Date:

02/15/2012

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New dual-winding inductors for high-current applications

TT electronics BI Technologies has extended its HM78D family of dual-winding inductors with the introduction of a new model series offering higher inductance, better efficiency and superior current

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Date:

02/15/2012

SolaHD Expands SDN-C Power Supply Line with New 5A and 10A 24Vdc Three-phase Models

SolaHD, an innovative force in power quality solutions, has extended its SDN-C power supplies series by introducing 5 Amp and 10 Amp three-phase DIN rail models, the SDN 5-24-480C and SDN 10-24-480C

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Date:

02/15/2012

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Powersolve Announces PP3 Equivalent Primary and Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Leading power supply specialist Powersolve announces two new series of Lithium batteries designed to replace 9V PP3 batteries in applications that require long life, a stable operating voltage and

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Date:

02/15/2012

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TE Circuit Protection Introduces Industry's Lowest Capacitance Silicon ESD Devices for High-Data-Rate Applications

TE Circuit Protection, a business unit of TE Connectivity, announces a family of eight new single-channel and multi-channel silicon ESD (SESD) protection devices offering the lowest capacitance (bi-directional:

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Date:

02/15/2012

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Enpirion's Newest Converter Offers a Breakthrough Alternative to Traditional DDR Power Solutions

Enpirion, innovator of the industry's smallest point-of-load DC-DC converters, announced a new member of its power IC portfolio targeted at DDR memory termination power. The Enpirion EV1320 is a 2

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Date:

02/15/2012

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Renesas Electronics Europe Announces New High-Speed Optocouplers Offering Extended Operating Temperature Range Combined with High Isolation and Shielding Features

Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of two new high-performance optocouplers, the PS9324 and the PS9123, for industrial

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Date:

02/14/2012

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Cree Debuts New LMH2 LED Modules to Serve Europe and Asia Markets

To support the growing global demand for the Cree LMH2 module, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), announces the module is now available to lighting manufacturers based in Europe and Asia. The barrier-breaking

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Date:

02/14/2012

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New F-Series USB Adapter Delivers 10W for Tablet Computing

Phihong USA, a global leader in power adapter technology, has developed a new low-profile USB adapter capable of producing 10W in a package that is just 15mm thick when the AC connector blades are

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Date:

02/14/2012

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New normally-on SiC JFETs from SemiSouth feature ultra low switching losses

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

02/13/2012

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Sub Milliohm DCR Sensing Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Synchronous Step-Down Controller Provides True Current Mode Control with Sub Milliohm DCR Sensing

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3866, a current mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that allows the use of very low DC resistance power inductor using a novel DCR sensing architecture

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Date:

02/13/2012

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Single-string white LED driver IC for LCD backlighting

The new A8513 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a single-output white LED driver IC designed for backlighting applications in LCD displays for automotive and consumer applications and their associated

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Date:

02/13/2012

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New SoC Enables Measurement and Diagnostics for High-Power Monitoring in Industrial Applications and Data Centers

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the 78M6631, a Teridian™ 3-phase power measurement system-on-chip (SoC) that embeds power monitoring into high-load applications. This fully self-contained

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Date:

02/13/2012

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Drop-in Replacements for Industry Standard 555 Timer ICs

Continuing the expansion of its standard linear product portfolio, Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of a series of low-cost 555 timer ICs. Diodes' first three timers, designed as

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Date:

02/13/2012

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IR's Versatile Family of CHiL Digital PWM Controllers Delivers Smallest Footprint; Highest Efficiency Multiphase Solutions

International Rectifier, IR® has launched its highly versatile family of CHiL digital PWM controllers that dramatically shrinks footprint and improves efficiency in a variety of mid-range to high-end

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Date:

02/09/2012

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Miniature Switches from C&K Components Deliver High-Reliability, High-Performance in Smart Meter Applications

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, provides a broad offering of highly reliable, high-performance

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Date:

02/09/2012

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High Density Hot Swap Front-Ends From UNIPOWER Provide Up To 650W

UNIPOWER LLC announces the SGH 3000 Series of 650W, 12V Front-Ends designed to satisfy the latest networking and datacom applications that demand smaller size, lower energy consumption and a significantly

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Date:

02/08/2012

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VS1005 - All-In-One MP3 Audio System-on-a-Chip

VLSI Solution announces VS1005 SoC, a highly integrated all-in-one chip for audio processing applications. The VS1005 System-on-a-Chip contains an extensive set of peripheral interfaces. Included

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Date:

02/08/2012

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IQD launches new range of ultra-miniature TCXOs

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

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Date:

02/08/2012

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SemiSouth, a SiC leader, announces demo board show casing SiC JFETs in cascode half-bridge configuration

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

02/08/2012

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LED Driver Controller from Diodes Handles More Demanding Lighting Applications

By extending input voltage operation from 60V down to as low as 5.0V, the ZXLD1371 LED driver controller from Diodes Incorporated has been designed to handle as broad a range of applications as possible,

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Date:

02/08/2012

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NXP Delivers Breakthrough 0.37-mm Ultra-Flat Package with Schottky Rectifiers up to 1.5A

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

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Date:

02/08/2012

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Motor Drivers in Miniature Modules from STMicroelectronics Simplify Appliance Designs That Target Best Energy Ratings

SLLIMMT -nano modules integrate complete motor-control power stage plus optional sensing and safety features, saving over 30 components to cut design time, cost and size Geneva, February 3, 2012

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Date:

02/08/2012

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PMBus™ Compliant Synchronous Buck Controller from Powervation Provides Real-Time Adaptive Loop Compensation & Power Saving Modes

Powervation Ltd., the pioneer in adaptive digital power IC solutions that increase system efficiency, improve field reliability, and accelerate time to market, today announced the PV3101, the new

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Date:

02/08/2012

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AC and DC fans now available for high dust and moisture environments

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

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Date:

02/08/2012

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Three Channel LED Driver from Supertex Delivers Sub-Microsecond PWM Dimming for LCD Backlighting Applications

Supertex, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: SUPX) today introduced HV9989, a three channel, boost LED driver integrated circuit (IC) designed to drive LEDs in LCD backlighting applications. It features Supertex's

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Date:

02/08/2012

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Acal BFi launches new Amphenol HD-BNC™ high-density connectors for high-definition broadcasting

Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - is sampling a new range of Amphenol RF connectors for applications in high-definition broadcasting, broadband and networking. The new high-density HD-BNC™

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Date:

02/08/2012

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New Cree LED Platform Transforms What's Possible with LED Performance and Pricing

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) announced a breakthrough in LED technology that completely redefines the lighting industry and erases old assumptions about up-front LED cost and performance. The Cree XLamp®

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Date:

02/08/2012

Rogers to discuss key material solutions & exhibit at APEX IPC 2012

Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) will be attending the IPC APEX EXPO® Conference & Exhibition scheduled for February 28 through March 1, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The

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Date:

02/07/2012

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Tiny Si512xx Clock Generators Ideal for Space- and Power-Sensitive Portable, Consumer and Embedded Designs

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.

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Date:

02/07/2012

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Meggitt Sensing Systems Announces New Endevco "All in One" Portable Accelerometer Shaker and Calibration System

Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 28959F/28959FV, a portable accelerometer shaker and calibration system with integral signal conditioning, designed

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Date:

02/05/2012

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CUI Releases 5, 10 W Encapsulated Medical Power Supplies

- 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

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Date:

02/03/2012

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Ridley Engineering Design Center Update

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.

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Date:

02/03/2012

FCI To Feature Power Solutions At APEC 2012 Exhibition

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

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Date:

02/03/2012

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New gate driver extends TI's family of GaN FET driver ICs

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a low-side gate driver for use with MOSFETs and Gallium-Nitride (GaN) power field-effect transistors (FETs) in high-density power

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Date:

02/03/2012

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Combining Molex Connector Solutions for Future-Proof End-to-End 25 Gbps Channel Interoperability

Supporting next-generation 100 Gbps Ethernet and 100 Gbps InfiniBand* Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) applications, Molex Incorporated offers a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading end-to-end high-speed

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Date:

02/03/2012

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Energy saving 150W medical power supplies from TDK-Lambda - the CSS150 range

TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces a

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Date:

02/03/2012

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Cree Releases Packaged 1700V SiC Schottky Diodes to Improve Efficiency and Enable Cost Savings to Solar, Motor Drive and Traction Applications

Cree, Inc., a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, has introduced a series of packaged diodes that deliver the industry's highest blocking voltage available in SiC Schottky technology.

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Date:

02/02/2012

Optoelectronic/Product News

OPTOELECTRONIC/PRODUCT NEWS "The Right LED" for the Right Application Everlight's New Low/Mid Power LED Family Provides Total Solution for Lighting Applications Shulin, New Taipei City -

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Date:

02/01/2012

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Microchip announces 25% performance increase for dsPIC® DSCs for digital-power applications

Microchip announces a 25% performance increase for its dsPIC33F "GS" series of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) for Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPSs). Now featuring 50 MIPS performance, the dsPIC33F

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Date:

02/01/2012

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IR's Compact AUIR0815S Automotive-qualified Gate Drive IC Shrinks and Simplifies Power Train Design in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

International Rectifier has launched the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring very high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train

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Date:

02/01/2012

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Compact 250/500Msps Serial Output ADCs Simplify Board Layout

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the industry's fastest, lowest power single and dual channel 14-bit analog-to-digital converters with JESD204B serial outputs. These

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Date:

02/01/2012

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Sectional view: SMP choke with high-frequency wire winding.

Highly efficient -Low-loss inductors for solar power inverters

SMP shows chokes for solar power inverters at this year's Intersolar in Munich, Germany. Compact and low-loss with low stray fields, the chokes facilitate outstanding inverter efficiency. The

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Date:

01/30/2012

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Sharp presents New XXL Signage Display Solutions

For the start of the year, Sharp presents a new series with around a dozen large-format TFT LCD modules for e-Signage applications. In doing so, the company is concentrating on diagonals of 60, 70,

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Date:

01/28/2012

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Next-Generation of Toshiba Mini-Flat Transistor couplers Deliver Lower Profile and Improved Isolation Performance

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced two new ultra-miniature photocouplers* that provide �drop-in' replacement for some of the company's most popular coupler parts while reducing board mounting

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Date:

01/28/2012

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Marsh Bellofram Automatic Timing & Controls Division Introduces Low-Cost Multi-Range Repeat ON/OFF Industrial Cycle Timer

Marsh Bellofram Corporation, a member of the Marsh Bellofram Group of Companies and an AS9100:B and ISO9001:2008 certified leading global manufacturer of high-performance OEM, industrial and process

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Date:

01/28/2012

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Murata Power Solutions introduces the Industry's first DOSA compliant 1/32 "brick" 30 W DC/DC converter series

Murata Power Solutions today announced the ULT series of isolated 30 Watt DC/DC converters available in a miniature 1/32 brick industry standard Distributed-power Open Systems Alliance (DOSA) compatible

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Date:

01/27/2012

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Intersil's 40V Quad Precision Amplifiers Feature Lowest Noise, Low Power Consumption

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

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Date:

01/27/2012

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TI introduces industry's first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expands its high-voltage point-of-load product line by introducing today the industry's first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs.

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Date:

01/26/2012

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Stackpole Expands CSR / CSRN Series SMD Current Sensing Resistors

Stackpole Electronics Inc. announced the addition of the 1210 size to the CSR / CSRN Series of thick film SMD current sensing chip resistors. ��The CSR1210 has a 0.5 watt power rating and can achieve

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Date:

01/26/2012

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New Easy-to-Use Digital Oscilloscopes for Bandwidths up to 500 MHz

New from Rigol Technologies, Inc. comes the DS4000 series digital oscilloscope, a fast and versatile general purpose test instrument perfect for a wide range of applications. Available in 8 different

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Date:

01/26/2012

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The automotive package H-PSOF was developed for high-current applications such as battery management for electric and hybrid vehicles, EPS and active alternators. The footprint of the H-PSOF package is about 20 percent smaller and its height is almost half that of the current D2PAK package. The first product available in H-PSOF is the 40V OptiMOS™ T2.

Infineon Introduces Innovative New H-PSOF Packaging for Automotive Power Electronics; Sets New Standard for High-Current Capability and High Efficiency

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced an innovative package technology providing high-current capability and high efficiency for demanding automotive electronics applications,

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Date:

01/26/2012

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Inductors: Compact storage chokes for high currents from TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, has extended the range of its standard ERU series of power inductors with the EPCOS ERU 20 series. These new components are characterized by a particularly

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Date:

01/26/2012

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Dual 3A, 42V Boost, Inverting or SEPIC DC/DC Converter

Dual 3A, 2.5MHz, 42V Boost/Inverting DC/DC Converter with Fault Protection

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

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Date:

01/26/2012

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NXP Extends LED Driver ICs for Compact, Non-Dimmable Lamps

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the availability of several new LED driver ICs in its SSL2108x family for compact, non-dimmable retrofit lamps, following the success of the

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Date:

01/26/2012

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STMicroelectronics Unveils Industry-First Car-Door Controller IC with Integrated Window Control

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of car-door electronics, today introduced the

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Date:

01/26/2012

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Greensmith now providing distributed energy storage systems to fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities

Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a leader in distributed energy storage control systems continues its growth, now with fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities using the company's

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Date:

01/25/2012

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Three New Devices Extend the Power Efficiency, Package Size, and Performance of the popular LatticeECP3™ FPGA family

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.

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Date:

01/25/2012

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TI's MSP430™ MCUs provide flexible solution for next generation single-phase metering and energy monitoring applications

Offering developers more flexibility in electricity metering and energy monitoring applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced the MSP430F673x/F672x family of ultra-low-power

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Date:

01/25/2012

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Dual full-bridge PWM motor driver IC with low quiescent and switching losses

he new A4970 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a dual, full-bridge PWM motor driver IC featuring the latest DMOS technology to provide a significant reduction in quiescent and switching power losses. The

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Date:

01/25/2012

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IDT Announces Industry's First FlatNoise™ Dual IF VGA for Multi-mode 4G Base Station Transceivers

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's first FlatNoise dual

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Date:

01/25/2012

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XP Power extends fleXPower series of configurable power supplies up to 2500 Watts

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

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Date:

01/24/2012

Powersolve Announces GMB Series Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Cells

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

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Date:

01/24/2012

TI unveils ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 system-on-chip with integrated ARM Cortex-M3 processor and memory

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), the leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the industry's first demonstration of a radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip

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Date:

01/24/2012

Intelligence and versatility - EA eDIP160-7 graphic displays

Whether your application is designed for landscape or portrait mode, the EA eDIP160-7 displays made by ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY are ideally suited for any mounting position. They feature 160 x 104 or 104

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Date:

01/24/2012

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ZMDI power management DC/DC converters simplify design, minimize part count, and reduce board real estate

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

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Date:

01/24/2012

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GE Energy Delivers High Efficiency Open Frame Power Supply

GE Energy (NYSE: GE) today announced the 200 Watt CLP0212 open frame power supply. In a 2 x 4 inch footprint smaller than an iPhone®, the 12Vdc single-output supply delivers 80 PLUS Gold energy efficiency.

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Date:

01/24/2012

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Intersil Introduces Industry's Lowest Voltage, Micropower RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver Family

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the ISL3261x series of RS-485/RS-422 transmitters and receivers designed to meet the strict power budgets of battery and remote sensing

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Date:

01/24/2012

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Maxim's 3D Integration Technology Enables Industry's Smallest Class D Amplifier Solution

Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the MAX98314, the industry's first mono, 3.2W, Class D amplifier with integrated input coupling capacitors. With the integrated input

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Date:

01/23/2012

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The XMC4500 series is the first device in the 32-bit XMC4000 family on to market. It uses the ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor.

New Infineon 32-bit Microcontroller Family XMC4000 for Industrial Applications Combines Powerful Application-optimized Peripherals and ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor

Today Infineon Technologies introduced its new XMC4000 32-bit microcontroller family, which uses the Cortex™-M4 processor from ARM®. Infineon applied more than 30 years of experience in the development

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Date:

01/23/2012

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PowerLock Box™ from ITT ICS offers fast emergency power supply connection to keep supermarkets open in power outages

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

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Date:

01/23/2012

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Multi-output Regulators with Supervisory and Watchdog Timers Reduce Component Count, Increase Power Density and Reliability

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

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Date:

01/23/2012

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SUYIN Spring-contact battery connectors: Housing variations reduce cost of development, storage, tools and placement

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.

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Date:

01/23/2012

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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.

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

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Date:

01/23/2012

CTEK Releases Versatile New US 0.8 Battery Charger

The US 0.8 Charger joins the growing list of the Smartest Battery Chargers in the World, offers state of the art technology and can be used for charging smaller 12 V batteries such as those found

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Date:

01/21/2012

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HP UPS Network Module Remotely Manages UPSs and Attached Devices

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.

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Date:

01/20/2012

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MNPC topology with SiC JFET

New Power Semiconductor Module from Vincotech Combines MNPC Topology with SiC Switches

Efficiency is becoming increasingly important in power electronics. Many applications are driven by the initiatives for reduced energy consumption. The technology leaders are inverter applications

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Date:

01/19/2012

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Mitsubishi Electric launches new 8.4" VGA and 10.4" VGA Color TFT-LCD Modules for Industrial Applications

Mitsubishi Electric is introducing new 8.4" VGA (AA084VJ01) and 10.4" VGA (AA104VJ02) color TFT-LCD modules for industrial use. The new modules feature high brightness and high contrast ratio, wide

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Date:

01/19/2012

NXP Enhances Reception and Signal Range of Smallest High-Performance Indoor Digital TV Antenna from NorthVu

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

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Date:

01/19/2012

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Silicon Labs Announces Industry's Broadest Choice of PCI Express Timing Devices

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

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Date:

01/19/2012

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Avago Technologies Enables Thinner Digital Cameras with New Small-Footprint Auto-Focus Auxiliary Flash LEDs

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced two series of compact LEDs that reduce

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Date:

01/19/2012

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TI unveils fastest, highest-performance analog front end for femtocells and portable software-defined radio

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) introduced today the industry's fastest, highest-performance analog front end (AFE) for femtocell base stations and portable software-defined radio

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Date:

01/19/2012

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FCI Introduces Multi-port and Single-port RJ45 Modular Jack Connectors

FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, is expanding its modular jack product line with multi-port and single-port RJ45 connectors. The modular jack is ideal for broadband

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Date:

01/19/2012

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Batteries in Handhelds Will Run and Last Longer with New Monitoring Device from STMicroelectronics

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

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Date:

01/18/2012

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High Frequency/High Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Delivers Up to 95% Efficiency with 2MHz Operating Frequency

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3839, a high frequency controlled on-time single output dual phase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that can achieve up to 95% efficiency with

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Date:

01/18/2012

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New Infineon TVS Diodes with Extremely Low Clamping Voltages Help Improve Reliability of Portable Electronics

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

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Date:

01/18/2012

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Appleton's New Interlocked Receptacles Offer NEMA 4X Corrosion Resistance in Compact Form Factor

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

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Date:

01/18/2012

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Toshiba takes high-speed inverter switching IGBT to 1350V and 40A

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced its first high-speed, integrated IGBT to feature a voltage rating up to 1350V. Designed for voltage resonator inverter switching, the new device will

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Date:

01/17/2012

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Overvoltage & Overcurrent Protection IC Suppresses High Voltage Surges

High Voltage Surge Stopper with Current Limit Shields Sensitive Electronics from Transients Beyond 100V

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT4363, an overvoltage protection controller that provides overvoltage and overcurrent protection to high-availability electronic systems. Supply voltages

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Date:

01/17/2012

RFMD Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio Of High Performance 2.4GHz Front End Modules For ZigBee®/HAN Applications

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the

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Date:

01/17/2012

Maxim Introduces TINI® Family of Highly Integrated Solutions for the Consumer Market

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

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Date:

01/17/2012

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C&K Develops Sealed, SMD, Power Pushbutton Switch, Eliminating Need for Secondary Processing

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tactile, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a power pushbutton switch that features redundant

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Date:

01/17/2012

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Ioxus Delivers iCAP™ Series Ultracapacitor: More Power, More Ruggedness

Ioxus, Inc., a manufacturer of premium performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets, today announced its new iCAP™

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Date:

01/17/2012

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Vincotech Releases Video About Flowipm 1B - The Compact IPM Solution

Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, today announced the release of the latest video clip showcasing flowIPM 1B - the new innovative IPM solution for small power

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Date:

01/16/2012

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WAGO Wide Temperature Ethernet Switches

WAGO Corporation's 852 Series Ethernet Switch family now features two Wide Temperature models for operation between -40°C to +70 °C. The mid-range, 8-port Unmanaged 852-103 and range-topping 7-port

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Date:

01/14/2012

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TDK-Lambda shows next-generation medical power at Southern Electronics 2012

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

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Date:

01/13/2012

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RoHS-compliant MLO™Series multilayer organic RF inductors deliver cost and performance benefits

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a multilayer organic RF inductor in a 0402 case size that offers tight tolerance in a small

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Date:

01/13/2012

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Stackpole Adds 2 Watt Size to Their LCB Series Ceramic Housed Current Sensing Wirewound Resistors

Stackpole has added a 2 watt size to their LCB Series of flameproof low resistance value ceramic housed wirewound resistors. �The LCBF2 adds to the broad line of current sensing resistors from Stackpole.

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Date:

01/13/2012

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UNIPOWER Announces Redundant Power Systems For High-End Servers And Other Applications That Demand Fault Tolerant Power

UNIPOWER LLC announces no less than five new fault tolerant power systems designed specifically to support high-end servers, communications equipment

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Date:

01/13/2012

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Time Signal Receiver Module

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

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Date:

01/13/2012

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Rutronik presents RF Digital's new RFDANT

RF Digital's patent pending RFDANT is a full 2.4GHz ISM radio transceiver including the patent pending RFDP8 protocol, completely built into an antenna form factor. This allows the entire radio transceiver

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Date:

01/12/2012

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Sharp presents the new generation of 10W LED arrays

The new product generation is based on the technical advances made in LED production, improving the efficiency by up to 47%. The 2nd generation of the 10W arrays has four distinguishing features in

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Date:

01/12/2012

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Smart Voice Processors from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of audio ICs, has introduced a digital audio

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Date:

01/12/2012

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High Temperature Grade 42V
(55V Transient Protection),
Dual Step-Down Regulator with
Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer

42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer with 150°C Maximum Junction Temperature

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,

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Date:

01/12/2012

Small footprint, low profile wirewound power inductors from TTI, Inc.

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced two additions to Murata's LQH series of wirewound power inductors that feature low

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Date:

01/12/2012

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TI ultra-low power MCU with integrated LCD cuts system cost

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

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Date:

01/11/2012

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Dual 18-Bit IOUT DAC

Dual 18-Bit Current Output SPI DAC Achieves �1LSB INL & DNL

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,

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Date:

01/11/2012

STMicroelectronics Unveils iNEMO® Smart Sensor Technology

STMicroelectronics (STM: NYSE), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

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Date:

01/11/2012

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STMicroelectronics Reveals the Most Powerful TV System-on-Chip for Even Smarter TVs

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in ICs for digital TVs and set-top boxes, announced today details

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Date:

01/11/2012

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BEI Kimco Magnetics Introduces Limited Angle Torque Motor

Precision positioning and actuation applications require exceptionally smooth motor operation without disruption from cogging. To meet these highly specialized demands, BEI Kimco Magnetics, a brand

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Date:

01/11/2012

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Molex Launches Mini-Fit® Plus HMC (High Mating Cycle) Crimp Terminals,

Molex Incorporated introduces today the Mini-Fit® Plus HMC (High Mating Cycle) crimp terminals, ideal for applications that require a high number of mating cycles including medical devices, consumer

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Date:

01/11/2012

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Cree Introduces The Next Generation Of Lighting-Class LEDs

Driving the next generation of mainstream LED lighting adoption, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) introduces the breakthrough XLamp® XB-D LED. The first LED based on an innovative new Cree technology platform,

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Date:

01/11/2012

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High Temperature Grade 36VIN with 60V Transient Protection, Dual Tracking 3.5A(IOUT),
2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter

36VIN with 60V Transient Protection, Dual Tracking 3.5A(IOUT), 2.25MHz

Linear Technology announces the H-grade version of the LT3692A, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3.5A of continuous output current from each channel. It

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Date:

01/11/2012

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Intersil's New Processor Helps Audio Manufacturers Satisfy #1 Consumer Demand

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced its new high performance, cost efficient D2Audio DAE-3HT 12-channel digital sound processor and amplifier controller, providing consumers

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Date:

01/11/2012

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Renesas Electronics Introduces Ultra-Compact Reference Board for Set-Top Box (STB) Solution Supporting Cloud Compatibility and Home Content Distribution

Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of an ultra-compact reference board that can be used as an IP network-compatible High Definition

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Date:

01/10/2012

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Customer-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC with pulse-width-modulated two-wire output

The new A1357 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a high-precision, customer-programmable, linear Hall-effect sensor IC with a pulse-width-modulated current-sourced two-wire output. Featuring a

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Date:

01/10/2012

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INTEGRATED introduces API across the board with version 9.1

INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for design analysis, has introduced the INTEGRATED API (Application Programming Interface) across its simulation software

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Date:

01/10/2012

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XP Power extends line-up of miniature board mounted LED drivers

XP Power today announced additions to its LDU series of PCB mount DC input constant current LED drivers. Comprising four models offering power outputs of 5, 7, 14 and 20 Watts, these highly efficient

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Date:

01/10/2012

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Luso expands portfolio with new distribution deal for high-reliability switches and keycaps from Veetronix

Luso Electronics Distribution has announced its has become the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the Veetronix range of switches and keycaps. Based in Nebraska, Veetronix is a manufacturer

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Date:

01/10/2012

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Wavion Flashlights

Wavien, Inc. and WattWorks, Inc. Today Introduce a LED Point Light for Visual Inspection Applications

Wavien, Inc. and WattWorks, Inc. announce the introduction of a LED Point Light, designed and manufactured by WattWorks, using Wavien's proprietary LED Recycling Technology (RLT™), for Visual Inspection

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Date:

01/10/2012

Lexar JumpDrive S73 Flash Drive Provides Affordable USB 3.0

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar(R) JumpDrive(R) S73 USB 3.0 flash drive. The new Lexar JumpDrive S73 leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to empower

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Date:

01/10/2012

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Steelcase Introduces Collaboration Tools for Active Learning

To address the changing needs of students and educators, and to better prepare students for the demands of the 21st century economy, Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) is introducing media:scape mini and media:scape

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Date:

01/10/2012

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New Amplifiers from STMicroelectronics Bring Superior Sound and Sleek Style to Advanced Audio Systems

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of audio ICs, has introduced a high-performance,

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Date:

01/10/2012

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American Lighting Expands Premium Line of LED S14s with Additional Energy Saving Colors

American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, has expanded its line of premium LED S14 lamps. The decorative

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Date:

01/10/2012

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Lantiq Announces Industry First VDSL2 Vectoring Chip Enabling Full System-Level Crosstalk Noise Cancellation

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced first customer shipments of its VINAX™ IVE1000 System-Level Vectoring Engine chip. Noise cancellation

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Date:

01/09/2012

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New LED Display Lighting from TT electronics Optek Improves Light Quality, Energy Efficiency

TT electronics Optoelectronics Business Unit today announced the OPA779 Series of display lighting for indoor illumination. The OPA779 delivers all of the benefits of LEDs - namely energy efficiency,

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Date:

01/09/2012

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Microchip expands XLP PIC® MCU portfolio with industry's lowest active current for 16-bit MCUs & new low-power sleep modes

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

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Date:

01/09/2012

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Larson Electronics' Magnalight Releases Portable Lithium Ion Battery Packs

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.

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Date:

01/09/2012

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New Xtrinsic touch sensing platform offers a smart combination of capacitive and resistive touch in a single chip

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.

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Date:

01/09/2012

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Acal BFi invites engineers to challenge the new GE Wolverine III PC

Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) - announces that it is inviting companies operating in hazardous environments, such as oil and gas exploration and drilling, to challenge the next-generation

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Date:

01/09/2012

Vishay Intertechnology Releases 12 New 45 V TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky Rectifiers in Power TO-220AC, ITO-220AC, and TO-263AB Packages for PV Solar Cell Bypass Protection

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 12 new 45 V devices in three power package options that feature a wide range

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Date:

01/09/2012

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TI introduces industry's first single-cell, dual-input Li-Ion battery charger family for tablets, e-readers and smartphones

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a battery charger integrated circuit to support higher cell capacity batteries and increasing battery charge currents of tablets,

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Date:

01/09/2012

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Silicon Designs Adds �5 g MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Modules

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

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Date:

01/07/2012

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New Inherently Limited Class 2 Transformers are Made in the USA - Provide Years of Trouble Free Service

New inherently limited Class 2 Transformers from Foster Transformer are easier to install and operate since they require no external fusing and contain no internal current fuses. Designed for applications

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Date:

01/07/2012

Inductive components for frequency converters in industrial applications

SMP introduces inductive components for frequency converters in industrial applications. The components are low-loss, have good EMC characteristics and a space-efficient design. The inductive

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Date:

01/06/2012

World's First Dual-Core Gyroscope from STMicroelectronics Handles Smart User Interface and Image Stabilization in Phones and Tablets

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

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Date:

01/06/2012

Molex Introduces New CMC Standard Header and Solder-Mount Headers with Press-Fit Terminals

Molex CMC product line has expanded with the introduction of a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications

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Date:

01/06/2012

Cree Introduces World's First High Brightness LED Optimized for Elevated Outdoor Video Screens

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, extends its high-brightness LED leadership with the commercial availability of the new Screen Master C4SMT and C4SMD 4mm LEDs. The superior

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Date:

01/06/2012

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TE Connectivity launches new customizable Forge Power Drawer connector for high-voltage applications up to 1000V

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

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Date:

01/05/2012

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RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 CATV Voltage-Controlled Attenuators

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

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Date:

01/05/2012

Plextek develops new codec and compression techniques to bring clarity to CCTV surveillance

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

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Date:

01/05/2012

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Rutronik presents new Power Topled from Osram with 80 percent higher output

The new Power Topled with lens (SFH 4258S/4259S) from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has an 80 percent higher optical output than the standard version of the infrared LED - despite the same surface area

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Date:

01/05/2012

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ON Semiconductor's new family of trench-based low forward voltage Schottky rectifiers deliver improved switching efficiency

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced of a new family of 100 volt (V) trench-based low forward

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Date:

01/05/2012

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EMC filters: Cost-effective 3-line filters for frequency converters

TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents a new series of EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for frequency converters and other power electronics applications. The use of improved materials

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Date:

01/04/2012

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Light and proximity sensor replicates the optical response of the human eye.

Maxim's Optical Sensor Combines Ambient Light and Proximity Sensors to Deliver Optical Fusion

2012-Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX44000, a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. Designed using the company's

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Date:

01/04/2012

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�60V Fault Protected RS485 Transceiver with �25V Common-Mode Range

�60V Fault Protected Full-/Half-Duplex 3V to 5.5V RS485 Transceivers Achieve 20Mbps

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2862-2865, a family of exceptionally rugged, high voltage tolerant RS485/RS422 transceivers for elimination of field failures without the need of costly

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Date:

01/04/2012

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ZiiLABS Unveils 100-Core ZMS-40 Processor: Double the Performance, Half the Power Consumption

ZiiLABS, a pioneering media processor and platforms company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd), today unveiled its ground-breaking 100-core ZMS-40 StemCell Media processor optimized

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Date:

01/04/2012

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LNB supply and control voltage regulator ICs

he A8295, A8297 and A8298 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are the latest generation of devices in a family of single and dual low-noise block (LNB) supply and control voltage regulator ICs designed

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Date:

01/03/2012

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Stackpole's RNV Series High-Voltage Anti-Corrosive Metal Film Resistors

The RNV Series is a metal film resistor designed for high-voltage handling and robust environmental performance. �The RNV14 is a � watt body size rated up to 1600 volts max working voltage and designed

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Date:

01/03/2012

Freescale Kinetis Cortex™-M4 MCUs in Stock at Mouser

Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it is stocking the Freescale Semiconductor

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Date:

12/24/2011

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New online tool from Tektronix and RS Components enhances oscilloscope probe selection

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced the introduction of a

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Date:

12/22/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor's Digital Microphone Series Converts ECM Outputs to Digital PDM Data Streams, and includes Temperature Compensation

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) expands its high-performance analog mobile audio device portfolio with the introduction of the FAN3850x series of digital microphone pre-amplifiers, including

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Date:

12/21/2011

Vishay Intertechnology Releases Six New Low-Input Current Optocouplers with Phototransistor Output in Eco-Friendly Green DIP and Mini-Flat Packages for AC Adapter, Switch Mode Power Supplies, and Programmable Logic Controller Applications

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH: NYSE) is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of six low-input current optocouplers with phototransistor output in the DIP-4, SSOP-4 half-pitch

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Date:

12/21/2011

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24VIN, 15A Monolithic Synchronous Buck Converter with Differential Output Sensing

24V, 15A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator with Differential Output Sensing & Clock Synchronization

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3613, a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization.

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Date:

12/21/2011

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Dual Buck Controller for DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 Standards

High Efficiency Dual Synchronous Buck Controller Provides Complete DDR Power Solution & Complies with 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

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Date:

12/19/2011

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Flexible battery cells deliver up to 1,320mAh capacity with built-in safety circuit

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

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Date:

12/19/2011

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HP UPS Network Module Remotely Manages UPSs and Attached Devices

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.

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Date:

12/18/2011

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New GPS LNAs from NXP Dynamically Suppress Strong Transmit Signals

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced SiGe:C low noise amplifiers (LNAs) designed to improve the linearity, noise figure and reception of GPS signals, including GloNass and Galileo,

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Date:

12/18/2011

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UltraVolt® Unveils Extension Of Bench-Top High-Voltage Power Systems

UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading supplier of standard-product high-voltage power supplies, announced today the extension of the BT Series line to include a new, general purpose bench-top high-voltage

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Date:

12/17/2011

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IDT Expands Wireless Infrastructure Portfolio with Low-power, Low-distortion RF to IF Mixers

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has expanded its analog

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Date:

12/17/2011

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Molex Strengthens Micro Product Support for Medical Technology Innovators

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

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Date:

12/17/2011

Phihong Develops Camera Installation Tool

Phihong, a global leader in Power-over-Ethernet solutions, has developed a unique device to aid in the installation of PoE-enabled security cameras. Designated the POE-CIT-R, the pocket-sized unit

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Date:

12/17/2011

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MOSFET Controller from Diodes Incorporated Increases PSU Efficiency for Energy Star Rating

Diodes Incorporated announces a 25V rated synchronous MOSFET controller for notebook and laptop power supply designs of 90W and above. By enabling the replacement of inefficient Schottky diodes

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Date:

12/16/2011

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ON Semiconductor's New Family of Trench-Based Low Forward Voltage Schottky Rectifiers Deliver Improved Switching Efficiency

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced of a new family of 100 volt (V) trench-based low forward voltage Schottky

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Date:

12/15/2011

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Microchip's 3-Phase BLDC Fan Motor Driver is Industry's First With Resistor-Programmable, Sensorless Sinusoidal Architecture

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today expanded its sinusoidal, sensorless, 3-phase BLDC fan motor driver portfolio with the MTD6505—the

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Date:

12/15/2011

CUI Releases 600 W Dc-Dc Converter with Integrated Heat Sink

CUI Inc announces a 600 W addition to their line of rugged chassis mount dc-dc converters. The VFK600 series measures 7.8" x 5.0" x 1.5" and includes an integrated heat sink for improved thermal

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Date:

12/15/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor's Solution for Li-Ion Battery Pack Protection Designs Meets Space and Efficiency Challenges

Designers of mobile products routinely face the challenge of reducing space as well as improving efficiency in every aspect of their design. In devices that use a one-cell Li-Ion battery pack, such

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Date:

12/15/2011

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New Op Amps from STMicroelectronics Add Precision and Save Space

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of standard ICs, today introduced two new families of

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Date:

12/15/2011

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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 has introduced the MAX44251 a 20V, ultra-precise, low-noise dual op amp that extends system uptime, decreases system maintenance and maximizes sensor performance. Proprietary

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Date:

12/14/2011

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Analog Devices Enhances Signal Isolation with Industry's First 5-V RMS Signal - Only Isolated CAN Transceiver Rated to 125?C

Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, has expanded its industry-leading isolated interface product portfolio with the first signal-only

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Date:

12/14/2011

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TI introduces industry's smallest power management ICs for solid state drives

Texas Instruments has introduced a family of tiny, single-chip, power management integrated circuits (PMICs) for powering all the supply rails in solid state drives (SSDs), hybrid drives and other

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Date:

12/14/2011

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New Micrel DC-DC Converter Family Enables Point-of-Load Designs with High Power Density and High Efficiency

Micrel Inc., an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today rolled out its new SuperSwitcher II™ family of integrated MOSFET buck regulators for high

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Date:

12/14/2011

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XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint

XP Power today announced the EMH250 and EMH350 series of highly efficient single output 250 Watt and 350 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Meeting the IT equipment safety specifications of UL/TUV/EN 60950-1

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Date:

12/14/2011

Dialog Semiconductor Power Management and Audio ICs Adopted by Samsung for Android based Smartphones

Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, has announced that it is shipping system level power management and

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Date:

12/14/2011

Tiny 1.5W Isolated Low Noise DC/DC Module Converters Include Transformer

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Compact 1.5W 725VDC Isolated μModule Converter

Tiny 1.5W Isolated Low Noise DC/DC μModule Converters Include Transformer

Linear Technology introduces the LTM8047 and LTM8048 1.5W output DC/DC μModule® converters with 725VDC galvanic isolation in a 9mm x 11.25mm x 4.92mm BGA (ball grid array) package. All components,

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Date:

12/14/2011

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LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements

Key points - Fully meets the class-accuracy demands of rail-industry prEN 50463 specification - Class 0.5R accuracy when measuring currents up to 4000A, with excellent linearity - Closed-loop

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Date:

12/14/2011

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Infineon Introduces Automotive Qualified 100 Percent Lead-free Power MOSFETs in Standard TO Package Types

Infineon Technologies AG introduced automotive qualified 100 percent lead-free power MOSFETs for TO package types. Based on the combination of innovative packaging technology and Infineon's thin wafer

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Date:

12/14/2011

A New Family of Compact, Half-Bridge Power Modules

Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has added a new family of power modules to its portfolio of baseplate-less half-bridges ranging up to 1200V/ 150A and 600V/ 200A.

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Date:

12/14/2011

IR's True Digital Power Solution Features on All New 3-Way Digital GIGABYTE™ 3D Power™ X79 Motherboard Platforms

International Rectifier, IR®, a world leader in power management technology, today announced that its digital power solution featuring GUI-based VR design for fast, real-time tuning and system-level

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Date:

12/14/2011

IDT Introduces Industry's Most Complete and Lowest-power Timing Solution for Intel's Romley Server Platform

Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's most complete and lowest-power timing

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Date:

12/14/2011

Low Noise Low Dropout Regulator (LDO) Simplifies Powering Noise Sensitive RF Applications

Exar Corporation has released the XRP6272, a new low noise high performance LDO for up to 2 Amps point-of-loads. Supporting a single 1.8V to 6V wide input voltage rail, the XRP6272 provides a 2

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Date:

12/14/2011

Cree Releases Silicon Carbide Power Devices In Chip Form to Enable More Efficient Power Electronic Modules

Cree, Inc., a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, continues to advance the revolution in high-efficiency power electronics with the release of the industry's first fully qualified

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Date:

12/14/2011

4 New Products from ZMDI for the Signal Conditioning of Piezo-Resistive Bridge Sensors in Automotive and Industrial Applications

New ZSSC313x ICs focus on a wide range of silicon / ceramic / gauge-type sensing elements Application-focused feature set and low number of external components enable cost-optimized applications Additional

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Date:

12/14/2011

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NXP Announces Breakthrough Silicon TV Tuner Fully Optimized for On-Board Design

NXP Semiconductors has announced the TDA18274 - a groundbreaking high-performance silicon tuner for worldwide terrestrial and cable TV reception. Supporting all analog and digital TV standards, the

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Date:

12/09/2011

Automotive 3-phase sensorless brushless DC motor controller IC

The A4960 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a new 3-phase sensorless brushless DC motor controller IC that incorporates extensive diagnostic and protection features. Designed for use with external

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Date:

12/08/2011

APD connectors from ITT ICS are sealed to IP69K and vibration proof to overcome transportation challenges

APD series transportation connectors from leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions are specifically designed to overcome the harsh environments commonly found

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Date:

12/08/2011

TI introduces highest-density 6-A power module with integrated inductor

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced a new 6-V, 6-A synchronous integrated power module with integrated inductor, which achieves an industry-best 750 watts per cubic inch and

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Date:

12/08/2011

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Diodes Incorporated Packages MOSFETs for Cooler Operation

Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of its first MOSFETs to be housed in the miniature DFN1212-3 package. With a junction to ambient thermal resistance (Rthj-a) of 130°C/W, the package

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Date:

12/07/2011

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TDK-Lambda introduces next generation digitally controlled medical power supplies - the CFE400M range

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

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Date:

12/07/2011

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Consumer MEMS leader shrinks acceleration sensor footprint by 50%

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

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Date:

12/07/2011

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Excelsys Xlite - Most Compact 750W Output Configurable Power Supply in Its Class

The Xlite series of user configurable modular power supplies is part of the Excelsys Technologies class-leading Xgen range and provides up to 750W output power in a slim-line 1U, 40.4 x 260 x 89mm

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Date:

12/07/2011

TI's KeyStone multicore architecture scaled to support unprecedented levels of capacity for cloud RAN applications and networked server developers

Continuing at the forefront of the wireless industry with its market-leading base station System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today unveiled an expansion

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Date:

12/07/2011

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IR's IR3553 40A PowIRstage® Delivers High Current in Smallest Form Factor with High Efficiency for Cost-Sensitive Multiphase Applications

International Rectifier has expanded its PowIRstage® family of integrated devices with the introduction of the 40A IR3553, optimized for next-generation servers, consumer and communication systems.

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Date:

12/05/2011

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Murata Power Solutions launches compact 3-phase AC digital ammeter with built-in current transformers

Murata Power Solutions today announced the ACM3P series of low profile 3-phase AC digital ammeters suitable for front panel mounting. Capable of high precision measurement to within 0.1 A and display

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Date:

12/03/2011

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Cree® LMH2 LED Modules Bring Unrivaled Efficacy and Light Quality to Lighting Manufacturers

Cree, a market leader in LED lighting, announces the commercial availability of the new LMH2 LED module family, designed to speed time-to-market for high-quality LED luminaires. The barrier-breaking

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Date:

12/03/2011

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TI introduces affordable, sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity for ultra-low-power MSP430 LaunchPad development kit

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today announced a sub-1 GHz radio frequency (RF) value line plug-in-board

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Date:

12/01/2011

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CUI Introduces 20~60 W High Efficiency Medical Power Supplies

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

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Date:

12/01/2011

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Renesas Electronics Introduces Compact Lithium-ion Battery Charging Control IC Supporting USB Charging

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

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Date:

11/30/2011

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Toshiba Electronics announces next-generation MOSFETs for battery operated equipment

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched its next generation of medium power MOSFETs for power management applications in mobile devices. The ultra-compact SSM3J13xTU MOSFETs meet the low-power,

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Date:

11/30/2011

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Bulgin connectors now offer higher voltage ratings for 277V applications

Bulgin Components, a brand of Elektron Technology, has uprated its popular Standard Buccaneer range of IP68-rated environmentally sealed circular connectors with higher voltage ratings. The two, three,

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Date:

11/30/2011

Tektronix Broadens Portfolio with New Handheld Oscilloscope Family

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

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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.

Oslon Square from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors makes even better use of light

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

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Date:

11/30/2011

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WAGO EPSITRON(r) PRO Single Phase Power Supplies

WAGO Corporation's EPSITRON(r) 787 Series PRO Power Supplies gain nine Single Phase Units. Developed to maximize operational efficiency, the PRO Single Phase units feature highest-in-class PowerBoost

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Date:

11/30/2011

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IDT Demonstrates World's First Commercial Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators

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

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Date:

11/30/2011

15V, 300mA Synchronous Buck Converters with Only 1.8A Quiescent Current

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15V, 300mA Buck Converter with IQ=1.8 μA

15V, 300mA Synchronous Buck Converters with Only 1.8μA Quiescent Current

Linear Technology announces the LTC3103 and the LTC3104, 15V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6V to 13.8V. The

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Date:

11/29/2011

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Monolithic Power Systems Announces Industry's Smallest 3A, 20V Synchronous Step-Down Regulator

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

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Date:

11/29/2011

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Automotive grade high-current LED driver ICs

The A6265, A6266 and A6267 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are a new family of automotive-grade, high-current LED driver ICs with extensive diagnostics and protection features. The new devices,

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Date:

11/29/2011

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Microchip integrates sub-GHz wireless transmitter with 8-bit PIC® MCU to simplify secure remote keyless entry designs

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.

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Date:

11/29/2011

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Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com Announces Addition of High Intensity LED Light Bar

The Magnalight LEDP10W-50E LED Light Bar from Larson Electronics' provides intense light output from a highly efficient and extremely durable unit that is capable of operating under extreme conditions.

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Date:

11/29/2011

Vincotech Adds New Modules For Single-Phase Solar Inverters And UPS

Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has added three new products to its family of power modules for single-phase solar inverter and UPS applications. These recent

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Date:

11/29/2011

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TI introduces power management IC for 32-Bit C2000™ real-time control MCUs

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.

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Date:

11/29/2011

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Multilayer capacitor designed for DC blocking applications

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

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Date:

11/29/2011

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Silicon Designs Introduces New Low-g Range Series

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

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Date:

11/29/2011

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ASSET's new Ethernet controller for ScanWorks tests four circuit boards at once

The new Remote Instrumentation Controller 4000 (RIC-4000) for ASSET's ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments can connect over an Ethernet network and apply boundary scan (JTAG) tests on as many

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Date:

11/28/2011

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Intersil's 256-Tap DCPs Feature Industry's Lowest Supply Voltages and Power Consumption

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

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Date:

11/27/2011

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XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint

XP Power has announced the EMH250 and EMH350 series of highly efficient single output 250 Watt and 350 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Meeting the IT equipment safety specifications of UL/TUV/EN 60950-1

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Date:

11/26/2011

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LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements

LEM has announced the ITC series of transducers for galvanically-isolated, high-precision current measurements in rail-traction applications, setting new standards in measurement accuracy for DC,

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Date:

11/25/2011

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New 7.0" WVGA and 10.6" WXGA Color TFT-LCD Modules with Industry-leading high Brightness suitable for Rugged Outdoor Applications

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

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Date:

11/25/2011

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Robust Mini-B-USB receptacle from SUYIN for consumer/industrial applications

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,

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Date:

11/25/2011

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ABS GmbH selects the LatticeECP3 FPGA family for CCD interface and processing

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that ABS GmbH, Jena, Germany, has chosen the mid-range LatticeECP3™ FPGA for use in its compact digital camera reference design. "The

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Date:

11/24/2011

NXP Launches Industry's First Medium Power Transistors in 2x2-mm Leadless DFN Package

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the industry's first medium power transistors in a 2-mm x 2-mm 3-pin leadless DFN package. Offering a unique solution in an ultra-small DFN2020-3

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Date:

11/24/2011

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Fairchild Semiconductor's OptoHiT™ Series Provides Designers Increased Design Margins in High Temperature Industrial Applications

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

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Date:

11/24/2011

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Silicon Labs Automotive Tuners Drive Future of Car Radio Technology

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's most advanced automotive tuner IC family designed to deliver

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Date:

11/24/2011

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TI Sitara™ AM335x ARM® Cortex™-A8 microprocessors: First single-chip solutions offering integrated industrial communication protocols to accelerate industrial designs

Developers looking to ease and accelerate their industrial automation designs can now benefit from the industry's first ARM® Cortex™-A8 system solution with multiple integrated industrial communication

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Date:

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.

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Date:

11/24/2011

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Industry's First Digital Power Factor Correction Controller With Power Metering Offers Interleaving And Bridgeless Functionality

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today

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Date:

11/23/2011

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MEE3 series of DC/DC converters achieves 50 % power output increase within the same package

Murata Power Solutions today announced the MEE3 series of single output 3 Watt ultra compact DC/DC converters suitable for a wide range of industrial and telecommunications applications. These single-in-line

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Date:

11/23/2011

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IDEAL Master Series Network Service Kit Gives Contractors Everything They Need to Install or Repair Datacom Systems

IDEAL today introduced its Master Series Network Service Kit to cost-effectively meet the needs of contractors for a complete set of professional-level tools to install and repair the twisted pair

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Date:

11/23/2011

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Intersil's New 10 Amp Buck Regulator Delivers Exceptional Efficiency and Power Density

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced its newest 10A integrated FET synchronous buck regulator featuring excellent efficiency and power density. The ISL95210 provides

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Date:

11/23/2011

IRs IRS2500 PFC Control IC Reduces Noise Sensitivity for Cost- Sensitive Electronic Ballast and SMPS Applications

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IR's IRS2500 μPFC™ Control IC Reduces Noise Sensitivity for Cost- Sensitive Electronic Ballast and SMPS Applications

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the IRS2500S μPFC™ power factor correction (PFC) control IC for switch

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Date:

11/23/2011

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Toshiba Develops Circuit Techniques for Embedded SRAM Operating at 0.5V-1.0V

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

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Date:

11/21/2011

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Infineon AUDO MAX SHE Enhances In-Vehicle Security and Tamper-Proofs Electronic Control Units

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) now offers 32-bit microcontrollers of the AUDO MAX family with integrated security hardware. The new AUDO MAX SHE microcontrollers extend the tamper-proofing

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Date:

11/21/2011

Another Winner from Linear

Reported by Cliff Keys, Editorial Director, PSD

I had the great pleasure to talk with Tony Armstrong, Linear's Power Marketing Director He is responsible for all aspects of the power conversion and management products from conception through

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Date:

11/21/2011

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Analog Devices' Ultra-Low-Noise LDOs Optimize Load Performance In Communications, Medical And Industrial Systems

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

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Date:

11/20/2011

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Atmel Launches Cost Effective LF RFID IC for Animal Identification Applications

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

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Date:

11/18/2011

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Ultravolt® Extends Line of Enhanced Floating Hot-Deck Power Supplies

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

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Date:

11/18/2011

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Protection devices: Extended series of inrush current limiters from TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, has extended its range of EPCOS inrush current limiters (ICL). The P11 series (B57211P*) covers a resistance range from 4 to 25 ? (R25). These types are

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Date:

11/18/2011

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McDonald's parking lot with LED lighting from the OSRAM subsidiary Siteco

OSRAM illuminates McDonald's outdoor facilities with LEDs

OSRAM is fitting outdoor facilities of the McDonald's restaurant chain in Germany with modern and energy-efficient LED lighting. So far, the parking lots of a total of 25 new restaurants have been

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Date:

11/18/2011

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Power Integrations' LinkSwitch™-PH LED Driver ICs Now Available in Low-Profile Package for Fluorescent Tube Replacements

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the world leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, today announced the availability of LinkSwitch-PH LED driver ICs in a low-profile eSIP™-L

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Date:

11/17/2011

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Texas Instruments spatial array IC simplifies audio soundstage design for multi-speaker portable products

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced an integrated circuit (IC) that simplifies the design and programming of spatially-enhanced audio systems for multi-speaker portable

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Date:

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

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Date:

11/16/2011

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ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of "SKSN Series" Mid-Mount Sidepush TACT Switch

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

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Date:

11/16/2011

Atmel Delivers Capacitive Touch Controller with Industry's Best Proximity Sensing Range

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

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Date:

11/16/2011

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RFCM2680 GaN CATV Surface Mount Power Doubler Module

The RFCM2680 is the industry's first surface mount GaN power doubler module aimed at CATV networks. Employing a combination of GaN HEMT and GaAs pHEMT technologies, the device provides high output

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Date:

11/16/2011

Avago Technologies Brings High-Bandwidth Parallel Fiber Optic Solutions to High-Performance Computing at SC11

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced it is showcasing parallel optical fiber

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Date:

11/16/2011

ZMDI Introduces 4 New Products for Signal Conditioning of Piezo-Resistive Bridge Sensors in Automotive and Industrial Applications

ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today introduced four smart sensor signal conditioner ICs.

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Date:

11/16/2011

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RF signal generator sweeps to 6 GHz

The new TGR6000 RF signal generator from Aim-TTi is capable of sweeping from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz in a single range. The generator has several sweep modes including step sweep and list sweep. In

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Date:

11/16/2011

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STMicroelectronics Launches New Power-Management Family to Enhance Equipment Reliability and Economy from the Enterprise to the Home

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is rolling out a new family of hot-swap power-management devices that

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Date:

11/16/2011

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Vishay Siliconix PowerPAIR® Dual Asymmetric Power MOSFET Family Expands to Three Size Options, Including 3 mm x 3 mm

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) is expanding its PowerPAIR® family of dual asymmetric power MOSFETs for low-voltage DC/DC converter applications with new devices that expand the series' voltage

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Date:

11/16/2011

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Radial-Leaded Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors for DC Link and other High-Performance Power Applications

The MPP Series film capacitors from Illinois Capacitor are available in a range of capacitance values from 4.7 to 35uF with voltage ratings of 500 to 1,500WVDC. Packaged in a robust, flame-retardant

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Date:

11/12/2011

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Rutronik adds two new microcontroller families from Renesas to its portfolio

Renesas Electronics Europe offers two compatible microcontroller (MCU) families designed to provide flexible and scalable solutions for the next generation of smart meters. Both RX210 and RX630 MCUs

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Date:

11/11/2011

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Dual, Monolithic 4A Low Loss PowerPath™ Ideal Diodes

Dual 4A PowerPath Ideal Diodes Feature Ultralow 15mV Forward Voltage

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4415, a monolithic two-channel 4A PowerPath™ ideal diode device designed to reduce heat, voltage drop and board space while preserving battery run time

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Date:

11/11/2011

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New Flat Wire Inductors Excel At High Temperatures

Featuring a "flat wire" design that is coiled and mounted directly to the circuit board to allow efficient heat dissipation, the new DR79892 and DR79893 Flat Wire Inductors from Datatronic Distribution,

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Date:

11/11/2011

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RFCA8818 Push-Pull Amplifier

The RFCA8818 is a push-pull amplifier aimed at CATV MDU, drop amplifier, and line amplifier applications. Operating from a single power supply and containing internal input and output matching, the

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Date:

11/11/2011

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IR Expands Portfolio of Rugged, Reliable, Ultra-fast 600 V IGBTs for UPS, Solar, Industrial Motor and Welding Applications

International Rectifier has expanded its portfolio of rugged, reliable ultra-fast 600 V Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) with the introduction of the IRGP4067DPbF and IRGP4066DPbF

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Date:

11/11/2011

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STMicroelectronics Announces Industry's First TV System on Chip to Complete Irdeto Security Certification

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)

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Date:

11/11/2011

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High-density PHD38999 connectors and termini from ITT ICS pass harsh qualification test

Leading global connector manufacturer and supplier ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced that its PHD38999 connector which utilises its tunable size 22 fibre-optic termini have passed a series

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Date:

11/10/2011

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CUI Introduces Encapsulated AC-DC Module Line

CUI Inc announced the release of five new series of encapsulated ac-dc power supplies ranging from 5 W to 25 W. The board mount VSK series is compact, measuring 2.0" x 1.0" x 0.6" in the 5 W package.

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Date:

11/10/2011

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Portable Receiver and Directional Antenna from Rohde & Schwarz Accelerates Interference Hunting, Spectrum Clearing of Wireless Infrastructure Equipment

Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed an advanced portable receiver and directional antenna with integrated global

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Date:

11/10/2011

Everlight Electronics Offers 'Smart Binning' for Shuen and Shwo High Power LED Series

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,

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Date:

11/10/2011

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Avago Ships Industry's Fastest Intelligent Power Module Interface Optocouplers for Industrial and White Goods Applications

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced three high-speed optocouplers that deliver

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Date:

11/10/2011

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ON Semiconductor introduces highly optimised LED lighting chipset

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

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Date:

11/10/2011

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Enter a world of fast, low-cost embedded processing design with TI's dramatically enhanced Code Composer Studio™ IDE that slashes development time and cost

Further simplifying embedded software development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) today introduced significant upgrades to its industry-leading Code Composer Studio™ integrated development

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Date:

11/09/2011

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Diodes Incorporated's P-Channel MOSFET Raises Efficiency with Smaller Package

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

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Date:

11/09/2011

ON Semiconductor introduces high performance CMOS image sensor targeted at biometric and medical device applications

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

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Date:

11/09/2011

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STMicroelectronics Innovation Simplifies Display Modules for Portable Electronics

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

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Date:

11/09/2011

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FCI Introduces Micro HDMI for Multimedia Market

FCI, the global leading connector manufacturer, has developed a 19-pin HDMI D-type (Micro HDMI) connector, which is ideal for consumer electronics applications. Micro HDMI has been widely used in

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Date:

11/09/2011

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ZMDI announces industry's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC with unique ADC resolution and lowest sleep mode current

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

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Date:

11/09/2011

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Highest output power density inverter uses SiC JFETs from SemiSouth

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

11/09/2011

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Texas Instruments ADC drivers set new standard in power and performance to increase accuracy and battery life

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

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Date:

11/08/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor's Single-Chip PWM Solution Provides Best-In-Class <30mW Standby Power For ?75W Space-Constrained Applications

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

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Date:

11/08/2011

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WAGO DIN-rail Voltage-to-Frequency Converters

WAGO Corporation's two new 0-10VDC 859 Series Voltage-to-Frequency Converters provide output frequencies of 0-1.5KHz or 0-25KHz for pulse generation. Developed by WAGO's Custom Products Division,

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Date:

11/08/2011

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Solar Cell Energy Harvesting System Manager

Micro Analog Systems Oy today announced the MAS6011 Solar Cell Energy Harvesting System Manager. MAS6011 monitors the supply voltage and charging of a battery-powered system containing a small

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Date:

11/06/2011

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TDK-Lambda introduces the Z+ Series Programmable DC Power Supplies

TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, introduces the Z+ Series of programmable DC power supplies. Offering high efficiency, flexibility and reliability, these high-density, 2U format

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Date:

11/05/2011

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ON Semiconductor introduces high performance multi-channel LED driver with serial interface for easy programming

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today announced the introduction of the NCP1840, a multi-LED driver with

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Date:

11/05/2011

RF6650 Power Management IC

The RF6650 is a pulse-width modulated (PWM), voltage-mode controlled DC-DC converter unit designed to supply power to W-CDMA power amplifiers. The output voltage is continuously programmable through

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Date:

11/04/2011

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Toshiba Electronics launches new compact, integrated IGBT technology for induction heating

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has expanded its family of compact, integrated IGBTs with a high-speed switching device that will simplify the design and reduce the component count in cooking appliances

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Date:

11/04/2011

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Molex First-to-Market with Sealed Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connector

Molex Incorporated recently announced the availability of Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connectors. The space-saving 2.50mm (.098") pitch Mizu-P25 connector is the first and only sealed wire-to-wire

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Date:

11/04/2011

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VACUUMSCHMELZE presents its new corrosion protection coating VACCOAT 30033

VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) presents VACCOAT® 30033, the advanced successor to VACCOAT® 20011, its adhesive coating and corrosion protection finish. This new green-coloured heat-cured finish

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Date:

11/03/2011

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50 Watt isolated DOSA compatible sixteenth brick DC/DC converters offer 4:1 input range

Murata Power Solutions today announced the UWS series of 50 Watt medium power isolated DC/DC converters that are available in either through-hole or surface mount configurations. Meeting the DOSA

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Date:

11/03/2011

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CISSOID Releases HADES: a High Temperature and High Reliability Isolated Gate Driver

CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature and high reliability semiconductor solutions launched HADES, the first isolated gate driver solution designed to drive high temperature power transistors, specifically

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Date:

11/02/2011

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Provides Designers Faster Charge Times, Full 500mA USB-OTG Support

As mobile devices become increasingly power-hungry, battery sizes have been forced to increase in capacity in order to meet the demand for longer usage time. Designers are faced with the challenge

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Date:

11/02/2011

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IQD launches new range of high specification AT-cut crystals

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

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Date:

11/02/2011

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Melexis achieves MOST® compliance twice over for Fiber optic Transceivers in SMD package

MOST is the de facto standard for fiber optic infotainment networks in automotive applications. Melexis recently received the declaration of compliance for both its MLX75608 and MLX75605 Fiber optic

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Date:

11/02/2011

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Load Switch from Diodes Incorporated Raises HDMI Port Protection

Fully compliant with the HDMI standard, the AP2331 single channel current-limited load switch from Diodes Incorporated has been optimized for HDMI and monitor port protection duties, 3V-5V hot swap

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Date:

11/01/2011

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Microsemi Unveils Revolutionary Driver for LED Street Light Fixtures

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today unveiled a new LED driver designed specifically

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Date:

11/01/2011

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IR's IRS2526DS �Mini8' Ballast Control IC Reduces Component Count, Simplifies Circuit Design and Increases Efficiency in Lighting Applications

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2526DS �Mini8' compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) ballast control IC that offers full programmability,

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Date:

11/01/2011

Compact 10 W DC-DC converter meets 3rd edition IEC60601 medical specification for patient connected equipment

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

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Date:

10/31/2011

12 Volt AC Input 4 And 8 Watt LED Drivers

Bias Power's latest AC-DC LED Driver Module is the BPOXL Series; specifically designed for the many applications operating from a 12VAC input. These low-cost supplies provide up to four or eight

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Date:

10/30/2011

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MAX17047 measures Li+ battery SOC with higher accuracy than traditional coulomb counters

Maxim's Compact Fuel-Gauge Increases Li+ Battery Runtime, Provides Most Accurate State of Charge and Time-to-Empty in Portable Applications

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17047 fuel gauge for single-cell Li+ battery packs. Featuring the company's new ModelGauge™ m3 algorithm, the MAX17047 is the industry's

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Date:

10/30/2011

IR's High-voltage IRS2980 LEDrivIR™ IC for Non-isolated LED Driver Applications Offers Improved Performance and Greater Cost Efficiency

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2980 high-voltage buck regulator control IC for LED light bulb replacement, LED tube

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Date:

10/30/2011

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Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading value-added power solutions manufacturers, announces the availability of a convection cooling option for its N-03751-PFC Series of ultra-compact AC-DC switching

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Date:

10/29/2011

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Texas Instruments introduces highly efficient boost charger IC for nano power energy harvesting

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next generation of power management integrated circuits (ICs) for energy harvesting. The highly efficient boost charger for nano

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Date:

10/29/2011

RFHA1003 30MHz TO 512MHz, 9W GaN Wideband Power Amplifier

RFMD's RFHA1003 GaN Power IC (PIC) is a wideband power amplifier designed for continuous wave and pulsed applications such as military communications, electronic warfare, wireless infrastructure,

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Date:

10/29/2011

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Brandenburg 3590 series high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited

Miniature HV power supplies from Applied Kilovolts provide high stability outputs up to 10kV

The Brandenburg 3590 series of compact, high stability, high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited. The high performance 5W modules are suitable

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Date:

10/28/2011

Anderson Power Products® Introduces SBS®75xPR PCB Power and Signal Connector

Anderson Power Products® has expanded its SBS®75x connector family by introducing a new right angle printed circuit board connector. The SBS75x connector family was created to provide a touch-safe

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Date:

10/28/2011

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High Noise Margin Level Shifting 2-Wire Bus Buffer with Stuck Bus Recovery

Hot Swap™ I2C Bus Buffers Provide High Noise Margins, Level Shifting & Stuck Bus Recovery

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4313 and LTC4315 high noise margin buffers that provide capacitance buffering and bus extension capabilities to I2C/SMBus/PMBus systems. As the number

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Date:

10/28/2011

SiTime Delivers Timing Industry's Highest Performance Differential Oscillators

SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced the timing industry's highest performance differential oscillators with 10 PPM stability and only 500 femtoseconds of jitter,

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Date:

10/28/2011

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MAX17497 controller supports a smart meter's communications and metrology boards.

Industry's First Highly Integrated, Smart Meter Power Regulator Eases Design and Lowers Cost

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17497, a one-chip solution for all the power requirements on the communications and metrology boards in smart meters. A high level of integration

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Date:

10/28/2011

Increasing the efficiency of an IPM-based drive design with Vincotech's new flowIPM-1B module

The ubiquitous Intelligent Power Module, aka IPM, has been a mainstay in motor speed control designs. And with good reason: Such designs are relatively easy and cheap to implement. With onboard gate

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Date:

10/28/2011

Laboratory power supply offers flexible 1.2 kW output

Aim-TTi has introduced a lower-cost version of the company's best-selling QPX1200 series laboratory power supply. The new model is designated QPX1200S and is intended for applications where digital

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Date:

10/27/2011

Surface mount power inductors offer lowest DC resistance and high current and inductance values

Murata Power Solutions announced the 6000A and 6000B series of surface mount power inductors. Designed for energy storage, input or output filtering and DC/DC converter applications, these compact

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Date:

10/26/2011

IR's Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J 600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for

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Date:

10/26/2011

TE Circuit Protection Introduces New Low-Resistance, High-Current Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) Device

TE Circuit Protection announces the RTP200R060SA device, the latest in the series of Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) devices that offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to typical thermal

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Date:

10/26/2011

Synopsys Low Power Solution Accelerates Time to Market for 3G Mobile IC

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 Chongqing Chongyou Information

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Date:

10/26/2011

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers

As LED lighting continues to grow in popularity, especially in residential lighting applications, designers are looking for efficient dimming solutions - when compared to TRIAC methods - that also

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Date:

10/26/2011

TI expands automotive power management portfolio with industry's first 14-rail PMIC for infotainment and cluster applications

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

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Date:

10/24/2011

ON Semiconductor introduces industry's smallest active clock generator ICs for EMI reduction in portable applications

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a new series of active clock generator integrated circuits

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Date:

10/21/2011

Intersil's Rad-Hard Dual Precision Op Amp Consumes Low Power, Delivers Low Noise

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has expanded its family of radiation hardened single supply op amps with the introduction of the ISL70218SRH. This dual precision rail-to-rail output

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Date:

10/21/2011

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Diodes' low profile rectifier simplifies solar panel design

Provided in the ultra low profile PowerDI®-5SP package, the 12A rated SBR12U45LH Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR®) from Diodes Incorporated addresses key design and manufacturing concerns of solar panel

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Date:

10/21/2011

Atmel Launches Low-power RF Transceiver for Cost-sensitive Consumer Applications

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a new RF transceiver to support the high-volume consumer markets in the 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial,

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Date:

10/21/2011

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New Dual-Output Gate Driver Evaluation Board from SemiSouth for Microsemi and other power modules

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

10/21/2011

Magnalight.com Introduces Rechargeable LED Light Stick

The Magnalight WL-LED-12-M rechargeable trouble light is the newest in versatile and durable LED lighting from Magnalight.com. This portable LED light offers high light output combined with an integrated

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Date:

10/21/2011

IR's Compact, Reliable, Automotive-qualified AUIRS2332J600 V Gate Drive IC Simplifies and Shrinks Design

International Rectifier has launched the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. The

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Date:

10/21/2011

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Cut the cords loose, turn up the volume: TI introduces PurePath™ Wireless audio products with USB support

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity and wireless audio solutions, today introduced two system-on-chip (SoC) solutions in

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Date:

10/21/2011

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Fairchild Semiconductor's Smart LED Lamp Driver IC Solves Small-Space Dimming Challenges for Designers

As LED lighting continues to grow in popularity, especially in residential lighting applications, designers are looking for efficient dimming solutions - when compared to TRIAC methods - that also

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Date:

10/21/2011

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Vishay Siliconix MICRO FOOT® N-Channel and P-Channel Power MOSFETs are Industry's First to Feature On-Resistance Ratings Down to 1.2 V in Industry's Smallest Chipscale Package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH: NYSE) today introduced the industry's first p-channel power MOSFET in the industry's smallest 0.8 mm by 0.8 mm chipscale package, in addition to the first n- and

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Date:

10/21/2011

XP Power launches 50 - 150 Watt highly efficient waterproof LED drivers and power supplies

XP Power today announced the DLG series of constant voltage and constant current LED drivers aimed at a broad range of outdoor lighting, security and machine vision applications. These IP67-rated

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Date:

10/20/2011

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STMicroelectronics Boosts Consumer Data Security

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

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Date:

10/20/2011

IR Expands SupIRBuck® Online Design Tool to Simplify POL Design Using Integrated Voltage

International Rectifier has expanded its online design tool for the SupIRBuck® family of integrated point-of-load voltage regulators to include new devices utilizing hysteretic constant on-time (COT)

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Date:

10/20/2011

Lattice Announces New Release of IspLEVER Classic Design Tool Suite

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of its ispLEVER® Classic version 1.5 design tool suite. This new Windows-based version is now available

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Date:

10/20/2011

Atmel maXTouch mXT1386 Powers Touchscreen for Lenovo's IdeaPad TabletK1

Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced Lenovo has selected the Atmel maXTouch® mXT1386 controller to power Lenovo's IdeaPad TabletK1. The

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Date:

10/13/2011

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Universal input (90VAC to 265VAC) lets the MAX16841 LED dimmer operate with international dimmer models, which saves design time and costs.

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge

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Date:

10/13/2011

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Low cost, ultra-high speed 12-bit digital to analogue converter suits high reliability military and aerospace applications

DATEL, a business unit of Murata Power Solutions, today announced the DAC-12100 series of low power 12-bit current output digital to analogue converters that have TTL/CMOS compatible inputs. With

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Date:

10/13/2011

36VIN, 5A Source/Sink Step-Down Module Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit

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36VIN, �5A Source/Sink Step-Down μModule® Regulator with Adjustable Current Limit

36VIN, �5A Source/Sink Step-Down μModule Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit

Linear Technology introduces the LTM8052, a 36V input constant frequency step-down μModule® regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers

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Date:

10/13/2011

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ALPS: Power Switch with Encoder for White Goods

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH introduces the SDDE series of power switches with built-in encoder for comfortable one-switch program control of washing machines, dryers, micro wave ovens, and IH cooking

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Date:

10/13/2011

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Intersil's Compact HIP4086A Three-Phase Bridge Driver IC Features Industry's Fastest Rise and Fall Times

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the HIP4086A, a low noise, 80V, 0.5A three-phase bridge driver IC. The HIP4086A features low EMI along with the industry's fastest

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Date:

10/12/2011

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TI SIMPLE SWITCHER nano modules and nano regulators pack powerful punch in small space

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced four new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power management integrated circuits for space-constrained point-of-load designs in industrial, communications

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Date:

10/12/2011

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CUI Introduces 10~30 W Chassis Mount Dc-Dc Converters

October 5, 2011 — CUI Inc announced the release of a new line of 4:1 input dc-dc converters ranging from 10~30 W that are housed in a compact chassis mount package. Featuring screw terminal connections,

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Date:

10/09/2011

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Rohde & Schwarz's ZVH Series Analyzer Eases Installation, Maintenance & Analysis of Cable and Antenna Systems

Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed a handheld cable and antenna analyzer that features an advanced set-up measurement

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Date:

10/09/2011

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Atmel Launches Industry's Smallest Low-frequency RF IDIC Package for Direct Coil Mounting

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced the availability of an ultra-small XDFN (Extremely Thin Dual Flat No Leads) package including

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Date:

10/08/2011

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TDK-EPC RF components: Thin-film technology enables world's smallest band pass filters with bottom terminals

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

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Date:

10/08/2011

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Renesas Electronics Europe Releases Compatible Microcontroller Families Optimized for Smart Metering Applications

Renesas Electronics Europe has announced the availability of the RX210 and RX630 microcontrollers (MCUs), two compatible families designed to provide flexible and scalable solutions for the next generation

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Date:

10/08/2011

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ZMDI 14-Bit Capacitive Sensor Conditioning IC Raises Bar on Accuracy, Linearity, and Temperature for Pressure Sensors

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

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Date:

10/08/2011

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Cree's New Z-Rec(TM) Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Energy Efficiency in Solar Micro Inverter Designs

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, continues its mission of advancing the adoption of SiC into mainstream power applications. Cree's advances in SiC

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Date:

10/08/2011

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Leopard and Giant Geckos boost scalability of energy friendly microcontroller solutions

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

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Date:

10/06/2011

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Precision Bandgap Voltage Reference Provides Exceptional Initial Accuracy at Input Voltages of up to 36V

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

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Date:

10/05/2011

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New Emerson Network Power DS460SDC-3 Power Supply Features DC Input for Co-location Centers

A new high efficiency dc-input power supply designed specifically for the co-location market, is today announced by Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in

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Date:

10/05/2011

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ALPS Develops SCGD Series Push-Push Type microSIM Card Connector

ALPS ELECTRIC has developed the SCGD Series of push-push type microSIM card connectors for use in smartphones, mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other mobile devices. Mass production will commence in

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Date:

10/05/2011

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IR Introduces Family of 600 V Automotive-Qualified IGBTs Optimized for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications

International Rectifier has launched a family of automotive-qualified 600 V IGBTs optimized for variable speed motor control and power supply applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The

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Date:

10/05/2011

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Analog Devices Announces Industry's Fastest, 1nV/sqrtHz, Low Power, Rail-To-Rail Amplifiers

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

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Date:

10/05/2011

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TI introduces two phase-dimmable, offline LED lighting drivers

At the Strategies in Light Europe conference, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced two highly integrated, phase-dimmable AC/DC LED lighting drivers, LM3448 and TPS92070,

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Date:

10/05/2011

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Boost, SEPIC & Inverting Controller

DC/DC Controller Makes Positive or Negative Regulated Voltages

Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3759, a wide input range DC/DC controller for boost, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications, capable of generating either positive or negative

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Date:

10/05/2011

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Toshiba Electronics rolls out single- and dual-channel high-speed, extended temperature photocouplers

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched two new miniature photocouplers that provide isolation in accordance with key safety standards while operating at typical speeds up to 20Mbps at temperatures

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Date:

10/05/2011

PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Primary integrated

Premo introduces a new series of Hall Effect sensors called the SY series. The new product has been designed for a double supply voltage of �12 to �18Vdc. SY family is a closed loop technology component

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Date:

10/05/2011

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Maxim Reference Platform Accelerates the Design of Next-Generation Smart Meters

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the Newport smart meter reference platform. Integrating the latest in metrology, security, and powerline communications (G3-PLC) technology, this

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Date:

10/04/2011

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Ericsson Extends Vertical-Mount Voltage Regulator Series for Space-Critical Applications

Ericsson has introduced two new vertical-mounting members in its family of 3E digital point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators aimed at space-critical applications. The new 12A BMR462-SIP (BMR4622002)

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Date:

10/04/2011

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Diodes' LED driver reduces EMI in low cost lamps

Switching at a frequency of up to 1MHz and ensuring closely controlled rise and fall times, the AL8807 buck LED driver from Diodes Incorporated has been purpose designed to reduce EMI issues in the

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Date:

10/04/2011

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ZMDI launches easy-to-use Single-Phase Digital Point-Of-Load (POL) Chipset for rapid development of Smart Power Management Solutions

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

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Date:

09/29/2011

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Microchip launches 8-bit microcontrollers with integrated configurable logic in 6- to 20-pin packages

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

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Date:

09/29/2011

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Intersil's Latest Digital Power Module Delivers 17 Amps

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the ZL9117M, the latest member of Intersil's expanding power module family. The ZL9117M is a fully-encapsulated digital power module

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Date:

09/29/2011

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Blade-contact battery plug/socket systems from SUYIN: Small pitch, robust design, highly flexible applications

Due to their particular ruggedness and their high mating reliability, plug-and-socket systems have become indispensable for the rechargeable batteries used in many portable and industrial applications

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Date:

09/29/2011

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austriamicrosystems Announces Two step-down DC-DC Switching Charger ICs for Single Cell Li-Ion Batteries in Mobile Devices

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

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Date:

09/28/2011

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ON Semiconductor Expands Portfolio of Constant Current Regulators for 1.0 watt LED Lighting Applications

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has expanded its portfolio of Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) to include

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Date:

09/28/2011

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VACUUMSCHMELZE announces a new EMC Sample Kit of nanocrystalline Common Mode Chokes

The new edition of the proven CMC Sample Kit from VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) is available again. The kit contains a selection of nanocrystalline common mode chokes from the new range, in

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Date:

09/28/2011

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Sixteenth-brick low cost 30W DC/DC converter targets embedded datacom applications

Murata Power Solutions today announced the availability of the ULS series of open frame, PCB board mount 30 Watt isolated DC/DC converters. With a 2:1 input voltage range of 36 - 75 VDC (48 VDC nominal),

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Date:

09/28/2011

ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Capacitance Transient Voltage Suppressors

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

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Date:

09/27/2011

XP Power launch low cost "green" external power supplies aimed at high volume applications

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

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Date:

09/26/2011

TTI, Inc. adds new terminal blocks from FCI

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has expands its

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Date:

09/26/2011

Stackpole's RVC Series Ideal For Low Cost, High Voltage Applications

The RVC Series medium voltage chip resistors from Stackpole offer excellent voltage handling at low cost. Many other high-voltage resistors have higher costs due to unusual manufacturing processes

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Date:

09/26/2011

TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) has introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V

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Date:

09/26/2011

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IR Introduces Efficient, Reliable Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs for Induction Heating Applications

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a pair of efficient, reliable ultra-fast Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)

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Date:

09/26/2011

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High speed measurement option for precision power analyser

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

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Date:

09/26/2011

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New Ericsson Power Converters Enable Fast Time-To-Market

Ericsson has introduced two new sixteenth-brick format DC-DC converters that provide designers with quick and reliable board-mounted power solutions, addressing increasing demands for shorter time-to-market.

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Date:

09/24/2011

Energy Micro launches feature rich development kit for Giant Gecko Cortex-M3 microcontrollers

Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, has announced the availability of a development kit supporting their ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3-based EFM32 Giant Gecko microcontrollers.

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Date:

09/24/2011

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TI introduces 30-A, 15-V synchronous buck converter with 90-percent efficiency

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a synchronous 30-A step-down regulator with integrated MOSFETs that achieves 90-percent power efficiency and fast transient response

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Date:

09/22/2011

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AVX Broadband Inductor Series Delivers Repeatable & Reliable Performance Beyond 40GHz

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a broadband inductor that offers low insertion loss up through 40GHz. �Featuring a pyramid shape

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Date:

09/22/2011

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16-Channel, 50mA LED Driver

16-Channel 50mA Buck LED Driver with Dot Correction & Gray Scale Dimming

Linear Technology announces the LT3745, a 16-channel LED driver integrated with a 55V step-down controller. The LED driver powers up to 75mA of LED current for each channel, which can drive up to

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Date:

09/22/2011

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MWS65 2 x 4 inch AC-DC power supply from TDK-Lambda

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

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Date:

09/22/2011

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New 1200V/5A SiC diodes from SemiSouth offered in true surface mount DPAK packaging

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Infineon's New High-Power LED Driver ICs Provide Flexibility and Performance for Broad Range of Energy Efficient Solid State Lighting Designs

Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) extended the family of switch-mode LED drivers for high power LEDs for general lighting applications. Combining thermal protection feature that contributes

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Bergquist extends phase-change thermal materials range with high temperature, high conductivity variant

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,

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Intersil Expands DC/DC Controller Portfolio with Complete Solutions for Embedded and Low Power CPU/GPU Cores

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

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Date:

09/22/2011

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Energy Metering IC Provides High Accuracy Harmonic Analysis For Advanced Power Quality Monitoring

- Analog Devices, Inc., (ADI) a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced an energy metering IC (integrated circuit) that offers real-time

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Date:

09/21/2011

PoE+ PSE Single Port Magnetic Jack from Molex

Molex Incorporated has developed the first single port PoE+ Power Source Equipment (PSE), single port magnetic jack in accordance to the IEEE802.3at standard. Based on the RJ45 jack and backwards

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Date:

09/21/2011

TDK-EPC Corporation's Film capacitors: High dielectric strength for wind power plants

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents new EPCOS power capacitors with higher rated voltages from 550 VRMS AC up to 1000 VRMS AC. The MKP AC HP B25360* series covers a capacitance range

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Date:

09/21/2011

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IR's New Family of Digital Power Controllers Delivers Highest Efficiency Solution for Next-Generation Server, Desktop and Computing Applications

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a new digital power platform that dramatically improves energy efficiency in a wide variety

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Date:

09/21/2011

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Lantiq Chips Help Deutsche Telekom Deliver �All-in-One' Broadband Gateway, Bringing Ultimate Wired/Wireless Connectivity to the Connected Home

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, has announced that Deutsche Telekom's flagship communications hub for in-home broadband services is powered by Lantiq

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Date:

09/21/2011

Microsemi Delivers New Voltage Suppression Solutions for Magnetic Environments

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced two new non-magnetic, 500-watt transient

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Date:

09/17/2011

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TI's integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-driver reduces board space up to 60 percent while driving up to 60-A FETs

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced the first in a new line of integrated three-phase brushless motor pre-drivers. The DRV8301 is the most highly integrated pre-driver

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Date:

09/16/2011

Atmel Launches Home Appliance-Certified QTouch Capacitive Touch Controllers

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new family of QTouch® capacitive touch controllers is International Electrotechnical Commission

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Date:

09/16/2011

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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range

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

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Date:

09/16/2011

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AVX increases space-level MIL-PRF-123 ceramic capacitor product offering

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its space-level M123 Series ceramic capacitor to provide 1uF values in molded radial and DIPGuard?

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Date:

09/16/2011

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XP Power delivers 60 Watts from ultra compact 2" x 3" format

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

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Date:

09/16/2011

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Dialog Semiconductor Launches SmartPulse™ World's First DECT ULE Wireless Sensor Network Devices

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

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Date:

09/15/2011

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Comchip Develops Low-Profile, 3.3V Multi-Line ESD Protection Diode Array for Portable Device Applications

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

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Date:

09/14/2011

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RFMD's RFG1Mxxxxx High-Power GaN Broadband Power Transistors

RFMD's high-power GaN broadband power transistors (BPTs) are optimized for commercial infrastructure, military communications, and general purpose amplifier applications in the 700MHz to 2.2GHz frequency

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Date:

09/14/2011

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Intersil Expands Family of High-Speed ADCs with Superior Signal-to-Noise Ratios and Very Low Power Consumption

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

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Date:

09/13/2011

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TDK-Lambda adds 24V input DC-DC module to its CN-A family

TDK-Lambda UK, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has added a 24Vdc input series to its CN-A family of railway DC-DC power modules. A robust, quarter-brick 100W power module, the CN100A24 is

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Date:

09/13/2011

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DC/DC converters from Diodes Inc. deliver highly integrated solution for consumer applications

Diodes Inc. has introduced a pair of highly integrated synchronous DC/DC buck converters. The AP6502 and AP6503 are designed for use in consumer electronics systems such as digital TV, LCD monitors

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Date:

09/13/2011

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Extensive Range of MIL Spec Power Modules available from Powerstax

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, announces the availability of its PX range of competitively priced, high reliability MIL standard DC:DC converters

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Date:

09/13/2011

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TI's low-power op amps provide best combination of power and performance for low-voltage, cost-sensitive applications

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

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Date:

09/13/2011

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The Orbeos Dance module can simply be connected by means of plug & play. It invites one to experiment with the OLED-technology.

Osram's Important step toward OLED mass application

Everything gives off light - windows, walls or furniture. Thanks to organic light emitting diodes (OLED), what is presently only a vision of architects and designers can soon become reality. In order

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Date:

09/13/2011

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Power Integrations' LinkSwitch™-PH Delivers Flicker-Free TRIAC Dimming for LED Downlights

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for LED lighting, today introduced a new reference design (DER-281) detailing an 85%-efficient, 15 W PAR38 downlight

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Date:

09/12/2011

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Atmel Launches Industry's First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of two stand-alone LIN (local interconnect network) transceiver ICs in DFN packages.

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Date:

09/10/2011

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FCI's New Mezzanine Technology Delivers Performance and Profit

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

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Date:

09/10/2011

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TI introduces the industry's smallest single-wire I/O expander

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

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Date:

09/10/2011

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Integrated Low Noise Charge Pump Maximizes 16- & 18-Bit SAR ADC Dynamic Range

Linear's Op Amp Drives SAR ADCs to True Zero on a Single 5V Supply

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

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Date:

09/09/2011

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StacoVAR® mini - Automatically Regulates Power Factor in Small Footprint

Staco Energy Products introduces the StacoVAR® mini - an automatic power factor correction bank which maintains the desired power factor level by using the microprocessor based controller to adjust

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Semtech Brings Phase-Shifted LED Backlight Drive to the Panel for the First Time for Ultrabook™ and Ultra-Thin Notebooks

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

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Advanced Digital Logic Releases First Ever Sandy Bridge in PC/104 Form Factor ADLQM67PC - i7, 2.2 GHz PCIe/104 SBC

Advanced Digital Logic Inc. (ADL), a provider of highly reliable, embedded single-board computers (SBC), systems and peripherals for use under harsh environmental conditions, today has announced the

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Renesas Announces the RL78/F12 Microcontrollers - First Integrated Products for Automotive Applications in the New RL78 Family

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of 32 new RL78/F12 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). These contribute to reduced system

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Date:

09/08/2011

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Intersil Introduces World's First High Speed, Dual Channel 6A MOSFET Driver

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the ISL89367, the industry's first dual channel 6A MOSFET driver capable of driving two outputs each with 6A of peak drive current.

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Date:

09/08/2011

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IR's 40 V to 200 V Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Deliver Benchmark On-State Resistance Performance

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a family of automotive-qualified MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on))

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Date:

09/08/2011

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STMicroelectronics Enables New Consumer Conveniences with Combination of Innovative Wireless Memory and NFC Technology

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

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Date:

09/07/2011

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TI introduces Qi-compliant, single-chip wireless power transmitter IC to lower implementation cost

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next-generation bqTESLA™ wireless power transmitter integrated circuit (IC). The bq500210 lowers the transmitter bill of materials

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Date:

09/06/2011

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4 WATT "WORLD READY" SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES,

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

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Date:

09/06/2011

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Cambridge Industries Group Chooses Lantiq GPON Chips for Optical Network Terminals

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced that Cambridge Industries Group (CIG) selected Lantiq's FALC™ON optical network termination System-on-Chip

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Date:

09/06/2011

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The OptiMOS(tm) P2 family offers the lowest RDS(on) P-channel 40V MOSFET in the automotive industry and provides currents from 50A to 180A. They are ideal for reverse battery protection and motor control applications in cars such as EPS (Electric Power Steering) motor controls, electric parking brake, windshield wipers, HVAC fan controls, and electric pumps i.e. for water, oil and fuel.

New Infineon Automotive Power Management 40V P-Channel OptiMOS™ P2 Chips Improve Energy Efficiency and Save Costs with EPS, Motor Control and Electric Pumps

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today introduced its latest family of single P-channel 40V automotive power MOSFETs produced using advanced trench technology. The new 40V OptiMOS™

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Date:

09/05/2011

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Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN® FET Family with Second Generation 100 Volt, 30 milliohm Power Transistor

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2007 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation enhanced performance eGaN FET family. The EPC2007

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Date:

09/05/2011

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Diodes Incorporated Introduces Enhanced USB Protection for PCs, Gadgets and Consumer Equipment

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new device that delivers enhanced robustness and advanced protection for the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface in a multitude of applications, where heavy capacitive

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Date:

09/04/2011

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I2C Temperature, Current & Voltage Monitor

Octal Voltage, Current & Temperature Monitor Provides Accurate Internal & Remote Measurements

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

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Date:

09/02/2011

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Microchip Introduces 150 mA, 16V Voltage Regulators With Short-Circuit Current Foldback and a High PSRR of 70 dB

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

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Date:

09/01/2011

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SILICON LABS' BROADCAST AUDIO ICS STREAMLINE DESIGN OF WHEEL-TUNED, DIGITAL-DISPLAY RADIOS

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a multi-band radio receiver IC solution that will modernize wheel-tuned

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Date:

09/01/2011

Microsemi Announces Availability of Cost-optimised SmartFusion cSoC Device

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

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Date:

09/01/2011

Overview of all varistors from TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the comprehensive EPCOS Data Book for SIOV Metal Oxide Varistors (2011 edition) with many product innovations. Detailed and clearly presented

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Date:

09/01/2011

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IR's Reliable, Ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs Significantly Reduce Switching and Conduction Losses to Deliver Higher Overall System Efficiency

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of a family of reliable, efficient 1200 V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors

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Date:

09/01/2011

New Foster Auto-Transformers Allow North American Appliances to be used Worldwide

Foster Transformer introduces a new line of Auto-Transformers or autoformers that use a single non-isolated winding to step up or step down the available line voltage to match the requirements of

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Date:

09/01/2011

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New Ericsson High Power Density Converter for Data-Network Equipment

Ericsson has introduced a new ultra-high-power-density DC-DC converter that can make a significant contribution to energy saving in data centers. The exceptional ability of this new small-footprint

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Date:

09/01/2011

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Diodes Inc. introduces industry's smallest full-feature single-chip solution for smart fan motor driver applications

Diodes Inc. has introduced the industry's smallest fully featured single-chip fan driver with high-output drive capability to provide a cost-effective solution for fan and motor drive applications. Designed

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Date:

08/31/2011

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IDT Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio of Low-Jitter VCSO Solutions for High-Performance Optical Networking and Telecom Applications

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the addition of a low-jitter Voltage

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Date:

08/30/2011

RFHA1020 280W GaN Wideband Pulsed Power Amplifier

RFMD's new RFHA1020 is a 50V 280W high power discrete amplifier designed for L-Band pulsed radar, air traffic control and surveillance, and general purpose broadband amplifier applications. The RFHA1020

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Date:

08/30/2011

CUI Releases 350 W Half Brick Dc-Dc Converter

CUI Inc's power line announced the release of a new 350 W dc-dc converter. The VHB350 series is a board mounted solution that comes in an industry standard half brick package. It is designed to

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Date:

08/30/2011

HPC12 High Power SMD Resistor Handles Up To 12 Watts of Power

The HPC12 from Stackpole is a high power handling SMD resistive device. It is rated for 5 watts of power in free air, but can handle 12 watts continuously with 400 LFM air movement on standard recommended

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Date:

08/30/2011

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Intersil's Three-Channel Wide Vin Step-Down Controllers Provide Industry's Most Efficient, Compact Power Solutions

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

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Date:

08/30/2011

Micro-AB USB receptacle from SUYIN for sturdy under-board mounting

The new 5-position Micro USB receptacle from SUYIN's 020039MB005S507ZL model series features a reverse-bottom, type AB design, and is thus suited for mounting on the underside of printed circuit boards.

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Date:

08/29/2011

New Rugged Connector from Amphenol Features High Amperage; Low Mating Force

Amphenol Industrial, a global leader in interconnect systems, has introduced a new high amperage, single pole, plastic circular power connector for benign environment power applications. The Amphe-PPC

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Date:

08/29/2011

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Programmable Low-Power GPIO/Keypad Controllers

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

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Date:

08/29/2011

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TI introduces industry's most accurate current shunt monitor

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

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Date:

08/29/2011

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Isolated Power, 36V, H-Bridge Transformer Driver Enables Simple and Flexible Isolated DC-DC Designs

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated

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Date:

08/29/2011

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TDK-EPC Inductors: Multilayer ceramic coils with the highest inductance

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

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Date:

08/29/2011

Cost-Effective Tactile Switch from C&K Components Combines Rugged Sealing and Long Operating Life with Low-Profile Design

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

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Date:

08/27/2011

Emerson Network Power adds 25 Watt Series to its Growing Portfolio of High Efficiency Power Supplies for LED Lighting

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(tm), today announced a new series of high efficiency power supplies for LED lighting,

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Date:

08/27/2011

Microchip Expands Ultra-High-Performance, Auto-Zero Operational Amplifier Portfolio With New Low-Noise Devices

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

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Date:

08/27/2011

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Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Expands eGaN® FET Family with Second Generation 40 Volt, 16 milliohm Power Transistor

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

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Date:

08/27/2011

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Rochester Electronics Reinstates Manufacturing of AMCC's Standard Products

Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, is providing continuing manufacturing services for more than 50 products

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Date:

08/25/2011

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ON Semiconductor introduces automotive grade non-synchronous boost controller with wide input range

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, today introduced a new adjustable output non-synchronous boost controller

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Date:

08/25/2011

ITT designs waterproof and corrosion resistant connectors for underwater applications

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies, has developed a robust series of interconnect products specifically developed

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Date:

08/24/2011

ON Semiconductor enhances sharing of multimedia content with new high speed 3:1 USB Mobile High Definition Link switch

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced the NCN1188, the industry's first 3:1 high speed USB switch

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Date:

08/24/2011

Tecate's New SMD Hybrid Aluminum-Polymer Capacitors Feature Extremely Low ESR and Wide Temperature Range to +135 Degrees C

Tecate Group, a leading global supplier of capacitors and ultracapacitors, today announced the release of the MXCPB and MXCPT Series of aluminum-polymer hybrid construction capacitors. The new SMD

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Date:

08/24/2011

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Intersil Introduces Industry's Highest Performance Integrated Buck-Boost Regulator

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has developed a compact, high-efficiency 1.2A buck-boost regulator that uses a proprietary H-Bridge Buck-Boost control architecture. The ISL9110's

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Date:

08/24/2011

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42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Channel Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer

Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3641, a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with a power-on reset and watchdog timer. Its 4V to 42V input voltage range with 55V

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Date:

08/24/2011

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FuturoLighting introduces smart LED luminaire based on Cree XLamp® ML-E LED solution

FuturoLighting, a new company focused on LED lighting solutions, introduces Aurora a fully autonomous, motion detecting, lighting application which uses Cree's latest XLamp® ML-E LED. Due to its

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Date:

08/19/2011

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Power analysis oscilloscope suits field-based applications

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

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Date:

08/19/2011

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Microchip Introduces Compact, High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fi® Applications

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the new SST11CP15 RF power amplifier for 5 GHz IEE 802.11a/n WLAN embedded applications.

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Date:

08/18/2011

RF Components: Thin-film capacitors in 0402 with a high Q factor

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the new TDK TFSQ0402 series of thin-film capacitors in a 0402 (EIA 01005) package. Under the product name Z-match the new capacitors are designed

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Date:

08/18/2011

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Luso expands power portfolio with Elec & Eltek European franchise for magnetic components

Luso Electronics Distribution has won a European distribution franchise for Elec & Eltek, the manufacturer of magnetic components. The deal, the second since Luso Electronics Distribution was established

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Date:

08/18/2011

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Analog Devices' RMS-to-DC Converter Ensures Accuracy And Best-in-Class Dynamic Range

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) unveiled today an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter that offers a best-in-class 100 μV to 3 V of usable dynamic range and the ability to measure extremely low signal levels

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Date:

08/18/2011

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Campbell Collins Introduce New Range of High Efficiency, Single & Multi-Output AC/DC Converters

Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of the GRN series of high efficiency, compact AC/DC Power

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Date:

08/18/2011

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Texas Instruments introduces industry's first zero-drift, 36-V op amp

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

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Date:

08/17/2011

VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers Offer Efficient Electronics Design Solution

Featuring up to 97.4 percent power efficiency and a highly efficient design using nearly 30 percent less material, the new VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers from Triad Magnetics provide an innovative

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Date:

08/17/2011

WAGO EPSITRON COMPACT Power Supplies

Five COMPACT units have joined WAGO Corporation's DIN-rail mount EPSITRON(r) Power Supply line. Ideal for restricted installation depths, EPSITRON(r) COMPACT complies with DIN 43880, specifying equipment

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Date:

08/17/2011

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Vishay Siliconix 8 V P-Channel TrenchFET® Power MOSFET Offers Industry's Lowest On-Resistance Down to 34 m? at 4.5 V in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm Footprint Area With Sub-0.8-mm Profile

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

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Date:

08/17/2011

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National Semiconductor's Single-Wire 16-bit DAC for 4-to-20 mA Loops Simplifies Smart Transmitter Design

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced a 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) featuring a single-wire interface and 4-to-20 mA current loop drive that simplifies the design of

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Date:

08/17/2011

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ON Semiconductor introduces current mirror with switch controller and SENSEFET® Power MOSFETs

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

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Date:

08/17/2011

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Microchip announces analogue resistive USB touch-screen controller

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

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Date:

08/16/2011

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ERICSSON NEW DIGITAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR MINIMIZES SPACE AND ENERGY USAGE

Ericsson has introduced an additional member in its Power Modules family of 3E second-generation digital point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators with a new vertical-mount variant of the recently announced

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Date:

08/16/2011

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CUI Introduces 10, 15, 20 W 4:1 Input Dc-Dc Converters

CUI Inc announced an addition to their V-Infinity product line with the release of a series of high efficiency 4:1 input dc-dc converters that provide output power ranging from 10~20 W. Packaged in

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Date:

08/15/2011

TINY 400mA SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN DC/DC CONVERTERS

Available in a tiny 1.3mm x 1.3mm x 0.4mm USPN-6 package, the new XC9244/45 series is a group of step-down synchronous DC/DC converters with a built-in 0.65W P-channel driver transistor and 0.45W

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Date:

08/15/2011

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Toshiba Electronics new low-voltage, high-current MOSFETs for high-speed switching applications available in new 3.3 x 3.3 mm TSON Advance package

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

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Date:

08/14/2011

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DVGAs from National Semiconductor Enable Higher-Performance Basestation Radio Architectures

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) today introduced a pair of quad- and dual-channel, digital variable gain amplifiers (DVGA) that enable higher-performance wideband radio systems. The LMH6522

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Date:

08/14/2011

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Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Using Nonlinear Control & Differential Output Sensing for Tight Output Voltage Regulation

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3867, a fixed frequency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with nonlinear control, differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization.

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Date:

08/14/2011

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Intersil's 5V Zero Drift Rail-to-Rail Precision Op Amp Features Low Power Consumption with Half the Noise

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

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Date:

08/13/2011

Maxim's New Obsolescence Mitigation Program Ensures a Future Supply of Discontinued Mil/Aero Parts

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

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Date:

08/10/2011

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Next-Generation Si24xx Data ISOmodem® Family Offers Sophisticated Voice Features for Security Systems, Home Automation and Point-of-Sale Terminals

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

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Date:

08/10/2011

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Dual �3A DDR Switching Regulator for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 & Future Standards

High Efficiency Dual �3A Synchronous Buck Regulator for DDR Power & Termination Complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 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

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Date:

08/10/2011

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Dual-port RJ45 jack for Cat-5 Gigabit Ethernet applications using wave or reflow soldering: Space-saving and fully shielded design

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

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Date:

08/10/2011

Ultravolt® Unleashes Higher Power Per Channel On Its Rack Mount High Voltage Power System

UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product DC-to-DC high-voltage power supplies, announced today that the HV Rack® Series of high voltage rack mount power systems now has

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Date:

08/10/2011

Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Hermetically Sealed, Critically Damped Endevco® Piezoresistive Accelerometer with 500 mV Output

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

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Date:

08/10/2011

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Linear's New Isolated Synchronous Forward Converter

Linear's Isolated Forward Converter Chipset Simplifies Design - Enhances System Reliability

Linear Technology Corporation has announced the LTC3765 and LTC3766 synchronous forward converter chipset with active clamp reset and Direct Flux LimitTM that prevents power transformer saturation

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Date:

08/10/2011

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1A Buck-Boost Offers 25% Longer Battery Run Time

1A, Low Noise Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Offers Extended Battery Run Time for Li-Ion & Alkaline-Powered Devices

Linear Technology announces the LTC3536, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1A of output current from a Li-Ion/Polymer source or 300mA from dual cell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH sources.

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Date:

08/09/2011

ON Semiconductor unveils Class D audio amplifier for flat panel TVs with digital power limit and selectable gain

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance, silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics has introduced the NCS8353 stereo audio amplifier, a Class D device with

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Date:

08/08/2011

High Power Density DC/DC Converter Modules From Powersolve Provide Over 200W

Powersolve announces the TEP 200WI Series of high performance, high power DC/DC converter modules that provide up to 216W output power from a sealed, shielded metal case measuring just 2.4 x 1.9 x

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Date:

08/07/2011

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Adjustable Shunt Regulator Operates Over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range

Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability MP-grade version of the LT1431, a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature

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Date:

08/06/2011

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Cree Prototype Exceeds DOE's 21st Century Lamp L Prize(SM) Requirements

Demonstrating the future of lighting, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) today unveiled a concept LED light bulb from its lighting research and development team. Redefining what is possible with high-performance

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Date:

08/04/2011

Toshiba announces high-speed bus switch for 5V interfaces

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has expanded its family of bus switches with a new device that addresses the data rate and power requirements of high-speed digital applications requiring a 5V interface.

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Date:

08/04/2011

High-performance DC/DC converter with integrated FETs provides 90-percent power efficiency, transient protection in smallest solution

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a synchronous 50-mA, 60-V SWIFT™ step-down regulator with high efficiency and low noise performance in a solution size of only 125

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Date:

08/04/2011

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48-Channel PWM Generator with 12-Bit Resolution and 50MHz Serial Interface

48-Channel PWM Generator with 12-Bit Resolution Dynamically Controls LEDs or Provides 48 DAC Outputs

Linear Technology announces the LT8500, a pulse width modulation (PWM) generator with 48 independent channels. Each channel has an individually adjustable 12-bit (4,096 steps) PWM register and a 6-bit

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Date:

08/03/2011

WAGO DIN-Rail DC Current Sensors

WAGO Corporation's new Feedthrough Current Sensors continuously measure DC currents to optimize photovoltaic (PV) energy production. Via serial connection, the 789-620 (0-80A DC) and 789-621 (0-140A

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Date:

08/01/2011

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National Semiconductor Expands Sensor AFE Family

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

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Date:

08/01/2011

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Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's First Six-Channel 5 kV Digital Isolators

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

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Date:

07/31/2011

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New Avago Technologies Transceiver Delivers Fast Ethernet Communication over Robust Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a Fast Ethernet transceiver that provides

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Date:

07/31/2011

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TI announces industry's smallest, fully integrated 16-bit ADC

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,

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Date:

07/31/2011

Orion Fans Develops Higher Voltage DC Fan Series for Telecom Applications

Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, trays and accessories, has developed a new line of DC fans that are ideal

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Date:

07/31/2011

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SiC JFETs from SemiSouth target high-end audio

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

07/31/2011

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New Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator from Diodes Inc. Reduces Component Count and Saves Space

Diodes Inc. has introduced a single-channel low-dropout fast-transient linear regulator with fixed output voltage of 5V and +/-1% accuracy. The new low-dropout regulator integrates the voltage divider

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Date:

07/31/2011

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Aim-TTi extends CPX400 PowerFlex regulated laboratory power supplies

The CPX400S is a 420 W power-supply unit with extremely compact dimensions, being only 107 mm wide (quarter rack width). Maximum output voltage is 60 V and maximum current 20 A subject to the 420

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Date:

07/31/2011

Molex Integrated Interconnect Solutions Deliver Innovation, Quality and Reliability for Defence Contractors

Molex Incorporated serves defence contractors and military suppliers with a broad portfolio of proven high performance interconnect technologies including custom fibre optics, flex circuit assemblies,

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Date:

07/31/2011

New 30W adapter complies with worldwide efficiency regulations

Phihong USA, one of the most trusted names in power electronics, has announced the expansion of its Level V, 30W power adapter product offering with a wall plug with interchangeable AC clips. Designated

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Date:

07/31/2011

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1U, 3"x 5", 120W Multi-Output Switcher is Most Versatile in Industry

UNIPOWER announces the introduction of its EASYMOD® Series Model AM120. This multiple output switcher is characterized by its versatility and adaptability into practically any Medical, ITE or Industrial

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Date:

07/30/2011

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Three phase EMC Filters for UPS up to 150A

IT systems are increasing every day, electronic devices that support them are more complex but also more reliable and they are able of working with adversities as failures in the power grid, either

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Date:

07/30/2011

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IR Introduces Highly Integrated AUIR331x Intelligent Power Switch Family Featuring Current Sensing for Automotive Applications

International Rectifier, IR®(NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIR331x family of high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) devices with accurate current-sensing

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Date:

07/29/2011

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IDT Introduces World's First Portable Audio Subsystem with Integrated Programmable Clock Generator for Tablet Computing

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

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Date:

07/29/2011

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TDK-EPC cooperates with STMicroelectronics: 50 new reference designs in just one year

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

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Date:

07/29/2011

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Toshiba makes optical isolation selection quick and easy with new guide

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced the availability of a free guide for engineers looking to build galvanic isolation and noise protection into their designs using photocoupler-based technology.

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Date:

07/29/2011

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Murata Power Solutions extends range of DOSA-compliant module non-isolated Okami family

Murata Power Solutions today announced the introduction of the OKI-T/3-W32 series of surface mount point of load (PoL) DC/DC converters. Designed specifically to suit +12 or +24 VDC industrial applications

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Date:

07/28/2011

Synopsys' LightTools Delivers Leading-Edge Illumination Analysis

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the availability of enhancements to its LightTools® illumination

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Date:

07/28/2011

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TE Circuit Protection Publishes 2011 Product Catalog

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

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Date:

07/28/2011

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DDP Develops Low-Profile Linear LED Lighting System Optimized For Surface Grazing and Wall-Washing Applications

DDP, a leader in engineered LED solutions, has developed a line voltage linear lighting fixture optimized for continuous surface grazing and wall-washing applications. Designated WashGrazeLV, the

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Date:

07/28/2011

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Automotive grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC for brushless DC motor control

The new A4933 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an automotive-grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC for the control of brushless DC motors in applications such as electronic power steering systems,

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Date:

07/28/2011

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Linear's 150mA Supercap Charger with PowerPath™ Control & Auto Cell Balancing

150mA Supercapacitor Charger with PowerPath Control & Auto Cell Balancing in 9mm2

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3226, an inductorless supercapacitor charger with backup PowerPath™ controller

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Date:

07/27/2011

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Highest Power Density Planar Transformer from Payton

Payton has introduced the highest Power Density Planar Transformer available for use in SMPS. The power density is +2,500 Watts/In3 .The transformer is designed to accept a wide range of input from

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Date:

07/26/2011

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BEI Kimco Magnetics' BLDC Motor Solves Challenging Application Requirements for 2.0 HP 200 Degree Celsius Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging Brushless DC Motor requirements utilized in a Down Hole Oil Exploration application.

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Date:

07/26/2011

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Microchip's first six-channel analogue front-end for three-phase energy metering offers industry-leading accuracy

Microchip announces its first high-accuracy, stand-alone six-channel analogue front-end (AFE) for three-phase energy metering. The MCP3903 AFE includes six 16-/24-bit Delta-Sigma analogue-to-digital

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Date:

07/26/2011

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Texas Instruments adds 20-percent run-time to ultra-low power wireless applications with 3-MHz, 100-mA step-down DC/DC converter

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

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Date:

07/26/2011

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IDT's Patent Pending HyperGear�™ Technology Reduces Motherboard Power Consumption and Boosts CPU Performance Simultaneously

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed a power savings

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Date:

07/26/2011

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AVX Doubles Voltage Rating of Tantalum Polymer Capacitors, Develops First 125V Device

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed the technology needed to manufacture a tantalum polymer capacitor with a voltage rating of 125V,

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Date:

07/24/2011

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ON Semiconductor expands its automotive LDO voltage regulator portfolio with five new integrated devices

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has announced the launch of five new very low and ultra low-dropout (LDO)

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Date:

07/24/2011

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Wolfson delivers world's-first Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC)

Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced the WM5100, the world's first Audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC), integrating a high performance, low power, multi-channel Audio Hub, with full transmit

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Date:

07/24/2011

Chokes boost solar power inverter efficiency

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,

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Date:

07/24/2011

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Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Most Advanced SLIC Solution for Voice-Over-IP Gateways

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the industry's most integrated, cost-effective and power-efficient subscriber

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Date:

07/23/2011

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Power factor correction: Data loggers with long recording times from TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the EPCOS DataLOG SD data logger for the EPCOS PFC controllers BR6000-R12/S485 (from V5.0) and BR7000. This newly developed data recording

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Date:

07/23/2011

IR Announces Availability of a Microelectronic Relay Designers Manual to Simplify Selection and Circuit Design

International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the availability of a CD-based Microelectronic Relay (MER) Designers Manual featuring a selection

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Date:

07/23/2011

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Flexible SMD Offline Transformer from Wurth Electronics Midcom

Wurth Electronics Midcom announces a new series of surface mount transformers, created specifically for LED lighting and offline power supply markets. This marks the series as one of the only SMD

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Date:

07/23/2011

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TI introduces industry's most highly integrated piezo haptic driver

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the most highly integrated piezo haptic driver for mobile consumer and industrial designs. The DRV8662 features an integrated 105-V

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Date:

07/23/2011

ON Semiconductor expands technologies for military and aerospace markets with discrete semiconductors qualified to MIL-PRF-19500

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a series of small signal transistors that are fully qualified

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Date:

07/22/2011

Microchip simplifies global Smart Meter interoperability with DLMS User Association certified stack for PIC® Microcontrollers

Microchip announces that it has partnered with Kalki Communication Technologies Ltd. (Kalkitech) to provide a Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol stack that is optimised for 16-bit

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Date:

07/22/2011

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Toroidal surface mount power inductor aimed at compact consumer electronics devices

Murata Power Solutions today announced the 8300 series of toroidal surface mount power inductors. These miniature low profile devices, measuring only 7.8 x 5.20 x 1.8mm, suit a broad range of handheld

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Date:

07/22/2011

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Powerstax Unveil Growing Range of MIL and COTS Power Solutions at DESi 2011

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions specialists, will be displaying their growing range of standard and custom COTs power solutions for MIL and non-tactical applications

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Date:

07/22/2011

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Industry's First Precision Operational Amplifier With More Than �30 V Of Integrated Input Over-Voltage Protection Unveiled By Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the ADA4096-2 dual, precision-micropower operational amplifier (op amp) -- the industry's first precision op amp with more than �30 V of integrated input over-voltage

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Date:

07/22/2011

TI introduces industry's first single-chip battery management device for power tools and e-bike applications

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced the industry's first fully integrated battery protection and cell-balancing solution for Li-Ion and lithium iron phosphate battery packs.

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Date:

07/20/2011

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Mouser Shines Design Spotlight on OSRAM OSTAR Lighting Plus

Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the immediate availability of OSRAM Opto

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Date:

07/20/2011

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XP Power extends family of COTS DC-DC converters aimed at military vehicle and avionic applications

XP Power introduced the MTC35 and MTC50 series of commercial off the shelf (COTS) 35 W and

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Date:

07/20/2011

ZMDI introduces 98% energy-efficient LED driver IC for Retrofit LED lamps and low manufacturing cost

ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has announced availability of the ZLED7320, a new member of its

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Date:

07/19/2011

Low-Power Audio Codec Optimizes Audio Performance and Prevents Speaker Damage

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX98089, a highly integrated stereo audio codec that improves audio performance and prevents speaker damage. An easy-to-use graphical user

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Date:

07/19/2011

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ALPS Offers TDGS Series of Compact FM/AM Tuner Modules for Automotive Applications

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the TDGA6 family a series of high-sensitive FM/AM tuner modules for automotive applications. The surface mountable modules have dimensions of 25.0mm x 20.0mm

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Date:

07/18/2011

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Atmel Launches Ultra-low Power, 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA Series with USB and High-precision Analog

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

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Date:

07/18/2011

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Power Integrations' New HiperPFS Design Enables 97%-Efficient Active Power Factor Correction in a 900-Watt Power Supply

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today published a new design example report (DER-274) describing a 900-watt

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Date:

07/18/2011

Avago Adds High-Voltage Line Drivers to Industry-Leading Motion Control Encoder Portfolio for Industrial Automation

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced three new high-voltage line drivers that

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Date:

07/18/2011

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Full-Graphic Displays for Difficult Lighting Conditions

Electronic Assembly has developed the EA DIP122-5 line of displays with LED background illumination for extreme lighting conditions. The line covers indoor and outdoor applications as well as use

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Date:

07/18/2011

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-55°C to 150°C Operating Temperature Step-down DC/DC Controller

Wide Input Voltage Range Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature

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

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Date:

07/18/2011

Smallest 4A Dual Point-of-Load Regulator from Semtech Dramatically Reduces Size and Inventory Challenges in Power Conversion Applications

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the latest device in its buck regulator platform. The new SC286 is the world's smallest

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Date:

07/17/2011

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Rogers Introduces Innovative RO-LINX Power Circuit Busbars for Emerging Power Electronics Applications

Rogers Corporation's Power Distribution Systems Division has announced an innovative new solution for emerging power electronics applications: RO-LINX® PowerCircuit™ busbars. The PowerCircuit solution

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Date:

07/16/2011

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IR Enhances PQFN Offering with the Introduction of Dual PQFN2x2 and Dual PQFN3.3x3.3 Power MOSFETs for Low Power Applications

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

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Date:

07/15/2011

TE Circuit Protections New Surface-Mount 2410 Fuses Provide High It Characteristics

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TE Circuit Protection's New Surface-Mount 2410 Fuses Provide High I²t Characteristics

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

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Date:

07/15/2011

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

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Date:

07/15/2011

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TI isolated amplifier, modulator enable high-precision current measurement in motor control, green energy applications

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

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Date:

07/15/2011

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Inductors: Compact multilayer power inductors boost energy efficiency (TDK-EPC Corporation)

TDK-EPC Corporation, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents the TDK MLP2012V series of low-profile and energy efficient multilayer power inductors that help to reduce power dissipation in portable

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Date:

07/14/2011

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High Accuracy Temperature-to-Voltage Converter

Temperature-to-Voltage Converter Measures Remote Diodes with 1degC Accuracy

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

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Date:

07/14/2011

Highly efficient fully isolated low profile DC/DC converter suits high volume low cost telecoms applications

Murata Power Solutions announced the UEE series of fully isolated, open frame DC/DC converters. Designed specifically for high volume cost sensitive telecom, networking, and instrumentation applications,

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Date:

07/13/2011

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�6A DDR Switching Regulator for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 & Future Standards

High Efficiency �6A Switching Regulator for DDR Termination Complies with DDR/DDR2/DDR3 Standards

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3617, a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down switching regulator, capable of generating a bus termination voltage for DDR/DDR2/DDR3 and

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Date:

07/13/2011

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Atmel Samples SAM3S16 ARM-based Microcontroller With 1MB Embedded Flash

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

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Date:

07/13/2011

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Breakthrough Direct RF-Sampling ADCs from National Semiconductor Revolutionize Radio Architectures

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) introduced a family of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that are the industry's first to directly sample RF signals beyond 2.7 GHz, with third-order intermodulation

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Date:

07/13/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor Offers Designers a Total Solution Portfolio for Low-, Mid- and High-Power LED Lighting Applications

With the increasing popularity of LED lighting applications, designers face challenges ranging from design complexity and the need for high system efficiency to limited PCB space and the management

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Date:

07/13/2011

ITT Interconnect Solutions announces lightweight sealed MIL-DTL 38999 Series III style connector for low-pressure applications

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading international manufacturer and supplier of connectors and interconnects, has recently developed a MIL-DTL 38999 Series III style connecter capable of superior

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Date:

07/09/2011

Ultra-low dropout regulators from Diodes use less power

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

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Date:

07/09/2011

ZMDI ZSSC3008 Sensor Signal Conditioner IC for Automotive, Industrial Automation and White Goods Applications

ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, has introduced the ZSSC3008 sensor signal conditioning integrated

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Date:

07/08/2011

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Microchip launches 60 MIPS Enhanced Core dsPIC33 digital signal controllers and PIC24 microcontrollers

Microchip announces the 60 MIPS 16-bit dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) and PIC24 microcontrollers (MCUs). Based on the next-generation core, the 60 MIPS dsPIC33 and PIC24 �E' devices introduce

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Date:

07/08/2011

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Precision Circuit Fault Protection and Warning

60V Current Sense Amplifier Offers Adjustable Fault Flags

Linear Technology announces the LT6109, a complete high side current sense device that incorporates a current sense amplifier, dual comparators and a precision 400mV voltage reference. When connected

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Date:

07/07/2011

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Instrumentation Amplifier Combines Precision, Power Efficiency & Value For Battery-Powered Medical, Instrumentation & Consumer Devices

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

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Date:

07/06/2011

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Ultra compact 20 Watt DC-DC converters achieve 51W/in� power density

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

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Date:

07/06/2011

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15V, Dual 3A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Converter for DDR Memory Power

15V, Dual 3A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Powers DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3 Memory

The LTC3634 is a high efficiency, dual-channel monolithic synchronous step-down regulator from Linear Technology, which provides power supply and bus termination rails for DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM

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Date:

07/03/2011

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ALPS Develops "RDC90 Series" Compact Long-Life Rotary Sensor

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the high-durability RDC90 Series resistive rotary sensor. Samples will be available from August 2011. Control of internal mechanisms inside robots, controllers

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Date:

07/03/2011

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AVX Expands Land-Grid Array Product Offering to Include 0805 2-Terminal Case Size

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has enhanced its land-grid array (LGA) capacitor product offering to include a low inductance 2-terminal

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Date:

07/03/2011

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Ultravolt® Unveils New Enhanced Interface Options For Its High-Voltage Power Supplies

UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product DC-to-DC high-voltage power supplies, today announced it has redefined its high-voltage power supply line by introducing two enhanced

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Date:

07/03/2011

Molex CMX Sealed, Hybrid and Modular Connector Portfolio for Transportation Applications

Building on the success of its CMC interconnect system, Molex Incorporated introduces the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system - the CMX family using a new CTX

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Date:

07/02/2011

PREMO unveils Hall Effect sensors with Input reference pin

In the pursuit of continuous customer support, Premo has introduced a new series of Hall Effect sensors called DSR5 series. A new series designed for a single supply voltage of +5V. DSR5 family

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Date:

07/02/2011

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Vishay Releases 34 New 600 V FRED Pt® Hyperfast and Ultrafast Rectifiers in Six Power Packages With Four Different Forward Voltage Drop vs. Recovery Time Trade-Off Options

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today launched 34 new 600 V FRED Pt® Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers in six power packages. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery time with low forward

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Date:

07/02/2011

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IR Introduces High Efficiency, Low Voltage Output DC-DC Converter Solutions for High Reliability Spacecraft Applications Using Digital Technologies

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the GH Series of radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) DC-DC converters. The new 50 W devices are

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Date:

07/01/2011

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Variable LCD Display Requires No Additional Auxiliary Voltage

Display specialist Electronic Assembly in Gilching (Germany) is introducing an exceptionally versatile line of alphanumeric displays for use in industrial and commercial applications. The high-contrast,

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Date:

07/01/2011

Atmel Expands maXTouch E-Series Family for Cameras, Feature Phones and Other High-volume Markets

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

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Date:

06/30/2011

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Microchip brings advanced control to cost-sensitive designs with new PIC® MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs

Microchip announces a new series of 16-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) that bring advanced control to cost-sensitive general purpose and motor-control

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Date:

06/30/2011

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CISSOID introduces a High-Temperature 80V Dual Series Small-Signal Diode

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.

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Date:

06/30/2011

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C&K Develops High-Performance, IP67-Sealed SMT Key Switches for Harsh Environment Applications

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

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Date:

06/30/2011

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ON Semiconductor and Stegia collaborate to bring ultra small smart motor solutions to market

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics and leading Nordic motor supplier Stegia have announced that ON Semiconductor's

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Date:

06/30/2011

Renesas Electronics Announces GaN Power Amplifier Module that Delivers Industry-Leading High Output and Low Distortion for CATV Applications Using the 1 GHz Band

Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the MC-7802, a gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier module for 1-gigahertz (GHz) CATV

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Date:

06/29/2011

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4-Channel LTPoE++™ PSE Controller with 0.34Ohm Total Channel Resistance

Quad & Single LTPoE++ PSE Controllers Deliver Up to 90W

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4266A and LTC4274A, 4-port and single-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) controllers for Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), delivering up to 90W of power to

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Date:

06/29/2011

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National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First High-voltage PMBus System Power Management and Protection ICs

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced two new high-voltage system power management and protection integrated circuits (ICs) with on-chip power management bus (PMBus) support. The

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Date:

06/29/2011

ALPS Offers TDGA6 Series of Compact HD RadioTuner Modules for Automotive Applications

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the TDGA6 series compact HD Radio tuner modules for automotive applications that have been pre-certified by the US-based iBiquity Digital Corporation for worldwide

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Date:

06/28/2011

Intersil's Integrated LED Drivers Deliver Best-in-Class Channel Matching, Accuracy for TFT LCD Backlighting Applications

The newest LED drivers from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) deliver the industry's best current accuracy and channel matching for small- to medium-sized LCD backlights in smartphones,

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Date:

06/28/2011

Power switches from Diodes Incorporated enhance USB port protection

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

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Date:

06/28/2011

Analog Devices' Instrumentation Amplifier Combines Low Noise, Power and Distortion for Precision Signal Detection in Industrial Applications

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

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Date:

06/28/2011

Power inductor series suits height-constrained applications

Murata Power Solutions today announced the 2700 and 2700T series of surface mount ultra-low profile power inductors aimed at a broad range of consumer electronic devices. The series has been designed

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Date:

06/28/2011

Atmel Launches Power-Efficient Multi-String LED Drivers

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced a new family of intelligent multi-string LED drivers for the backlighting and solid state lighting

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Date:

06/28/2011

Low Profile Molex ClipLok Interconnect Clip Firmly Secures Circuit-to-Board Connections

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

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Date:

06/27/2011

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New Vishay Siliconix Low-Voltage Analog Switches Feature Low On-Resistance Down to 0.6 ? Maximum at 2.7 V in Space-Saving miniQFN Packages

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released three new dual single pole double throw (SPDT) and dual double pole double throw (DPDT) CMOS low-voltage analog switches. The devices combine

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Date:

06/27/2011

Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces World's Smallest Endevco® ISOTRON® Piezoelectric Accelerometer, Weighing Just 0.2 Gram

Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 25A, the world's smallest ISOTRON® (IEPE-type) piezoelectric accelerometer, designed to support high-reliability

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Date:

06/26/2011

Orion Fans Develops Power Distribution Unit with Remote and Sequencing Capabilities

Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, trays and accessories, has developed a new line of smart-switched rack power

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Date:

06/26/2011

The 16-bit XC2000 devices for low-end and ultra-low-cost automotive applications enable 32-bit equivalent performance at 8-bit costs i.e. in body control modules (with XC2200), in low-cost airbags (with XC2300) and in low-end engine management designs (with XC2700).

Infineon Extends its XC2000 Automotive Microcontroller Family: New Low-End Devices Enable Body, Safety and Powertrain Solutions with 32-Bit Performance at 8-Bit Costs

Giving the medium-sized and compact car category access to the safety and convenience applications of the premium segment and enabling their compliance with the strictest fuel consumption and pollutant

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Date:

06/25/2011

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ITT Interconnect Solutions develops space-saving 500V shielded, high-voltage connector series

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has developed a new high-voltage connector series that features a robust

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Date:

06/25/2011

AVX High Power Surface Mount Capacitors Available with P90 Dielectric to Deliver High-Frequency Performance

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

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Date:

06/24/2011

The new Apollon II luminaire ensures optimal lighting conditions in the workplace and is optically appealing through its premium design.

New light for offices

OSRAM now offers Apollon II, for good lighting and a high-quality workplace. The luminaire is characterised by its minimalist design. Constructed from brushed aluminium, it is designed for using T5

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Date:

06/24/2011

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TI high-temperature H.E.A.T. evaluation module speeds safe testing of electronics for harsh and hot environments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the H.E.A.T. (harsh environment acquisition terminal) evaluation module (EVM), the industry's first high-temperature data acquisition

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Date:

06/24/2011

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STMicroelectronics Encourages Energy Efficiency; Strengthens Design Platform for Three-Phase Motor Drives.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unveiled new resources for customers that will simplify design

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Date:

06/24/2011

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IR's Rugged, Reliable High-Voltage Gate Drive ICs in a PQFN4x4 Package Offer up to 85 Percent Smaller Footprint

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the extension of its packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 4mm x 4mm package featuring

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Date:

06/23/2011

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Ericsson's 3E Design Kit Enables Easier Exploration of Digital Power Architectures

Enhanced performance, Energy management, and End-user value are the key design objectives of Ericsson's 3E range of digitally-controlled dc-dc converters. The newly-expanded product family comprises

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Date:

06/23/2011

Ultra compact 15-40 Watt power supplies with PCB or chassis mount options

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

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Date:

06/22/2011

New Cree 1200V Z-Rec(TM) Family of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Offers Higher Performance at Lower Cost for Power Conversion Applications

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

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Date:

06/22/2011

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iW7032 IC setup to drive 32 parallel strings

iWatt Debuts Industry's First Driver to Power 32 Strings of LEDs for Direct & Segment-Edge Backlighting in Ultra-Thin LED TVs

iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading-edge power supplies, today expanded its family of DC/DC LED backlight drivers with

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Date:

06/22/2011

New Bipolar Family from Diodes Incorporated Comes in Super-Small-Size Package to Save Space in Smart Phones

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

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Date:

06/22/2011

Atmel Launches JTAGICE3 In-circuit Debugger and Programmer

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the new Atmel JTAGICE3 mid-range in-circuit debugger and programmer to support all Atmel AVR® 8-

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Date:

06/21/2011

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National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First 100V Half-bridge Gate Driver for Enhancement-mode Gallium-Nitride Power FETs

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced the industry's first 100V half-bridge gate driver optimized for use with enhancement-mode Gallium-Nitride (GaN) power field-effect transistors

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Date:

06/21/2011

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LT3015 1.5A Negative LDO

1.5A Negative LDO Offers Fast Transient Response, Low Output Noise & Precision Current Limit

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

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Date:

06/21/2011

Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Portable, Low-noise Battery Powered Endevco® Signal Conditioner for Accelerometer and Acoustic Test Setups

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

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Date:

06/20/2011

Microchip expands RF power amplifier portfolio

Microchip announces the expansion of its RF power amplifier portfolio, with the addition of the new SST12LP17E and SST12LP18E power amplifiers. The SST12LP17E is the smallest fully matched power

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Date:

06/20/2011

Toshiba Electronics delivers space savings for industrial isolation interfaces with extended temperature photocoupler

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,

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Date:

06/18/2011

AVX Expands Robust, Commercial-Grade SMD Tantalum Capacitor Series for Long-Life Applications

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

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Date:

06/18/2011

40V gate driver from Diodes Incorporated reduces IGBT switching losses

Designed specifically for switching high power IGBTs, the ZXGD3006E6 gate driver from Diodes Incorporated helps to increase power conversion efficiency in solar inverter, motor drive and power supply

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Date:

06/18/2011

Tecate Group's Ultracapacitor Cells and Modules Ideal for Automatic Meter Reading and Smart Grid Applications

Announced today by Tecate Group, A leading global supplier of capacitors and ultracapacitors, is the availability of custom and standard ultracapacitor cells and modules specifically engineered for

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Date:

06/17/2011

Vishay Releases 12 New 45 V TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky Rectifiers in Power TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, and TO-263AB Packages for PV Solar Cell Bypass Protection

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its offering of TMBS® Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers with 12 new 45 V devices in three power package options that feature a wide range

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Date:

06/17/2011

PACIFIC CREST TRANSFORMERS OFFERS ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Pacific Crest Transformers, a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, announces it offers energy-efficient transformers ideal for the petrochemical industry.

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Date:

06/17/2011

KEMET Introduces High Voltage Ceramic Capacitors for the Automotive Industry

KEMET has announced the introduction of its new Automotive Grade High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors. Qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council's AEC-Q200 standard, these surface mount

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Date:

06/17/2011

New Molex Squib Connector Delivers Unsurpassed Resistance to Handling Issues and Excellent Mating Performance with SRS

Molex Incorporated introduces the Squib Right-Angle AK-2 Cable Assemblies designed for fail-safe connections in automotive safety-restraint systems. In addition to automotive applications, the Squib

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Date:

06/17/2011

Super Barrier Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated raise reliability in automotive applications

Diodes Incorporated has announced the first devices in a family of Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR®) designed for automotive applications. With a lower forward voltage drop, improved avalanche rating

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Date:

06/16/2011

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Collection of high-precision current sensors by VACUUMSCHMELZE in a new Sample Kit

VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG (Hanau) now offers a new Sample Kit comprising a broad selection of their most widely used high-precision current sensors for accurate measurement of DC and AC current.

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Date:

06/16/2011

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High Efficiency I2C Power Manager & 3.5A Battery Charger with OVP & USB OTG

15W I2C Power Manager Charges Li-Ion Cells at 3.5A for Tablets, UMPCs & Portable Power Systems

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4155, a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath™ manager, ideal diode controller and lithium-ion battery charger for single-cell portable

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Date:

06/16/2011

Ericsson 3E digital voltage-regulators now support 93 PMBus commands to reduce energy consumption

Based on digital-core controllers, the Ericsson 3E* second generation of voltage regulators, the 12A BMR462, the 20A BMR463 and the 40A BMR464, now support 93 PMBus commands, allowing designers to

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Date:

06/16/2011

Eaton's New Ellipse ECO UPS Provides Substantial Energy Savings

Eaton has launched a new version of its best-selling compact Ellipse ASR UPS designed for office equipment power protection. The new Ellipse ECO has an EcoControl function which delivers energy savings

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Date:

06/16/2011

MOSFET pair from Diodes Incorporated reduces DC motor losses

For use in low voltage single- and three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor control applications, the DMC4040SSD complementary dual MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated features matched N-channel and P-channel

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Date:

06/15/2011

Campbell Collins Release Fully Submersible IP67 rated Power Supplies for Extreme Environments

Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of a new range of fully waterproof power supplies from

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Date:

06/15/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor's Power Stage Dual Asymmetric MOSFETs Address Power Supply Designers' Need for High Power Density, Ease of Design

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

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Date:

06/15/2011

Maxwell Technologies Introduces Ultracapacitor-Based Engine Start Module for Commercial Trucks and Other Heavy Vehicles

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) is introducing a 12-volt ultracapacitor module that ensures reliable engine starting for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles. The new product was first

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Date:

06/15/2011

Low VF Schottky diode in space saving SOD-882L package

Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the CFSH01-30L Low VF Schottky diode in the space saving, low profile SOD-882L package. This new device has a reverse voltage rating of 30V and a maximum forward

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Date:

06/15/2011

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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.

OLED: Record-breaking efficiency

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

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Date:

06/15/2011

RFMD® Announces Qualification Of GaN Power Semiconductor Process

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, announced it has qualified

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Date:

06/14/2011

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IQD's new design SMD OCXO delivers high stability combined with low phase noise

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

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Date:

06/14/2011

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Isolated Synchronous Forward Converter

Isolated Forward Converter Integrated Circuits Specified over -55°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range

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

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Date:

06/14/2011

Dialog Semiconductor Adds ARM Multicore Support in Next Generation of System Level Power Management ICs

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

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Date:

06/14/2011

TE Connectivity Introduces High Performance 0.6 mm Centerline High-Speed CHAMP Docking Series Connector

To meet the increasing market demand for hybrid I/O connectors, TE Connectivity (TE) has introduced a 0.6 mm CL (centerline) high speed CHAMP docking series connector. The docking series connector

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Date:

06/13/2011

Compact AC-DC supply delivers 65 W of 'green' power from 2" x 4" footprint

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

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Date:

06/13/2011

ON Semiconductor further expands its portfolio of Linear Voltage Regulators with the release of compact 150 mA devices

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)

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Date:

06/13/2011

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National Semiconductor's SolarMagic Chipset and Firmware Detect Hazardous Arc Faults in Photovoltaic Systems

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) introduced the SolarMagic™ arc detection reference design, comprised of analog front end integrated circuits (ICs) and multi-band dynamic filtering firmware,

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Date:

06/13/2011

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IR Extends Packaging Portfolio with the Introduction of an Ultra-Compact PQFN2x2 Power MOSFET for Low Power Applications

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the extension of its packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 2mm x 2mm package featuring

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Date:

06/11/2011

Microsemi Expands S-Band RF Power Transistor Family to Include High-Performance GaN-on-SiC Devices

Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, has expanded its family of S-band RF power transistors to include

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Date:

06/11/2011

Nitronex announces world's smallest broadband 5W PA solution

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

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Date:

06/11/2011

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High Performance, Low Power Broadband Dual RF Mixer

26.8dBm IIP3 Dual Broadband RF Mixer Draws 300mW/Channel for 4G MIMO Multi-Mode Receivers

Linear Technology announces the LTC5569, a dual high performance RF mixer that packs a combination of 26.8dBm IIP3 (Input Third Order Intercept), 300mW per mixer and wide operating frequency coverage

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Date:

06/09/2011

STMicroelectronics Extends Sixth-Generation Power MOSFET Family

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of power chips, has extended its family of high-efficiency

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Date:

06/09/2011

IDT Introduces Industry's First PCI Express® Gen2 To RapidIO® Gen2 Protocol Conversion Bridge For X86 Processor Applications

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's first PCI Express

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Date:

06/07/2011

Texas Instruments and Wurth Electronics Midcom create suite of Power-over-Ethernet applications

Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of transformers and custom magnetics, recently designed in three Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) reference designs with Texas

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06/06/2011

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TI introduces isolated DC/DC converter for low-noise 2-W power supplies

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced a high-efficiency, primary-side feedback transformer driver for isolated 2-W power supplies, which are used in programmable logic controllers,

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Date:

06/06/2011

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Ericsson's 12A Digital Voltage Regulator Completes Flexible Second-Generation Product Family

Ericsson Power Modules' 3E series BMR462 is the third addition to the company's family of second-generation, digital point-of-load (POL) regulators. Up to 7 of the 12A devices can be paralleled to

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Date:

06/06/2011

Stackpole Announces UL 1412 Qualified SP3A Fusible Wirewounds

Stackpole has achieved "UL Recognized Component" status for its 4 watt axial leaded fusible wirewound SP3A Series through qualification to UL1412 (File # E344795). This series has a welded element

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06/06/2011

Campbell Collins Introduce a Series of 1A, 9ns Hyperfast Rectifiers Ideally Suited for Aerospace Applications

Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the availability of a new range of hyperfast, soft recovery, nanospeed

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Date:

06/04/2011

AVX Develops Radial Leaded High-Temperature Automotive Varistor Solution

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its automotive product portfolio to include a compact radial leaded, high temperature varistor

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Date:

06/04/2011

ALPS Offers Water-proof Actuator-type Switch for Automotive, Industrial and Home Applications

With the SPVQ4H series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers waterproof detector switches for automotive, industrial and home applications. The actuator-type switches are remarkable for their high contact

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Date:

06/04/2011

VACUUMSCHMELZE supports satellite project

Advanced materials produced by VAC are out in space. A group of students at the university Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) asked the Hanau-based company for assistance

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Date:

06/04/2011

Lantiq Chips Power World's First CAT-iq 2.0 Certified Home Gateway to Bring Wideband Voice and Next Generation DECT Telephony to Mass Market

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced that the company's XWAY™ and COSIC™ product families will power the industry's first home gateway certified

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Date:

06/04/2011

Flexible 365W low profile power supplies on short lead times from Gresham Power

Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, is able to offer customers fast deliveries

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Date:

06/04/2011

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Introduces Industry-Leading Second Generation 200 Volt Enhancement Mode Gallium Nitride (eGaN®) Power Transistor

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announces the introduction of the EPC2010 as the newest member of EPC's second-generation

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Date:

06/03/2011

Crouzet's New 150 Watt Brushless DC Motor Features High Speed and Torque Capabilities in Compact, Durable Housing

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

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Date:

05/29/2011

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ON Semiconductor introduces innovative protected Common Mode Filters for high speed serial interfaces

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

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05/27/2011

STMicroelectronics in Production with New Power MOSFETsDriving Up Vehicle Electrical Efficiency

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leader in semiconductors for automotive systems, has extended its range of STripFETT

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Date:

05/27/2011

Orion Fans keeps Power Supplies Cool in Rack-mount, Industrial Benchtop Units

Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, is seeing increased sales of its DC fans to OEMs and power supply manufacturers for use in cooling power supply applications

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Date:

05/26/2011

ITT Interconnect Solutions announces new Trinity MKJ3 mini-bayonet connector series and enhanced 38999 product line

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has announced the expansion of its Trinity MKJ product line with a new mini-bayonet

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Date:

05/26/2011

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Microchip's first 30V buck switching regulator

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

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Date:

05/26/2011

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Advanced Automotive Radar Helps Car Makers Increase Driver Safety through Intelligent Vehicle Design

Automotive safety is evolving from passive systems such as seat belts, airbags and crash detection to active sensing networks capable of collision avoidance and accident prevention. Radar is an especially

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Date:

05/26/2011

Pacific Crest Offers Transformers for Steel Market

Pacific Crest Transformers (PCT), a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, announces that it offers a transformer design ideal for retrofitting existing

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Date:

05/26/2011

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SEMISTACK DIY Kit from single-source supplier containing heat sink, fan, single-phase and 3-phase diode semiconductor modules, sensors, complete with screws, tracks and assembly instructions.

Power electronic assemblies from single-source supplier

SindoPower is now offering power electronic assemblies for up to 250 A in the form of DIY kits containing heat sink, fan, single-phase and 3-phase diode semiconductor modules, sensors, complete with

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Date:

05/25/2011

Vibration-resistant horizontal board-to-board connector family destined for use in mobile applications

SUYIN is developing a new series of right-angled SMT board-to-board connectors (male and female) with a pitch of 1.0 mm. The sliding contact technology used here ensures a reliable connection, even

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Date:

05/25/2011

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TI spins out eight new motor drivers for stepper, brushed DC motors

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

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Date:

05/25/2011

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Linear's -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Flyback Controllers

Wide VIN Range Flyback Controller is Specified over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range

Linear Technology Corporation announces the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC3805/-5, a programmable frequency flyback controller that operates over a -55°C to 150°C junction temperature

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Date:

05/25/2011

XP Power introduces open-frame 150 W AC-DC power supplies aimed at volume applications

XP Power announced today the VFT series of low cost 150 W single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at high volume cost-sensitive applications. Packaged within the industry standard 3" x 5" format

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Date:

05/24/2011

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Ericsson's Digital Voltage Regulators Offer New Levels of Control and Energy Saving At up to 40A Output

Ericsson Power Modules' 3E series BMR464 is a new addition to the company's second-generation, digital point-of-load (POL) regulators, that extends the maximum output current from such devices up

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Date:

05/24/2011

Microchip and Digilent launch first Arduino™-compatible 32-bit microcontroller development platform

Microchip announces the launch of the first 32-bit-microcontroller-based, open-source development platform that is compatible with Arduino™ hardware and software. Designed and manufactured by Digilent,

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Date:

05/24/2011

IR Introduces Highly Integrated AUIR3330S Intelligent Power Switch with Active di/dt control for Automotive Motor Control

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIR3330S Intelligent Power Switch (IPS) with a proprietary active di/dt control feature

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Date:

05/24/2011

SiTime Introduces Highest Performance MEMS Oscillators for Telecom, Networking, Storage and Wireless Applications

SiTime Corporation, an analog semiconductor company, today introduced the SiT820X family of MEMS-based Programmable Oscillatorsfor telecom, networking, storage and wireless applications. The SiT820X

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Date:

05/23/2011

Avago Technologies Expands Industry-Leading Optocoupler Portfolio with New Family for Robust IGBT Gate Drive

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a new generation of gate drive optocouplers

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Date:

05/23/2011

TI introduces industry's highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a battery management integrated circuit that increases the life of rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and maximizes available energy

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Date:

05/22/2011

SL Power Announces Widest range of Energy Level V and EN60601 3rd Edition External Power Supplies Currently Available

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

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Date:

05/22/2011

EN55022 Class B Certified 36V, 8A Step-Down Module Regulator

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EN55022 Class B, 8A Step-Down μModule® Regulator

EN55022 Class B Certified 36V, 8A Step-Down μModule Regulator

Linear Technology introduces the LTM4613, an 8A step-down μModule® regulator certified by TUV Rheinland an accredited laboratory, to meet EN55022 Class B EMI (electromagnetic interference) emissions

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Date:

05/20/2011

Vicor adds high-power, wide-input bus converters to family

Vicor announces the newest additions to the IBC 050 and IBC 048 series of VI BRICK™ Intermediate Bus Converters. The new family already comprises over 12 models, in eighth- and quarter-brick formats,

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Date:

05/20/2011

ALPS Offers Compact TV Tuners for Digital Terrestrial and Analog Broadcast

With the TDA compact series, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers compact TV tuners for digital terrestrial and analog broadcast in Europe (TDAG), North

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Date:

05/20/2011

High-speed IGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive Photocoupler improves efficiency in inverter circuits

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched an ultra-compact, high-speed, high-current gate drive photo-IC, that can directly drive middle capacity IGBTs or power MOSFETs in an extended operating

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Date:

05/20/2011

Phihong Develops 12W LED Driver For Display Lighting

Phihong, a global leader in power solutions and energy efficient lighting solutions, has developed a new series of 12W drivers for indoor LED lighting. Designated the PDA012A (for AC input of 220-277VAC)

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Date:

05/20/2011

IR's Automotive MOSFETs in Novel WideLead Package Reduce Lead Resistance by 50% While Delivering 30% Higher Current

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of a family of automotive qualified MOSFETs housed in a novel WideLead TO-262

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Date:

05/18/2011

Everlight Electronics Launches a COB LED Series

Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. [TSE:2393] presents a new Chip-on-Board (COB) LED series to offer a solution to address important issues in general lighting replacement applications. Competing to

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Date:

05/18/2011

Hammond's NEMA Type 12 Modular Enclosures

Hammond Manufacturing has developed the Hammond Modular Enclosure (HME) Series, a versatile housing for industrial control, operator interface equipment and switches and circuit breakers installed

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Date:

05/16/2011

Allegro's Fully integrated DMOS motor driver IC

The new A4950 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a fully integrated single full-bridge DMOS motor driver IC designed to drive DC brush motors with continuous output currents of up to 2.5 A. The

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Date:

05/16/2011

Atmel Launches Industry's First EEPROM Device with AES-CCM Authentication

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

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Date:

05/16/2011

Rogers corporation introduces two new members to the PORON® ThinStik™ family of self-adhesive foams

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

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Date:

05/16/2011

Avago Technologies Introduces White High-Brightness LED in Durable Surface Mount Package for Streamlined Assembly

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a white high-brightness LED in a robust

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Date:

05/15/2011

Dual gate logic from Diodes Incorporated aids product miniaturization

Diodes Incorporated has announced its first series of dual gate logic devices, designed to help reduce component footprints in small handheld products, including tablet computers, smart phones and

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Date:

05/15/2011

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SiLabs' Timing ICs Offer Highest Performance, Highest Integration and Lowest Jitter Available for OTN Multiservice Platforms

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's highest performance, most integrated clock ICs available

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Date:

05/15/2011

ON Semiconductor introduces industry's lowest capacitance ESD protection for high bandwidth interfaces

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)

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Date:

05/15/2011

Intersil's New Active Clamp PWM Controller Simplifies Isolated DC/DC Converters while Significantly Improving Reliability

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced a new current mode PWM controller that simplifies design through feature integration and reduced component count. In addition, the

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Date:

05/15/2011

Complementary N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs in SOT-953 Package

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

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Date:

05/15/2011

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Quad Independent Resistors with Outstanding Ratiometric Accuracy & Stability

Quad Independent Resistor Networks with Guaranteed CMRR Matching of 0.005% from -40°C to 125°C

Linear Technology introduces the LT5400, its first family of precision matched resistors designed for high performance signal conditioning applications in difference amplifiers, precision dividers,

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Date:

05/14/2011

Regulators raise efficiency of low power systems

A minimum cathode current for regulation of typically only 40μA, means the ZXRE250 and ZXRE252 programmable shunt regulators from Diodes Incorporated enable efficiency improvements to be made in power

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Date:

05/13/2011

TI's digital temperature sensor cuts power consumption, size more than 75 percent

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today unveiled the industry's smallest, most power-efficient digital temperature sensor. The TMP103 consumes 97 percent less power and is 75 percent

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Date:

05/13/2011

D/A Converter Supports Multi-Carrier Wireless Standards Using Half the PCB Space Of Competing Devices

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

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Date:

05/11/2011

Industrial-grade CompactFlash card connectors from SUYIN with integrated ejection mechanism

Due to their excellent robustness and impact resistance qualities, CompactFlash (CF) memory cards are increasingly also making inroads into industrial applications as replacements for hard drives.

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Date:

05/11/2011

ZMDI's Sensor Signal Conditioner ZSSC3170 for Automotive Applications Shrinks Board Space and System BOM

ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today introduced a single-chip sensor signal conditioner IC for

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Date:

05/09/2011

Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path

Parasitic inductances are a major problem with power modules, in particular in fast switching applications. The parasitic inductance of the component interconnections causes an overvoltage condition

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Date:

05/09/2011

CamSemi moves into LED lighting with new driver ICs

CamSemi has today announced the launch of the C3120 family of LED driver ICs and its intention to become a major player in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the lighting market. The new family

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Date:

05/09/2011

Renesas Electronics Europe Expands the Ecosystem for its RL78 Microcontroller Family

Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today for its RL78 microcontroller family new compiler support from IAR Systems, as well as real-time

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Date:

05/09/2011

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austriamicrosystems announces a new Micro PMIC for Li-Ion battery based mobile applications

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)

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Date:

05/09/2011

G3-PLC Chipset Complies with IEEE P1901.2 Prestandard for Smart Grid Communications

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX2992, an OFDM-based powerline communication (PLC) modem that pairs with the MAX2991 analog front-end (AFE) to provide a complete PLC chipset

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Date:

05/09/2011

New Vishay Siliconix 40 A DrMOS Solution Enables Operating Frequencies in Excess of 1 MHz and Better Than 93 % Efficiency, Compatible With 3.3 V and 5 V PWM Logic Levels

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced an integrated DrMOS solution providing PWM-optimized high-side and low-side n-channel MOSFETs, a full-featured MOSFET driver IC, and a bootstrap

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Date:

05/09/2011

Octal 14-Bit, 125Msps Module ADCs Achieve High AC Performance with only 140mW per Channel

14-Bit 125Msps Octal μModule® ADC with Small Footprint

Octal 14-Bit, 125Msps μModule ADCs Achieve High AC Performance with only 140mW per Channel

Linear Technology Corporation announces a family of low power 14-bit, 80Msps, 105Msps and 125Msps octal μModule® ADCs that provide excellent AC performance and low power in a small form factor. The

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05/06/2011

At 1200 V and 45 milliohms, SemiSouth introduces the industry's lowest resistance SiC power transistor for efficient power management

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,

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Date:

05/06/2011

DC/DC converters from Diodes Incorporated increase efficiency

Delivering a continuous load current of up to 3A the AP6507 and AP6508 synchronous DC/DC buck converters from Diodes Incorporated offer designers of distributed power systems an operating efficiency

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Date:

05/06/2011

Nextreme and APEI Developing Thermal Energy Harvester for Turbine Health Sensor System

Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power generation solutions, and Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. (APEI), a leader in state-of-the-art power electronics

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Date:

05/06/2011

Foremost Electric Car Charging Connectors Are Field Proven and Meet Global Standards

Foremost Electronics, the Essex based specialist distributor of electromechanical components, is now stocking the E-Mobility range of electric vehicle charging connectors manufactured by FCT Electronic

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Date:

05/05/2011

Rohde & Schwarz's R&S®RTO scope series enhances performance of embedded systems

Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of test & measurement, communications and broadcasting equipment, has developed the industry's only digital oscilloscope that employs a real-time digital trigger.

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Date:

05/05/2011

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100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

No-Opto 100V Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Operates over a -55°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range

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

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05/05/2011

Mini board-to-board connector with a pitch of 0.635 mm for space savings of up to 11 percent

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

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05/04/2011

6 GHz RF signal generator hits new price point

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

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Date:

05/04/2011

Intersil Introduces Industry's Highest Efficiency Small Footprint 6A Switching Regulator

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the industry's most compact and efficient 6A synchronous buck (step-down) regulator. The new regulator features efficiency up to

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Date:

05/03/2011

Industry's first ultra-low-power FRAM microcontroller from TI enables developers to make the world smarter

Ushering in a new era of reliable data logging and RF communication capabilities, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the industry's first ultra-low-power ferroelectric

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Date:

05/03/2011

ALPS: Compact Slide Potentiometer with 60mm Travel Length for Professional Audio Applications

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the RS6011 series a family of compact, smooth-running slide potentiometers for use in professional audio applications such as mixing console faders. The slide

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Date:

05/03/2011

Chokes boost solar power inverter efficiency

SMP is presenting chokes for solar power inverters at this year's Intersolar, the international trade fair for solar technology in Munich, Germany. These compact inductive components feature low losses

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Date:

05/02/2011

Mobile Compassing Gets New Push from STMicroelectronics' Power- and Space-Saving Geo-Magnetic Modules

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

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Date:

04/30/2011

IR Introduces Automotive DirectFET®2 Power MOSFET Chipset Optimized for DC-DC Applications Requiring High Power Density and Efficiency

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of an automotive DirectFET®2 power MOSFET chipset optimized for DC-DC applications

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04/29/2011

ON Semiconductor expands PureEdgeTM silicon-based crystal oscillator clock module portfolio

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

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Date:

04/29/2011

Enecsys demonstrates micro inverters deliver up to 20% more energy from PV systems over lifetime

Enecsys Limited, the leader in reliable solar micro inverter systems, will showcase its high reliability solar PV micro inverter and monitoring system at Hall 3, booth E3.3 at SOLAREXPO 2011, May

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Date:

04/29/2011

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SiTime Increases Robustness and Reliability of Solid State Drives (SSD) With All-Silicon MEMS Oscillators

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

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Date:

04/28/2011

Murata Power Solutions extends its range of 25W low-profile open-frame DC-DC converters

Murata Power Solutions announced today additions to its UEI25 series of 25W output, 2:1 input range, high efficiency, isolated DC-DC converters. Featuring 25W output in one square inch of board area,

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Date:

04/28/2011

Cree Revolutionizes Indoor and Outdoor Video Screen Market

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, has raised performance levels for high-brightness LEDs optimized for high resolution indoor and outdoor video screens with its new water

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Date:

04/28/2011

Robust automotive-grade buck regulator ICs with wide input voltage range

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

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Date:

04/28/2011

Analog Devices' Programmable LED Driver Enables Independent Control of Nine LED Sinks

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), released for general availability today the ADP8866 LED charge pump backlight driver, which features independent control of nine LED current sinks, programmable LED blinking

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Date:

04/27/2011

New Cree CR Series Delivers Shorter Payback, Better Light Quality and Efficacy than Fluorescents

Antiquated, inferior commercial lighting gets a much-needed transformation with the revolutionary new series of LED troffers from Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE). The Cree CR family of architectural troffers,

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Date:

04/27/2011

IGBT module tops the competition in current density: 4.9 A/cm for 3-level inverters

The new MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor module - now also available in 3-level topology. The new module boasts a rated current of 4.9 A/cm², beating the rated currents per unit of area of any competitor product.

IGBT module tops the competition in current density: 4.9 A/cm² for 3-level inverters

Semikron presents its newest MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor module, which is now also available in 3-level topology. The new module boasts a rated current of 4.9 A/cm², the highest rated current

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Date:

04/27/2011

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High Dynamic Range Dual Downconverting Mixers

High Linearity Dual Downconverting Mixers Reduce Power Consumption & Size for 4G MIMO Receivers

Linear Technology announces the LTC559x family of four high dynamic range dual downconverting mixers covering the 600MHz to 4.5GHz wireless infrastructure frequency range. The LTC559x dual mixers

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04/27/2011

Texas Instruments introduces 18-V hot-swap controller with high efficiency and accuracy

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's smallest 18-V hot-swap controller with power limiting that protects server and telecom equipment from over-current,

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Date:

04/27/2011

IR's IRS2548D LED Control IC Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design and Reduces Overall System Cost

International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2548D Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) control IC for energy efficient applications for high power Light Emitting Diode (LED) illumination including

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Date:

04/27/2011

Industry's First Digital Zero-Power AC/DC PWM Controller Cuts Wasted Power & Costs in Offline Chargers & Adapters

iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading-edge power supplies, today announced the iW1700 Zero Power AC/DC Digital PWM Controller.

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Date:

04/27/2011

New DCH3 AC-DC Power Adapters from Emerson Network Power Comply With Efficiency Requirements of Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical ContinuityT, has launched a new series of 3 W ultra high efficiency wall-mount ac-dc power

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Date:

04/26/2011

Direct Digital Synthesis ICs Deliver Power and Size Savings

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today introduced direct digital synthesis (DDS) ICs that offer 30 percent lower power

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Date:

04/26/2011

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Intersil Increases Precision Op Amp Portfolio with New Dual 40V Precision Single-Supply Amplifier

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today added to its industry-leading high-precision operational amplifier portfolio with the introduction of the ISL28208, a precision, ground-sensing

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Date:

04/26/2011

Latest Innovations in Synopsys IC Compiler Deliver up to 40% Power Reduction at HiSilicon

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced thatHiSilicon, a leading fabless semiconductor house supplying

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Date:

04/26/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor's Power Switch (FPS™) Technology Exceeds Energy Star Requirements for Consumer and Home Appliance Applications

Manufacturers of consumer electronics and home appliances need an offline switch-mode power supply solution that reduces external component count and increases reliability, while meeting or exceeding

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04/26/2011

Motion29 Introduces Energy Saving Ultra Bright LED Lighting

Motion 29, the industrial engineering solution experts, have introduced Patlite's new CLA series of eco-friendly slim LED bar lights to complement their existing offering of lighting for the workplace.

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04/26/2011

ZemosLED Launches 80,000 Hour LED Package

ZemosLED has announced the US launch of the patented, 80,000 hour Zemos9090 LED package. The Zemos9090 has seen extensive use in the company's own line of lighting fixtures with extended lifespans,

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04/26/2011

Decorated with the 2010 red dot design award and nominated for the 2011 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany: the "Lavano" luminaire range designed by Helmut Heinrich.

RZB and OSRAM: Outstanding co-operation

RZB, one of Germany's leading luminaire manufacturers, has fitted its new "Lavano" series with OSRAM products. One of the hallmarks of the Seamless T5 HE fluorescent lamp is its compact design combined

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Date:

04/25/2011

Low Profile Military/Medical Grade Power Inductors Take the HEAT, up to 155°C

New Coilcraft CPS military-grade power inductors take a low profile with the new ML563PKA Series. These robust ferrite-core surface mount inductors are constructed of high-temperature materials,

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Date:

04/25/2011

Power Integrations' LinkSwitch-PH LED Driver ICs Eliminate Electrolytic Capacitors, Exceed 90% Efficiency and 0.9 Power Factor

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage drivers for offline LED lighting, today announced a new reference design (DER-278) based on the company's single-stage LinkSwitch-PH LED-driver

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04/24/2011

Ultra-Small, 500mA Dual POL Regulator from Semtech Replaces LDOs with Higher Efficiency Alternative

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the latest device in its buck regulator platform. The new SC197 is a 500mA, dual-output,

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Date:

04/24/2011

Vishay's New Series of Low-Profile, Surface-Mount Standard, Fast, and Ultrafast Avalanche Rectifiers

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced nine new series of low-profile, surface-mount standard, fast, and ultrafast avalanche rectifiers with 20 mJ EAS avalanche capability and industry-high

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Date:

04/24/2011

ABB introduces the CB-2000 Portable Capacitance Meter

ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, today announced the development of a portable capacitance meter, the CB-2000, that is simpler to use and easier to carry than any other measuring

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Date:

04/24/2011

Vicor Introduces High Power, Wide Input Brick Bus Converter

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today announced its IB050Q096T70N1-00 - a high power, wide input range VI BRICK™ Bus Converter. Available as a drop-in upgrade for industry standard 5:1 converters,

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Date:

04/23/2011

CUI Releases Dimmable LED Drivers

CUI Inc's Power line announced the release of ac-dc LED drivers designed for driving high powered LEDs. These constant current drivers offer flicker free operation when used with standard triac based

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Date:

04/23/2011

Lifetime Power® Energy Harvesting Development Kit for Wireless Sensors

Powercast Debuts Batteryless, RF Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor System for Building & Industrial Automation

Powercast Corporation, a leader in RF-based wireless power and energy-harvesting technology, has announced its Lifetime Power® Wireless Sensor System for wireless environmental monitoring in HVAC

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Date:

04/23/2011

Eaton's New 5PX UPS Protects Virtual Servers through Integrated Power Management Capabilities

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced its new uninterruptible power system (UPS), the Eaton 5PX UPS, an integrated power management solution for information technology

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Date:

04/22/2011

IR's IRS2052M 2-Channel Class D Audio Driver IC Delivers Excellent Audio Performance in a Smaller Footprint

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2052M 2-Channel Class D Audio IC for high performance home theater systems and car

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Date:

04/22/2011

Atmel Launches Capacitive Touch Controllers With Integrated Haptic Effects

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced it has integrated haptics capability to its QTouch® capacitive touch controllers to support buttons,

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Date:

04/22/2011

Wolfson introduces innovative new range of imaging solutions

Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced a new range of analogue front end (AFE) digitiser integrated circuits, which can be easily integrated into the latest generation of imaging equipment

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Date:

04/22/2011

AVX's Miniature, High CV Stacked Capacitors Reduce Component Count and Shrink Board Space

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded on its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitors series, TurboCap(TM), to include miniature

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Date:

04/21/2011

NXP's Solid State Lighting Solutions Bring New Levels of Efficiency to Industrial, Warehouse and Street Light Applications

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq: NXPI) today announced an addition to its broad GreenChip™ SSL family of products, the GreenChip SSL4101T controller IC, which offers new levels of professional-grade

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Date:

04/21/2011

TI offers the world's lowest power capacitive touch solutions with new easy-to-use software, silicon and tools for all MSP430™ microcontrollers

Enabling the world's lowest power touch sense capabilities on all MSP430 devices, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the ultra-low-power MSP430 16-bit microcontroller

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Date:

04/20/2011

Telit Supports Smart Metering Initiatives with Energy-Efficient, Wireless M-BUS Module

Telit Wireless Solutions, an internationally leading specialist in machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, launched a new module featuring wireless M-Bus transfer technology onto the market in November

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Date:

04/20/2011

Microchip Launches Consumer-Band Power-Line Soft-Modem Development Kit

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtail™ Plus Daughter Board Development Kit (part # AC164142)

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Date:

04/19/2011

Sharp's smallest CMOS camera modules for automotive applications

An ambient light of just 1.8 lux, corresponding to the "brightness" of a moonlit road, is sufficient for Sharp's new CMOS camera module for automotive applications to produce clear images. Hence the

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Date:

04/19/2011

Texas instruments introduces industry's smallest wireless power receiver chip

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced its next generation of wireless power technology, which is 80-percent smaller than TI's previous receiver chip. The tiny, highly integrated

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Date:

04/19/2011

ALPS Offers Capacitive Type Humidity SMD Sensor with Accurate Detection for up to 100% Humidity

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the HSHCA a high-quality capacitive type humidity sensor for use in digital cameras, mobile phones, PCs, and notebooks, in health care applications, home appliances,

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Date:

04/19/2011

TI introduces efficient 25-W digital audio power amp for thin-panel televisions

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a 25-W digital audio power amplifier for driving stereo bridge-tied speakers. The TAS5727 boasts an RDS(on) that is32 percent lower

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Date:

04/19/2011

Low-Power, 12-Bit, 1.8-V A/D Converter Consumes Only 660 mW at 500 MSPS

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has introduced two new data converters designed to deliver the speed and performance at low power necessary for a range of communications and industrial applications. Now

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Date:

04/19/2011

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Generator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Shock and Vibration Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging generator requirements in a railroad train signaling application. The generator is used

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Date:

04/19/2011

Intersil's Newest Low Power, 16-Bit, High Speed ADCs Provide Excellent SNR and Simplify Multi-Channel System Design

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today expanded its growing family of high speed, low power analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for communications and data acquisition applications

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Date:

04/18/2011

Synopsys Advances Mixed-Signal Verification with New CustomExplorer Ultra

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the immediate availability of the CustomExplorer™ Ultra mixed-signal

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Date:

04/18/2011

Vishay Intertechnology Releases Three New Single and Dual 2 A, Slew-Rate-Controlled Load Switches in the Compact TDFN4, SC70-6, and TDFN8 Packages

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released three new single and dual 2 A load switches designed for 1.1 V to 5.5 V operation. Offering low switch on-resistance at 1.2 V for increased

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Date:

04/16/2011

The new rectangular OLED panel from the Orbeos series fits harmoniously into the design of the Airabesc, bathing objects in pleasantly warm-white light.

OSRAM presents Airabesc, the new OLED-based luminaire, and wins a red dot award

Everything in flux - that is the concept behind Airabesc, the OLED designer luminaire which OSRAM is presenting in the context of Euroluce, the international lighting trade fair (12-17 April) in the

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Date:

04/16/2011

Silicon Labs Mixed-Signal MCUs Simplify Full-Speed USB Connectivity

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced two USB microcontroller (MCU) families that provide the industry's fastest,

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Date:

04/15/2011

Cree Delivers Brightest and Most-Efficient Lighting-Class LED Array

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, announces full availability of the industry's first lighting-class LED array that help reduce overall system cost by combining superior

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Date:

04/15/2011

Torex New 16V 200mA Negative Voltage Regulator

The new XC6901/02 series from Torex are negative voltage regulators that are compatible with small ceramic capacitors. In addition to an output current capability of 200mA, the wide input (-2.4V ~

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Date:

04/15/2011

TI's new evaluation platform drives three-phase brushless motors for quicker time to spin

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a complete motor control evaluation kit for spinning brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) motors. The DRV8312-C2-KIT

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Date:

04/15/2011

Security Manager Provides Superior Data Protection Regardless of Power Source

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS3660, a security manager with 1024 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data. The on-chip nonimprinting memory, which

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Date:

04/15/2011

Picor Introduces Cool-Switch® High-Speed Load Disconnect Switch Solutions

Picor Corporation, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR), today announced the Cool-Switch® PI2161 and PI2061, the first in a series of new electronic circuit breaker, load disconnect switch

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Date:

04/14/2011

World's smallest Hall effect switch saves power as well as space

Diodes Incorporated has released the world's smallest dual output omnipolar Hall effect switch IC, specifically designed for open/close detection in portable, battery-powered products including cell

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Date:

04/14/2011

IR's IRS2548D LED Control IC Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design and Reduces Overall System Cost

International Rectifier, IR, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRS2548D Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) control IC for energy efficient applications

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Date:

04/14/2011

EMC screened 19" rack cases

The latest addition to Verotec's family of 19 inch rack cases is the Veroshield 19" EMC screened version, which combines the ability to easily mount a wide range of electronic, electric and electro-mechanical

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Date:

04/13/2011

Vishay Intertechnology Releases New 15 A and 25 A Single-Phase Single In-Line Bridge Rectifiers With Low Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.73 V for Improved Power Efficiency

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released two new single-phase single in-line bridge rectifiers in the GSIB-5S package with improved VF over previous-generation devices — down to 0.73

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Date:

04/13/2011

CISSOID launches High-Temperature Combo Triple Op-Amp & Voltage Reference for Instrumentation Amplifier & Sensor Applications

CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions introduces RUBY, a new triple operational amplifier with a built-in voltage reference for reliable operation from -55°C to +225°C. The

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Date:

04/13/2011

Zero-Drift Amplifier From Analog Devices Achieves Industry's Lowest Voltage Noise

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and leading supplier of amplifier technology, introduced today the industry's lowest-noise,

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Date:

04/13/2011

New Family of Automotive-Qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution

International Rectifier has introduced a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms. Utilizing

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Date:

04/13/2011

Complementary N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs in SOT-523 package

Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the introduction of the 30V, 450mA CMUDM7004 (N-Channel) and CMUDM8004 (P-Channel) MOSFETs in the space saving SOT-523 package. These complementary devices broaden

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Date:

04/13/2011

KEMET introduces tantalum stacked capacitors

KEMET has introduced a new range of Tantalum Stacked MnO2 capacitors. The TSM Series is targeted for applications requiring high capacitance with limited board space in the computer, consumer/gaming,

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Date:

04/13/2011

TI achieves industry's first SuperSpeed USB four-port extensible host controller with USB-IF certification

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) announced that it is the first semiconductor company to receive certification from the USB Implementer's Forum (USB-IF) for its SuperSpeed USB (USB

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Date:

04/12/2011

FCI's New Microsite Simplifies Design and Specification of Modular BtB/WtB Systems

FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces a new, dedicated microsite for its Board-to-Board/Wire-to-Board Modular System, including a core product selector to help

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Date:

04/12/2011

Regulated DC/DC bus converter combines high efficiency with wide input range for distributed power applications

Murata Power Solutions has introduced a new cost effective Regulated Bus Converter (RBC) that delivers up to 210W output power, with a Vin range of 36-75V, ultra-high efficiency (92.5% @ full load)

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Date:

04/12/2011

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SiTime is First to Offer Complete Oscillator Solutions for Tablet PCs and E-Book Readers

SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today announced the availability of a complete portfolio of MEMS oscillators for Tablet PCs and E-Book Readers. These solutions,

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Date:

04/11/2011

ALPS Offers Low-profile 4-in-1 Combine Type Card Connector for SC Memory Cards, Multimedia-Cards, Memory Sticks and xD-Picture Cards

With the SCDG4B0100, ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH complements its card connector series with an additional model for SD Memory Cards, Multimedia-CardsTM, Memory SticksTM, and xD-Picture Cards. The surface-mountable

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Date:

04/11/2011

Intersil's New RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers Deliver Industry's Widest Common-Mode Range, Provide Excellent Reliability

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), today introduced the ISL3247xE, ISL3248xE, and ISL3249xE series of robust, fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers that combine overvoltage protection

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Date:

04/11/2011

National Semiconductor Adds Low EMI, 10A Power Modules to SIMPLE SWITCHER Family

Reported by Cliff Keys, Editorial Director, Editor-in-Chief, Power Systems Design

National Semiconductor today introduced 12 new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power modules, the first to drive up to 10A of output current and comply with the CISPR 22 (Class B) radiated and conducted electromagnetic

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Date:

04/11/2011

Rochester Electronics Product Re-Introduction: �Entire AMCC Gate Array Product Line

Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, has reintroduced the gate array semiconductor portfolio from Applied Micro

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Date:

04/10/2011

LED driver from Diodes delivers higher current for low voltage LED lamps

The AL8806 buck LED driver from Diodes Incorporated is capable of producing a constant current of up to 1.5A from voltage sources of between 6V and 30V. Suiting MR16, 12V and 24V LED lamp design,

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Date:

04/10/2011

FCI Introduces a New 1.25mm Wire-to-Board Connector System

FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, has developed a 1.25mm wire-to-board connector system that is designed for a wide range of demanding applications such as industrial

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Date:

04/10/2011

RFMD's New RF1604 Broadband High Power SP4T Switch

RFMD's new RF1604 single-pole four-throw (SP4T) switch is designed for switching applications requiring very low insertion loss and high power handling capability with minimal DC power consumption.

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Date:

04/10/2011

Atmel Launches Integrated Gate Driver ICs for Automotive BLDC Motor-control Applications

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of the new set of highly-integrated system basis gate driver ICs. The Atmel ATA6843

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Date:

04/10/2011

TE Connectivity's NEVALO System Streamlines Solid State Lighting

TE Connectivity (TE) introduces an innovative Solid State Lighting (SSL) solution - the NEVALO SSL system - designed to accelerate lighting manufacturers' transition from traditional light sources

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Date:

04/10/2011

Stackpole's RPC Series Offers Outstanding Surge Withstanding For 5% Tolerance Requirements

The RPC Series of surface mount chips from Stackpole offers superior pulse withstanding in a 5% tolerance part. The 5% tolerance RPC is completely untrimmed, which allows the entire width of the

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Date:

04/10/2011

Bel's New 3812 Size Medium-Blow Fuses for Higher Current Applications

Released by Bel Fuse, a premier developer of fuses and magnetic-based solutions for high-speed networking and computer applications, is the square ceramic surface-mountable SMM Series of 3812 size

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Date:

04/10/2011

ACS Motion Control Develops Universal Single & Dual Axis Drive Modules for EtherCAT Networks

ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion and machine control systems, has developed an EtherCAT slave Universal Drive Module that directly drives one or two

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Date:

04/10/2011

TI's MSP430 microcontroller portfolio expands to offer industry's first programmable metrology devices for low-cost analog front end solutions

Focusing on metering and smart grid applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the MSP430AFE2xx series of metrology analog front end (AFE) ultra-low-power 16-bit

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Date:

04/10/2011

LEDs Assemblies from TT electronics Dispense Solution to ATM Manufacturer's Backlighting Challenge

LED lighting there are vast and varied ways to use LED lighting and it seems everyone wants it in their products. It appears simple - just take the LED components, put it on a thermal management

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Date:

04/09/2011

TDK-EPC Corporation's Power factor correction: PF controllers for harsh environments

TDK-EPC, a Group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended its range of power factor controllers with a heavy duty version of the EPCOS BR6000 controller. The new EPCOS BR6000-HD is particularly

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Date:

04/09/2011

Precision power analyser combines accuracy with wideband performance

The PPA1500 has been introduced to meet the increasing demand for smaller and more efficient products. This push for greater efficiency has resulted in the development of power conversion techniques

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Date:

04/09/2011

New 40V and 60V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel TrenchFET® Power MOSFETs Feature Industry-Low On-Resistance and FOMs in PowerPAK® SO-8 Package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced new 40V and 60V n-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs with the industry's lowest on-resistance and on-resistance times gate charge figures of

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Date:

04/09/2011

TI introduces wide-input power solutions with high-voltage protection

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) expanded its industry-leading power management portfolio with two new step-down regulators with wide

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Date:

04/08/2011

IR's New Family of Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Offers Rugged, Compact System Solution

International Rectifier, IR (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal

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Date:

04/08/2011

Power-One Introduces iPWER(TM) DC-DC Converters to Address Demands for Telecom, Datacom and Wireless Infrastructure Equipment

Power-One, Inc. (Nasdaq:PWER), a leading provider of renewable energy and energy-efficient power conversion and management solutions, introduces the 1/8th brick SQL48T20033 and the 1/16th brick SSQL48T20033.

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Date:

04/08/2011

-40°C to 150°C Operating Temperature Boost Controller

No RSENSE 60V Boost Controller Operates over a -40°C to 150°C Junction Temperature

Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade version of the LTC3872, a small footprint 550kHz fixed frequency step-up DC/DC controller that is specified over a -40°C to150°C junction temperature

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Date:

04/08/2011

BEI Kimco Magnetics' Voice Coil Actuator Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Temperature Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging voice coil actuator requirements for a high temperature spectrometer application. The device

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Date:

04/08/2011

32-Channel 30mA Buck LED Driver

32-Channel 30mA Buck LED Driver with DOT Correction & Gray Scale Dimming

Linear Technology announces the LT3746, a 32-channel LED driver integrated with a 55V step-down controller. The LED driver powers up to 30mA of LED current for each channel, which can drive up to

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Date:

04/07/2011

ABB launches new generation 245 kilovolt gas insulated switchgear

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced the launch of its latest generation 245kV (kilovolt) ELK-14 series of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). The footprint of this latest

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Date:

04/07/2011

TI adds on-chip respiration measurement to ECG/EEG analog front end family

Building on its award-winning ADS1298 analog-front-end (AFE) family, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's first fully-integrated AFEs with on-chip respiration

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Date:

04/06/2011

Microchip Expands MOSFET Driver Family

Microchip announces the expansion of its family of MOSFET drivers with the new MCP14E6/7/8 and MCP14E9/10/11 low-side MOSFET drivers. The new drivers complement Microchip's existing 4.5A MCP14E3/4/5

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Date:

04/06/2011

Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Compact PFC Inductors Using Metglass or Nanocrystalline

PFC inductors are a must for all off-line power systems. In addition to the low profile, 7mm(H), which Payton introduced in 2010, Payton now has high power offerings in a compact design. This

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Date:

04/06/2011

ZMDI newest IO-Link high-voltage line driver targets harsh factory automation environments

ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced the fourth member of its cost-effective

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Date:

04/06/2011

6A N-Channel MOSFET Gate Diver

6A N-Channel MOSFET Gate Driver Operates over a -55°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range

Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC4441, a 6A N-channel MOSFET gate driver that operates over a -55°C to125°C operating junction temperature

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Date:

04/06/2011

CISSOID unveils a High Voltage, 225°C Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Switch with Logic-level Gate Control

CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions, unveils JUPITER, the first high-temperature silicon carbide high-voltage switch with seamless gate control through a simple logic-level

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Date:

04/06/2011

XP's 85 - 250 Watt medical and IT external power supplies reach 92% efficiency

XP Power announced today the launch of their AHM series of highly efficient external AC-DC power supplies aimed at a broad range of medical and IT applications. The series comprises 5 single-output

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Date:

04/06/2011

Digi-Key Corporation Announces Stock of 3M's Twin Axial Cables

Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced the addition of 3M™ Twin

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Date:

04/06/2011

New photocoupler for industrial motor control and inverter applications with extended operating temperature

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced an ultra-compact, extended temperature photocoupler that provides a space-saving solution for industrial applications that require an isolation interface

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Date:

04/06/2011

ALPS: Low-Profile Double-Action TACT Switch for Portable Consumer Devices

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its SKSK a double-action TACT Switch™ suitable for portable consumer devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and peripherals. The vertically operated

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Date:

04/05/2011

Emerson Network Power Launches DS1200DC-3 Digitally Programmable 1200 Watt DC-input Bulk Front-End Power Supply

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(tm), today launched the DS1200DC-3, a high-efficiency dc-input 1200 watt bulk

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Date:

04/04/2011

Intersil Introduces Industry's First High Temperature Digital Ambient Light Sensor for In-Vehicle Lighting Applications

Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the industry's first automotive grade ambient light sensor designed to support continuous operation up to 105 degrees Celsius. The

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Date:

04/04/2011

Powerstax Introduce 3000W Ruggedised Rack Mount DC-DC Power Supply

Latest news from Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, is the introduction of the TVR3001, a 3000W DC-DC power conversion rack that has been developed

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Date:

04/04/2011

Protection interface from Diodes Incorporated safeguards power management ICs

The AP9050 from Diodes Incorporated is a dedicated protection interface designed to protect the latest generation of power management ICs (PMIC) against overvoltages. Comprising an LDO regulator

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Date:

04/03/2011

Stackpole Introduces The RNV Series High Voltage Anti-Moisture Metal Film Resistors

Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RNV Series of axial leaded metal film resistors. The RNV Series has a standard � watt body size and is able to handle voltages up to 1600 VDC

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Date:

04/03/2011

CONEC Expands its IP67-Rated Series with Robust, Fiber-Optic LC Connectors

CONEC, a manufacturer of high-quality connectors, has advanced its water-resistant series of connectors to include fiber-optic duplex LC connectors. The IP67-rated connectors allow designers to incorporate

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Date:

04/03/2011

Ambarella A7 IP Camera SoC Brings 1080p60 Performance into the Video Surveillance Mainstream

Ambarella, Inc., a leader in low-power, HD video compression and image processing semiconductors, today announced the A7 IP Camera SoC, bringing high-quality 1080p60 H.264 performance to the video

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Date:

04/03/2011

Diodes DFN3020 packaged MOSFETs take 70% less space

Diodes has introduced the first MOSFETs in a new range of space-saving DFN3020 packaged discrete products. Three dual MOSFET combinations have been released, comprising 20V and 30V N-channel and

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Date:

03/31/2011

High speed logic family from Diodes Incorporated provides performance upgrade

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a complete family of advanced high speed CMOS logic devices offering power dissipation and switching speed improvements over existing high speed CMOS logic alternatives.

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Date:

03/30/2011

ROHM Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Push the Performance Envelope

ROHM Semiconductor announces the availability of the SCS1xxAGC series of high-performance silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBD). This new class of SiC diodes offers industry-leading

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03/30/2011

AVX's High CV Stacked Capacitors Utilize State-of-the-Art BME Technology, Provide RoHS-Compliant Versions

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitor series to include RoHS-compliant versions.

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03/29/2011

IDT Expands Industry-Leading RapidIO® Gen2 Switch Portfolio

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced it has added the sixth member to

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03/29/2011

Microchip introduces low-cost 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers with eXtreme Low Power technology and integrated LCD control

Microchip announces an expansion of its 8-bit segmented LCD microcontroller (MCU) family with five new devices combining low-cost LCD control with industry-leading low power consumption. The PIC16LF190x

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03/29/2011

LEM announces Sentinel 3+ battery monitoring transducer upgrade for latest UPS designs

LEM has announced the introduction of Sentinel 3+, the latest generation of the proven Sentinel product that continuously monitors the state of health of batteries in uninterruptible power supply

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03/29/2011

IR Introduces Dual Power MOSFETs in Single Compact Hermetic LCC-6 Surface Mount Package For Lightweight Space Applications

International Rectifier, (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the company's first family of radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) dual power MOSFETs in a compact hermetic

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03/29/2011

Very Low Power 12-/14-Bit 25Msps-125Msps ADCs Operate at Less than 100mW at 125Msps

Linear Technology Corporation introduces a family of ultralow power 14-bit and 12-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate less than 1mW per mega sample per second

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03/29/2011

Chokes Boost Solar Power Inverter Efficiency

SMP is presenting chokes for solar power inverters at this year's Intersolar, the international trade fair for solar technology in Munich, Germany. These compact inductive components feature low losses

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03/28/2011

MKJ Trinity Series miniature circular connectors from ITT Interconnect Solutions now available on dynamic online 3D modeling website

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has expanded its dynamic 3D modeling tool to include the Trinity MKJ Series

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03/28/2011

FCI Expands 2.00mm Pitch Minitek® Product Portfolio With Horizontal SMT Headers

FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, now offers a series of 2.00mm Minitek® horizontal surface-mount headers in the 2.00mm-pitch Minitek board-to-board and wire-to-board

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03/28/2011

New TE Connectivity Electronics' ChipSESD Protection Devices combine active ICs with passive SMT packaging

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of Passive, Interconnect, Relay & Switch and Discrete components, has announced the availability of new ChipSESD packages developed by TE Connectivity. These bi-directional

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03/28/2011

Large Diameter High Temp Solder-In EMI Filters

Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products announces the latest addition to their solder-in filter product line, .400" diameter mounting with high temperature construction able to withstand 300°C installation.

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03/28/2011

Digi-Key Corporation First to Stock NXP LPC11C2x

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today

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03/27/2011

Tiny CSP CurrentPath™ Charger ICs Integrate Programmability, Advanced USB Charging and Safety Features for Cost Sensitive Applications

Summit Microelectronics has introduced its fourth-generation programmable battery charger integrated circuit (IC) family for single-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and Li-FePO4 battery packs. The SMB231,

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03/27/2011

New Videos From Linear

Precision Current Monitoring for Electric Motors, Solenoids and Inductive Loads http://video.linear.com/76 - Minimizing

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03/27/2011

Vicor Introduces 650W Quarter-Brick Bus Converters With 98% Peak Efficiency

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) has announced quarter-brick modules in its IBC048 series of VI BRICK™ Bus Converters. Available as drop-in upgrades for industry standard 5:1 and 4:1 converters,

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03/26/2011

Texas Instruments 1.25-GSPS, 16-bit DAC slashes power consumption 65 percent, increases speed 25 percent

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) has introduced the industry's most power-efficient 4-channel, 16-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter). At 1.25 GSPS, the DAC3484 is 25 percent faster

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03/26/2011

60V Step-Down Three Channel LED Driver with 10,000:1 True Color PWM™ Dimming

60V Step-Down LED Driver Drives Three Independent LED Strings of 100mA LEDs & Offers 10,000:1 True Color PWM Dimming

Linear Technology announces the LT3597, a 60V, 1MHz, step-down DC/DC converter designed to operate as a three channel, constant current LED driver. Each channel of the LT3597 contains a constant current

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03/26/2011

Low VF Schottky diode in leadless SOD-882L package

Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the CFSH2-3L Low VF Schottky diode in the space saving, low profile SOD-882L package. This new device has a peak repetitive reverse voltage of 30V and a maximum

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03/26/2011

New Engineering Resource from AVX Details Complete Range of Tantalum and Niobium Oxide Capacitors

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has created a new CD detailing its tantalum and niobium oxide capacitor product offering. Designated

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03/26/2011

Professional quality Li-ion charger from Mascot maximizes battery cells performance

Norwegian power design expert Mascot AS has introduced a high-quality, high-performing charger for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, featuring 3-stage charging for maximum battery performance. 13 standard

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03/26/2011

CUI Releases ErP Compliant Level V European Wall Mount Power Supplies

CUI Inc's power line announced the release of low power wall mount external power supplies designed for the European market. These fixed blade solutions come with either European or United Kingdom

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03/26/2011

-Wave Alliance Member Evolve Cuts Hotel Energy Use by 25-40 Percent

Convenience and energy management are among the many features that guests of the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will now experience during their stay thanks to Evolve Guest Controls. A member

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03/26/2011

IDT Expands Wireless Infrastructure Portfolio With First In Family of RF Signal Path Solutions

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced a digitally-controlled IF VGA with

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03/24/2011

Atmel maXTouch Solution Powers LG Electronics Mobile's G-Slate Tablet 8.9" Touchscreen

Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that LG Electronics Mobile, one of the largest handset manufacturers in the world, has

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03/24/2011

2 Watt DC/DC Converters with 3000 VDC Isolation

MSC now offers the 27D-3KV series of 2 Watt DC/DC converter modules from YDS. Key features of these DC/DC converter modules are 3000 VDC input to output isolation, continuous short circuit protection,

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03/23/2011

TDK-EPC Power Factor Correction: PhaseCap Compact with Extended Voltage Range

TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended its range of power factor correction (PFC) capacitors: the EPCOS PhaseCap® Compact series now also includes types with voltages of 690,

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03/23/2011

Avago Enables Unprecedented Miniaturization of Motor Encoding Systems

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the market's smallest three-channel reflective encoder.

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03/23/2011

New PCB-type AC-DC power supplies from TDK-Lambda have 10 year life

Power supply expert TDK-Lambda EMEA, a group company of the TDK Corporation, has extended the reach of its ZWS-BAF series of PCB-type AC-DC power supplies by adding two lower power models. The 50

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03/23/2011

National Semiconductor Introduces Clock Jitter Cleaner Family

National Semiconductor Corp. introduced a new family of clock jitter cleaners featuring the industry's lowest phase noise and rms jitter performance: 111 femtosecond (fs) from 12 kHz to 20 MHz, and

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03/22/2011

Yokogawa Oscilloscopes and ScopeCorder Help European Space Agency to Test High-Power Laser Diodes for Space Missions

The European Space Agency (ESA) is using Yokogawa digital oscilloscopes, including the recently launched DL850 ScopeCorder, at its European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk,

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03/22/2011

RECOM's Cost Efficient 8W/10W/15W DC/DC Converters

RECOM announces that the recently introduced REC8, REC10 and REC15 DC/DC converters are now UL-60950-1 safety certified to complement the EN60950-1 certification that they already possessed. This

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03/22/2011

Molex QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) Assemblies

Molex Incorporated introduces its Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP+) Active Optical Cable (AOC) assemblies, providing the longest link distance and lowest power consumption on the market today.

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03/22/2011

C&K Develops 7-Way Compact Scroll Wheel Switches for Consumer and Navigation Applications

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new series of consumer and navigation scroll switches

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03/22/2011

AVX Extends Transguard® Miniature Multilayer Varistors Series to Include 16V Rating

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, provides designers the ability to clamp transients and filter EMI at a significantly higher voltage

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03/21/2011

Diodes Charge Pump Simplifies Led Driving in Portable Products

The AL3157 from Diodes Incorporated is a dual function charge pump, capable of handling the competing requirements of LED driving in LCD backlighting and flashlight or camera flash circuits. Provided

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03/20/2011

GE Energy Increases Cell Tower Efficiency with Lineage Power Orca Power Amplifiers

Lineage Power, a GE Energy company, today announced availability of the Orca next-generation family of isolated DC-DC fully regulated, board-mounted power amplifier modules. The Lineage Power® Orca™

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03/20/2011

Renata Batteries Develops 0% Mercury Button Cells In Advance of New Regulations

To help OEMs of portable medical and consumer electronic devices remain compliant with new laws banning the use of mercury in button cell batteries, the Renata Batteries division of The SWATCH Group

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03/20/2011

CISSOID introduces a High Temperature (225°C) Dual NMOS Transistor in Tiny CSOIC16 SMD Package

CISSOID, a leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced a dual High Temperature 40V N-channel MOSFET Transistor. Available in the small footprint, surface mounting, hermetically

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03/20/2011

Farnell Selected as First Distributor to Offer New FT Series Capacitors from Panasonic

Farnell has added the new Panasonic FT series of surface mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors to the already extensive range it offers from the market-leading supplier. Recognising the strong relationship

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03/18/2011

Wireless Sensors Push Smart Machines Into Green Revolution

STMicroelectronics, ARaymond and Micropelt announced that they are jointly presenting thermal-energy harvesting-based solutions to power �smart sensors' and �smart microsystems' at the Hannover Fair

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03/17/2011

IR's Family of Power Factor Correction ICs Offer Enhanced System Protection and Safety - Reducing Design Size and Overall System Cost

International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IR115x family of μPFC™ power factor correction (PFC) ICs for a wide variety of AC-DC applications including

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03/16/2011

Vincotech's Highly Efficient Power Module Solution with MNPC Topology

Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has released a new low-inductive power module designed for power applications up to 250kW, such as three-phase solar inverters.

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03/16/2011

Microchip Adds New Compact, Low-Cost, Non-Volatile, Digital-to-Analogue Converters (DACs)

Microchip announces the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product range with the MCP47x6 family of low-power, single-channel DACs. These new DACs feature buffered 8-,10-

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03/16/2011

Compact Dual Ideal Diode & Single Hot Swap™ Controller

Dual Ideal Diode & Hot Swap Controllers Save Power & Board Area

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4227, a compact, dual ideal diode with Hot Swap™ controller that provides PowerPath™ and inrush current control for redundant supplies operating from

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03/16/2011

Allegro's Automotive-Grade Programmable Stepper-Motor Driver ICs

The A3981 and A4980 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are two new automotive-grade programmable stepper-motor driver ICs that are designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-

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03/16/2011

SiTime Launches the Industry's Lowest Power Oscillator for High Frequency Applications

SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today introduced the SiT8004, the industry's lowest power high frequency oscillator. The SiT8004 reduces oscillator power consumption

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03/16/2011

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) Introduces Two Industry Leading Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant eGaNTM FETs

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (www.epc-co.com) announce the introduction of the EPC2001 and EPC2015, two lead-free, RoHS-compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) enhancement-mode gallium

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03/15/2011

TI introduces NexFET™ Power Block Devices in a 3 mm x 3 mm Package

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new NexFET Power Block device in a space-saving 3-mm x 3-mm SON package. The new CSD86330Q3D Power Block package achieves greater than 90 percent efficiency

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03/15/2011

TI Delivers Industry's first Class H VDSL Line Driver for High-Speed Networking Equipment

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the industry's first Class H VDSL line driver in full production. Compared to Class AB alternatives, the gated, dual-port THS6226 consumes 47 percent less

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03/15/2011

National Semiconductor Introduces New WEBENCH Processor Power Architect at Avnet's Design Strategies for ARM Systems Design Summit

National Semiconductor Corp. kicked off the Avnet (NYSE:AVT) Design Strategies for ARM Systems Design Summit in Santa Clara with the introduction of its new WEBENCH® Processor Power Architect, the

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03/15/2011

ERNI Electronics Expands its MicroSpeed Family With the Introduction of 90° Variants

ERNI Electronics has expanded its 1.0mm MicroSpeed connector family to include a 2-row 90° version in addition to the standard vertical male and female connectors designed for typical Mezzanine applications.

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03/15/2011

Powerstax Launches its New Ruggedised 1000 watt DC-DC Power Supply at Electronics New England

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, will use the Electronics New England (formerly Nepcon East & Electro 2011) exhibition in Boston to show their new

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03/14/2011

National Semiconductor Introduces New SolarMagic ICs for Microinverter, Power Optimizer and Charge Controller Systems

National Semiconductor has introduced ten new SolarMagicTM integrated circuits (ICs), the first in a series developed to reduce cost, improve reliability and simplify design of photovoltaic (PV) systems.

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03/14/2011

C&K Offers Low-Profile Housing for Pushbuttons and Emergency Stop Switches

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, announced the availability of RAFI's E-Box, a low-profile

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03/14/2011

Kreios R modules are particularly energy-efficient robust solutions for entertainment lighting.

Osram's LEDs in the limelight

OSRAM expands its product portfolio with LED solutions for the entertainment, architainment and special effects lighting market. With Kreios R, the company presents a robust LED module for variable

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03/14/2011

Yokogawa Achieves 5X Faster Programmable Logic Controller Performance with Synopsys' Processor Designer

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced that Yokogawa Electric Corporation used Synopsys Processor Designer to achieve

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03/14/2011

KEMET Introduces Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array in Smaller Case Size

KEMET has expanded its Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array portfolio with a two-capacitor array in EIA 0508 case size. This array is available for both commercial and automotive grade applications in C0G

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03/14/2011

Vicor's New Mil/Aero Bus Converter Halves Size And Weight

Vicor announces a high-efficiency, non-regulated MIL-COTS BCM™ bus converter, the MBCM270F450M270A00, to complete a family of V•I Chip™ power components for airborne, naval and land-based applications. Operating

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03/13/2011

ADI's Industry First Precision High-Temperature Instrumentation Amplifier

The industry's first precision instrumentation amplifier designed and manufactured specifically for high temperature applications was unveiled today by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in

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03/13/2011

ALPS Commences Mass Production of SCDG3 and SCDG6 Series Combination Connector (Compatible with SD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo)

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed development of the SCDG3 and SCDG6 series - a combination connector compatible with SD, MMC, MS Duo™, and MS PRO-HG™ memory cards. Mass production commenced

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03/13/2011

Emerson's ADN-C Series DIN Rail Mounting Three-Phase Power Supplies Feature Exceptionally Slim Form Factor

Designed to operate direct from standard three-phase inputs, the new Emerson Network Power ADN-C series power supplies have a wide 320 to 540 Vac input range, capable of accommodating virtually all

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03/13/2011

IDT RAPIDIO® Switch Selected By RADVISION for Scopia Video Conference System

Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that the IDT TSI578 RapidIO switch has been selected

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03/13/2011

Vishay Releases 45 V TMBS® Rectifiers in Power TO-220AB, ITO-220AB, TO-262AA, and TO-263AB Packages

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced a major portfolio expansion for its TMBS® rectifiers utilizing Trench MOS Barrier Schottky technology. Released today were 20 new 45 V devices in four power

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03/13/2011

Molex Announces Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System Ideal for Power and Data/Signal Applications in Harsh Environments

Molex Incorporated announced the availability of its Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System, a sealed, modular, cable connector system for the transfer of both power and data/signal in a multi-drop

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03/13/2011

IR's 60 Amp Rated IR3550 PowIRstage® Achieves Highest Current in Smallest Form Factor with Best-in-Class Efficiency

International Rectifier has introduced the IR3550, the first in a family of integrated PowIRstage® products that delivers higher efficiency and better thermal performance than competing solutions

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03/11/2011

Dual Output Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Linear's Dual Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Excellent Channel-to-Channel Current Sharing Boosting Power & Reliability

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3869/-2, a dual output high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with well balanced current sharing between channels when paralleled.

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03/11/2011

AVX New Capacitor Dielectric Material Provides High Current, High Q and Low ESR

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a multilayer capacitor (MLC) chip with new dielectric and internal electrode materials

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03/11/2011

ZMDI Launches Low-Power Wireless Mesh-Network Solution with Advanced Network Layer Security

ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, announces the ZWIR4512, a uniquely secure and easy-to-integrate

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03/11/2011

Ericsson 400W Power Interface Module Simplifies Low-EMI Design in ATCA Applications

Ericsson Power Modules announces the PIM4328P, a new 390-540W power interface module (PIM) compliant with the 300W de facto industry-standard footprint. The quarter-brick PIM4328P is optimized to

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03/11/2011

ALPS Offers 4.5mm Low-Profile Ring-Type 2-phase Incremental Encoder with Hollow Shaft

ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with its EC35A a low-profile 2-phase incremental-type encoder with 23.6mm hollow shaft for easy setting of signal conditions. The vertically mountable SMT device has

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03/11/2011

Synopsys Introduces Proteus LRC for Lithography Verification

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today introduced Proteus LRC for lithography verification. Proteus LRC provides comprehensive,

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03/10/2011

APEM Introduces Hall Effect Switches for the Most Rugged and Harsh Environments

APEM has introduced two new Hall effect switches, designed to work in the most rugged and harsh environments. The new IH series of switches are low maintenance, contact less, sealed pushbuttons that

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03/10/2011

Semtech Expands EcoSpeed™ Regulator Platform with 1A and 2A Output Current Devices

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the SC171 and SC172 buck regulators. These 1A and 2A output current devices are the latest

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03/07/2011

High Efficiency MIL COTS Power Solutions from Powerstax

Powerstax, one of Europe's leading application-rich power solutions manufacturers, announces the publication of its new MIL COTS Power Solution short-form catalogue which outlines the wide range of

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03/07/2011

Gresham Power Offers Vendor, Inventory & Cost Reduction with High performance 600W cPCI

Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, claim their 6U 600W cPCI power supply can cost effectively replace all other 6U products of equivalent

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03/06/2011

ADI's Low Power D/A Converter Synthesizes Entire Cable Spectrum into a Single RF Port

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a leading manufacturer of semiconductors for signal processing applications and the data converter market share leader*, today introduced a 14-bit D/A converter that enables

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03/04/2011

SUYIN's RJ45 jack with Height of only 9.6 mm - Just 4.4 mm Above PCB Surface

Interconnector specialist SUYIN has again succeeded in employing sophisticated design and production techniques to set a new record for achieving the lowest possible overall height. The type 100362XR008XX00ZX

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03/04/2011

Power Integrations Announces Immediate Availability of Qspeed Family of Advanced Diodes

Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced the immediate availability of the Qspeed family of advanced diodes. Qspeed

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03/04/2011

Atmel Offers High-Level of Accuracy and Integrates Nonvolatile Memory to Allow Customers to Fully Customize Power-up Default Settings

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, announced the world's first family of high-precision digital temperature sensors with both integrated nonvolatile registers and

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03/04/2011

Emerson Network Power: Fully-Enclosed LCC250 Conduction Cooled 250 Watt Power Supplies

Fully-enclosed 250 Watt fanless ac-dc power supplies featuring a 12 Vdc output and a wide operating temperature range of minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius are launched today by Emerson Network Power

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03/04/2011

Murata Power Solutions Adds Wide-Input Range, Programmable Output Voltage PoL Converters to Okami Range

Murata Power Solutions has introduced the OKI-T/36W series of SMT point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters to its popular Okami range. Offered in the same DOSA standard SMT pinout as the company's OKY-T/3

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03/04/2011

Atmel Releases Automotive-qualified 32-bit AVR MCU Family for Motor Control Applications

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, announced the release of the Atmel UC3C AT32UC3C0512C AVR® microcontroller with 512KB of embedded flash memory. As a committed

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03/04/2011

TI Introduces First High-Performance Delfino™ Floating-Point Microcontroller for Extreme Temperatures

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced the industry's first floating-point microcontroller (MCU) for extreme temperature operation from ?55°C to 210°C. Exceeding the traditional 150°C

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03/04/2011

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Microchip Expands CAN Microcontroller Line With Cost-Effective 8-bit PIC® MCUs Featuring 5.5V Operation, eXtreme Low Power

Microchip announces the PIC18F "K80" 8-bit CAN microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring 1.8 to 5.5V operation and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology, for the industry's lowest sleep current consumption of

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03/04/2011

ZMDI LED Driver ICs Boost Lumen-Per-Watt Efficiency While Keeping Bill of Material Low

ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced two high-performance devices to complement its

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03/03/2011

Energy Micro Extends Ultra Low Power Gecko Microcontroller Family With Cortex-M0 Product - Enhances Tiny Product Performance

Energy Micro is to extend the reach of its ultra low power EFM32 Gecko microcontroller family with the introduction of an ARM® Cortex-M0™ based product line and has improved the low power performance

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03/03/2011

TI Simplifies Design with the first 2-Channel, Simultaneous-Sampling ADCs

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced the industry's first two-channel, simultaneous-sampling successive approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with two independently controlled

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03/03/2011

Aim-TTi HV Power Supply Units Have Full Remote Interfaces

The new PLH-P series from Aim-TTi are higher voltage linear regulated laboratory power supplies fitted with a wide range of remote control interfaces. Available as 0 to 120 V or 0 to 250 V models,

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03/03/2011

STM Boosts Bipolar Power Transistor

STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of power semiconductors, has introduced the first member in a new family

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03/03/2011

SiTime Raises the Bar on Frequency Stability of Timing Components

SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, announced that it is the first timing component supplier to offer 25 PPM frequency stability for the same price as 50 or 100

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03/03/2011

AVX Designs TransGuard® Varistor Series to Automotive Industry Standards

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TransGuard® Series to include automotive specific varistors tested to Load Dump

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03/03/2011

Eaton's New BladeUPS Top-Entry Preassembled System Provides Easier Installation and Cabling Options

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that its award-winning BladeUPS® system is now available in a preassembled system cabinet designed for easier power cabling access.

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03/03/2011

ZMDI ZSSC3122 Capacitive Sensor Signal Conditioner Benefits Battery-Powered Applications, MEMS, Industrial and Harsh Environments

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 conditioners

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03/02/2011

Cree Expands Broadest Portfolio of Lighting-Class LEDs Optimized for Distributed Illumination

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces the commercial availability of the XLamp® ML-B LED. Designed for quarter-watt operation, the XLamp ML-B LED brings lighting-class performance

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Date:

03/02/2011

IR Introduces iP1837 and iP1827 Compact and Flexible Single Input Voltage DC-DC Regulators for High Current Applications Requiring High Efficiency and Density

International Rectifier introduced the iP1837 and iP1827 iPowIR® voltage regulators for point-of-load (POL) applications including servers, netcom, data storage and telecom equipment requiring high

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Date:

03/01/2011

Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Low Profile High Power Transformers

The transformer is the key to the efficiency of a power supply. With the low leakage low loss techniques of planar technology, Payton is making available high power transformers with 99%+ efficiencies.

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Date:

02/28/2011

Rogers Introduces New SYRON Halogen-Free, High Temperature Thermoplastic Circuit Materials for Harsh Environments

Rogers Corporation announced its new SYRON® 7000 and 7100 high-performance circuit materials, engineered for applications that demand outstanding high-temperature stability. These innovative thermoplastic

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Date:

02/28/2011

Precision, 2nd Generation, High Voltage Multicell Battery Stack Monitor

Linear's High Voltage Battery Stack Monitor for EV/HEV Applications

Linear Technology has announced the LTC®6803, a second generation high voltage battery monitor for hybrid/electric vehicle (HEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) and other high voltage, high performance

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Date:

02/27/2011

New Cree XLamp® MT-G LED Delivers Unprecedented Performance

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces a new lighting-class LED designed for high-output, small form-factor directional lighting applications. The XLamp® MT-G LEDs are optimized for

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Date:

02/27/2011

Trombetta's Motor Controller Reduces Footprint and Cost

Trombetta's reversible Intelligent Motor Controller can be customized to meet DC motor application requirements. The cost-effective Intelligent Motor Controller is capable of switching loads up to

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Date:

02/26/2011

Campbell Collins Offer Fully Regulated Alternatives to Unregulated or Semi-Regulated Bus Converters

Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the availability of the new range of Energy Optimized Intermediate

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Date:

02/26/2011

MSC Stocks Ultra-Compact Optical-Coupled MOSFET: 30pA Leakage Current & 0.75pF Output Capacitance

MSC now offers the new PS7901D-1A optical-coupled MOSFET from Renesas Electronics. Key features of this device are an output capacitance of only 0.75 pF and a low leakage current of just 30 pA. The

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Date:

02/26/2011

Sharp 10W Mini Zeni: LED Light Source for 50W Retrofit Lamps

Sharp is again expanding its high power LED module portfolio by adding six 10W Mini Zeni components. They are compact, lightweight, economical and very bright. With a light output of up to 690 lumens,

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Date:

02/26/2011

KEMET Expands Polymer Tantalum Capacitor Portfolio

KEMET has announced the expansion of its Polymer Tantalum portfolio. The KEMET T528 Low equivalent series resistance (ESR)/ equivalent series inductance (ESL) Series, T521 High Voltage Series and

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Date:

02/26/2011

Maxim's Step-Down Converter with Linear Bypass Powers Multimode PAs in Mobile Handsets

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8989, a step-down converter designed to power PA (power amplifier) modules in mobile phones. The first DC-DC converter in the industry to support power

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Date:

02/26/2011

Modelithics Develops Model of AVX's Surface Mount Chip Capacitor To Enhance Product Development

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has worked with Modelithics to create a surface mount chip capacitor model for its GX02 broadband

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Date:

02/26/2011

Stackpole's RSF / RSMF Series Low Cost Metal Oxide Resistors up to 5 Watts

The RSF / RSMF Series from Stackpole is a low cost alternative to wirewound resistors rated at 5 watts and below. The RSF / RSMF Series is also rated for operation up to 200 degrees C for the mini

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Date:

02/26/2011

1.2 mm Low-Profile Slide Switch with Left-side and Right-Side recoil Self-return Operation

With the SSAL series ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers horizontal single-side (right or left) recoil type slide switches. These surface-mountable components are remarkable for their compact, low-profile

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Date:

02/25/2011

New Excelsys Ultra-Compact LED Drivers with a 5 Year Warranty

Excelsys Technologies, leaders in high efficiency power supply design, announces the introduction of the LDV series of ultra compact LED drivers. The new LDV series products can deliver up to 92W

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Date:

02/25/2011

STMicroelectronics Raises Reliability and Efficiency for Ultra-Compact LED Lamps

The first in a new family of mains-operated LED lamp drivers from STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the worldwide leader in

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Date:

02/25/2011

TI Power Development Kits for Precision Analog to Minimize Noise

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced two power management development kits, which help designers generate the cleanest possible positive and negative voltage rails to power today's analog

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Date:

02/25/2011

National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Highest-Efficiency, High-Current Buck Regulators

National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today introduced a pair of high-current, synchronous buck regulators with the industry's highest efficiency at 97 percent. The LM21212-1 and LM21215 are well-suited

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Date:

02/24/2011

STMicroelectronics Unveils Solution for Modular Smart Meters

As installations of smart meters in homes and businesses accelerate globally, STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leader in

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Date:

02/24/2011

Molex introduces new Design Enhancements to its Impact Connector System

Molex Incorporated has expanded its Impact™ Connector System with the introduction of new design enhancements and additional configurations to its Impact Orthogonal Direct and Impact Plus 85-Ohm Backplane

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Date:

02/24/2011

ITT's Scalable Connector Withstands Pressure to 10,000 psi and Operating Temperatures up to 200°C

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, has developed a robust Permanent Downhole Gauge connector specifically for

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Date:

02/24/2011

Quality Leader LEDnovation Broadens EnhanceLite® LED PAR Offerings

LEDnovation, a leading innovator in LED lighting and replacement lamp technology, today announced production availability of additional color temperatures and a new beam angle for its popular EnhanceLite®line

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Date:

02/24/2011

High Reliability 100V Synchronous MOSFET Driver for DC/DC Converters

Linear's 100V High Speed Synchronous N-Channel MOSFET Drivers Operate from -40°C to 150°C

Linear Technology Corporation announced the H-grade version of the LTC4444/-5, a high-speed, high input supply voltage (100V), synchronous MOSFET gate driver designed to drive upper and lower power

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Date:

02/24/2011

High Voltage Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator

High Voltage Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator Simplifies Design & Eliminates Optocoupler

Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3512, a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that significantly simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third

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Date:

02/24/2011

Maxim Creates New Power SoC Product Category to Reduce PCB Size, Extend Battery Life, and Lower Total System Cost of Mobile Devices

Maxim Integrated Products announces the creation of highly integrated Power System-on-Chip (Power SoC) devices. These new products integrate power management and mixed-signal functions such as digital

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Date:

02/22/2011

ON Semiconductor's New Power MOSFET Devices Deliver Space Savings and Robust Performance for Automotive Modules

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics announced the introduction of six new AEC-Q101 qualified logic level, single channel, power

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Date:

02/22/2011

User-Programmable Hall-Effect Switches Include High-Voltage Transient Protection for Automotive Applications

The A1190/2/3 family, new from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, are a range of user-programmable Hall-effect switches that complement the company's existing family of devices used in automotive seat-belt

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Date:

02/22/2011

Fairchild's Synchronous Rectification Controller Compatible to Flyback and Forward Topologies; Multiple Operating Modes

In order to meet increased power efficiency demands and regulatory standards for desktop PCs, All-in-One (AIO) PCs and notebook adaptors, designers need secondary-side synchronous rectification (SR)

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Date:

02/22/2011

Summit's Programmable Multi-Output DC-DC Power Manager Simplifies Complex Power System Designs

Summit Microelectronics has announced a new programmable DC-DC power manager solution that brings unsurpassed functional and feature integration with easy-to-use flexibility to wide range of applications.

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Date:

02/21/2011

Toshiba Expands Family of SO8 Photocouplers for Industrial, Home Appliance and Test & Measurement Designs

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has further expanded its range of ultra-compact IC logic couplers with four new devices that address requirements for high-speed, electrically isolated digital interfacing

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Date:

02/21/2011

Film capacitors: Compact Motor Run Capacitors

TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents the EPCOS MotorCap™ DM series of highly compact motor run capacitors. The space-saving version is implemented in a new housing technology

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Date:

02/21/2011

Ericsson's Energy-Optimized Intermediate Bus DC/DC Converters - Unprecedented Efficiency over Wide Load Range

Based on a digital core controller embedding an Ericsson efficiency optimizer algorithm, and fully compliant with the "Five-pin" de-facto industry standard for intermediate bus converters (IBC), Ericsson

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Date:

02/20/2011

Maxim's 2A Synchronous Buck Integrates MOSFETs for up to 96% Efficiency In A 1.6mm x 1.6mm Package

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15053, a current-mode, synchronous DC-DC converter in a tiny 1.65mm x 1.65mm wafer-level package (WLP). This miniature step-down regulator integrates MOSFETs

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Date:

02/20/2011

Everlight Announces High Voltage LED Series for Retrofit Lighting Applications

Everlight's new HiVo series comprises a 1W, 2W and 4W solution. The single chip LED provides a luminous flux of 80 / 100 lm at 48-55VDC in a color temperature of 3000 / 5700 K. The 2W product with

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Date:

02/20/2011

Murata Power Solutions Adds Ultra-Wide Input Range And Low Output Current PoL Converters in iLGA Format

Murata Power Solutions has added the OKL-T/1-W12 to its Okami series of point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters for embedded applications. The OKL-T/1-W12 is designed in an iLGA (inspectable land grid

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Date:

02/20/2011

IR Introduces Scalable Easy-to-Use, Versatile SupIRBuck™ Family for Energy-Efficient Computing and Consumer Applications

International Rectifier has announced the expansion of its SupIRBuck™ family of integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators. The new IR347x and IR386x devices for energy-efficient computing

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Date:

02/20/2011

Rutronik Presents Vishay's new IHLP® Inductor

The new IHLP® low-profile, high-current inductor in the 6767 case features an ultra-low 4.0mm profile. The IHLP-6767DZ-11 offers high efficiency with maximum DCR down to 2.05m? and a wide range of

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Date:

02/17/2011

Linear's 60V Input, 50A Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55C to 150C Operating Junction Temperature Range

-55°C to 150°C Operating Temperature High Voltage Dual DC/DC Controller

Linear's 60V Input, 50μA Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller Features -55°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range

Linear Technology Corporation announces the H- and MP-grade versions of the LTC3890/-1. This high voltage dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller draws only 50μA when one output is active

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Date:

02/17/2011

TI's New Low-Noise 16-Channel Constant-Current Sink LED Driver

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced a serial-controlled, 16-channel constant-current sink LED driver with four-channel grouped delay. This device simplifies design in LED display applications,

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Date:

02/17/2011

Yokogawa's Precision Power Analyser Offers Innovative Measurement Functions

Replacing the WT1600, an industry standard for many years, the WT1800 offers innovative measurement functions which benefit the engineer with electrical power and efficiency measurements in a range

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Date:

02/16/2011

ZMDI's New Member of Cost-Effective HV Line Driver Family for Factory Automation with IO-Link Functionality

ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced a new member of its cost-effective line driver

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Date:

02/16/2011

C&K Develops Industry's Only Ultra-Miniature IP68-Rated Tactile Switch

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has upgraded its KMT0 Series of ultra-miniature tactile

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Date:

02/16/2011

Mitsubishi Electric Launches 9.0" QHD Color TFT-LCD Module

Mitsubishi Electric launches a new 9.0" color TFT-LCD module AA090AA01 in Quarter High Definition (QHD: 960 × 540) format. QHD provides half the resolution of full high definition (Full HD: 1,920

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Date:

02/14/2011

Maxim Unveils Two Fully Integrated Power-Management ICs

Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX8982A/MAX8982X, power-management ICs (PMICs) for LTE/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE data cards based on Icera's E400/E450 platform. These devices integrate four high-efficiency

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Date:

02/14/2011

Wolfson's Power Management Selected for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Super Chip

Wolfson Microelectronics plc announced that its industry-leading WM8325 power management subsystem, the world's highest current monolithic power management IC (PMIC), has been selected by NVIDIA as

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Date:

02/14/2011

ROHM High-Performance Infrared LEDs Ideal for Proximity Sensing

A new series of high-performance infrared LEDs ideally suited for proximity sensor applications is now available from ROHM Semiconductor . The SIM-030/031ST and SIM-040/041ST surface-mount IR LEDs

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Date:

02/14/2011

Atmel Announces New Generation of maXTouch Solutions

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the maXTouch(TM) E Series of single-chip capacitive touchscreen controllers for touchscreens from 2 to 12 inches.

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Date:

02/14/2011

Emerson Network Power Launches IPM300 Compact and Rugged Dual-Input Power Module for AdvancedTCA Applications

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(tm), today launched the IPM300, a 300W dual-input power module for AdvancedTCA(r) (ATCA(r))

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Date:

02/13/2011

Power Integrations Expands Popular LinkSwitch-PH Family of LED Driver ICs

Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage drivers for offline LED lighting, today announced seven new members of its popular LinkSwitch-PH family of LED driver ICs. Optimized for industrial and

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Date:

02/13/2011

Molex Unveils EXTreme Ten60Power™ High-Current Connectors

Molex Incorporated has introduced a new version of its EXTreme Ten60Power™ High-Current Connectors. The EXTreme Ten60Power delivers up to 260A per linear inch, representing the highest current density

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Date:

02/13/2011

VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers Offer Efficient Design Solution

Featuring up to 97.4 percent power efficiency and a highly efficient design using nearly 30 percent less material, the new VPT Series Toroidal Power Transformers from Triad Magnetics provide an innovative

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Date:

02/13/2011

Maxwell Introduces Ultracapacitor-Based Backup Power Module for UPS

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced that it is introducing a 56-volt ultracapacitor module designed specifically to address the short-term ride-through and bridge power requirements of uninterruptible

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Date:

02/13/2011

Vicor's New Bus Converters in Industry Standard Packages

Vicor Corporation has announced the introduction of the IBC048 series of VI BRICK™ Intermediate Bus Converters, which offer double the power density and half the conversion loss of competitive devices.

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Date:

02/12/2011

Diodes Inc. Rectifiers Increase Efficiency & Reduce Form Factor

Diodes has expanded its portfolio of patented Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR) with the introduction of 12A and 15A rated devices in the compact PowerDI®5 package. As the output rectifiers in space

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Date:

02/12/2011

Vishay's New Dual 20V P-Channel TrenchFET® Gen III Power MOSFET Offers Industry's Lowest On-Resistance: 54 m? at 4.5V in 2mm x 2mm Footprint

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new dual 20V p-channel TrenchFET® Gen III power MOSFET with an 8V gate-to-source voltage featuring the lowest on-resistance ever achieved for a dual p-channel

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Date:

02/12/2011

Maxim's Highly Integrated, 850kHz/500kHz SMBus-Programmable Battery Chargers

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX17435/MAX17535, highly integrated SMBus(TM) battery chargers capable of operating at 850kHz and 500kHz, respectively. The SMBus interface enables programming

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Date:

02/12/2011

Next-Generation, Single-Resistor, Easily Paralleled 3A LDO

Linear's Surface Mount 3A LDO Easily Paralleled with no Hot Spots

Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3083, a 3A LDO that can be paralleled for heat spreading and higher output current, and is adjustable with a single resistor. This regulator is based

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Date:

02/12/2011

XP's Compact Industrial & Medical 400W Power Supply Delivers 600Wmax in 6" x 4" Footprint

XP Power today announced the FCM400 series of single output high efficiency 400W AC-DC power supplies suitable for a wide range of industrial and medical applications. Having an enclosed low noise

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Date:

02/11/2011

Intersil Launches Industry's First Fully Encapsulated Digital Power Module

Intersil Corporation has extended its leadership in next-generation power modules by introducing the ZL9101M, an encapsulated, highly-integrated digital DC/DC power module designed for point-of-load

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Date:

02/08/2011

IR Expands QPL-Certified Schottky Rectifiers for Space Applications

International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, today announced the expansion of the company's offering of high reliability Schottky rectifiers in accordance with the Defense

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Date:

02/08/2011

Ericsson's Digital Voltage Regulator Offers Unprecedented Levels of Control and Energy Saving

Ericsson Power Modules' 3E series BMR463 is a second-generation, digital point-of-load regulator with unprecedented functionality. It enables systems architects to fully monitor and dynamically control

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Date:

02/07/2011

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Maxim's New 1mm x 1mm Class D amplifier

Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX98304, the industry's smallest Class D amplifier at 1mm x 1mm. This amplifier increases output power by 23% to 3.2W and reduces noise by 39% to 19μVRMS,

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Date:

02/07/2011

TI delivers Energy Efficient Class-G Amp for Cost-Sensitive Media Players & Mobile Handsets

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a low-power Class-G headphone amplifier with an integrated digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and power rails for mobile handsets and media players. The TLV320DAC3202

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Date:

02/05/2011

Ultra Compact "Green" 150W AC-DC Power Supply Fits 2" x 4" Footprint

XP Power announced the launch of the ECP150 series of highly efficient and extremely compact open frame 150W AC-DC power supplies. Measuring just 4 x 2 x 1.26 inches (101.6 x 50.8 x 32 mm) and with

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Date:

02/05/2011

Avago's New Isolation Amplifiers with Increased Accuracy for Motor Drivers & Renewable Energy Power Converters

Avago Technologies announced new precision optical isolation amplifiers for motor control and current sensing applications. The ACPL-790B, ACPL-790A and ACPL-7900 devices improve the accuracy and

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Date:

02/05/2011

Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated Increase Efficiency & Reduce Form Factor

Diodes has expanded its portfolio of patented Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR?) with the introduction of 12A and 15A rated devices in the compact PowerDI®5 package. As the output rectifiers in space

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Date:

02/05/2011

Tyco Electronics' NEVALO System Streamlines Solid State Lighting Design and Manufacture

Tyco Electronics (TE) introduces an innovative Solid State Lighting (SSL) solution - the NEVALO SSL system - designed to accelerate lighting manufacturers' transition from traditional light sources

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Date:

02/04/2011

Power Integrations' New TOPSwitch-JX Power Conversion ICs

Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced the availability of its industry-leading TOPSwitch-JX power conversion IC

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Date:

02/04/2011

Maxim's GPS LNAs Provide Low Noise and Save Space with a WLP Package

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2686/MAX2688, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) designed for GPS-enabled applications operating in the 1575MHz band. Packaged in a 0.86mm x 0.86mm, 0.4mm-pitch

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Date:

02/03/2011

IR Introduces Family of Rugged Automotive Qualified Planar MOSFETs

International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, introduced a family of automotive qualified planar MOSFETs for a variety of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine

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Date:

02/03/2011

IDT Introduces Industry's First Single-Layer Multi-Touch Capacitive Touch Screen Controller

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced the industry's first touch screen controller IC optimized for IDT's proprietary single-layer multi-touch projected capacitive touch screen technology.

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Date:

02/01/2011

IR's New DirectFET®plus Power MOSFET Family for DC-DC Switching Applications Improves Efficiency up to 2 Percent

International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, introduced a family of DirectFET®plus power MOSFETs featuring IR's new generation of silicon that sets a new standard in efficiency

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Date:

02/01/2011

TI's New Low-Voltage Precision Op-amps for Sensor Measurement

Texas Instruments Incorporated expanded its 1.8-V precision operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio with a new line of op amps for low-noise, high-impedance sensor measurement. The first product

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Date:

02/01/2011

Infineon's New Rectifier Module with integrated MOSFET Chopper for PFC

Infineon Technologies offers new Easy 1B single-phase rectifier modules with MOSFET chopper for Power Factor Correction in order to support customers in offering optimised solutions. Applications

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Date:

01/31/2011

Microsemi's New 4-port and 8-port Power-over-Ethernet ICs

Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of new 4-port and 8-port members of the PD691xx Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IC family, offering the industry's smallest form factor and lowest power

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Date:

01/31/2011

Crouzet's New Brushless DC Gearmotor with Integrated Gearbox

Crouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, has introduced the new 801 Series Brushless DC Gearmotor with integrated Gearbox and electronics. The new all-in-one solution offers

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Date:

01/29/2011

Maxim's 1V to 16V Hot-Swap IC with Precision Current-Sense Output

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5977, a hot-swap controller for 1V to 16V backplanes. This device features an integrated current-sense amplifier that provides a 1% accurate current output

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Date:

01/28/2011

Molex 1.27mm pitch Picoflex IDT Connector System

Molex Incorporated has expanded its extensive Picoflex® IDT connector system, which is suitable for many high-density applications where space is at a premium and power and signal are required. The

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Date:

01/27/2011

Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Most Sensitive, Power-Efficient Proximity Sensors

Silicon Laboratories Inc. a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, announced its next-generation infrared (IR) and ambient light sensors for human interface (HI) applications.

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Date:

01/27/2011

Ohmite New Shunt Resistors Suit Renewable Entrgy Applications

Following increased demand from battery manufacturers, and companies involved in the development of green power solutions Ohmite have responded by developing their SH shunt resistor. The first

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Date:

01/27/2011

Allegro 2-wire Hall-effect Unipolar Switches offer Improved High-Voltage Protection for Automotive

The new A1152/3/5/6 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are a range of two-wire unipolar Hall-effect switches designed for automotive sensing applications in seat-belt buckle, seat position, and steering

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Date:

01/27/2011

Mersen Launches New HelioProtection® Fuse Line

Mersen (formerly Ferraz Shawmut) is pleased to announce the launch of the industry's first UL 2579 listed range of dedicated photovoltaic fuses ? the HelioProtection fuse line, which includes the

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Date:

01/27/2011

Murata Power Solutions extends Datel AC Power Meter Range

Expanding its Datel offering of digital panel meters, Murata Power Solutions has introduced two new models into its ACM20 series of four-function AC power meters. The ACM20-2-AC1-R-C and ACM20-2-AC1-R-F-C

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Date:

01/27/2011

Maxim's LED Solution Enables Drop-in Replacements for Halogen MR16 Lamps

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16840, an LED driver that employs a proprietary architecture to ensure flicker-free, dimmable operation with electronic transformers and cut-angle dimmers.

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Date:

01/26/2011

Renesas Electronics Introduces Power MOSFETs with Compact Package and Improved Performance for Automotive Applications

Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced today 32 new N-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) with voltage tolerances

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Date:

01/26/2011

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I2C/PMBus Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Linear's New Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Digital power management benefits include easier development of complex multi-rail systems, simplified ICT and board bring-up, and remote field testing. In addition system diagnostics allow users

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Date:

01/24/2011

Torex 10.5V High Speed Low Iq 200mA LDO with Extended Temperature Range

The new XC6505 series from Torex is a 10.5V LDO that combines the best of both worlds, being high speed (its PSRR is 60dB @1kHz) while consuming only 5.5μA. The XC6505 operates with input voltages

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Date:

01/23/2011

Synopsys Announces Production-Ready Lynx Design System Optimized for Common Platform 28-nm High-K Metal Gate Technology

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced it is delivering a low power, high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) design

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Date:

01/22/2011

Emerson Network Power presents enhanced Chloride 80-NET™ UPS system

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today presented the enhanced Chloride 80-NET™ uninterruptible power supply (UPS), enabling

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Date:

01/22/2011

TI's new low-cost floating-point Piccolo™ MCUs provide optimized performance and power line communications capabilities for Energy-Efficient Applications

Bridging the gap between low-cost Piccolo and high-performance Delfino™ floating-point microcontrollers (MCUs), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced its new low-cost TMS320F2806x Piccolo

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Date:

01/22/2011

Diodes' Self-Protected MOSFETs Raise Protection Levels for Inductive Loads

Diodes Incorporated has announced further additions to its IntelliFET® range of self-protected MOSFETs. The 60V, 75m? (typical) rated single N-channel ZXMS6006DG/SG and dual N-channel ZXMS6006DT8

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Date:

01/21/2011

FCI Introduces RJ45 1x8 Modular Jack for GPON Systems

FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, is expanding its modular jack product line with the RJ45 1 stack, 8 port shield connector with LED. Designed for Gigabit Passive Optical

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Date:

01/21/2011

National Semiconductor Adds Three High Output Voltage Products to SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module Family

National Semiconductor Corp. introduced three new SIMPLE SWITCHER® power modules, the first to drive high output voltage applications in a variety of markets including industrial, communications infrastructure

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Date:

01/21/2011

Maxim's Latest GPS LNAs Offer Industry-Low 0.65dB Noise Figure to Extend Receiver Sensitivity and Read Range

Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX2667/MAX2669, the newest additions to its GPS/GNSS low-noise amplifier (LNA) family. Designed using Maxim's advanced SiGe processes, these fully integrated

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Date:

01/21/2011

TI Releases Industry's First Qi Certified Development Tools & Chipset for Wireless Power

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the industry's first Qi-certified wireless power development kit, which enables design engineers to speed the integration of wireless power technology in

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Date:

01/17/2011

TTI, Inc. Delivers New Expanded Terminal Block Range from FCI

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, is now stocking FCI's range of terminal blocks which has recently been expanded to include new plug

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Date:

01/17/2011

Power Integrations Introduces Reference Design for 5W LED Lamps

Power Integrations announced a new reference design (RDK-251) for a 5-watt offline LED driver that includes flicker-free TRIAC dimming and single-stage power factor correction (PFC). The reference

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Date:

01/16/2011

Supertex LED Driver Delivers Superior Current Accuracy with Integrated MOSFET

Supertex, a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced HV9967, an open loop, average-mode current control LED driver IC that operates in

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Date:

01/16/2011

International Rectifier Expands Portfolio of 40V to 100V Automotive Qualified MOSFETs Including Family of Logic Level Gate Drive Devices

International Rectifier has expanded its offering of 40V to 100V automotive qualified MOSFETs including a family of logic level devices. The new MOSFETs are suitable for heavy load applications used

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Date:

01/15/2011

Maxim's Highly Efficient 3.3V Synchronous DC-DC Regulator Integrates MOSFETs in 2mm X 2mm Package

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15040, a low-voltage (2.4V to 3.6V), synchronous switching regulator in a 2mm x 2mm wafer-level package (WLP). This miniature step-down regulator integrates

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Date:

01/15/2011

MSC's Versatile 15 Watt DC/DC Converters

MSC offers the 68DW15 series of 15 Watt DC/DC converters from YDS. Key features of these converters are 4:1 input voltage ranges of 9-36 V and 18-75 V, single output voltages of 3.3 V, 5 V, 12V or

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Date:

01/15/2011

Nuvation Engineering Designs Advanced Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles

Nuvation Engineering, a leading provider of electronic design services, has developed a custom battery management system, fuel gauge and driver interface for electric vehicles. The innovative system

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Date:

01/15/2011

Diodes Incorporated LDOs Extend Battery Life

Characterized by low dropout voltage and low quiescent current, the latest linear regulators from Diodes Incorporated suit low power handheld product design where extending battery life is a key design

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Date:

01/14/2011

Farnell Announces Exclusive Stock at Launch Agreement for New Cree LED Lighting Modules

Farnell is to have exclusive stock in Europe at launch of the latest range of Cree LED modules. Available in TrueWhite® and EasyWhite® technology options, the new Cree LMR4 modules provide a simple

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Date:

01/14/2011

Infineon's New Fast-Acting Diode Protects High-Speed USB 3.0 Ports

With today's portable storage media, anyone can take their own media library with them wherever they go - everything from the latest album release by their favorite band to last summer's vacation

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Date:

01/14/2011

60V Synchronous Step-Down Controller Operates up to 150°C

Linear's New DC/DC Converter and ADC

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3810H-5, a high input voltage synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with guaranteed specifications for junction temperatures as high as 150°C. This

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Date:

01/13/2011

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Analog Devices Adds Dual Output Synchronous Controller to Power Management Portfolio

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), announced the availability of the ADP1850 synchronous DC-DC switching controller that is easily configurable as dual output or interleaved two-phase controller for a wide

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Date:

01/13/2011

Aim-TTi's New Dual-Output 1.2kW Power Supply

The new QPX600D from Aim-TTi is a dual-output 1.2kW power supply using the company's latest PowerFlex+ regulation technology to provide up to 80V or up to 50A on each 600W output. Whereas a conventional

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Date:

01/13/2011

All American Semiconductor Offers Wide Range of Mean Well Switching Power Supply Products

All American Semiconductor, a leading distributor of electronic components, announces that it has been franchised by Mean Well Enterprises Co., Ltd. to carry their full line of switching power supply

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Date:

01/13/2011

AVX Offers Widest Selection of MLCC Capacitor Arrays in the Industry

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed advanced capacitor arrays designed to shrink the circuit foot print, enhance EMI performance

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Date:

01/13/2011

Diodes Incorporated Announces Linear Constant Current Driver - Versatile Control for LED Applications

The AL8400 linear LED driver controller from Diodes Incorporated has been designed to tightly regulate a wide variation of high brightness LED currents via an external transistor. Suiting a broad

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Date:

01/12/2011

BEI Kimco Announces Breakthrough in Voice Coil Actuator Miniaturization

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has announced an exciting breakthrough in miniaturization for cylindrical shaped voice coil actuators with the introduction

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Date:

01/12/2011

AVX Expands RF Capacitor Series to Include Non-Magnetic Terminations for MRI Applications

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its porcelain and ceramic dielectric multilayer capacitor (MLC) chip product offering

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Date:

01/12/2011

Atmel and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Collaborate to Develop High-Quality Audio Platform

Atmel® Corporation, a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, a subsidiary of Bang & Olufsen specializing in high-performance class D audio solutions, today announced

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Date:

01/12/2011

SMP's Low-Loss Inductive Components

SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) is presenting inductive components. These components feature low-loss and good EMC characteristics and a space-saving design. Their cores consist of powder composites,

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Date:

01/11/2011

New at Rutronik: Schurter's High-Grade FMBB NEO Series EMI-Filters

Schurter is expanding its family of EMI-Line Filters with the new compact and high-end FMBB NEO filter series for one-phase systems. The three filter designs are characterised by both highly symmetrical

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Date:

01/11/2011

MSC offers 92D series DC/DC Converters with 100W Nominal Power

MSC now offers the 92D series DC/DC converters from YDS. Key features of these converters are a nominal power of 100W, input voltage ranges of 18V to 36V and 36V to 75V as well as output voltages

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Date:

01/11/2011

Molex Completes its Field-Attachable, External Thread mPm DIN Valve Connectors with the introduction of DIN Form C and Form Micro Connectors

Molex Incorporated augments its range of externally-threaded Brad® mPm® DIN valve connectors with the addition of Form C and Form Micro housings; combining IP67 sealing properties with an external-thread

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Date:

01/11/2011

Maxim's Ultralow-power DACs Prolong Battery Life in Portable Applications

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5214 (14-bit) and MAX5216 (16-bit) digital-to-analog converters (DACs). With power consumption less than 80μA IQ, these DACs prolong battery life in portable

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Date:

01/11/2011

Lantiq Introduces Family of Chips Supporting Global ITU-T G.hn Standard for Home Networking Applications

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced a chip family supporting the ITU-T G.hn global standard for next generation wired home networks. Lantiq

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Date:

01/11/2011

iWatt Enters Industrial Market with 800V Primary Side Regulated AC/DC Digital PWM IC

iWatt, Inc., a developer of energy-efficient digital power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) used in leading-edge power supplies, today introduced the iW1810 AC/DC digital PWM IC, which integrates

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Date:

01/11/2011

ITT's EVC Series SAE J1772 Electric Vehicle Charging Connectors Now Available from AvnetExpress.com

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnects, and cable assemblies, and Avnet Express, part of the Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group

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Date:

01/11/2011

IR Expands Portfolio of 40V to 100V Automotive Qualified MOSFETs Including Family of Logic Level Gate Drive Devices

International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today announced the expansion of the company's offering of 40V to 100V automotive qualified MOSFETs including a family of logic

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Date:

01/11/2011

Intersil's Latest Dual Synchronous Buck Regulators Provide Design Flexibility & Deliver 95% Peak Efficiency to Maximize Battery Life

Intersil Corporation has expanded its popular family of dual output integrated FET buck regulators, introducing a trio of new devices that provide up to 95% power conversion efficiency and offer designers

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Date:

01/11/2011

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INTEGRATED Engineering Software Boosts Visualisation Possibilities with Tecplot Software

INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for electromagnetic, thermal and structural design analysis, has now completed updates across its product range. Version

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Date:

01/11/2011

TI Introduces Smallest, Highest Efficiency-Step-Down SWIFT™ DC/DC Converter

Texas Instruments Incorporated builds upon its popular SWIFT™ family of power management integrated circuits with a new 6-A converter that is the industry's smallest and most efficient. The new TPS54618

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Date:

01/10/2011

2MHz, 3A (IOUT) Synchronous Buck-Boost Switching Regulator

Linear Maximizes Energy Conversion and Launches Hot Swap Devices

Linear Technology announces the LTC3113, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers 3A of output current from a nominal 3.3V power source, Li-Ion/Polymer battery or up to 1A from dual cell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH

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Date:

01/07/2011

TI's new Multi-DC/DC Color LED Kit Delivers More Design Flexibility for Lighting Systems

Complete, easy-to-use kit enables developers to leverage C2000™ real-time control microcontrollers to innovate feature-laden, intelligent automotive and stage lighting applications Providing

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Date:

01/05/2011

Extremely Low-Profile DC Jack for Robust In-Board Mounting

For applications that face particularly tight space restraints, SUYIN has developed the two-pin type 040068FR right-angle DC power jack connector (max. 6.3VDC/2.0ADC). This THT jack, which is equipped

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Date:

01/05/2011

Silicon Labs' Bridge IC Family Simplifies Addition of USB Connectivity in Embedded Designs

Silicon Laboratories Inc., a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced its latest-generation bridge chip family, providing a cost-effective, small-footprint solution

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Date:

01/05/2011

Pacific Crest Offers Significant Experience Designing Custom Transformers

Pacific Crest Transformers, a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, offers significant experience designing custom transformers for a wide range of applications,

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Date:

01/05/2011

ON Semiconductor Unveils BelaSigna R261 High Performance Voice Capture System-on-Chip

ON Semiconductor has introduced BelaSigna R261. This complete system-on-chip (SoC) solution for portable consumer electronics incorporates a highly optimized digital signal processor (DSP) with an

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Date:

01/05/2011

Molex Next-Generation CMX Sealed, Hybrid, High-Density and Modular Connector Family for Transportation Applications

Building on the success of its CMC connection system, Molex Incorporated introduces the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system - the CMX family using a new CTX

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Date:

01/05/2011

Maxims 2.1MHz Automotive Step-Down Converters Consume only 25A

Maxim's 2.1MHz Automotive Step-Down Converters Consume only 25μA

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16903/MAX16904, automotive-grade, synchronous step-down converters that consume only 25μA (no load) and deliver 1A and 600mA, respectively. These 2.1MHz

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Date:

01/05/2011

Simultaneous Protocols and RS485 Termination Switching

Linear Reduces Component Count and Boosts Efficiency

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2870 and LTC2871 multiprotocol transceivers with switchable integrated termination for 3.3V and 5V systems. RS485 systems require a termination resistor

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Date:

01/05/2011

IR Introduces the IRF6708S2 and IRF6728M DirectFET® MOSFET Chipset Tailored for Cost Sensitive DC-DC Applications

International Rectifier has introduced the IRF6708S2 and IRF6728M 30 V DirectFET® MOSFET chipset tailored for cost sensitive 19V input synchronous buck applications. The IRF6708S2 Small Can and

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Date:

01/05/2011

Fairchild Semiconductor's PFC/PWM Controller Provides Higher Efficiency in Dual-Switch Flyback Topologies

Power engineers, especially those involved in All-In-One (AIO) PC power, Slim Pack PC adapters, LCD TV and LED lighting designs, require a dual switch flyback topology that provides the higher efficiency

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Date:

01/05/2011

ERNI Electronics Extends SMC Family with Additional Pin Numbers in All Variants

ERNI Electronics is enhancing its popular two-row SMC connector family in a 1.27mm pitch with versions featuring additional pin numbers in all the available configurations (straight and angled male

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Date:

01/05/2011

Diodes Incorporated Releases First Product in Thermally Enhanced Package

The DMP3010LPS 30V rated p-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated is the first device to be released by the company in its unique powerDI5060 package, offering designers of notebooks,

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Date:

01/05/2011

Dialog Semiconductor enables 3D Experience for Smartphones and Tablet PCs with First 2D to 3D Video Conversion IC

Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative display, audio and power management semiconductor solutions, has announced the DA8223, the world's first real time 2D

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Date:

01/05/2011

Cree's New 650V Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes Improve Advanced High-Efficiency Data Center Power Supply Designs

Targeting the latest data center power supply requirements, Cree, Inc. announces its new line of Z-RecTM 650V Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) diodes. The new JBS diodes provide blocking voltage to

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Date:

01/05/2011

C&K Components' Catalog has 20 Million Standard Switch Options Available

C&K Components has launched a new full line catalog that contains more than 20,000,000 possible part numbers of standard switch products including pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP,

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Date:

01/05/2011

CISSOID unveils High Temperature Dual-Channel, 2Mbit/s Isolated Data Transceiver

CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions unveils RHEA, a high temperature data transmission solution with galvanic isolation of 2.5kV and operating reliably from -55°C to +225°C.

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Date:

01/05/2011

Allegro's User-Programmable Linear Hall-Effect Sensor IC

Featuring built-in filtering to provide low jitter and high sensing accuracy, the new product complements Allegro's existing line of linear devices with PWM outputs by offering a device with a significantly

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Date:

01/05/2011

IR's MOSFETs in New Patented SMD0.2 Package Drastically Reduce System Size and Weight in HiRel Space Applications

International Rectifier launched a family of hermetic radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) 100V MOSFETs in a new compact, surface mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus power

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Date:

12/17/2010

Foster Transformer Unveils Three EMI Filters with Optional Surge Suppression

Foster Transformer now offers three models of EMI Filters with optional surge suppression that can be mounted with �" quick connect terminals. This allows them to be mounted wherever needed (including

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Date:

12/17/2010

Cree Introduces Industry's First Lighting-Class LED Arrays to Accelerate Indoor LED Lighting

Cree, Inc. announces the industry's first lighting-class LED array. The XLamp® CXA20 LED array is the first lighting-class array aimed at accelerating the LED lighting revolution and can enable a

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Date:

12/17/2010

CISSOID introduces MARS High Temperature 30V Small-Signal P-Channel MOSFET

CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced a new product in their PLANET family of high temperature transistors and switches. MARS is a High Temperature 30V Small-Signal

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Date:

12/17/2010

BEI Kimco Magnetics' New Linear Voice Coil Actuator Features Fully Sealed Housing for Highly Contaminated Environments

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has introduced the LA13-13 Linear Voice Coil Actuator featuring an IP64 fully sealed package impervious to water splashes

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Date:

12/17/2010

Avago's Industry-First Optical Module Enables Multimode 40-Gbps Ethernet Uplink Applications

Avago Technologies has announced availability of a four-channel parallel optic QSFP+ transceiver module for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, here at the Super Computing 2010 conference. The new AFBR-79E4Z

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Date:

12/17/2010

Allegro's Linear Hall-effect Current Sensor IC

The new ACS711 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a Hall-effect linear current sensor IC with a built-in overcurrent fault output that provides economical and precise AC or DC current sensing in

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Date:

12/17/2010

Staco's FirstLine® P is Ideal for Network Closets, Computer Rooms, and Data Centers

Staco Energy Products Company introduces the FirstLine® P - a parallelable three-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for 80-125kVA applications. These units boast efficiencies of up to 98%,

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Date:

12/17/2010

STMicroelectronics Takes Pressure Sensors to New Heights

From 750m below ground to the top of Mount Everest, smart phones and other portable devices will soon be able to pinpoint their height variation relative to sea level to better than one meter, thanks

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Date:

12/17/2010

Positronic's "Unibody" Design: Next Generation Environmental D-Subminiature Connector

Positronic introduced the WD and WDD series environmental D-Subminiature connectors to the industry over 15 years ago. This product has been a popular choice for applications requiring a sealed I/O

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Date:

12/17/2010

NXP Unveils 30V MOSFET with Industry's Lowest RDSon

NXP Semiconductors NV unveiled the first MOSFET in the NextPower range with a 30V Power-SO8 MOSFET, featuring the industry's lowest RDSon of 1.4mOhm at 4.5V. The new MOSFET, PSMN1R0-30YLC, is optimized

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Date:

12/17/2010

National Semiconductor Debuts MYPVDATA SOC Web Interface; Advanced Analytics Improve Solar Energy Harvest

National Semiconductor Corp. has announced the release of SolarMagic™ MYPVDATA™ Solar Operations Center (SOC). Whereas solar systems today are underperforming due to various conditions, MYPVDATA

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Date:

12/17/2010

Murata Power Solutions Introduces Small Footprint Surface-Mount Inductors

The new 2200RM series of bobbin wound inductors from Murata Power Solutions provides a surface mount alternative to the company's well established through-hole 2200R series. Suitable for use in a

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Date:

12/17/2010

Maxims 4A, Synchronous DC-DC Regulators with Integrated MOSFETs Achieve 96% Efficiency in 4mm Package

Maxim's 4A, Synchronous DC-DC Regulators with Integrated MOSFETs Achieve 96% Efficiency in 4mm² Package

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15050/MAX15051, low-voltage (2.9V to 5.5V), 4A, synchronous DC-DC regulators in a 2mm x 2mm wafer-level package (WLP). These tiny step-down regulators integrate

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Date:

12/17/2010

Dual 26.5VIN, 8A DC/DC μModule Regulator

Linear's Power and Speed-Performance Products

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4628, μModule® regulator containing two step-down 8A DC/DC converter circuits with the inductors, MOSFETs and other necessary components in a 15mm x

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Date:

12/17/2010

Dimmable, High Voltage EL Driver from Supertex Ideal for Backlighting Laptop Keyboards

Supertex, Inc. introduced the HV816, a dimmable, low noise, electroluminescent (EL) lamp driver designed to drive large area EL lamps used in backlighting keyboards of notebooks, netbooks, and electronic

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Date:

12/16/2010

External 48 & 60 Watt Power Supply Series Meets Latest Energy Standards

XP Power announced the launch of the highly efficient single output AFM series of 48 and 60 Watt external AC-DC power supplies designed for a wide range of IT and medical equipment. The ranges offer

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Date:

12/10/2010

Toshiba Electronics launches ultra-compact photocoupler for industrial applications operating to 125°C

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an ultra-compact photocoupler that will help engineers to address MOSFET and IGBT gate drive requirements in inverters, induction heating designs and other

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Date:

12/10/2010

TI's New Motor Driver Evaluation Platform Spins Brushed DC Stepper Motors

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the first in a new line of scalable evaluation platforms for spinning motors. The DRV8412 evaluation kit (DRV8412-C2-KIT) includes all of the hardware and

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Date:

12/10/2010

Stackpole Provides Low Cost High Voltage Solution in More Case Sizes

Stackpole's RVC Series has expanded to include 0402 size chips with a working voltage of 100 volts, twice that of standard thick film chip resistors. This expansion provides a low cost solution for

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Date:

12/10/2010

STMicroelectronics' Customizable Modular Motion Control

STMicroelectronics announced an industry first with the unveiling of a customizable high-end motor-control module that is small enough to mount directly on the motor, in addition to providing connection

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Date:

12/10/2010

Semtech Delivers Industry's First Smart Current Sink LED Backlighting Platform

Semtech Corp. announced the industry's first smart current sink LED backlighting platform with on-chip digital lighting effects for high-end handheld displays. This new platform incorporates Semtech's

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Date:

12/10/2010

Rutronik Stocks Infineon's 40V OptiMOS™-T2 Product Family in Advanced Trench Technology

The latest 40V OptiMOS™-T2 product family from Infineon offers best-in-class RDS(on) (max. 0,98m at 10Vgs) and highest package current capability up to 100A in TO252-3, and up to 180A in TO263-7 for

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Date:

12/10/2010

Premo's New Current Sensor Series

After successful introduction of the highest precision and linear current sensors in the industry, the DCT Fluxgate family, Premo is increasing its current sensors product portfolio with as many as

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Date:

12/10/2010

Powercast Debuts RF Energy Harvesting Kit for Wireless Battery Charging

Powercast Corporation, a leader in RF-based wireless power and energy harvesting technology, today announced its Lifetime Power® Energy Harvesting Development Kit for Battery Charging. The kit features

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Date:

12/10/2010

National Introduces LED Driver with Industry's Best Dimming Performance

National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a new LED driver with the industry's best phase-based dimming performance for high-brightness light-emitting diode (LED) applications. The LM3450 LED driver

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Date:

12/10/2010

Maxim's Lowest Cost System Solution for Precision Sensor Measurements in Automotive and Industrial Applications

Maxim Integrated Products extends its line of MAXQ® mixed-signal microcontrollers with the MAXQ7670A, a complete system-on-chip (SoC), mixed-signal microcontroller that integrates all the functions

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Date:

12/10/2010

Complete Family of 16-bit Parallel and Serial Interface ADCs

Linear's Lowest Power, 16-Bit 125Msps ADCs Reduce Power to 185mW

Linear Technology Corporation introduces three families of low power 16-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate approximately half the power of competing 16-bit solutions.

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Date:

12/10/2010

MOSFETs in New Patented SMD0.2 Package Drastically Reduce System Size and Weight in HiRel Space Applications

International Rectifier has introduced a family of hermetic radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) 100V MOSFETs in a new compact, surface mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus

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Date:

12/10/2010

IQD's MEMS Oscillators in 1MHz to 800MHz Frequency Range Reduce Lead-Time

IQD has announced immediate availability of a newly developed high frequency MEMS Oscillator. The new IQMS-900 series MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) oscillator is available in an exceptionally

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Date:

12/10/2010

Ericsson's 100W 1/4 Brick DC/DC Converter Shortens Time-to-Market for Power Radio Applications

Reducing cost and improving efficiency, the topology used in Ericsson Power Modules' PKM4116ND quarter brick DC/DC converter has been highly optimized to lower the number of components while simultaneously

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Date:

12/10/2010

Emerson Network Power Extends Modular Chloride MP-NET™ UPS System

Already offering modular flexibility and scalability, the 98 percent efficient Chloride MP-NET now provides 50 percent more power for the same footprint size. Emerson Network Power, a business

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Date:

12/10/2010

ALPS Commences Mass Production of "EC18A Series" 18mm Size Insulated Shaft Type Encoder

ALPS ELECTRIC has completed development of its new "EC18A Series", an insulated shaft type encoder for use in dial control knobs of appliances such as washing machines and microwaves. Mass production

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Date:

12/10/2010

Analog Devices Introduces Two Highly Accurate, Dual-Supply Supervisory ICs for Monitoring Microprocessors and FPGAs

Analog Devices, Inc. introduces the ADM6305 and ADM6306 dual-voltage supervisors that provide high-voltage threshold accuracy of 1.2 percent for monitoring low-voltage core rails. These new supervisory

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Date:

12/10/2010

TI Introduces Integrated USB Charging Port Power Switch

Intelligent host-mode charging power IC provides interoperable, standards-compliant solution to reduce charging time for mobile devices from a USB port Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced

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Date:

12/03/2010

Semtech Single-Cell LED and Motor Timer-Controllers Simplify Design of AA/AAA Battery-Operated Electronic Appliances

Semtech Corp. announced the newest devices in its sub-1V mixed-signal LED and motor timer-controller platform for easy, fast and cost-effective design of small, light weight, ultra-low power, battery-operated

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Date:

12/03/2010

Rochester Electronics Expands QML Inventory to Include Fairchild Advanced Schottky Technology (FAST) Semiconductor Devices

Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer and distributor of end-of-life and mature semiconductors, has expanded its inventory and continuing manufacturing services to include

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Date:

12/03/2010

Nextreme's New eTEG HV37 Advances Energy Harvesting for Self-powered Distributed Sensors and Sensor Networks

Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, today announced the availability of the new eTEGTM HV37 thermoelectric power

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Date:

12/03/2010

2.5A, 15V Synchronous Buck Boost DC/DC Converter Enables a Multitude of Input Sources

Linear's High Efficiency and Transient Protection

Linear Technology announces the LTC3112, a synchronous buck-boost converter that delivers up to 2.5A of output current from a wide range of power sources, including single or multiple cell batteries,

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Date:

12/03/2010

IQD Launches Smallest & Lightest Crystal

The latest addition to IQD's comprehensive frequency product range, the CX-18, is believed to be the smallest and lightest surface-mount crystal in the world. Housed in a hermetically sealed ceramic

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Date:

12/03/2010

Fairchild's USB-Compliant Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Shortens Charge Time and Reduces Heat

When charging a single-cell or parallel-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery through a USB port or AC/DC adaptor, designers need a solution that provides faster charge times and overcomes the thermal

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Date:

12/03/2010

CISSOID Unveils Driver Chipset for Silicon Carbide Switches

CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature and high reliability semiconductor solutions, unveils THEMIS and ATLAS, their power transistor driver chipset meant for high efficiency motor drives and power

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Date:

12/03/2010

ALPS Develops "RS08 Series" Compact Reflow Type Slide Potentiometer Compact Size with 8mm Stroke

ALPS ELECTRIC has completed development of its new "RS08 Series", a compact slide potentiometer for use in mobile devices for volume or screen brightness adjustment. Mass production commences in November

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Date:

12/03/2010

ZMDI Launches Cost-Effective High-Voltage Line Driver with IO-Link Functionality for Factory Automation Applications

ZMDI AG has announced a cost-effective line driver and level shifter IC with a high-voltage I/O channel that meets the physical layer requirements of sensor and actuator systems used in factory automation

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Date:

12/01/2010

External 48 & 60 Watt Power Supply Series Meets Latest Energy Standards

XP Power announced the launch of the highly efficient single output AFM series of 48 & 60 Watt external AC-DC power supplies designed for a wide range of IT and medical equipment. The ranges offer

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12/01/2010

TI's New LED Lighting Controller with Power Factor Correction

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new single-stage LED lighting pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. The TRIAC-dimmable solution regulates LED current and also achieves near unity power

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11/24/2010

TDK-Lambda's New 100W and 150W PCB Power Supplies

With the introduction of the ZWS-BAF series of PCB-type AC-DC power supplies, leading power expert TDK-Lambda EMEA has effectively improved the total performance of its previous generation ZWS-AF

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11/24/2010

SINUS Electronic Expands its Power

The constant growth and the resulting ever more extensive product range now makes a new approach necessary at SINUS Electronic. The company from Untereisesheim, which has been known for its quality

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11/24/2010

At a weight of 55g and a volume of 49cm�, this module is lighter and more compact than any other IPM module in this power class.

SEMIKRON's MiniSKiiP IPM - Half the Size of Conventional 1200V IPMs

MiniSKiiP IPM from SEMIKRON sets a new benchmark for power density in 1200V Intelligent Power Modules. At a weight of 55g and a volume of 49cm�, this module is lighter and more compact than any other

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11/24/2010

PerkinElmer Launches New LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the debut of its new LED Fiber Optic Illuminator Module. The new LED Module

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11/24/2010

Maxim Announces Power-Supply Management ICs with Flash Memory to Record Failure Data

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX34440/MAX34441 PMBus™-compliant system-management controller ICs incorporating the industry's most comprehensive fault-logging and thermal-management capabilities

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11/24/2010

Precision Bidirectional Current Sense for Motor & Solenoid Applications

Linear's New Current Sense and Transient Protection Products

Linear Technology announced the LT1999, a high-voltage amplifier designed for bidirectional current sensing in the presence of fast switching common-mode voltages from -5V to 80V. This wide input

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11/24/2010

New Cree High-Voltage, Lighting-Class LEDs Enable More Efficient LED Bulbs

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, extends its lighting-class LED leadership into high-voltage LEDs with the commercial availability of new XLamp® MX-6S and MX-3S LEDs. With the same

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11/24/2010

Chomerics' SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 EMI Shielding Gasket Provides Ideal Solution for Medical Equipment Enclosure Applications

SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 from Chomerics Europe - a division of Parker Hannifin - is highly suited to the growing number of medical applications that now exist due to the rapid expansion and use of electronics

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11/24/2010

Allegro's High-efficiency Fault-Tolerant LED Driver with Wide Input Voltage Range

This device can operate from a single power supply over a wide input voltage range (from 5 to 40V), and incorporates advanced protection features to provide a high degree of fault tolerance for optimised

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11/24/2010

AEG Power Solutions Announces High Efficiency UPS Solution

To ensure the continuity of IT services and reduce risk of downtime caused by power outages, AEG Power Solutions has announced PROTECT Blue, its next-generation 3-phase UPS family. Designed and built

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11/24/2010

Fairchild Semiconductor Enables Detection of Different Audio Accessories with a Single Device

The traditional 3.5mm audio jack in cell phones, smartphones, MP3 and personal media players (PMPs) is still the primary way for users to connect headsets for speaking as well as headphones for listening

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11/24/2010

Semtech Introduces Single-Cell AA/AAA, 555-Like Analog Timer with Battery-Safe Operation

Semtech Corp announced a sub-1 V analog timer platform that revolutionizes the conventional 555 timer for low-voltage, battery-operated small appliances. The new SX8122 analog timer offers the best-in-class

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11/17/2010

GAÏA Converter 200W DC:DC Converters

GAÏA Converter, the specialist high reliability power converter manufacturer, will introduce at Electronica 2010 a state of the art 200 watt output DC:DC converter family featuring �Heat Path on Side'

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11/17/2010

Premo's New 1000 Amp Reactor

Power Electronics is continuously demanding higher currents in wound components. Premo enlarges its portfolio of inductive components for Power Electronics by a full deployment of a Catalog to be

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11/17/2010

PosiBand® Contact System Gains Goddard Approval

D-subminiatures are a popular connector choice for space flight applications. High performance D-subminiature connectors utilize closed entry contacts to enhance performance. Closed entry contacts

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11/17/2010

Lineage Power GigaTLynx POL Converter Conserves Energy and Space

Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company and the first name in power, announced availability of its newest member of the TLynx® family, the GigaTLynx™, a non-isolated, DC-DC point of load

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11/17/2010

DC "Link" Capacitors for Electric Drive-Train Inverters

Electronic Concepts is a manufacturer of Film Capacitors with its European Headquarters located in Galway, Ireland. They have just launched a new series of DC "Link" High Current Film Capacitors specifically

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11/17/2010

CUI Releases 400 W DC-DC Converter with Integrated Heat Sink

CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, announced the release of a new line of rugged DC-DC converters that provide 400W of output power. The VFK400 series is a chassis mount solution measuring 7.8" x

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11/17/2010

Merlin Tag

CISSOID and INSTRUMENTEL announce MERLIN, High Temperature, Battery-less, RFID Telemetry Chip

CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, and INSTRUMENTEL, a leading supplier of wireless telemetry solutions, jointly announce a global partnership to provide the MERLIN integrated

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11/17/2010

BEI Kimco Magnetics Voice Coil Actuator Solves Demanding Application Requirements for High Force Density Capabilities

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., recently met the challenging VCA requirements for a cutting tool utilized in an Ophthalmic Lens Grinding application.

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11/17/2010

Fast Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller

Linear's New DC/DC Controllers

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3833, a high frequency controlled on-time synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing and clock synchronization.

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11/17/2010

Intersil Introduces Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV/EV) Li-Ion Battery Management Control Solution

Intersil Corporation has introduced its HEV/EV system solution, featuring an automotive grade Li-Ion battery management system and safety monitor. Building upon Intersil's history of providing superior

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11/17/2010

IR's Family of 4 x 5mm Integrated SupIRBuck™ Point-Of-Load Voltage Regulators with 33% Smaller Footprint Dramatically Shrinks PCB Size

International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a new family of SupIRBuck™ integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators in a compact 4 x 5mm package.

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11/17/2010

Power Inductor from KOA Available from Rutronik

Despite its small size, the new LPC4545 power inductor from KOA offers low DC resistance and allows high current rating in a package of 4.1mmx4.6mm. It's construction is optimized for excellent solderability

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11/17/2010

Vishay Siliconix 600V N-Channel Power MOSFET Features Industry's Best FOM of 15.12?-nC, and On-Resistance of 0.07? in TO-247 Package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released a new 600V, 47A n-channel power MOSFET with ultra-low maximum on-resistance of 0.07? at a 10V gate drive and an improved gate charge of 216nC in the TO-247 package.

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11/16/2010

Torex Introduces its First Hall effect IC

The XC3202B is a Hall effect magnetic sensor IC with a built-in CMOS driver. The XC3202B is ideally suited for battery portable applications such as mobile phones, electronic dictionaries and handheld

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11/16/2010

TDK-Lambda's Digitally Controlled Medical Power Supplies

Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA extends its successful range of EFE digitally controlled medical power supplies with the introduction of the 400W, EFE400M Medical range. Combining

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11/16/2010

StacoVAR® Fixed Capacitors for Low Voltage Power Factor Correction

Staco Energy Products introduces its second generation of StacoVAR® fixed capacitors for power factor correction and harmonic compensation. These standard units are available from 2.5kVAR to 400kVAR

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11/16/2010

Silicon Labs Introduces Advanced Audio Drivers for High-Power Digital Audio Designs

Silicon Laboratories Inc. introduced a family of isolated gate drivers designed for high-power Class D audio systems with output power ranging from 30 Watts to 1,000 Watts. The new Si824x Class D

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11/16/2010

New Vishay Siliconix Medical MOSFETs for Implantable Applications

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released two new devices in its industry-first family of power MOSFETs built on an enhanced process flow with strict manufacturing process controls for implantable medical

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11/06/2010

TT electronics BI Technologies Offers Ultra-Precision High-Reliability Custom Resistor Networks for Military/Aerospace Applications

Providing military and aerospace electronics design engineers with the capability to integrate ultra-precision resistor networks into high reliability circuits for harsh environments, especially for

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11/06/2010

Torex's New 700mA LDO with Reverse Current Protection

The new XC6227 series from Torex is a high speed LDO with reverse current protection. The XC6227 operates with input voltages from 1.7V to 6.0V, can deliver output currents up to 700mA and is readily

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11/06/2010

TDI's New 4.1kW, 28V Liquid Cooled DC-DC Converter

TDI has developed LiquaCore™ (patent pending) power management technology which employs liquid cooling from a modular and scalable architecture. The technology uses a cold plate to wrap the electronics

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11/06/2010

Sharp's Durable & Compact - New 3.5 inch LCD

So small and yet so powerful - with 50,000 hours of service life at a working temperature of -20°C up to 70°C the new TFT LCD of the model LQ035Q3DG03 with a 3.5 inch (8.8 cm) screen diagonal is well

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11/06/2010

Wide range of SiC Power Schottky Diodes from SemiSouth includes Industry's Highest Current Part

SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) products for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, today announced

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11/06/2010

Onset Announces Miniature Split-Core Current Sensors

Onset Computer Corporation, the world leader in data loggers, today announced a suite of miniature-sized, split-core current transducers for measuring AC current loads of motors, pumps, and other

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11/06/2010

Murata Power Solutions Sets New Standard for 1 Watt Isolated DC-DC Converters

Murata Power Solutions is set to change the shape of 1 Watt isolated surface-mount DC-DC converters. The introduction of its new high performance MTU1 series marks a step-change in the miniaturization

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11/06/2010

Microchip and Powercast Debut World's First RF Energy Harvesting Kit That Enables Battery-Free, Perpetually Powered Wireless Applications

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, and Powercast Corporation, a leader in RF-based wireless power and energy harvesting technology, today

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11/06/2010

60V Synchronous Step-Up DC/DC Controller

Linear's Synchronous Launch

Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3786, a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diode with a high efficiency N-channel MOSFET. This eliminates the heat sink normally

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11/06/2010

Lantiq Announces New ADSL Chipset Offering Industry's Highest Density and Lowest Power Consumption for Linecard Applications

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced its latest generation chipset for ADSL linecards. The GEMINAX™ XXS V3 chipset further reduces capital

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11/06/2010

IDT Introduces World's Most Accurate All-Silicon CMOS Oscillator

Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry's most accurate all-silicon CMOS oscillator,

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11/06/2010

GMC-I PROSyS Flexible AC Current Probes Measure up to 2000A

GMC-I PROSyS has extended its range of non-invasive current measurement probes with the MICRO-flex ACP 2005 and the ACP 2015, providing a convenient, flexible and accurate means of measuring AC currents

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11/06/2010

Emerson Network Power's ATCA Blade for Media Gateways Sets New Standards for Density, Performance and Flexibility

Emerson Network Power, announced its first media-gateway-on-a-blade enabler based on AdvancedTCA® technology. The ATCA-8310 is the first ATCA® blade in the industry to include a DSP array, an Intel®

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11/06/2010

New Patented Dual DC Socket accepts 2.1mm and 2.5mm Plugs

Cliff Electronics, leaders in the design, development, manufacture and supply of components and connectors for audio, engineering, instrumentation, medical, lighting and vending applications announce

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11/06/2010

Campbell Collins Releases DC/DC Power Supply for Wind Energy Turbine Applications

Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of a new DC/DC Power Supply from MTM Power of Germany

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11/06/2010

AVX Expands MLCC Product Portfolio to Include Low Profile, Fine Copper Termination Versions

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its multilayer ceramic capacitor family to include low profile, fine copper termination

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11/06/2010

Three-Phase Sensorless Motor Drive IC for Fan and Blower Applications

The new A4941 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a three-phase, sensorless, brushless DC motor driver IC designed for fan and blower applications in the white goods and office automation sectors.

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11/06/2010

Analog Devices Introduces Digital Isolator with Integrated Transformer Driver and PWM Controller

Analog Devices, Inc introduced the industry's first digital isolator with an integrated transformer driver and PWM (pulse-width modulation) controller in a single package. The integration of these

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11/06/2010

LEM Introduces Shunt Isolator to meet prEN 50463 Standard in Traction Applications

LEM introduces the DI series/Shunt isolator to enable high-accuracy current measurements in rail traction applications. DI Series transducers measure to a high degree of precision the very small

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11/04/2010

Lantiq Announces World's First GPON SoC Family with Integrated Optical Control Circuitry

Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced the world's first GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) System-on-Chip (SoC) with integrated optical

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11/04/2010

ERNI Electronics Demonstrates Alternatives to Direct-Mating Connector

With backplane and subrack demonstrators, ERNI Electronics is providing answers to the dilemma that stems from having systems with increasing performance coupled with ongoing miniaturisation. Using

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11/04/2010

Emerson Network Power Adds DS1050-3 1050 Watt Model to Line of Gold Standard Efficiency Bulk Front End AC-DC Power Supplies

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today added a 1050 W model to its line of bulk front end ac-dc power supplies that meet

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11/04/2010

Cree's High-Voltage, Lighting-Class LEDs Enable More Efficient LED Bulbs

Cree, Inc. extends its lighting-class LED leadership into high-voltage LEDs with the commercial availability of new XLamp® MX-6S and MX-3S LEDs. With the same footprint and high-quality performance

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11/04/2010

CISSOID Introduces NILE: High Temperature 8-bit Programmable Comparator

CISSOID, the leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, introduced NILE, its high-temperature, low-power, 8-bit comparator, guaranteed for reliable operation from -55°C up to +225°C. The

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11/04/2010

Analog Devices Releases Low-Power Single-Supply ADC Drivers for Low-Voltage, 14-Bit Converters

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for high-performance signal processing applications and leading supplier of signal conditioning technology, introduced today low-power,

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11/04/2010

IDT's World's First Family of High-Definition Audio CODECS with 3-State Class-D Modulation

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced the world's first family of high-definition PC audio codecs to feature the DDX™-based class-D modulation technology developed by Apogee Technology. This

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11/04/2010

TI's PoL Perfection

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two new power management integrated circuits for point-of-load designs that raise the bar for size, power density and performance. TI's TPS82671 and TPS84620

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11/04/2010

TDK-Lambda LS Series Single-Output, Power Supplies Increase to 200W

Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA adds a 200W model to its successful single output LS series of general purpose power supplies, with models now covering from 25W up to 200W. While

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11/03/2010

TI Expands Power Protection Circuitry Portfolio, Combines Analog Protection with Digital Monitoring

Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a new, highly integrated protection device that integrates hot-swap control and precise digital current monitoring. The TPS2480 controller provides the most

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11/03/2010

Toshiba's High-Speed, Low-Power Photocouplers Support Wide Supply Voltage Range and Guaranteed Extended Temperature Operation

Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its photocoupler portfolio with two new AC input logic-IC couplers capable of data transmission rates up to 5Mbps. The TLP2095 and TLP2098 suit programmable

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11/03/2010

TT electronics IRC Develops High Power Current Sense Resistor Qualified for Military, Aerospace Electronics

Providing aerospace and military electronics design engineers with a compact high power current sense resistor capable of precision current measurements at ultralow resistance values, TT Electronics

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11/03/2010

Tyco Electronics Qualifies Surface-Mount PolySwitch Devices According To AEC-Q200 Standard to Address Miniaturization Trend in Automotive Electronics

Tyco Electronics announced today that it has qualified its family of PolySwitch nanoASMD, microASMD, miniASMD, ASMD and AHS surface-mount devices (SMDs) to help vehicle manufacturers meet industry

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11/03/2010

UNIPOWER's Inverter Systems get on the Network

UNIPOWER's already popular SABRE Series rack-mount inverter systems just became Network aware with this addition of a new TCP/IP Ethernet communications unit designated Xport. The SABRE Inverter

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11/03/2010

XP Power Launches Compact High Efficiency Fully Featured AC-DC Supplies

XP Power has announced the HCP series of single output compact bulk power AC-DC power supplies aimed at process control, factory automation and manufacturing equipment applications. These highly efficient

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11/03/2010

OPTEK Optoelectronic Components now available through TTI, Inc

Providing design engineers with a worldwide source for optoelectronic components, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has partnered with global distributor TTI, Inc. with a new franchise agreement. TTI

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Date:

11/03/2010

Shunt Battery Charger System with Low Battery Disconnect

Linear's New Low Quiescent and Low Noise Developments

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4071, an easy-to-use, tiny shunt battery system for Li-Ion/Polymer batteries that integrates a charger and battery pack protection in one IC. The LTC4071,

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11/03/2010

Solyndra Announces the Fastest and Easiest-to-Install Rooftop Solar System

Solyndra, Inc., an American manufacturer of cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for large commercial rooftops, today announced the Solyndra 200 Series. The new product builds on technology proven

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10/27/2010

Phihong Develops Smallest Low-Cost UK Charger

Phihong, a global leader in power solutions, has developed the smallest low-cost USB charger available, at just 42 x 43 x 21 mm and weighing 80 grams. Designated the PSM03K, the 2.75W adapter is compliant

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10/27/2010

LNAs with Multiple Gain States Optimize HSPA/LTE System Performance

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2666/MAX2668 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) for high-data-rate wireless protocols such as HSPA and LTE. Each LNA features three programmable gain states, allowing

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10/27/2010

Compact Triple Supply Monitoring with Power-Fail Detection

Linear's Failsafe and Charging ICs

Precision Triple Supply Supervisor Provides Early Power-Fail Detection Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2911 three-channel supply monitor with power-fail warning for low

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10/27/2010

IRC Develops SOIC & SOT-23 Packaged Diode Arrays to Deliver IEC-compatible Transient Voltage Suppression

Providing design engineers with a compact means of protecting one to eight circuit traces against electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning and other electrical fast transient (EFT) events, TT electronics

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10/27/2010

IDT Introduces World's First Single-Chip Displayport™ Device

Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the latest member of the IDT PanelPort™ ViewXpand™ family

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10/27/2010

Everlight's LED Agriculture Lighting Fixtures - "GL-Flora"

With Global warming becoming a major factor in our daily lives, we strive to find alternative solutions to address its influence in such areas as agriculture. To address the situation, some countries

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10/27/2010

New Emerson Network Power Wall-Mount AC-DC Adapters with Medical and ITE Approvals and Interchangeable Plugs

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced two new wall-mount switching power supplies with medical and IT equipment

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10/27/2010

Diodes Delivers Plug-And-Play Efficiency Boost for Point-Of-Load Converters

Diodes Incorporated has expanded its DIOFET product portfolio with the introduction of two dual channel devices. The DMS3017SSD and DMS3019SSD integrate an optimized control MOSFET with a proprietary

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10/27/2010

CUI Releases New Digital DC-DC POL Module Series

CUI Inc's power line, V-Infinity, announced the release of two digital non-isolated DC-DC Point of Load (POL) modules. The new Novum series has been developed for designers to realize better energy

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10/27/2010

Central's Integrated MOSFET and Schottky Diode in Miniature SOT-563

Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the introduction of the CMLM0574 integrated

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10/27/2010

C&K Components Expands Tactile Family with Side-Actuated Ultra-Miniature SMT Switch

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, is expanding its tactile product family with a new series

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10/27/2010

Avago Technologies Introduces High-Brightness Surface-Mount LEDs in Tiny PLCC-6 Packages

Avago Technologies announced a new family of high-brightness LEDs in ultra-small packages at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) Japan 2010. The new ASMT-YTx2 tricolor surface-mount

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10/27/2010

Allegro's Four-Channel Constant-Current LED Driver ICs

A new family of constant-current LED driver ICs designed to address the emerging requirements of internal and external illumination applications in the automotive market is now available from Allegro

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10/27/2010

Analog Devices Introduces Industry's First Fully Isolated Industrial CAN Transceivers

Analog Devices, Inc. has expanded its industry-leading isolated interface product portfolio with two transceivers that are the first to isolate both data signals and power for systems using the CAN

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10/27/2010

TI Extends Lead In Wireless Connectivity with Industry's First Complete Bluetooth® Low Energy Solution And Highest Integrated Ant™ Network Processor

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two ultra-low-power, short-range wireless connectivity solutions for consumer medical, mobile accessories, and sports and wellness applications. The CC2540

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Date:

10/25/2010

SUYIN's Small USB 3.0/ type - A Single Receptacles for Recessed PCB Installation Reduce Height

In keeping with customer requests, SUYIN has modified two single right-angled type-A USB 3.0 receptacles and developed particularly space-saving variants. The overall lengths are only 16.9mm and 16.75mm.

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10/25/2010

STMicroelectronics Reclaims Lost Solar Energy with Intelligent Hotspot Prevention

STMicroelectronics has announced an innovation for solar panels aimed at allowing more of the energy from each cell to reach the power grid. The innovation replaces the simple bypass diode with an

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10/25/2010

Five Foster Transformer Models Now Certified as Safety Isolating Transformers Multiple Input Voltages Simplify Machinery Export

Foster Transformer Company announces that five of its transformers have been certified by TUV Rheinland to EN 61558-1 and -2 as Safety Isolating Transformers with SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) outputs.

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10/23/2010

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches High Efficiency Low Voltage EZBuck™ DC-DC Regulator

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL) expands its synchronous EZBuckTM portfolio with the introduction of its new low input voltage DC-DC step-down regulator. The AOZ1110 efficiently

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10/21/2010

AMSC Launches SolarTie™ Grid Interconnection Solution for Photovoltaic Power Plants

American Superconductor Corporation announced the launch of its SolarTie Grid Interconnection Solution. The SolarTie solution combines two of AMSC's proven and proprietary technologies - D-VAR® STATCOM

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10/21/2010

ALPS Electric and ALPS Green Devices Announce GLMC Series Liqualloy Power Inductor

ALPS Green Devices has developed the "GLMC Series" Liqualloy™ Power Inductor to provide higher power source efficiency in such applications as DC/DC converters for notebook PCs and servers. Sample

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10/21/2010

ACS Motion Control Increases Performance and Throughput for Solar Panel Scribing, Test & Measurement

Providing fully coordinated multi-axis motion control with fast move and settle times for large mass gantry systems, ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion

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10/21/2010

Payton Planar Magnetics Introduces a Line of Low Profile Resonant Transformers with Extended Ferrites for Improved Cooling Under 8mm

The demand for low profile, high efficiency magnetics , is driving the need for high performance planar transformers to be used in extreme low profile power converters such as in the flat screen industry.

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Date:

10/20/2010

OPTEK Develops Low-Profile Slotted Optical Switch for Non-Contact Interruptive Sensing Applications

Providing machine and automation design engineers with a reliable means of non-contact interruptive object sensing, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a low-profile slotted switch designed

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Date:

10/20/2010

National Semiconductor Ships Industry's First High-Definition Ser/Des with Content Protection for Automotive Infotainment Systems

National Semiconductor Corp. introduced the industry's first Ser/Des chipset with high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) for automotive infotainment systems. The FPD-Link III chipset supports

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Date:

10/20/2010

Linears Module LED String Drivers: 40VIN Transient Protection

Linear's μModule® LED drivers

Linear's μModule LED String Drivers: 40VIN Transient Protection

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8042 and LTM8042-1, DC/DC μModule® LED drivers for strings of up to 8 white LEDs or 9 red LEDs. Capable of operating as boost, buck or buck-boost with

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10/20/2010

Innovative medical platform solution from Infineon for a wide range of electronic applications in the growth market of medical technology

Infineon's Innovative Medical Platform Solution for a Wide Range of Electronic Applications

Infineon Technologies has launched a new, innovative platform solution for high-performance medical technology devices. The MD8710 Medical Platform from Infineon is based on the integration of standard

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Date:

10/20/2010

Emerson Network Power Urges Design Engineers to Go Configurable, Not Custom! with Latest MP1 Power Supply

Emerson Network Power Urges Design Engineers to "Go Configurable, Not Custom!" with Latest μMP1 Power Supply

With the launch of its latest ac-dc power supply, Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, is encouraging design engineers to "go

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Date:

10/20/2010

Diodes' Multi-Topology LED Driver Raises Performance of High Brightness Lighting Systems

Diodes Incorporated has announced a multi-topology LED driver designed to increase the performance of high brightness automotive, industrial and commercial lighting systems. Operating in buck, boost

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Date:

10/20/2010

C&K Expands JS Series with Surface-Mount Miniature Slide Switch

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle and rocker switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new surface-mount option for the JS Slide series

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Date:

10/20/2010

AVX Develops Industry's First 50V Tantalum Polymer Capacitor

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TCJ SMD polymer tantalum capacitor series to include the industry's first 1μF/50V and 10μF/35V

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Date:

10/20/2010

TTi's Mains and Harmonics Compliance Analyser Updated For Class C Lighting Equipment Tests

The TTi HA1600A mains and harmonics analyser has been updated to include a full implementation of the two alternative special assessments for Class C Discharge Lighting equipment below 25 W, as specified

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Date:

10/19/2010

Toshiba Launches High-Speed 16-Channel Constant Current LED Drivers with Wide, High Accuracy Outputs

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched two new LED drivers that deliver highly accurate constant currents of between 1.5mA and 90mA and offer high-speed serial data transfer rates up to 25MHz.

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Date:

10/19/2010

SUYIN's Fast, Capable & Affordable Customer-Specific Problem Solvers

SUYIN offers many different types of board-to-board connectors. This broad selection begins with versions featuring contact configurations that range from very simple to highly complex and cover a

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Date:

10/19/2010

Stackpole's ASR / SPR Series Withstands High Voltage Pulses

Stackpole Electronics, Inc's ASR / SPR Series metal film resistors are designed to withstand high voltage pulses. The pulse voltage capability ranges from 1KV for low resistance values in the � watt

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Date:

10/19/2010

Semtech Expands Transceiver Platform with World's Highest Bit Rate and World-Class Link Budget ISM-Band Device

Semtech Corp., a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the SX1233, a programmable ISM-band transceiver that combines the world's highest bit rate (600 kbps) with

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Date:

10/19/2010

Picor's New Cool-ORing® 48V and 12V High-Side Active ORing Solutions

Picor, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation specializing in the design and development of high-performance power management solutions, announces two additions to its Cool-ORing® Active ORing product

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Date:

10/19/2010

Phihong Develops 24W Energy-Efficient European Wall Adapter

Phihong, one of the most trusted names in power electronics, has recently announced an addition to its energy-efficient 24W wall-mount adapter series. Designated the PSA24E-120, the European adapter

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Date:

10/19/2010

Wolfson Announces Highest Current Monolithic Power Management IC

Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced the introduction of the highly innovative WM8325 power management subsystem, the world's highest current monolithic power management IC (PMIC), which delivers

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Date:

10/19/2010

STMicroelectronics Powers High-End Mobile Internet and Video Experiences on AMOLED Displays

STMicroelectronics is powering the AMOLED and Super AMOLED displays that enable today's advanced handheld devices to deliver high-quality web and video experiences on the move, with a family of ICs

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Date:

10/19/2010

Vincotech Releases New MiniSKiiP® Pack Modules with Latest IGBT4

Vincotech has extended its range of MiniSKiiP® PACK modules with IGBT4 versions covering 8A to 150A for 1200V in three different housings. Designed for solderless assembly, Vincotech MiniSKiiP® PACK

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Date:

10/12/2010

Texas Instruments Delivers Thinnest EMI Filters with Highest ESD Performance

Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduced six- and four-channel electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters for LCD display applications, the TPD6F202 and TPD4F202. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

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Date:

10/12/2010

TDK-Lambda adds 200W Module to the CN-A Series

Global power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA has added a 200W module to its CN-A110 series of DC-DC power modules that have a wide range 60 -160Vdc input, to accommodate higher-power railway applications.

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Date:

10/12/2010

Tactilus® Sensor System Ensures Optimal Heat Sink Efficiency

Computers get very hot! The heat loads associated with state-of-the-art semiconductors in embedded applications demand heat sinks with substantial cooling capability. The new Tactilus® heat-sink analysis

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Date:

10/12/2010

Rutronik: New SoC from Fujitsu for Powerline Communication

The MB87S2090-F is a powerline communication SoC (System-on-Chip) with a fivefold-accelerated 8051 core and was developed in collaboration with ADD Semiconductor. It is pin-to-pin compatible with

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Date:

10/12/2010

Molex Launches SolarSpec Junction Box for Thin-Film Photovoltaic Solar Panels

Following the successful introduction of the SolarSpec™ Junction Box for automated installation on the back of silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, Molex Incorporated introduces a junction box

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Date:

10/12/2010

Linear's -55°C to 125°C High Voltage Buck-Boost DC/DC uModule® Regulator

-55°C to 125°C Buck-Boost DC/DC uModule Regulator, up to 36VIN, 34VOUT & 98% Efficiency

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4609MP, a buck-boost DC/DC uModule® system-in-a-package that is guaranteed and tested for the wide -55°C to 125°C temperature range. The LTM4609MP is

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Date:

10/12/2010

Lineage Power DLynx - First Digital DC-DC Converter Family

Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company and the first name in power, today announced its new standards-based DLynx™ family of non-isolated Point of Load (POL) DC-DC board-mounted power modules.

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Date:

10/12/2010

KEMET Announces CECC Qualified Parts for European Military and Aerospace Applications

KEMET, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminium, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, has announced that its T110, T140 and T493 tantalum capacitor products lines are CECC Qualified

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Date:

10/12/2010

New Eltek Valere Smartpack2 Sets Standard for Power System Monitoring and Control in Wireless and Wireline Telecom Networks

Eltek Valere today announced the release of the new Smartpack2 distributed controller for telecommunications DC power systems with advanced features and improved interface to better control the power

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Date:

10/12/2010

Diodes' Versatile 9-Channel LED Drivers Improve LCD Backlighting Performance with 93% Efficiency and 1% Channel Matching

Diodes Incorporated announces two, 9-channel LED drivers with internal charge-pumps for backlighting of small-LCD screens, keypads and LED lights. Working from 2.7V to 5.5V and driving 20mA, the applications

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Date:

10/12/2010

C&K Offers Largest, Most Versatile DIP Switch Line Available

C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, offers an extended family of DIP switches that meets

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Date:

10/12/2010

American Lighting LED Snowfall Lights Offer Animated, Eye-Catching Seasonal Decor

American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, today announced its new line of LED Snowfall Lights, which

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Date:

10/12/2010

Ambarella A7 System-on-Chip Sets New Benchmarks For High-Resolution Video and Image Quality In Consumer HD Cameras

Ambarella, Inc., a leader in low-power, high-definition video compression and image-processing semiconductors, has announced availability of the A7 system-on-chip (SoC), extending its product portfolio

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Date:

10/12/2010

Intersil's Security Link over Coax (SLOC) Solution

Intersil Corporation has introduced an advanced modem solution designed to simultaneously transmit analog CVBS video and digital IP video over a single coaxial cable. The Intersil Techwell SLOC™

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Date:

10/12/2010

Semtech's New Switching Regulator Platform - Easy to Use as LDOs

Semtech Corp. announced a new switching regulator platform, offering a buck converter with an integrated inductor in a tiny, 2.5 x 3 x 1mm package. The new SC202 is a synchronous step-down regulator

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Date:

10/12/2010

IR Introduces 30W Radiation Hardened POL Regulators for Space Applications Requiring High Output Current and Low Supply Voltage

International Rectifier, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the SBB Series of non-isolated, radiation hardened (RAD-Hard™) Point-of-Load (POL) voltage regulators. The

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Date:

10/12/2010

Intersil Enhances Security Coverage

The challenge in transmitting video over distances is to get more information down longer cables faster. The longer distance video images must travel, the longer the cable must be. As cables lengthen,

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Date:

10/07/2010

Panasonic's New Low ESR FR Series Aluminium Electrolytics Now Available From TTI, Inc.

TTI, Inc., the global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, is now stocking Panasonic's new FR series ultra-low ESR, long life aluminium electrolytic capacitors.

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Date:

10/06/2010

BI Technologies Develops Analog Turns Counting Dial with Enhanced Accuracy, Improved Locking Mechanism

Providing instrumentation and test equipment design engineers with an economical device for precision rotary indication, TT electronics BI Technologies has developed an enhanced design for its analog

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Date:

10/06/2010

Toshiba Launches Ultra-Thin Digital Output Hall ICs

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched a new digital output magnetic sensor series that provides high sensitivity and low power operation in small surface mount packages. These new sensor ICs

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Date:

10/06/2010

Texas Instruments Brings Blood Flow Velocity to Ultrasound Images with Industry's Highest Performing Analog Front Ends

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two new fully integrated analog front ends (AFEs) with a continuous wave (CW) Doppler mixer for mid- to high-end, Spectral Doppler ultrasound equipment.

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Date:

10/06/2010

Powersolve's New DC/DC Switching Regulators Suit Distributed Power Systems and Battery Powered Applications

Powersolve's PMQ7250 series are non-isolated 10A or 60W DC/DC switching regulators designed for battery or distributed power applications. Available from stock, the new regulators feature a wide 18

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Date:

10/06/2010

ON Semiconductor Expands its LED Lighting Solutions Portfolio with Four New Products and GreenPoint® Interactive Online Design Simulation Tool

ON Semiconductor showcased its newest Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting solutions at the Strategies in Light Europe conference recently in Frankfurt, Germany. "Energy efficiency in a cost effective

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Date:

10/06/2010

Microchip's New PIC® Microcontrollers Support Multi-Function Smart-Metering and Energy-Monitoring Applications

Microchip announces the 8-bit PIC18F87J72 microcontroller (MCU) family optimised for single-phase, multi-function smart-metering and energy-monitoring applications. Featuring a dual-channel, high-performance

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Date:

10/06/2010

15A DC/DC uModule Regulator

15A DC/DC uModule Regulator Delivers 50% More Power Without Sacrificing Board Area

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4627, a 15A DC/DC uModule® regulator with onboard inductors, MOSFETs and supporting components in a 2.6g, 15mm x 15mm LGA (land grid array) package.

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Date:

10/06/2010

KEMET Enhances High Voltage Product Portfolio with Flexible Termination System

KEMET a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, has announced the addition of high voltage versions to its Flexible Termination

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Date:

10/06/2010

Intersil's New Dual Step-Down Regulator Delivers Efficient, High-Density Power for Industrial, Communications and Consumer Applications

Intersil Corporation has introduced an efficient, dual channel step-down regulator that reduces component count and optimizes design flexibility for high power-density industrial, communications and

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Date:

10/06/2010

Exar Announces Single and Dual Channel 1 Amp Step-Down Converters Achieving Over 90% Efficiency Across the Load Range

Exar Corporation launched the XRP6658 and XRP6668, single and dual channel step-down converters capable of delivering up to 1 Amp output current per channel. These devices represent the latest addition

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Date:

10/06/2010

ERNI Electronics Expands its MiniBridge Cable Connector System with Angled SMT Female Connectors

ERNI Electronics is expanding its single-row MiniBridge® cable connector system with a pitch of 1.27mm (0.050 inches). The new MiniBridge angled SMT female connectors are especially suited for LED

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Date:

10/06/2010

Campbell Collins Debuts New Family of 15W DC/DC Converters with 4:1 Input Ranges in Industry Standard Packages

Campbell Collins Ltd, a specialist supplier of power supplies, capacitors and hi-rel power semiconductors, is pleased to announce the availability of a new family of 15W DC/DC Converters from Power

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Date:

10/06/2010

BEI Kimco Solves Demanding Application Requirements for High Performance Motor Capable of Speeds to 70,000 rpm

BEI Kimco Magnetics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc., recently developed a BLDC motor to meet the challenging high speed requirements for a Turbomolecular Vacuum Pump application.

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Date:

10/06/2010

AVX's High Temperature CAN Bus Series Provides High Current and Energy Handling with Low Leakage

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TransGuard® product family to include high temperature circuit protection devices designed

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Date:

10/06/2010

Avnet Memec Introduces First Digital Power Factor Correction ICs from Cirrus Logic

Avnet Memec has introduced a new line of products for growing energy-related markets from Cirrus Logic Inc. The CS1500 and CS1600 are the industry's first digital power factor correction (PFC)

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Date:

10/06/2010

ALPS Develops "SPVQ8 Series" Compact Type Sliding Contact Detector Switch

ALPS ELECTRIC has created the world's smallest*1 waterproof type detector switch, the "SPVQ8 Series", for detecting mechanism operation in automotive and home appliances. Sample shipments commenced

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Date:

10/06/2010

National Semiconductor Introduces LED Driver with Dynamic Headroom Control for Automotive LCD Backlight Applications

National Semiconductor Corp. has announced the LM3492 LED driver with dynamic headroom control that accurately and efficiently drives current to two independently dimmable strings of LEDs. The LM3492,

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Date:

10/06/2010

Maxim's New Op Amp Enables Designers to Downsize Sense Resistor to Improve Power Efficiency

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9622, a precision operational amplifier with high gain bandwidth. This op amp employs a unique auto-trimming technique to precisely calibrate the input-offset

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Date:

10/06/2010

XP Power's Green Mode Low-Cost Chassis Mount Industrial Power Supplies

XP Power has announced the VCS series of chassis mount single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at cost sensitive industrial applications. Extending the line-up of XP Power's V-Brand range of low

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Date:

10/05/2010

IDT to Showcase its Industry-Leading Product Portfolio and to Present on Interconnect Choices for Embedded Applications at electronica

Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the analog and digital Company delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will have a major presence at Electronica 2010,

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Date:

09/01/2010

Toshiba Launches Ultra-Miniature, Low-Power 200mA LDO Regulators

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new family of low-power 200mA low drop out (LDO)

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Date:

09/01/2010

TI Delivers Industry's First True 0.9 Volt Microcontroller

Driving smaller, lower cost products that run from a single-cell battery, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the industry's first true 0.9-V microcontroller (MCU) as the

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Date:

09/01/2010

TDK-Lambda's 1.6kW High Density Hot Swap Front End Power Supplies

Leading power supply manufacturer TDK-Lambda EMEA introduces the HFE1600

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Date:

09/01/2010

Staco Energy Products' Automatic Voltage Regulators Control Output Voltage to 1%

Staco Energy Products introduced its latest addition to their line of Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR) for the power conditioning in demanding applications. Based on a series regulation transformer

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Date:

09/01/2010

Stackpole's Advanced ESD Solutions for Single and Multiple USB Port Protection

Stackpole Electronics, Inc's discrete (ESD Series) and array (ESA Series) suppression devices are ideal for ESD protection of high speed communications ports such as USB 2.0.

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Date:

09/01/2010

Renesas Introduces Power Semiconductors Capable of Reducing Mounting Area by Half

Renesas Electronic, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the RJK0222DNS and RJK0223DNS,

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Date:

09/01/2010

Pacific Crest Offers Specially Engineered Wind Farm Turbine Step-Up Transformers

Pacific Crest Transformers, a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution transformers, announces that it offers the PCT WTSU step-up transformer, specially designed for the

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Date:

09/01/2010

ON Semiconductor Introduces Low Power LED Driver Optimized for Coin Cell Powered Backlighting Applications

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions for green electronics today introduced the

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Date:

09/01/2010

National Semiconductor's 65V Dual-Channel, Dual-Phase Synchronous Buck Controller Saves PCB Space in High Voltage Applications

National Semiconductor, Corp. introduced the

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Date:

09/01/2010

Microchip Adds New High-Density 8-bit Microcontrollers to the eXtreme Low Power (XLP) Family

Microchip announces two new high-density 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) which combine XLP technology for eXtreme Low Power consumption

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Date:

09/01/2010

Maxim's Launches Industry's First Battery Charger With Automatic USB Enumeration

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8895, a linear battery charger for Bluetooth® headsets and portable devices that is compatible with the USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.1.

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Date:

09/01/2010

Linear News

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4365, an overvoltage (OV), undervoltage (UV) and reverse protection controller, with a -40V

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Date:

09/01/2010

New Transducers from LEM Measure Traction Energy with Unprecedented Accuracy

New standards in Rail Traction are preparing the sector for more widespread trans-European, cross-border train operation, imposing stringent requirements in energy monitoring. Anticipating these

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Date:

09/01/2010

Medically Approved Adapter Operates From Mains Voltage or 12VDC

Gresham Power Electronics, the Salisbury based MIL and Commercial power conversion specialist, announces the introduction of a portable 90W converter that can be powered from many different sources.

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Date:

09/01/2010

Solar PV Inverters Broaden Support for Renewable Energy

Carlo Gavazzi is extending its support for renewable energy installations with the introduction of grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Inverters.

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Date:

09/01/2010

Cree Brings Lighting-Class LEDs to the Half-Watt LED Market

Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, is raising the standard for half-Watt LED devices with the commercial availability of its XLamp® ML-E LED. The lighting-class XLamp ML-E provides lighting

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Date:

09/01/2010

Battery Test Equipment ATGB 1200 Enables Fully Automatic Testing Of Battery Systems with Integrated Charging Electronics

BMZ Batterien-Montage-Zentrum presents an innovative tester for Li-Ion, Li?FePh, Li-Titanate, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and lead acid rechargeable batteries at electronica 2010 in Hall B2, Booth 474.

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Date:

09/01/2010

ALPS Introduces the "Wide Sweet Spot", Compact and Low-Profile "SKSH Series" TACT Switch

ALPS ELECTRIC has developed its new "SKSH Series", a compact, low-profile TACT Switch suitable for portable devices such as mobile phones and audio players.

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Date:

09/01/2010

Actel Announces SmartFusionTM FPGA Motor Control Reference Designs

Actel Corporation has announced the availability of SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGA reference designs targeting motor control applications.. The reference designs, implemented in a single

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Date:

09/01/2010

Fairchild's 150V Low RDS(ON) MOSFET Enables Higher Performance in Isolated DC-DC Applications

DC-DC designers need MOSFET solutions that offer lower switching losses and less noise in a compact footprint. Leveraging its advanced process and packaging technologies, as well as system expertise,

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Date:

08/07/2010