Product News

    November 2011
    Renesas Electronics Introduces Compact Lithium-ion Battery Charging Control IC Supporting USB Charging

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    Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a charging control integrated circuit (IC), the R2A20055NS, that achieves further miniaturization and safe
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    11/30/2011
    Toshiba Electronics announces next-generation MOSFETs for battery operated equipment

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    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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    11/30/2011
    Bulgin connectors now offer higher voltage ratings for 277V applications

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    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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    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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    11/30/2011
    Oslon Square from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors makes even better use of light

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    High efficiency: the reflective package of Oslon Square makes use even of the light emitted at the side between the chip and the lens.

    OSRAM Opto Semiconductors new LED, the Oslon Square, opens up a wide range of possible uses, including designer luminaires for the home or office, retrofits and street lights. The LED is available
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    11/30/2011
    WAGO EPSITRON(r) PRO Single Phase Power Supplies

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    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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    11/30/2011
    IDT Demonstrates Worlds First Commercial Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators

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    Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®; NASDAQ: IDTI), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed and demonstrated
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    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

    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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    11/29/2011
    Monolithic Power Systems Announces Industrys Smallest 3A, 20V Synchronous Step-Down Regulator

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    The MP28258 is a 3A, 20V fully-integrated, synchronous, switch-mode, step-down converter in an ultra-small 2x3mm QFN package. The MP28258 is ideal for converting power from a wide 4.25V-20V input
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    11/29/2011
    Automotive grade high-current LED driver ICs

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    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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    11/29/2011
    Microchip integrates sub-GHz wireless transmitter with 8-bit PIC MCU to simplify secure remote keyless entry designs

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    Microchip announces the PIC12LF1840T48A which is the first in a family of single-chip devices that integrate an eXtreme Low Power (XLP), 8-bit PIC® microcontroller with a sub-GHz RF transmitter.
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    11/29/2011
    Larson Electronics Magnalight.com Announces Addition of High Intensity LED Light Bar

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    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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    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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    11/29/2011
    TI introduces power management IC for 32-Bit C2000 real-time control MCUs

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    Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a complete power management solution for TI's C2000 real-time control, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) and other DSP and FPGA processors.
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    11/29/2011
    Multilayer capacitor designed for DC blocking applications

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    AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded on its miniature ultra-broadband capacitors, GX Series, to include the GX01 ultra-broadband
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    11/29/2011
    Silicon Designs Introduces New Low-g Range Series

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    Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.SiliconDesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced
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    11/29/2011
    ASSET's new Ethernet controller for ScanWorks tests four circuit boards at once

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    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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    11/28/2011
    Intersils 256-Tap DCPs Feature Industrys Lowest Supply Voltages and Power Consumption

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    Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has developed a new series of single, dual and quad digitally controlled potentiometers (DCPs) featuring the industry's lowest supply voltages, power
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    11/27/2011
    XP Power launches 250/350 W range of AC-DC supplies in ultra compact 3 x 5 inch footprint

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    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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    11/26/2011
    LEM transducer sets new accuracy benchmark in traction current measurements

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    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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    11/25/2011
    New 7.0 WVGA and 10.6 WXGA Color TFT-LCD Modules with Industry-leading high Brightness suitable for Rugged Outdoor Applications

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    Mitsubishi Electric is introducing its new 7.0" WVGA and 10.6" WXGA color TFT-LCD modules for industrial use. The products are equipped with a built-in LED driver featuring an industry-leading super
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    11/25/2011
    Robust Mini-B-USB receptacle from SUYIN for consumer/industrial applications

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    SUYIN's 020200MA005XX56XX series offers a type-B, 5-pin Mini USB receptacle for surface mounting that is specially designed to meet the requirements of consumer products. At the same time, however,
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    11/25/2011
    ABS GmbH selects the LatticeECP3 FPGA family for CCD interface and processing

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    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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    11/24/2011
    NXP Launches Industrys 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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    11/24/2011
    Fairchild Semiconductors OptoHiT Series Provides Designers Increased Design Margins in High Temperature Industrial Applications

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    Industrial applications present reliability challenges to designers as a result of the high temperature and tight spaces commonly found in power supplies, motor controls and consumer applications
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    11/24/2011
    Silicon Labs Automotive Tuners Drive Future of Car Radio Technology

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    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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    11/24/2011
    TI Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors: First single-chip solutions offering integrated industrial communication protocols to accelerate industrial designs

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    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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    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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    11/24/2011
    Industrys First Digital Power Factor Correction Controller With Power Metering Offers Interleaving And Bridgeless Functionality

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    Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today
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    11/23/2011
    MEE3 series of DC/DC converters achieves 50 % power output increase within the same package

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    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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    11/23/2011
    IDEAL Master Series Network Service Kit Gives Contractors Everything They Need to Install or Repair Datacom Systems

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    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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    11/23/2011
    Intersils New 10 Amp Buck Regulator Delivers Exceptional Efficiency and Power Density

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    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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    11/23/2011
    IRs IRS2500 PFC Control IC Reduces Noise Sensitivity for Cost- Sensitive Electronic Ballast and SMPS Applications

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    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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    11/23/2011
    Toshiba Develops Circuit Techniques for Embedded SRAM Operating at 0.5V-1.0V

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    Toshiba Corporation has announced it has developed circuit techniques for embedded SRAM that operate in a wide supply voltage range, from 0.5V to 1.0V, that effectively contribute to lower power consumption
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    11/21/2011
    Infineon AUDO MAX SHE Enhances In-Vehicle Security and Tamper-Proofs Electronic Control Units

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    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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    11/21/2011
    Another Winner from Linear
    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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    11/21/2011
    Analog Devices Ultra-Low-Noise LDOs Optimize Load Performance In Communications, Medical And Industrial Systems

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    Analog Devices, Inc., (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced a pair of LDOs (low dropout regulators) with low noise, high power
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    11/20/2011
    Atmel Launches Cost Effective LF RFID IC for Animal Identification Applications

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    Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced the availability of a low-frequency (LF) one-time programmable (OTP) transponder IC, the Atmel IDIC® ATA5575M2, optimized for next-generation animal
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    11/18/2011
    Ultravolt Extends Line of Enhanced Floating Hot-Deck Power Supplies

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    UltraVolt, Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of standard-product high voltage DC to DC converters, announced today the extension of its EFL Series of enhanced floating "hot-deck" isolated power
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    11/18/2011
    Protection devices: Extended series of inrush current limiters from TDK-EPC Corporation

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    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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    11/18/2011
    OSRAM illuminates McDonalds outdoor facilities with LEDs

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    McDonald's parking lot with LED lighting from the OSRAM subsidiary Siteco


    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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    11/18/2011
    Power Integrations LinkSwitch-PH LED Driver ICs Now Available in Low-Profile Package for Fluorescent Tube Replacements

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    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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    11/17/2011
    Texas Instruments spatial array IC simplifies audio soundstage design for multi-speaker portable products

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    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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    11/16/2011
    High-Voltage and Lowest Noise, Autozero Op Amp Extends System Uptime and Improves Sensor Performance

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    High-voltage, low-noise op amp is ideal for highly precise sensor interfaces.

    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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    11/16/2011
    ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of

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    ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the SKSN Series mid-mount TACT Switch™. The switch is highly reliable and suitable for a wide range of electronic equipment, from mobile devices like portable
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    11/16/2011
    Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced it has achieved the touch controller market's longest proximity sensing range of over 10 inches
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    11/16/2011
    RFCM2680 GaN CATV Surface Mount Power Doubler Module

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    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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    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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    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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    11/16/2011
    RF signal generator sweeps to 6 GHz

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    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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    11/16/2011
    STMicroelectronics Launches New Power-Management Family to Enhance Equipment Reliability and Economy from the Enterprise to the Home

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    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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    11/16/2011
    Vishay Siliconix PowerPAIR Dual Asymmetric Power MOSFET Family Expands to Three Size Options, Including 3 mm x 3 mm

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    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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    11/16/2011
    Radial-Leaded Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors for DC Link and other High-Performance Power Applications

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    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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    11/12/2011
    Rutronik adds two new microcontroller families from Renesas to its portfolio

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    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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    11/11/2011
    Dual 4A PowerPath Ideal Diodes Feature Ultralow 15mV Forward Voltage

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    Dual, Monolithic 4A Low Loss PowerPath™ Ideal Diodes

    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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    11/11/2011
    New Flat Wire Inductors Excel At High Temperatures

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    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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    11/11/2011
    RFCA8818 Push-Pull Amplifier

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    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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    11/11/2011
    IR Expands Portfolio of Rugged, Reliable, Ultra-fast 600 V IGBTs for UPS, Solar, Industrial Motor and Welding Applications

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    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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    11/11/2011
    STMicroelectronics Announces Industrys First TV System on Chip to Complete Irdeto Security Certification

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    STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in developing and delivering System-on-Chip (SoC)
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    11/11/2011
    High-density PHD38999 connectors and termini from ITT ICS pass harsh  qualification test

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    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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    11/10/2011
    CUI Introduces Encapsulated AC-DC Module Line

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    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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    11/10/2011
    Portable Receiver and Directional Antenna from Rohde & Schwarz Accelerates Interference Hunting, Spectrum Clearing of Wireless Infrastructure Equipment

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    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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    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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    11/10/2011
    Avago Ships Industrys Fastest Intelligent Power Module Interface Optocouplers for Industrial and White Goods Applications

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    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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    11/10/2011
    ON Semiconductor introduces highly optimised LED lighting chipset

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    ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced two new LED drivers to help designers optimise their solutions
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    11/10/2011
    Enter a world of fast, low-cost embedded processing design with TIs dramatically enhanced Code Composer Studio IDE that slashes development time and cost

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    Further simplifying embedded software development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) today introduced significant upgrades to its industry-leading Code Composer Studio™ integrated development
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    11/09/2011
    Diodes Incorporated's P-Channel MOSFET Raises Efficiency with Smaller Package

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    Helping to increase battery efficiency and reduce board space, the miniature DMP1245UFCL 12V P-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated has been introduced to meet the requirements
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    11/09/2011
    ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced a new CMOS image sensor that offers the speed, resolution
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    11/09/2011
    STMicroelectronics Innovation Simplifies Display Modules for Portable Electronics

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    STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed its latest innovation for cellular handsets and other
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    11/09/2011
    FCI Introduces Micro HDMI for Multimedia Market

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    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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    11/09/2011
    ZMDI announces industrys smallest intelligent battery sensor IC with unique ADC resolution and lowest sleep mode current

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    ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, is proud to announce the ZSSC1856, a new Intelligent Battery Sensor
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    Date:
    11/09/2011
    Highest output power density inverter uses SiC JFETs from SemiSouth

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    SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications,
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    11/09/2011
    Texas Instruments ADC drivers set new standard in power and performance to increase accuracy and battery life

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    Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) expanded its portfolio of general-purpose, low-power, rail-to-rail output operational amplifiers (op amps) with the introduction of new single and dual
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    11/08/2011
    Fairchild Semiconductors 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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    11/08/2011
    WAGO DIN-rail Voltage-to-Frequency Converters

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    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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    11/08/2011
    Solar Cell Energy Harvesting System Manager

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    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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    11/06/2011
    TDK-Lambda introduces the Z+ Series Programmable DC Power Supplies

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    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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    11/05/2011
    ON Semiconductor introduces high performance multi-channel LED driver with serial interface for easy programming

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    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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    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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    11/04/2011
    Toshiba Electronics launches new compact, integrated IGBT technology for induction heating

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    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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    11/04/2011
    Molex First-to-Market with Sealed Mizu-P25 Miniature Waterproof Connector

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    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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    11/04/2011
    VACUUMSCHMELZE presents its new corrosion protection coating VACCOAT 30033

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    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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    11/03/2011
    50 Watt isolated DOSA compatible sixteenth brick DC/DC converters offer 4:1 input range

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    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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    11/03/2011
    CISSOID Releases HADES: a High Temperature and High Reliability Isolated Gate Driver

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    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
    Fairchild Semiconductors Li-Ion Battery Switching Charger Provides Designers Faster Charge Times, Full 500mA USB-OTG Support

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    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
    IQD launches new range of high specification AT-cut crystals

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    IQD Frequency Products has launched a new range of high specification crystals for specialist applications such as military, radar and pagers. Manufactured at its IQD FOQ division in Germany, the
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    Date:
    11/02/2011
    Melexis achieves MOST compliance twice over for Fiber optic Transceivers in SMD package

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    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
    Load Switch from Diodes Incorporated Raises HDMI Port Protection

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    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
    Microsemi Unveils Revolutionary Driver for LED Street Light Fixtures

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    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
    IRs IRS2526DS Mini8 Ballast Control IC Reduces Component Count, Simplifies Circuit Design and Increases Efficiency in Lighting Applications

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    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
    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
    Maxim's Compact Fuel-Gauge Increases Li+ Battery Runtime, Provides Most Accurate State of Charge and Time-to-Empty in Portable Applications

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    MAX17047 measures Li+ battery SOC with higher accuracy than traditional coulomb counters

    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
    IRs 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
    Powerstax convection cooled miniature PSU increases reliability and reduces noise

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    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
    Texas Instruments introduces highly efficient boost charger IC for nano power energy harvesting

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    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
    Miniature HV power supplies from Applied Kilovolts provide high stability outputs up to 10kV

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    Brandenburg 3590 series high voltage power supplies from Applied Kilovolts are ideal for applications where space is limited

    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 SBS75xPR 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
    Hot Swap I2C Bus Buffers Provide High Noise Margins, Level Shifting & Stuck Bus Recovery

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    High Noise Margin Level Shifting 2-Wire Bus Buffer with 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

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