| Synthesis tool suffices CMP design rules
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2006-12-13 |
| The latest synthesis tool from Blaze DFM Inc. inserts dummy fill patterns into a design layout and is said to optimally meet complex CMP design rules without requiring complicated scripts. It uses Blaze DFM's timing and power-analysis engines to maintain power and performance requirements while fill shapes are being added. |
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| Reflective switch operates contaminated environs
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2006-12-08 |
| TT electronics Optek Technology has developed a long-distance reflective switch with a sensing distance of up to 24 inches or more, depending on the object, providing design engineers with a device capable of operating in contaminated environments. |
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| IR LED features narrow 10° beam angle
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2006-11-28 |
| TT electronics Optek Technology has developed a collimated beam LED for long distance sensing and optical encoder applications. The OP205CL IR LED series features a narrow beam angle and a wide operating temperature range |
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| IR announces sensor-less motor control platform
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2006-11-22 |
| International Rectifier has introduced a sensor-less sinusoidal motor control platform that delivers quieter operation and higher efficiency for variable-speed pump applications up to 300W. |
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| Optek introduces line of IR emitters, sensors
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2006-11-22 |
| TT electronics Optek Technology has introduced a family of infrared emitters and matching sensors, providing design engineers with SMDs for a broad range of applications. |
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| Avago rolls out 'thinnest' SMT LEDs
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2006-11-17 |
| Avago Technologies has introduced the thinnest surface mount (SMT) light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the smallest industry-standard (0603) footprint available. |
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| IR rolls out 600V ballast controller
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2006-11-13 |
| International Rectifier has developed the IRS2166D, which is a 600V fully-integrated and protected ballast control IC for advanced linear fluorescent lamp ballasts that incorporate active power factor correction (PFC). |
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| IR's SmartRectifier IC boosts system efficiency
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2006-11-09 |
| International Rectifier has introduced the IR1166 SmartRectifier IC for AC-DC power converters used in home, computer and audio applications. |
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| Power MOSFET promises 95 per cent efficiency
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2006-11-07 |
| International Rectifier has released a power MOSFET called the IRF6641TRPBF which is a 200V HEXFET that uses DirectFET package technology and promises an efficiency of up to 95 per cent. |
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| IR remote MCU features learning ability
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2006-10-26 |
| ZiLOG Inc. extends its Crimzon Infrared (IR) remote MCU family with the launch of the ZLR64400 family of 8bit MCUs. These 64KB devices feature an "on-chip" capability to learn codes from other IR remote controls for consumer products via a learning circuit |
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| Optimal announces chip support to SiP analysis suite
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2006-10-19 |
| Optimal Corp. is announcing chip/package/PCB co-design support in the form of enhancements to its Optimal SiP Analysis Suite for system-in-package (SiP) design. |
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| Motor drive module increases design flexibility
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2006-10-19 |
| International Rectifier (IR) has introduced the IRMCT3UF1, a fully-integrated high-reliability hybrid motor control module enabling digital, sensor-free vector control of permanent magnet motors |
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| Buck regulator control IC suits CE apps
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2006-10-13 |
| International Rectifier (IR) has introduced a high-voltage, high-frequency buck regulator control IC for AC/DC offline, non-isolated applications requiring multiple LED circuits |
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| Photointerrupters feature silicon phototransistor to detect IR light
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2006-09-26 |
| Avago Technologies has introduced its first series of transmissive photointerrupters for office automation and vending machine applications. |
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| PV relays rated for maximum pulsed load current
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2006-09-22 |
| International Rectifier has introduced a series of photovoltaic relays for applications including computers and computer peripherals, power supplies and power distribution, audio equipment, and instrumentation. |
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| Exar unveils new UARTs for battery-operated consumer apps
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2006-09-22 |
| Exar Corp. has added a family of high performance, low voltage Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitters (UARTs) to its serial communications product portfolio. |
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| IR switch suits industrial, automotive apps
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2006-08-24 |
| TT electronics Optek Technology has developed a long distance infrared switch that has a reflective distance of more than one inch, depending on circuitry. |
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| HVICs drive currents up to 2.5A
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2006-08-23 |
| International Rectifier (IR) has introduced a series of next-generation 500V and 600V high-voltage integrated circuits (HVICs) which are capable of driving currents up to 2.5A |
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| IR intros high-voltage IC for HID ballast apps
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2006-08-14 |
| International Rectifier (IR) has introduced the IRS2453D family of integrated 600V self-oscillating full-bridge driver ICs for HID ballast applications |
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| LEDs features ThinFilm technology
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2006-08-11 |
| OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has announced its Advanced Power TOPLED line of LEDs. |
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| New DirectFET MOSFETs deliver improved thermal conductivity
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2006-08-04 |
| International Rectifier has introduced three 25V DirectFET MOSFETs for applications requiring high efficiency and improved thermal conductivity to increase power density. |
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| Light guides feature high-temperature tolerance
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2006-08-02 |
| Elma Electronic has introduced its high-temperature tolerant light guides with integrated LEDs can withstand 260°C for 40s, or 200°C for 180s. |
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| Buck converter features cooling packaging, MOSFET
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2006-07-28 |
| IR's synchronous buck converter chipset features packaging with double-sided cooling and the latest HEXFET MOSFET technology |
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| 880nm IR LED delivers 100° total beam angle
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2006-07-25 |
| TT electronics Optek Technology has introduced an 880nm wavelength IR LED that delivers a 100° total beam angle |
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| HEXFET MOSFETs provide improved synchronous rectification
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2006-07-19 |
| IR has introduced an expanded range of 60V and 75V HEXFET MOSFETs which promise superior synchronous rectification performance through improved RDS(on) in AC/DC SMPS applications |
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| ESI rolls multiple-beam IR laser system
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2006-07-14 |
| ESI claims to be offering the world's first IR laser link-processing system that utilises two beams from a single laser. This could increase memory repair throughput by 90 per cent over conventional systems |
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| IR announces class D, six channel audio ref design
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2006-07-10 |
| IR's IRAUDAMP3 Class D audio reference design is a six-channel, 120W half-bridge Class D audio power amplifier |
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| VCSEL device improves security camera performance
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2006-07-05 |
| TT electronics Optek Technology has developed a VCSEL device that offers better long distance visibility and clarity, making them ideal for night-time security cameras in unlit spaces. |
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| POWIR+ chipset ref design speeds up DC/DC designs
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2006-07-04 |
| International Rectifier's POWIR+ chipset reference designs simplify and accelerate the design of single-phase synchronous buck converters appropriate to the power level for computing and high-end consumer applications. |
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| Bookham multiplexer module targets LED projection apps
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2006-06-06 |
| Bookham Inc. has launched its ZoroLight LED multiplexer module which is designed for RPTV and pocket projectors that use LED instead of UHP lamps. |
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