| MCU boosts graphics features for richer UI
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2013-03-05 |
| ST's 180MHz STM32F429/39 series features a TFT-LCD controller, ST Chrom-ART Accelerator and SDRAM interface to offer better UI for smart meters, small appliances and industrial and healthcare devices. |
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| LTE, HSPA+ data cards deliver up to 100Mb/s
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2013-03-05 |
| Telit's data cards are based on Intel's designs for LTE/DC-HSPA+ and HSPA+ geared for Ultrabook, laptops, tablets, as well as commercial and industrial devices. |
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| DC-DC converter boosts low load efficiency
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2013-03-04 |
| ON Semiconductor's LV5980MC is a low-power step down DC-DC converter that optimises conversion efficiency at light load. |
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| Switching buck regulator touts 95%+ efficiency
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2013-03-04 |
| Vicor's PI34XX series buck regulators are optimised for 12V operation (8V to 18Vin), and capable of delivering over 95 per cent peak efficiency for 12V to 3.3V regulation and up to 15A |
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| LED driver supports wide input voltage range
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2013-03-04 |
| Supertex's HV9821 LED driver is a clamped-mode, high-side buck converter IC for driving a low-voltage LED load across a wide input voltage ranging from 10VDC to a universal 80-264VAC. |
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| 50μV offset op amp targets precision industrial apps
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2013-03-01 |
| Linear's dual and quad wide input range operational amplifiers combine high precision with the ruggedness and versatility. |
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| Human body framework designed for secure, low-power communication
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2013-02-28 |
| Microchip boasts a new low-power technology providing the world's first framework for using the human body as a secure communication channel. |
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| 32bit MCU family touts low 8bit cost
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2013-02-28 |
| Infineon's XMC1000 industrial 32bit microcontroller family offers 32bit performance at 8bit cost, and is targeted at sensor and actuator, LED lighting, and digital power conversion applications. |
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| Buck regulators optimised for 12V input rails
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2013-02-28 |
| Micrel's family of integrated MOSFET buck regulators are optimised for 12V input rails, with up to 12A output supply current |
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| Transceiver supports IEEE 802.15.4 radio signals
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2013-02-27 |
| Atmel's 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio transceiver uses phase-difference technology to enable radio-based distance measurement in wireless sensor network for IEEE 802.15.4 2.4GHz radio signals |
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| FPGA-based HSR/PRP ref design targets smart grid automation
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2013-02-27 |
| Altera's FPGA-based HSR/PRP reference design simplifies development and implementation of highly reliable mission-critical communications systems in smart grid substations |
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| Piccolo MCUs tout high-efficiency motor control tech
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2013-02-27 |
| TI's InstaSPIN-FOC motor control technology enables designers to identify, tune and fully control any type of three-phase, synchronous or asynchronous motor in less than five minutes |
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| Smart charger ICs designed for PV sources
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2013-02-27 |
| ZMDI releases the ZSPM4521 high-efficiency lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery charger and the ZSPM4523 super capacitor charger for managing charging with photovoltaic sources. |
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| Transceiver, IP boost 2G/3G/4G radio access systems
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2013-02-26 |
| Xilinx Inc. and TEKTELIC have teamed to allow streamlined development of 2G, 3G and 4G radio access systems with high performance analogue wideband transceiver and advanced radio IP |
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| MEPIC resistor touts fast firing times of 250µs
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2013-02-26 |
| Vishay's MEPIC resistor is said to be the first to be integrated on a PCB substrate to simplify the assembly process. |
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| Auto MCUs boast high safety standards
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2013-02-26 |
| ST's multi-core microcontroller uses in-house embedded flash process technology to enable functional safety compliance in automotive systems |
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| Dual-mode small cell platform has range of 20km
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2013-02-26 |
| Octasic's SDR4000 is a dual-mode small cell platform that supports simultaneous multi-standard operation over a cell range of 20km |
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| PtP microwave modem IP for backhaul applications
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2013-02-25 |
| Xilinx's 1024QAM microwave modem IP solution combines fully programmable hardware and API software for next-generation intelligent broadband wireless solutions. |
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| Sensor measures temperatures up to 1100°C
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2013-02-25 |
| EngineSens Motorsensor unveils the DU-EGT measurement system that measures and displays temperatures of up to 1100°C |
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| SSL LED driver builds-in 0-10V dimming interface
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2013-02-25 |
| iWatt's iW3630 is a two-stage, Flickerless LED driver designed as part of the company's new digital AC/DC LED driver platform aimed at low-cost, high-performance commercial and wireless SSL systems |
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| MOSFET driver boosts diagnostics in automotive apps
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2013-02-25 |
| IR rolls the AUIR3200S MOSFET driver IC that offers comprehensive protection and diagnostic features for relay replacements and battery switch applications. |
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| Embedded BSP designed for Freescale app processors
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2013-02-22 |
| iWave's BSP provides support for the advanced multimedia and connectivity options that can be used in high-performance and cost effective consumer, industrial and medical devices |
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| Audio engines, MEMS microphone provide rich sound
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2013-02-22 |
| ST and Soundchip present two High Definition Personal Audio (HD-PA) audio engines and an HD-PA microphone that enable the creation of feature-rich, software-controlled smart audio accessories |
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| Synchronous buck regulators boast 5mV output ripple
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2013-02-22 |
| Micrel's MIC23603/303, a family of 4MHz PWM 6A/3A synchronous buck regulators boast a transient performance with just 5mV of output ripple in full PWM mode |
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| NVIDIA rolls first integrated Tegra LTE processor
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2013-02-22 |
| Nvidia's first fully integrated 4G/LTE mobile processor, the NVIDIA Tegra 4i is said to be extremely power efficient and significantly faster at half the size of its nearest competitor |
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| Emitters claim high lumen density of 8000 lumens
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2013-02-21 |
| Philips Lumileds' illumination-grade multi-chip emitters enable faster design of luminaires with on-board connector, NTC, and 1000-8000 lumen output |
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| FPGA kit boosts productivity in high volume apps
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2013-02-21 |
| Xilinx's Artix-7 FPGA AC701 Evaluation Kit is available for designs requiring increased system performance, small form factor and lowest total power. |
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| All-in-one secure NFC sol'n offers no-tune antenna
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2013-02-21 |
| A drop-in, zero-tuning NFC solution from Inside Secure makes it easy and inexpensive to add NFC functionality into a broad range of mainstream consumer electronic products |
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| POL DC/DC converters claim smallest footprint
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2013-02-21 |
| TI's tiny point-of-load DC/DC converters claim 95 per cent peak efficiency and the industry's smallest footprint designed for harsh environments |
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| Surface-mount aluminium capacitors tout 1.35A ripple current
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2013-02-20 |
| Vishay's series of surface-mount aluminium capacitors boast a high temperature range up to +150°C combined with very low impedance, high ripple current, and long life |
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