| Intel tailors affordable SSDs for netbooks, desktops
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2010-03-19 |
| Intel Corp. has released the 40GB X25-V value serial ATA solid-state drive aimed at value segment netbooks and dual-drive/boot drive desktop set-ups. |
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| 3MHz, 2A DC/DC converter designed for portable apps
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2010-03-19 |
| TI rolls out two efficient 2A step-down DC/DC converters which helps extend battery life by providing up to 95 per cent power efficiency from a tiny 2mm x 2mm x 0.75mm SON package |
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| Light sensors detect behind translucent materials
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2010-03-18 |
| The digital ambient light sensor family is designed for touchscreen phones, laptops, desktop computers and monitors to conserve energy or maintain information privacy when the user is not present. |
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| Dual output DC/DC controller draws 60µA
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2010-03-18 |
| Linear Technology debuts the LTC3890/-1 high-voltage, dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws 14µA with both outputs shut down. |
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| Current-sense switches prevent system damage
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2010-03-15 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has released the MAX16913/MAX16913A, high-voltage current-sense switches that offer fault protection features to prevent system damage. |
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| 8-bit PIC MCUs deliver 50µA/MHz active current
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2010-03-12 |
| Microchip Technology Inc., has unveiled several 8-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) that feature active currents of less than 50 µA/MHz and sleep currents down to 20 nA and peripherals. |
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| Supercap charger suits portable, data storage apps
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2010-03-11 |
| Linear Technology Corp. unveils the LTC4425, a two-cell supercapacitor charger that address high peak power, data backup and "dying gasp" needs in portable and data storage applications. |
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| Transceiver packs block resistance to handle ISM band
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2010-03-11 |
| Analog Devices Inc. has released a RF transceiver with blocking resistance to successfully operate in the crowded global 2.4GHz (industrial, science and medical) ISM band. |
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| Non-volatile SPI flash memory ups flexibility
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2010-03-11 |
| Numonyx B.V. has launched a 65nm multiple I/O serial flash memory product line with Non-Volatile Configuration Register for the rigorous code and data reliability needs of the embedded market.The N25Q serial flash memory's Non-Volatile Configuration Register feature optimises the device configuration by allowing multiple parameter options that are best-suited for the application. |
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| Low cost 8bit MCU line offers 10x performance
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2010-03-09 |
| TI rolls out the MSP43 MCU Value Line designed for the 8bit market with 10x performance and 10x battery life than current 8bit solutions |
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| 96% efficient regulator boosts battery life
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2010-03-08 |
| Microchip's MCP1640 synchronous boost regulator features an operating voltage down to 0.35V, quiescent current as low as 19µA and shutdown current of less than 1µA. |
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| MCUs use 900nA in deep sleep, 20nA in shut off mode
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2010-03-05 |
| Energy Micro rolls out ARM Cortex-M3-based EFM32 Tiny Gecko MCUs that combines low current performance and wake-up time of under 2s to extend battery cell life by a factor of at least four |
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| Wireless MCUs designed for smart home apps
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2010-03-05 |
| Silicon Laboratories debuts Si10xx wireless microcontroller family with ultra low-power architecture and fast wake-up time (2µs) to extend battery life in both lithium and alkaline battery apps |
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| Dual LDO offers ±150mA output per channel
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2010-03-04 |
| Linear Technology offers LT3032, a dual, low-noise, positive/negative low dropout voltage linear regulator that offers ±1.22V to ±20V adjustable voltage. |
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| Apps processor targets next-gen e-reader
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2010-03-04 |
| Freescale debuts the i.MX508 applications processor specifically targeted for e-readers and is designed to deliver performance, energy efficiency and system cost savings. |
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