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Friday, September 19, 2008

1.5 GHz FPGA family features up...

The Speedster family of FPGAs uses picoPIPE acceleration technology that speeds the way data moves through the FPGA fabric. Instead of a global parallel clock, picoPIPEs use simple handshake protocols to efficiently control data flow, resulting in what is said to be significantly...

Murata SAW resonators for SRDs

Murata's latest family of SAW resonators is designed for short range devices (SRDs) operating in the ISM300 and ISM400 bands, and achieves +/-50ppm tolerance. Because of its tight tolerance, the SARCC series of SAW resonators helps designs comply with the latest ETSI frequency error standard. The thermal coefficient of the three millimetre...

Op-amp integrates over-voltage ...

Housed in an 8-lead LFCSP, the ADA4091-2 op amp integrates over-voltage protection circuitry. The 1.5-MHz op amp features a 350-µA-per-channel supply current, a 0.5-V/µs slew rate, and offset voltage of 500 µV max. In addition, the 36-V dual micro-power device protects...

2.4GHz wireless chip has own MCU

Nordic Semiconductor has introduced its smallest 2.4GHz wireless device, the nRF24LE1 which integrates a 2.4GHz transceiver core (the nRF24L01+) and a mixed signal 8-bit microcontroller with flash memory for ULP wireless applications. The device has an enhanced 8051 mixed-signal MCU core featuring fewer clock cycles per instruction...

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Intersil ISL59450 multiformat video multiplexer with integrated sync separator

Intersil's ISL59450 multiformat video multiplexer with integrated sync separator has six Composite, four S-Video and four Component video inputs enabling simultaneously switching of a number of video signals in different formats. Another feature is that two of the Component input channels can be configured for RGB signals with separate horizontal...

MOSFETs target Li-ion battery apps

The EFC4601R, EMH2407, ECH8651R series of MOSFETs contain 11 n-channel MOSFETs that are well suited for lithium-ion battery charge/discharge protection circuits. The packaging offers a 70% reduction in mount area and a 40% reduction in height compared to an earlier version...

Mirics Semiconductor radio module platform for FlexiRF reconfigurable RF tuner

Mirics Semiconductor is offering a consumer radio module platform for its FlexiRF reconfigurable RF tuner, addressing FM, DAB, DAB+, DMB-A and DRM standards. Measuring 60x55mm, the platform includes the MSi002 FlexiRF IC and integrates all necessary active and passive components, including a multi-standard demodulator IC, needed to deliver...

Industry’s highest accuracy DAC improves system performance

Tiny part delivers ±2-LSB INL and ±1 LSB DNL Offered as the industry's highest accuracy DAC, the DAC9881 features 18-bit monotonic performance, ±2-LSB INL and ±1 LSB DNL — all in a tiny QFN-24 package. The chip reduces external components by 75% by integrating a low-noise...

Revolution in the cellphone industry by the introduction of Iphone

The Apple iPhone has brought about a revolution in the world of consumer electronics. In 2007 it was Steve Jobs who mentioned it in his key address at Macworld Conference & Expo. Initially in the hands of Job it looked like a slim black triangle lacking in animation. Then the touch of Jobs on its screen was like a magic wand. All on...

Excelsys Technologies XCE 1450W family of 1U power supplies

Excelsys Technologies has introduced the XCE 1450W family of 1U power supplies measuring 268x127mm and with a peak power output of 1450W at efficiencies up to 90%. Providing power density of 16W/cubic inch, the XCE can be populated with up to six off the shelf powerMods output modules with output power ratings between 72 and 200W and with...

Analogue Devices low-power HDMI v1.3 transmitter

Analogue Devices has a small low-power HDMI v1.3 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transmitter for video delivery to HD televisions from portable multimedia devices. The ADV7521NK HDMI v1.3 transmitter has on-chip support for Consumer Electronic Control (CEC), which enables a single remote control to run multiple CEC-enabled high definition...

STMicroelectronics STCC08 solid-state AC-switch driver

The STCC08 from STMicroelectronics is its first solid-state AC-switch driver to integrate switch-supervision for use in mains-powered devices designed to meet IEC60335-1 and IEC60730-1 safety standards. The device's supervisor capability meets IEC60335 by detecting short-circuit or open-circuit failures, as well as diode-mode failure of...

Monday, September 15, 2008

SONY UNVEILS TWO BLU-RAY DISC NOTEBOOK PCS

Sony today introduced two notebooks with Blu-ray Disc™ technology— the VAIO® NS and CS models. "With these new units, Sony is now offering consumers a host of multi-media PC options to choose from," said Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics. "And with a starting price of around $1,000 for the NS...

Future Nanoelectronics May Face Obstacles

When the size of the components approaches the nanometer level, all information will disappear before it has time to be transferred. "Our findings throw a monkey wrench in the machinery of future nanoelectronics. At the same time, it's a fascinating issue to address just how we might be able to prevent the information from being lost," says...

It may be time for you to consider cutting the (phone) cord

If you haven't rethought your home phone service, now might be the time. Intense competition among companies and technologies has traditional standalone phone service from a Ma Bell descendant seemingly going the way of the dodo. The dodo, a flightless island bird, became extinct in the 17th century because of human behavior and the introduction...

Gleichmann Sunrise starter kit for NEC V850ES/Jx3-L All Flash 32-bit MCUs

For users of NEC's V850ES/Jx3-L All Flash 32-bit microcontroller family, Gleichmann Sunrise is offering a ready-to-use starter kit including application examples. In addition to hardware components for the demonstration of simple I/O functions such as timer input/output, the development board also contains a variety of pushbuttons, 7-segment...

Anders Electronics 7-inch WVGA TFT display module

A 7-inch WVGA TFT display module from Anders Electronics combines excellent visual characteristics with an extended operating temperature range of -30°C to +85°C. The device is part of a automotive range for use in equipment that requires excellent readability while coping with harsh climatic conditions. These include outdoor and industrial...

Friday, September 12, 2008

Panasonic unveiled Lumix G1-World’s First Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera

Like it or not, the first Micro Four Thirds's digital interchangeable lens camera is here. Sooner, you wouldn't be able to tell a photographer is chimping or talking a picture. Panasonic has announced Lumix G1, the smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with full...

802.11n wireless router is low cost

The ENHWI-N2 wireless router is compatible with IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 specifications providing up to a 300-Mbit/s data rate. The unit has four 10/100 Ethernet ports with an auto MDI-X function, is compatible with older 802.11g devices, and uses a 5-V, 2.5-A power adapter. The device supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit...

Discrete has isolated transistor, rectifier

The CTLM1034-M832D discrete module is composed of a 40-V, 1-A VCE(sat) npn transistor, and a 40-V, 1-A low VF Schottky rectifier. The complementary CTLM1074-M832D is made of a 40-V, 1-A low VCE(sat) pnp transistor and 40-V, 1-A low VF Schottky rectifier. Both devices are suitable...

80-Gbyte SSDs provide fast access times, high MTBF

1.8- or 2.5-in.-form-factor drives feature 250-Mbyte/s read speeds The X18-M and X25-M SATA solid-state disk drives are built with multilevel cell (MLC) NAND flash and provide boot-up and program loads up to nine times faster than an HDD. The SATA revision 2.6-compliant...

Welwyn WHPC thick-film chip resistor with enhanced power rating

TT electronics Welwyn Components has launched the WHPC series of thick-film chip resistors with enhanced power rating. It is available in sizes 1206 and 2010, rated at 0.5W and 1W respectively. Due to limited trimming, both the power rating and the pulse performance are better than for a commodity part of the same footprint. The WHPC series...

Monday, September 01, 2008

BlueAnt Launches Voice-Controlled B'tooth Headset

BlueAnt Wireless has launched its V1 Bluetooth headset, a fully voice-controlled Bluetooth headset.The V1 features BlueGenie Voice Interface and the company’s proprietary Voice Isolation Technology.The BlueGenie Voice Interface, from Sensory, is designed to allow users to control their headset with voice commands rather than pressing multiple...

SONY RAISES THE CURTAIN ON NEW WALKMAN PLAYERS THAT DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO AND VIDEO

From noise-cancellation for frequent travelers to affordability for customers on a budget, Sony today unveiled three new Walkman® players (series S, E and B) that have something to offer nearly every customer segment. “Whether the fit and finish, the engineering or the integration of unique technologies, each of these new series...

SST adds 1.8V 4Mbit serial flash device

SST has added to its 1.8V 25WF series SPI serial flash memory family the 4Mbit, small form factor SST25WF040 device.The SST25WF040 has a full voltage range from 1.65V to 1.95V for read and write operations and a fast read speed of 40MHz. Active read currents are 4mA (typical at 40MHz), standby currents are only 2µA (typical) and maximum write...

Researchers Develop New Technique For Fabricating Nanowire Circuits

Spearheaded by graduate student Mariano Zimmler and Federico Capasso, Robert L. Wallace Professor of Applied Physics and Vinton Hayes Senior Research Fellow in Electrical Engineering, both of Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and Prof. Carsten Ronning of the University of Jena, the findings will be published in...

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Murata offers 1 microF capacitor array

Murata has introduced what it claims is the first 0.9x0.6mm 1.0µF two -element capacitor array.“This 0302-size two-element capacitor array has achieved 1.0µF per element, which is unprecedented even for a single 0102 [0.6x0.3mm] device,” said Murata. “Due to its structure, a capacitor array can achieve greater capacitance in the same footprint...

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Link supplies 1119 solid-state high-power amplifier

The 1119 high-power amplifier is designed for mobile jamming applications. Link Microtek, a specialist supplier of RF and microwave components and subsystems, has announced a solid-state high-power amplifier module designed for use in military mobile jamming systems to counter the threat of IEDs. Manufactured by Empower RF Systems, the 1119...

Keithley guide to wireless and RF testing

This CD contains useful and informative RF testing resources, including application notes, articles, white papers, and product demonstrations, to help engineers reduce their cost of test by simplifying and solving the most challenging RF measurement applications. The CD is available free of charge at www.keithley.info/rfhandbookcdAdvanced...

Monday, July 21, 2008

Paralleling power supply outputs for redundancy

The highest reliability attainable in a single power supply is not nearly as good as that of a redundant power system, in which the outputs of two (or more) power supplies are connected so that - even if one were to fail - the other(s) would continue to provide uninterrupted power to the load But implementing redundancy is not as straightforward...

AVX tantalum capacitor for TPM low ESR multianode series

AVX has added a high capacitance to its low ESR tantalum capacitor product range for TPM series (low ESR multianode). Key parameters of the new capacitor are a very low ESR of 18mOhm and a high capacitance of 2.200uF at 2,5V. The capacitor is available in E case packages (EIA Code 7343). It is ready to be used with high-performance...

Power Integrations TOP260LN, TOP261LN and TOP262LN family of offline switcher ICs

The small package combined with the best-in-class efficiency and high operating frequency of TOPSwitch-HX enables slim, compact, and lightweight power supplies from 20 to 100 watts. Applications include adapters for notebook computers, as well as power supplies for LCD monitors and flat-panel TVs, in which slim form factor and...

Tough Laser Module

Photonic Products industrial laser modules are constructed to withstand harsh conditions and satisfy rigorous application demands. The modules are encapsulated in a hard-coat anodised case with a scratch-resistant sapphire window to protect the lens and offer rugged, durable performance...

International Rectifier IRS260xD family of single-phase high voltage ICs

International Rectifier has released the IRS260xD family of single-phase high voltage ICs for motor drive applications including air conditioners, fans, pumps, micro, mini and general purpose inverter drives. These power Mosfet and IGBT drivers offer optional dependent or independent high- and low-side referenced output channels with a gate...

picoChip surfing Wimax, Femtocell wave

picoChip, the Bath-based wireless start-up, is seeing a booming market for Wimax chips and an emerging femtocell chip market which should match Wimax for size next year. "picoChip is the largest supplier of silicon to the Wimax infrastructure industry and the only supplier...

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Renesas Technology R8C/Tiny Series 16-Bit MCUs grow by 36 models

These include the 80-pin R8C/38E group, 64-pin R8C/36E group, and the 48-pin R8C/34E group. Together they strengthen the R8C/Tiny Series line-up for in-vehicle automotive equipment applications. Available during October 2008, the MCUs feature on-chip flash memory, a built-in precision clock oscillator, and enhanced functionality, as well...

Toshiba Electronics TB6588FG evaluation board speeds motor drive development

Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its family of motion control development platforms with a new evaluation board that will speed implementation of sensorless drives for three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors. The board is ideal for testing and prototyping drives for motion control applications requiring motor bridge voltages ranging...

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Quebec's EXFO develops industry-first carrier Ethernet test products

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc., Quebec, has developed test enhancements for its FTB-8510B/G and IQS-8510B/G Packet Blazer Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GigE) test modules. These now support Provider Backbone Bridge - Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE) and...

Multi-Channel Transceiver Offers 5-km Range

With a 500-mW (+27 dBm) RF output power and a receiver sensitivity of –118 dBm (for 12 dB SINAD), the BHX2 multi-channel narrowband transceiver sports a range of up to 5 km. Standard operating frequency is 458.5 to 459.1 MHz, but factory-tuned custom versions can...

L-Band VCO Features Low Second-Harmonic And Phase Noise

Operating in the L-band from 1560 to 1580 MHz, the CLV1570B-LF voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) is well-suited for microwave radio applications that require superior second-harmonic suppression and very low phase noise. The device's tuning voltage range is 0.5...

Allegro MicroSystems Europe A4935 automotive-grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC

The A4935 is targeted at the rapid growth in 3-phase brushless DC motor applications in the automotive and industrial sectors. This third-generation device includes enhanced performance and operational features, and is ideal for systems that use sinusoidal control of the motor phase currents. This commutation method provides smooth operation,...

Monday, July 14, 2008

Tantalum capacitor achieves new CV ratings

High-capacitance cathode construction designed for harsh environments The TWA wet electrolytic tantalum capacitor features a patented high-capacitance cathode construction that enables previously unavailable CV ratings of 2,200 µF at 25 V and 1,000 µF at 60 V — exceeding...

Rohde & Schwarz application firmware for Wimax MIMO measurements

Rohde & Schwarz has added a suite of application firmware for Wimax MIMO measurements in line with IEEE 802.16e-2005. The FSQ-K94 option is designed to run on the FSQ and FSG signal¬ analysers. It also supports a combination of several analysers for testing up to 4x4 MIMO systems. The application firmware can be used for testing semiconductor...

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Alpha Micro MatchPort b/g Pro for remote secure control

Alpha Micro Components has added the MatchPort b/g Pro to its line of networking products. The MatchPort b/g Pro allows a range of machines to be managed and controlled remotely over a network with an added level of security. The secure embedded WiFi networking module features SmartRoam that continuously tracks the radio signal strength...

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