Flagship MCU Family with Enhanced Performance, Lower Cost
September 25, 2007 12:15 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics released a new version of its 32-bit ARM9-based STR910F flash microcontrollers. Through technology enhancements, the new STR910FA delivers 25 percent greater system performance at a more competitive price, compared to the previous STR910F devices. The STR910F microcontroller Series with Ethernet, USB and CAN interfaces plus desirable on-chip SRAM and Flash memory, has received a performance enhancement.
LISTED UNDER: ICsLow-power Zero Crossover Op Amp for Battery Powered Portable
September 25, 2007 12:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced a low power zero-crossover operational amplifier (op amp). Featuring a unique single-input-stage architecture, the OPA369 achieves rail-to-rail performance without input crossover to solve the common design problem of input offset distortion due to the change in common mode voltage that is very prominent in low-voltage, rail-to-rail applications.
LISTED UNDER: ICsThree-channel, Constant-Current LED Driver
September 25, 2007 12:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems introduced a new three-channel constant-current LED driver with on-chip oscillator for simple programmable brightness control. It is typically used to drive a cluster of red/green/blue (RGB) LEDs for one pixel in a large display or a lighting fixture. It precisely controls LED brightness via 10-bit pulse-width modulation (PWM) per channel, complemented by seven-bit analog current control per channel to adjust color balance.
LISTED UNDER: ICsClock Distribution Devices Offer HCSL Outputs
September 25, 2007 10:43 am | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor introduced two clock distribution devices for synchronization of memory modules found in today’s most advanced computing, data storage, networking consumer applications. The NB4N121K and NB4N111K feature differential host clock signaling level (HCSL) outputs and ultra low propagation delay variation for fully buffered dual inline memory module (FBDIMM) applications. The NB4N121K and NB4N111K are 3.3V clock distribution devices with differential HCSL outputs targeted for typical FBDIMM frequencies of 100 MHz, 133 MHz, 166 MHz, 200 MHz, 266 MHz, 333 MHz and 400 MHz
LISTED UNDER: ICsMCU with On-Chip Flash Memory Built with a 90 nm Process
September 25, 2007 10:29 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsRenesas added a microcontroller (MCU) to its32-bit SuperH family: the SH72546RFCC, said to be the industry's first MCU with on-chip flash memory built with a 90-nm (nanometer) process node. The device is optimized for the development of control programs for automobile engines, transmissions, and other systems that require real-time control capabilities. It achieves an operating speed of 200 MHz in the high-temperature environment (up to 125°C) required for automotive applications.
LISTED UNDER: ICsPower MOSFETs Specify On-Resistance at 1.2V Gate-to-Source Voltage
September 25, 2007 10:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology announced what are said to be the industry’s first power MOSFETs with on-resistance ratings at a 1.2V gate-to-source voltage in portable electronic systems. The devices bring the MOSFET turn-on voltage into alignment with the 1.2V to 1.3V operating voltages of digital ICs used in mobile electronics, enabling safer and more reliable designs. The TrenchFETs eliminate the need for an extra conversion stage in battery-operated systems with a core voltage lower than 1.8V.
LISTED UNDER: ICsThree-D Comb Filter Front End Processor
September 25, 2007 10:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsToshiba America Electronic Components introduced a second-generation, high-performance 3D comb filter front-end processor targeted at advanced analog and digital televisions, audio/video systems, set-top boxes and other video-processing systems. The TC90103AFG integrates a 3D comb filter for NTSC, a multi-standard three-line comb filter, 3D noise-reduction functions, a digital multi-standard decoder and 5 Mb of embedded DRAM for frame-buffer memory in a compact 144-pin LQFP package.
LISTED UNDER: ICsLow Noise, 1.1A LDO Offers High Power Density
September 25, 2007 10:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology announced the LT1965, a low noise, low voltage 1.1A LDO with high power density. It features low dropout voltage of 300 mV at full load, with wide VIN capability of 1.8V to 20V and low adjustable output from 1.2V to 19.5V. Ultra-low output noise of only 40 µVRMS reduces noise in instrumentation, RF, DSP and logic supply systems and is beneficial for post-regulating switching power supplies.
LISTED UNDER: ICsIGBT Enhances Efficiency in Low-Frequency Industrial Applications
September 25, 2007 9:37 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsProductive Product: Fairchild Semiconductor’s 600V/30A IGBT, the FGH30N60LSD, addresses the need for low conduction losses in low-frequency (50 Hz to 400 Hz) industrial applications such as solar inverters, welding machines and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Featuring extremely low saturation voltage
LISTED UNDER: ICsLow-Jitter, Spread-Spectrum Clock Modulators Reduce EMI in Large-Format LCD Panels
September 25, 2007 7:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim introduced its DS1081L/DS1083L 16 MHz to 134 MHz, center spread-spectrum clock modulators. These modulators use an integrated phase-locked loop (PLL) to dither the clock output around its center frequency at a user-selectable magnitude from 0 (disabled) to ±2.0 percent, thus reducing peak EMI at fundamental and harmonic frequencies. This EMI reduction is accomplished without changing clock rise/fall times or adding the space, weight, design time
LISTED UNDER: ICsPower Transistors Offer Enhanced Thermal Stability
September 25, 2007 7:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro announced a series of Darlington transistors for audio amplifiers. With a high safe operating area, (SOA) and low thermal resistance derived from a new thinner-die technology, the STD Series achieves high power performance in a common small package, the TO-3P. This series of parts is targeted at the home and professional audio amplifier markets.
LISTED UNDER: ICsFour-channel LIN Transceiver
September 25, 2007 7:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsMelexis introduced a four-channel LIN transceiver IC. It combines four LIN transceivers on one die and enables the development of simpler and more cost effective multi-LIN network master modules. Integrated 1K LIN master termination resistors and decoupling diodes further reduce system costs. This four-channel LIN transceiver is produced in 0.8µ HV-CMOS technology and is based on the single channel transceiver TH8082.
LISTED UNDER: ICsIGBTs Target High Switching Frequency Applications
September 25, 2007 7:34 am | Microsemi Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMicrosemi announced a new series of high speed IGBT transistors for welding, low to mid-power solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies and industrial switch mode power supply applications. Designated the Thunderbolt HS IGBT Series, the IGBTs are the company’s next generation of NPT technology targeting high switching frequency applications. These devices exhibit higher saturation voltage and significantly lower turn-off energy losses than previous generations.
LISTED UNDER: ICsPower Supervisors with Battery Backup, Chip-Enable Gating and Power-Fail Warning
September 25, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products’ MAX16033-MAX16040 low-power, microprocessor supervisory circuits with precision power-supply monitoring and battery control functions are optimized for performance in space-saving 2 mm × 2 mm microDFN packages. These supervisory circuits feature a microprocessor reset, battery backup switchover, power-fail warning, and chip-enable gating, thereby reducing the complexity and number of components for power-supply monitoring.
LISTED UNDER: ICsVoltage Supervisor Monitors 27 Unique Voltage Thresholds Without External Resistors
September 25, 2007 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology introduced the LTC2915, a single voltage supervisor with 27 unique pin-selectable thresholds. A single LTC2915 can easily be configured to meet different monitoring tasks in applications ranging from network servers monitoring 12V to low-voltage portable equipment. The 27 selectable thresholds are specified with an overall accuracy of ±1.5 percent without the need for 0.1 percent external resistors.
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