Pre-processing Switch for Modular, Low Cost and Scalable 3G Base Stations
August 6, 2007 12:41 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe PPS Gen 2 is an addition to IDT’s wireless infrastructure line and the newest member of the company’s Serial RapidIO-enabled pre-processing switch (PPS) family, which addresses the interconnect and acceleration needs of 3G and beyond. The PPS Gen 2 optimally distributes data to the DSP cluster to prevent bottlenecks, and it performs end-point functions -- such as lower-level data manipulation -- freeing the DSP to support higher value-added services and differentiating algorithms.
LISTED UNDER: ICsLow-power Limiting Post Amplifier for SFP Transceivers
August 6, 2007 12:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMicrel’s SY88973BL low-power limiting post amplifier is designed for use in fiber optic receivers; specifically, it is suited for 1.25 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet, 1.062 Mbps and 2.125 Gbps Fibre Channel, Gigabit interface converter (GBIC), Small Form Factor (SFF) and SFP transceivers, parallel 10G Ethernet, high-gain line drivers and line receivers in both the Telecom/datacom and Optical transceiver markets.
LISTED UNDER: ICsField Oriented Control Algorithm for Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
August 6, 2007 11:25 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology is providing free source code for the sensorless field oriented control (FOC) of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), which can operate on any of the company’s motor control dsPIC digital signal controllers (DSCs) -- including the DSCPIC33FJ12MC family of DSCs. The algorithm is free, and prices for the DSCPIC33FJ12MC family start at $1.99 each in 10,000-unit quantities.
LISTED UNDER: ICsSixteen-bit MCU Family Offered In Smaller Sizes
August 6, 2007 11:19 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology’s PIC24HJ12 family of 40 MIPS, 16-bit microcontrollers is offered in 18- and 28-pin packages as small as 6 mm × 6 mm for space-constrained applications. The family’s 16-bit MCU architecture was designed for engineers that need to migrate from 8-bit architectures. The company offers 92 sixteen-bit products in four compatible families to serve users for years, even as they scale to DSP-enabled applications.
LISTED UNDER: ICsDigital Signal Controllers for Motor Control
August 6, 2007 11:12 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology introduced the dsPIC33FJ12MC family of motor control digital signal controllers (DSCs). These 40 MIPS DSCs provide a platform for advanced motor control algorithms such as field-oriented control (FOC), enabling desirable performance, and low noise plus power efficiency for motor control applications. The family is available in 20- and 28-pin packages as small as 6 mm ×6 mm.
LISTED UNDER: ICsDigital Signal Controllers for Smart Sensor Applications
August 6, 2007 10:55 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced the dsPIC33FJ12GP family of digital signal controllers (DSCs), which are suited for a new class of smart sensor applications. With 40 MIPS performance in package sizes as small as 6 mm ×6 mm, the processor can be moved closer to the sensor -- eliminating lead noise and offloading this workload from a central processor -- thereby creating a smart sensor scenario. Using libraries and filter design tools, digital filters can replace analog filters to reduce noise.
LISTED UNDER: ICsController Portfolio Expands to Provide Efficient Power Management for Notebooks
August 2, 2007 12:23 pm | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor expanded its computing products portfolio with the introduction of three new power controllers, specifically designed to meet the efficiency requirements of notebook PCs. The NCP5371, NCP5218, and NCP5215 controllers address the notebook power subsystem needs for Vcore, DDR memory, and CPU chipsets respectively. According to the company, the controllers improve the efficiency of power management subsystems in notebook computers by up to 5 percent, thereby extending battery life.
LISTED UNDER: ICsSmall USB PowerPath Manager Withstands 60V Inputs
August 2, 2007 12:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology introduced the LTC4090, an autonomous linear PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and stand-alone high input voltage battery charger for portable USB devices. For high efficiency charging, the switching front-end topology accommodates various inputs, including high voltage power sources up to 38V (60V max withstand capability) such as 12V regulated/unregulated AC/DC wall adapters, FireWire ports or automotive power. In addition, the IC accepts low- voltage power sources such as 5V wall adapters
LISTED UNDER: ICsProcessor Offers Power Efficiency, Security for Portable, Networked Applications
August 2, 2007 12:10 pm | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices expandr its Blackfin line with the ADSP-BF52x family, a scalable series of processors for portable applications. Using the Dynamic Power Management capabilities of Blackfin to achieve power efficiency as low as 0.16 mW/MHz core power at 250 MHz, these processors offer system designers a wide choice with a high-performance/low-power series (ADSP-BF527/BF525/BF522) operating at 600 MHz, and an ultra-low-power series running at up to 400 MHz
LISTED UNDER: ICsReference Design Exceeds Energy Standards for Desktop Computers
August 2, 2007 12:03 pm | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor unveiled an open ATX reference design that meets the new Energy Star requirements for ATX power supplies used in desktop PCs. The design offers efficiency that is said to exceed the Energy Star requirements under all specified load conditions, and it allows power supply manufacturers to bring highly efficient power supplies to market with readily available technology.
LISTED UNDER: ICsReference Design for Efficient 200W Power Adapters Used in Game Consoles
August 2, 2007 11:58 am | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor’s seventh GreenPoint reference design is for a 200W power adapter used to power game consoles -- allowing engineers to implement adapters that provide minimized active- and standby mode power consumption. The 200W adapter for game consoles has a dual output voltage, which makes the requirements for minimum active efficiency and maximum standby mode power more challenging to meet.
LISTED UNDER: ICsBuck Converters Offer Digital Programmable and Externally Adjustable Output Voltage Options
August 2, 2007 11:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech’s SC196 and SC196A 1.5A DC/DC step-down (buck) regulators feature high efficiency due to low quiescent current and power save modes to target the lower voltage levels needed for next-generation portable device designs. The SC196 uses external feedback to allow the output voltage to be set anywhere between 1V and the input voltage for design flexibility. The SC196A uses two programming pins to set the output voltage to 1V, 1.05V, 1.2V or 1.8V.
LISTED UNDER: ICsTriple Output LED Driver Drives Up to 24 <times> 500 mA LEDS and Offers 3,000:1 True Color PWM Dimming
August 2, 2007 11:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology’s LT3496 2 MHz DC/DC converter is designed to operate as a three-channel constant current LED driver. Each of its three channels can drive up to eight 500 mA LEDs in series, enabling it to drive up to 24 × 500 mA LEDs at efficiencies up to 96 percent. All three channels are operated by an independent True Color PWM signal, enabling each to be dimmed independently to ratios as high as 3,000:1.
LISTED UNDER: ICsDC/DC Controller Supports Input Voltage Ranges from 4.5V to 20V
August 2, 2007 11:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced a synchronous buck controller that simplifies power management design of LCD TVs and IP set-top boxes that use digital signal processors (DSPs) and FPGAs. The TPS40195 for 4.5V to 20V input systems, uses the input voltage available for power conversion as its bias supply, eliminating the need for additional voltages to power the IC. The device, which comes in a 16-pin TSSOP package
LISTED UNDER: ICsLow Noise Amplifier for Ultrasound Applications
August 2, 2007 11:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsSupertex today introduced the MD3880, a four-channel, low-noise amplifier (LNA) with a variable gain amplifier (VGA). The IC features very low current (0.35 pA/sqrtHz) and voltage (0.74 nV/sqrtHz) noises and linear-in-dB continuous variable gain control. The MD3880 has fully differential inputs and outputs that provide a high common-mode noise rejection ratio.
LISTED UNDER: ICs
