Nine-axis device combines accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor in one single package
November 1, 2012 2:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBosch Sensortec’s absolute orientation sensor BMX055 is said to be the first nine-axis sensor in the market with all components – accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor – developed and manufactured in house. With a
LISTED UNDER: ICs | Sensors & Actuators
6U single-slot processor blade designed for use by robust computer makers and intelligent system integrators
November 1, 2012 12:32 pm | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsADLINK Technology announces availability of the cPCI-6520, a 6U single-slot CompactPCI (CPCI) processor blade designed for use by robust computer makers and intelligent system integrators in mission-critical applications such as those developed for the military sector.
LISTED UNDER: HDMI | HDMI Protection
Dual, 16-bit ADCs for JESD204B market tout 250 MSPS speeds and clock jitter cleaner
November 1, 2012 12:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced a pair of devices supporting the JEDEC JESD204B serial interface standard for data converters. The ADS42JB69 is said to be the industry’s first dual-channel, 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) featuring the JESD204B interface and is asserted to be the
LISTED UNDER: ICs
LED driver includes frequency synchronization, PWM dimming, and thermal foldback
October 31, 2012 11:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced a 1.5-A constant current DC/DC buck converter with an industry-leading combination of frequency synchronization, pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming and thermal foldback. The TPS92510 features a wide 3.5-V to 60-V input voltage operating range and integrated MOSFET.
LISTED UNDER: ICs
Systems-on-Chips send audio, video from multiple sources to multiple displays
October 31, 2012 10:29 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics added the STDP43 series of products to its innovative DisplayPort portfolio. These Systems-on-Chips (SoCs) are the world’s first high-speed active-protocol bi-directional media-routing devices that manage audio and video data from various sources and send this data to multiple displays.
LISTED UNDER: HDMI | HDMI Protection
Single-chip solution integrates touch and sensor hub functionality to enhance users’ experience
October 30, 2012 11:05 am | Atmel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAtmelCorporation announced a range of microcontroller-based solutions that integrate touch and sensor hub functionality to enable superior user experience for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks and convertible PCs. The new solutions build on Atmel’s leading maXTouchcontrollers and incorporate the company’s patented maXFusion sensor fusion technology...
LISTED UNDER: ICs | Sensors & Actuators
Op amps provide easy migration path from 2.7 MHz to 10 MHz
October 30, 2012 10:05 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced three new families—the MCP6H7X/8X/9X—of low-power, general-purpose operational amplifiers (op amps) that expand the range to 12V supply voltages. Because they maintain the same pin outs and features of Microchip’s existing 6V and 16V families, designers can easily migrate to the ideal voltage rail...
LISTED UNDER: ICs
Timing chip lowers cost in wireless equipment
October 30, 2012 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corporation announced it is sampling the newest addition to its ToPSync family of products, the ACS9522T, to tier one telecom equipment vendors. Semtech’s new market-leading ToPSync synchronization system-on-a-chip sets a new standard for integration levels in the industry by integrating all functionality required...
LISTED UNDER: ICs
Next-generation capacitive-touch platform includes high-resolution sensing
October 25, 2012 1:45 pm | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corporation announced the SX95xx platform of capacitive touch ICs for a wide range of home appliances and consumer electronics. The feature-rich touch button family enhances the ECO mode present in many green home electronics by integrating an IR decoder for system wake up.
LISTED UNDER: ICs | Sensors & Actuators
Digitally controlled oscillators replace quartz VCXOs in telecom and embedded applications
October 25, 2012 1:02 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSiTime Corporation introduced the SiT3907 MEMS-based Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCXO). The SiT3907 DCXO is radically different than analog, quartz-based VCXOs as it offers an in-system digital control interface that is used for tuning the output frequency.
LISTED UNDER: ICs
ICs offer a wide input common-mode voltage range from 2V to 25V
October 24, 2012 10:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsTouchstone Semiconductor announced two new members of its 1μA current-sense amplifier portfolio – the unidirectional TS1102 and the bidirectional TS1103. Starting at $0.61 each in 1,000-piece quantities, these new current-sense amplifiers combine a very low 1μA supply current, a 200-µV (max) VOS, and very low (0.5% (max) gain error...
LISTED UNDER: ICs
element14 drives the Raspberry Pi revolution forward
October 17, 2012 10:58 am | News | Commentselement14, the first collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts announced its continued partnership with Raspberry Pi with the launch of a new 512MB board version of the revolutionary, credit-card sized computer...
LISTED UNDER: HDMI | HDMI Protection
Intelligent power switch optimized for automotive PTC electric heaters
October 17, 2012 10:14 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced the reliable AUIR3320S high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) optimized for automotive auxiliary positive temperature coefficient (PTC) electric heaters. Offering very low on-state resistance (Rds(on)) of 4 mohm (max.) at 25°C, the AUIR3320S delivers higher current with a smaller heat sink to reduce system footprint.
LISTED UNDER: ICs
Wireless sensor networks achieve industry’s lowest power consumption at less than 50µA per node
October 17, 2012 9:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology’s Dust Networks product group introduces the SmartMesh LTC5800 (system-on-chip) and LTP5900 (module) families, the industry’s lowest power IEEE 802.15.4E compliant wireless sensor networking products. SmartMesh ICs and modules enable tiny sensor “motes” to be designed with a battery life of over 10 years...
LISTED UNDER: ICs | Sensors & Actuators
Kinetis L Series: The world's most entertaining MCUs
October 15, 2012 9:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Kinetis development team - the Head Kinetisist, the Kinetis Alchemist, and the Kinetis Technologist - offer a brief history (i.e. their interpretation) of how Kinetis L series MCUs and the Freescale Freedom development platform were created in record time.
LISTED UNDER: ICs
