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2015-04 Semiconductors Texas Instruments

[Apr 12 2015] Texas Instruments announced the launch of a four-channel buck DC/DC converter with a PMBus/I2C digital interface for applications where space is limited, such as solid-state devices, and the need to withstand high temperatures without cooling systems, such as small cell sites and infotainment. The TPS65400 dual - or quad-output configurable DC/DC converter integrates eight power metal-oxy-semicon ...

2015-04 Power EPC

[Apr 11 2015] EPC engineers have expanded their easy-to-use DrGaNPLUS evaluation board family, making it easy for engineers to evaluate power systems they have designed using superior gallium nitride field-effect transistors (eGaN FETs) for rapid mass production. These evaluation boards are proof-of-concept designs that integrate all components required for half-bridge circuits in a single, ultra-small, PCB-ba ...

2015-04 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[Apr 11 2015] ROHM announced the start of mass production and sale of the Power management IC(hereinafter referred to as "PMIC") "BD2613GW". Developed for Intel's tablet platform with the new generation of 14nm Atom processors, the product's high level of integration facilitates ultra-thin tablets and its industry-leading power conversion efficiency facilitates lower power consumption. "The BD2613GW is a succe ...

2015-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 10 2015] Within ZigBee RF4CE remote controls and set-top boxes, televisions, home gateways, alarms, and lighting fixtures, STMicroelectronics' new DPF -GP-01D3 integrated dual differential filter can replace up to 16 discrete patch devices, saving 35mm2 of printed circuit board area. The extra space gives designers the freedom to simplify board layout, reduce product size, or add new features. The DPF GP- ...

2015-04 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Apr 10 2015] Microchip Technology announced that MOST Cooperation has released the latest MOST150 technology coaxial physical layer specification. With the release of the new industry standard specification, Microchip can connect the smart antenna module to the vehicle's MOST150 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and infotainment network through an OS81118AF Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INI ...

2015-04 Connectors TDK

[Apr 9 2015] TDK Corporation has released a new EPCOS Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN-Bluetooth) filter. The filter performs well and is sized for mobile phones, wireless local area networks, Bluetooth and satellite navigation services to coexist on the same antenna. Based on the advanced second generation BAW technology (BAW2), the new Epcos B8831 filter has a better quality factor and significantly reduce ...

2015-04 Connectors TDK

[Apr 9 2015] TDK Group has announced the new generation of EPCOS CeraLink, which provides an extremely compact solution for buffering and DC links for fast switching converters based on SiC- and GaN- semiconductors. These new capacitors are based on the ceramic material PLZT(lead lanthanum zirconate titanate). Compared with traditional ceramic capacitors, CeraLink can achieve its maximum capacitance value whe ...

2015-04 Connectors Silicon Labs

[Apr 8 2015] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of microcontrollers, wireless connectivity, analog and sensor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the launch of a digital audio bridge chip and evaluation kit designed to simplify the development of accessories for iOS devices. The new CP2614 interface IC provides a complete turnkey audio bridge solution for a wide range of MFi(Made for iPod/ ...

2015-04 Connectors Cypress Semiconductor

[Apr 8 2015] Cypress Semiconductor announced a new addition to its Traveo microcontroller (MCU) family that provides automakers with a cost-effective platform for implementing 2D and 3D graphics and advanced features such as Kanban, head-up displays and HVAC systems in compact vehicles. The S6J32BA and S6J32DA series are based on the S6J324C series of Traveo 2-D graphics MCUS and the S6J326C series of 3-D gra ...

2015-04 Power Microsemi

[Apr 7 2015] Microsemi Corporation has announced the release of software version 2.2 of the award-winning TimeProvider 5000, which supports the ITU-T G.8275.1 Phase synchronization specification through software upgrades and license keys. The new software version now supports Synchronous Ethernet and the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) phase specification. The PTP phase specification will help Microse ...

2015-04 Connectors Analog Devices

[Apr 7 2015] Analog Devices introduces the quad-channel, 2.4-Gsps, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) AD9154, which offers industry-leading dynamic range performance in the 100 MHz to 300 MHz band for use in complex IF transmitters. The highly integrated four-channel, 16-bit DAC AD9154 is the only device in its class with integrated PLL(phase-locked loop) and eight-channel JESD204B interfaces on chip. T ...

2015-04 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Apr 6 2015] Diodes Incorporated introduces a new regulator, the ZXTR2105F, which integrates transistors, Zener diodes and resistors in a single chip to provide 5V 15mA outputs with inputs up to 60V. The compact SOT-23 package reduces the number of components and saves printed circuit board area for microcontroller applications, such as DC cooling fans for personal computers and servers, as well as motor driv ...