Technology Articles

2015-03 Power Silicon Motion, Inc.

[Mar 1 2015] Silicon Motion Technology Corporation announced the launch of its new Osprey Visual Internet of Things platform solution designed for industrial and thin client devices. Osprey's versatile, all-in-one design with low power consumption makes it ideal for devices and Internet of Things (IoT) components that require a power connection, including POS/ self-service machines, factory automation, digita ...

2015-02 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Feb 28 2015] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT3042, the leading ultra-low noise, ultra-high Power Ripple suppression (PSRR) low voltage differential voltage linear regulator. The device's unique design has an ultra-low point noise of only 2nV/√Hz (at 10kHz) and an integrated output noise of 0.8µVRMS (within a broadband width of 10Hz to 100kHz). Low frequency and high frequency PSRR performance i ...

2015-02 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Feb 27 2015] ON Semiconductor, which is driving energy efficient innovation, has successfully demonstrated its second generation phase detection autofocus (PDAF) technology featuring a unique pixel micromirror technology that enables fast focus at 25 Lux light levels. This unique technology has been successfully implemented in a 13-megapixel (MP) test chip with 1.1 micrometers (um) pixels and will be used in ...

2015-02 Power Altech Corporation

[Feb 26 2015] Altera Corporation announced a partnership with Mentor Graphics to provide embedded software developers with the best-in-class Vista® virtual platform that supports Altera's full range of SoC FPgas. Includes a third-generation 14 nm Stratix 10 SoC with a 64-bit quad-core ARM®Cortex-A53 processor. These advanced SoC virtual platforms accelerate the development of embedded software throughout the p ...

2015-02 Connectors Molex

[Feb 25 2015] Molex introduces the MediSpec Medical Plastic Circular (MPC) interconnect system, a cost-effective, customized, off-the-shelf interconnect with extremely high insertion and withdrawal times and low insertion and withdrawal forces at a fraction of the cost of competing turning contact systems. MediSpec MPC interconnect systems offer both superior performance and ease of use, combining proven, cost ...

2015-02 Connectors Xilinx

[Feb 24 2015] Xilinx Corporation, a global leader in All Programmable technologies and devices, announced that its 16nm UltraScale+ family of FPGas, 3D ics and MPsoCs has once again achieved a first-generation value advantage with new memory, 3D-on-3D and multi-processing SoC(MPSoC) technologies. For even higher performance and integration, the UltraScale+ series also features a new connectivity optimization t ...

2015-02 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 23 2015] Experience the speed and convenience of STMCube software development on STMicroelectronics STM32 microcontrollers. The STMCube development tool is available to support all current production STM32 microcontrollers. The STM32Cube makes it easier for designers to get started, thereby speeding up STM32 microcontroller application development and simplifying cross-system code migration. From ultra-lo ...

2015-02 Connectors Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Feb 22 2015] Atmel, the global leader in microcontrollers and touch solutions, has announced the next generation of radiation-resistant (rad-hard) mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) platforms that deliver high density solutions with superior functionality for aerospace applications. The ATMX150RHA, manufactured using a 150nm process based on insulated silicon (SOI), further expands At ...

2015-02 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Feb 22 2015] Diodes Incorporated introduces the AL8820 LED Driver Converter. The new product is a compact two-stage step-up and step-down non-dimmable MR16 lamp design solution with high power factor, low total harmonic distortion and low output current ripple. In the case of the 6W MR16 application, the device can be paired with most general-purpose LED lamp transformers to support flicker-free operation at ...

2015-02 Sensors ams

[Feb 21 2015] Ams, a leading supplier of high-performance analog ics and sensors, introduces the TCS3490 color sensor designed for portable devices with light source type sensing that is ideal for devices operating under different light sources. The TCS3490 smart color sensor can accurately measure color and light intensity, enabling designers to achieve more refined display management and brightness control f ...

2015-02 Connectors Microsemi

[Feb 21 2015] Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in terms of power, safety, reliability and performance, has announced its flagship SmartFusion 2 SoC FPGas and IGLOO 2 FPGas The device's portfolio of leading network security features joins Intrinsic-ID, B.V licensed Physically Unclonable Function (PUF). Intrinsic-id is a world leader in secure IP core ...

2015-02 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 20 2015] STMicroelectronics introduces the new SCT20N120 silicon Carbide power MOSFET transistor, whose advanced energy efficiency and superior reliability will bring technological advantages to more energy-efficient applications, including inverters for pure electric and hybrid vehicles, solar or wind power generation, energy-efficient drives, power supplies and smart grid devices. St is one of the indus ...