Technology Articles

2015-01 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Jan 22 2015] With Texas Instruments' new ultra-low-cost C2000 Piccolo F2806x InstaSPIN-MOTION LaunchPad development kit, developers can now control three-phase motors in minutes. The platform provides a modular quick-start development tool that includes all the necessary accessories such as MCUS, simulations and, for the first time, InstaSPIN-MOTION software, making it easy and efficient for engineers to desi ...

2015-01 Passive Components EPC

[Jan 21 2015] EPC announced the launch of the EPC2102(60 V) and EPC2103(80 V) enhanced monolithic gallium nitride half-bridge devices. By integrating two eGaN power field effect transistors into a single device, the connected inductance and gap between the devices on the printed circuit board can be removed, reducing the board area of the transistor by 50%. This increases efficiency (especially when the device ...

2015-01 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Jan 20 2015] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC6950, a low-phase noise integer N synthesizer core with an ultra-low jitter clock distribution output circuit. The LTC6950 is ideal for generating and distributing low-jitter signals essential for high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) clock data converters. When digitizing or synthesizing high analog frequencies, keeping the data converter clock jitter l ...

2015-01 Passive Components Texas Instruments

[Jan 19 2015] Texas Instruments introduces 11 new n-channel power MOSFETs in its NexFET product line, including the 25-V CSD16570Q5B and 30-V CSD17570Q5B with the industry's lowest on-resistance and in a QFN package for hot-swapable and ORing applications. In addition, TI's new 12-V FemtoFET CSD13383F4 for low-voltage battery-powered applications achieves an extremely low resistance of 84 percent lower than co ...

2015-01 Connectors CUI

[Jan 18 2015] CUI Inc releases a series of compact 400 W ac-dc power supply products for its power portfolio. The PCM-400 series is available in four types of rack mounting boxes, including a compact U-shaped box measuring 6 x 4 x 1.5 inches (152.4 x 101.6 x 38.1 mm) and a closed model with a top or rear fan option. With a wide range of available voltages and multiple protection features, as well as peak power ...

2015-01 Power Etron Technology, Inc.

[Jan 17 2015] Eaton has introduced a new series of MTL HART multichannel collectors that provide a reliable connection between field equipment and plant control systems. The device incorporates predictive maintenance diagnostics as part of a plant asset management strategy, allowing users to reduce unplanned plant downtime and improve reliability. There are three new multichannel collectors in this family, the ...

2015-01 Power Microchip Technology

[Jan 16 2015] Microchip Technology announced the SST26WF080B and SST26WF040B devices, extending its 1.8V Serial Quad I/O(SQI)SuperFlash memory family. Available in both 4 Mb and 8 Mb storage capacities, the new devices are manufactured using Microchip's high-performance SuperFlash technology to deliver the industry's fastest erase times and superior reliability. Thanks to the use of SuperFlash technology, the ...

2015-01 Power EPC

[Jan 15 2015] EPC announced the introduction of the 450 V and normally disconnected enhanced power transistor (EPC2027), which can be used in applications requiring high frequency switching to achieve higher efficiency and power density. Applications that benefit from devices with high voltage and faster switching characteristics include UHF DC-DC converters, medical diagnostic instruments, solar power inverte ...

2015-01 Power Ametherm

[Jan 15 2015] AMD announced that the AMD Embedded Radeon HD 7850 GPU has begun delivering cutting-edge application performance for Analogic's BK Ultrasound bk3000™ ultrasound system. Analogic is a leader in the development of medical and security technology solutions that continue to drive medical advances to save lives. "AMD Embedded Radeon HD 7850 Gpus with Open CL™ support provide powerful and efficient pai ...

2015-01 Connectors Power Integrations

[Jan 14 2015] Power Integrations announced the introduction of the HiperPFSTM-3 series of power factor correction ics, new devices that deliver high power factor and high efficiency across the entire load range. The IC series is ideal for applications requiring continuous output power of up to 405 W with general purpose inputs and peak power of up to 900 W with high voltage inputs, with over 95% efficiency fro ...

2015-01 Power Infineon Technologies

[Jan 14 2015] Infineon Technologies AG announced the completion of the acquisition of International Rectifier Corporation of the United States. With the approval of all necessary regulatory authorities and the shareholders of International Rectifier, as of today International Rectifier, headquartered in El Segundo, is a company of Infineon. Dr. Reinhard Ploss, Chief Executive Officer of Infineon, said: "The ac ...

2015-01 Sensors Silicon Labs

[Jan 14 2015] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of environmental and optical sensing solutions for the Internet of Things and industrial automation, announced the launch of a new temperature sensor with high accuracy and industry-leading energy efficiency. Silicon Labs' ultra-low-power Si705x temperature sensor consumes only 195nA(typical average current value) at a sampling rate of one per second, which signif ...