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2015-04 Optoelectronics Texas Instruments

[Apr 17 2015] As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand in everyday products, it is becoming increasingly important to simplify software development for connected applications. Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a key upgrade to its entire Real-Time operating system (RTOS). The upgrade simplifies the use of embedded microcontroller-based (MCU) applications for power management within advanced opera ...

2015-04 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Apr 16 2015] Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry's first cable driver LMH1218 that supports 4K video based on Serial Digital Interface (SDI) and Internet Protocol (IP). The products are compatible with Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) protocols and also support uncompressed 4K Ultra-high definition (UHD) video transmission. The LMH1218 enables designers to flexibly design video infrastructure devices for ...

2015-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 16 2015] STMicroelectronics' automotive mass-grade serial EEPROM is available in a 2mm x 3mm WFDFPN8 micro-package, offering the largest optional storage capacity in the industry. These memories provide maximum design flexibility when engineers are designing highly integrated body controllers, gateways, and radar and camera modules for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The use of discrete serial ...

2015-04 Semiconductors GigaDevice Semiconductor (HK) Limited

[Apr 15 2015] GigaDevice announced the launch of the latest addition to the GD32 family of microcontrollers, the GD32F107 family of 17 high-capacity interconnected general-purpose MCUS based on the 108MHz ARM Cortex-M3 core. The GD32F107 family opens the way to a wide range of iot applications, supports more high-performance industry standard interfaces including Ethernet, USB OTG, I2S, LCD extensions, and pro ...

2015-04 Connectors US Relays and Technology, Inc.

[Apr 15 2015] U-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced the launch of the TOBY-L280, the first LTE Category 4 robust module available in an LGA package with support for the Band 28 FDD-LTE standard. Band28 is now commercially available in Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand, and will be further deployed throughout the Asia Pacific region, as well as Brazil and Argentina. Wi ...

2015-04 Sensors ams

[Apr 14 2015] Ams has supplied Withings with AS-MLV-P2 MEMS gas sensor assemblies that detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The product will be used in Withings' innovative Home monitoring system. The AS-MLV-P2 sensor is accurate, small and energy efficient, and can precisely adjust the output impedance according to different levels of common pollutants in the indoor environment. AS-MLV-P2's compact size, ...

2015-04 Power GigaDevice Semiconductor (HK) Limited

[Apr 14 2015] GigaDevice announced in Beijing several new high-capacity enhanced GD32F103 and GD32F101 series microcontrollers based on the 108MHz ARM Cortex-M3 core. At present, the series of products has begun to provide samples and will be officially put into mass production next month. The newly released GD32F103/GD32F101 series of high-capacity enhanced MCUS have on-chip flash capacity up to 3072KB from 2 ...

2015-04 Power Silicon Labs

[Apr 13 2015] Silicon Labs has announced a new family of high-speed, multi-channel digital isolators designed to provide a complete, highly integrated solution for signal and power isolation. Silicon Labs' new Si88xx isolator integrates a 78% efficient dc-dc converter and delivers up to 2W of power output, very low electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high noise suppression. The Si88xx series reduces system ...

2015-04 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Apr 13 2015] STMicroelectronics collaborates with Intel on Perceptual Computing Initiatives; St will provide micro-mirrors and control devices for the project.In addition to the ASIC control device, ST also offers a compact miniature MEMS mirror for the Perceptual Computing program. The product is transmitted tens of thousands of times per second, reflecting infrared beams to scan the target object and drawin ...

2015-04 Optoelectronics Littelfuse

[Apr 12 2015] Littelfuse, a global leader in circuit protection, today announced that it has expanded its range of circuit protection devices for Littelfuse iDesign online simulation and product selection tools. First launched in April 2014, this powerful web-based tool now includes ESD selection tools to help circuit designers select Littelfuse's growing array of TVS diodes (SPA Transient Suppression Diode ar ...

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 ...