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2015-03 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Mar 30 2015] Cypress Semiconductor, a market leader in static random access memory (SRAM), announced that network equipment manufacturer Exablaze selected Cypress's QDR-IV SRAM for its ExaLINK Fusion network switches. The switch uses a modular design that interconnects the Xilinx Ultrascale FPGA with QDR-IV memory. ExaLINK Fusion features Cypress's fastest QDR-IV device at 1066 MHz, the highest random access ...

2015-03 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Mar 29 2015] Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's first 80V, 10A integrated Gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistor (FET) power stage prototype. The prototype consists of a high-frequency driver in a quad flat leadless (QFN) package and two GaN FETs in a half-bridge configuration, making it very easy to design. The new LMG5200 GaN FET power stage prototype will help accelerate the marketizati ...

2015-03 Connectors Texas Instruments

[Mar 29 2015] Texas Instruments and LGS Innovation, a leading provider of advanced networking and communications solutions to the U.S. government, announced a partnership in LGS Innovation's next generation of stationary and portable deployable communications and wireless solutions. By leveraging the combination of TI's Keystone-based systems on chip, including the TCI6630K2L, for improved performance and redu ...

2015-03 Power Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Mar 28 2015] Linear Technology Corporation's SmartMesh IP™ wireless sensor networking products now directly provide programming for the Industrial Internet of Things on embedded ARM Cortex-M3 running Micrium's μC/OS-II real-time operating system (IoT) application capabilities. Users no longer need a separate processor for sensor interface and edge data analysis, reducing the cost, footprint and power consumpt ...

2015-03 Power Infineon Technologies

[Mar 28 2015] Infineon Technologies AG and Panasonic announced that the companies have entered into an agreement to jointly develop GaN devices using Panasonic's normally closed (enhanced) silicon substrate gallium nitride (GaN) transistor architecture, packaged with Infineon's surface Mount (SMD). In this context, Panasonic granted Infineon a license to use its normally closed GaN transistor structure. Under ...

2015-03 Sensors ams

[Mar 27 2015] Ams announces the latest magnetic rotating position sensor in the 47 series. With higher speed and more precise incremental output, the sensor can be used for motor and motion control. Like the rest of the ams 47 series, the new AS5047P features DAEC(Dynamic Angle Error Compensation) technology that accurately measures angles even at very high RPM. The high RPM performance and ABI incremental out ...

2015-03 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Mar 27 2015] Diodes Incorporated introduces two synchronous rectifiers, the APR3415 and the APR34330, to meet market demands for greater integration and efficiency in portable chargers. The new device combines the driver circuit with the internal MOSFETs to provide an affordable rectification solution with low power consumption and a reduced number of external components. Their target applications include ada ...

2015-03 Connectors Finder Relays, Inc.

[Mar 26 2015] Fairchild is helping manufacturers improve product reliability and performance with its extended Temperature (ET) medium voltage MOSFETs that operate at 175° C. The higher operating temperature increases power density by 85% and is three times more reliable than MOSFETs rated at 150° C, the industry standard. This new family of ET MOSFETs is compliant with the IPC-9592 power conversion standard, ...

2015-03 Power Navitas Semiconductor, Inc.

[Mar 26 2015] National Instruments, a provider of solutions for engineers and scientists addressing the world's toughest engineering challenges, today announced the launch of a new phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) hardware platform for NI grid automation systems. Operators can use this technology to gain insight into the health of the grid in order to develop customized measurement solutions to meet changing need ...

2015-03 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Mar 25 2015] Cypress Semiconductor, a leader in the USB market, today announced the availability of its ultra-small integrated USB Type-C controller with power transfer (PD) capabilities. The programmable EZ-PD™ CCG2 controller is optimized for 2.4mm thick USB Type-C cable connectors and supports all USB Type-C downlink port (DFP) or Uplink port (UFP) applications. The EZ-PD CCG2 is packaged in a 3.3 mm2 wafe ...

2015-03 Connectors Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Mar 25 2015] Artesyn Embedded Technologies has announced a new line of 94.5% efficient DC/DC power converters for telecommunications and networking equipment. The new AVO200 power converter, currently on display at Electronica Shanghai 2015, is a 200W fully regulated 1/8 brick DC/DC power module, with the latest two models offering 12V and 5V output voltages. It meets the power requirements of most communicat ...

2015-03 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Mar 24 2015] Intersil Corporation announced the introduction of the industry's first fully sealed 50A digital DC/DC PMBus power module. The ISL8272M is a complete step-down power module that supports industry standard input voltages of 12V or 5V and provides up to 50A output current, with four modules combined providing up to 200A output current. It provides point-of-load conversion solutions for advanced FPg ...