Technology Articles

2016-02 Power Power Integrations

[Feb 9 2016] Power Integrations, the industry leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has released the new reference design kit RDK-420, a 10 W constant voltage/constant current USB charger based on PI's innovative InnoSwitch™-CH series of highly integrated switching ics. The InnoSwitch IC integrates the primary side switch with the primary controller, secondary contr ...

2016-02 Power Cypress Semiconductor

[Feb 8 2016] Cypress Semiconductor today announced the launch of a smart Bluetooth module that provides an end-to-end low energy Bluetooth solution. The new small-size EZ-BLE PRoC module is based on Cypress's PRoC BLE programmable on-chip RF solution and includes Bluetooth 4.1 certification and global frequency control certification, significantly simplifying design and reducing time-to-market. Cypress is the ...

2016-02 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Feb 7 2016] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT3952, a current mode boost DC/DC converter. The device has an internal 60V, 4A DMOS power switch. The LT3952 is specifically designed to drive high-power leds in multiple configurations. The device integrates input and output current regulation loops and output voltage regulation to operate as a flexible current/voltage source. The LT3952's 3V to 42V ...

2016-02 Power Microchip Technology

[Feb 6 2016] Microchip Technology, a leading global provider of integrated microcontroller, mixed-signal, emulator and flash memory proprietary solutions, introduced the second generation Multizone audio technology and related mobile applications designed for total home audio and multi-room applications based on the JukeBlox 4 platform. The next-generation JB Multizone 2.0 technology, combined with the JB App ...

2016-02 Connectors Molex

[Feb 5 2016] Molex Corporation announced the expansion of its fiber optic technology platform through its recent acquisition of Oplink Communications. Oplink, now part of Molex and formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, is a leading supplier of fiber optic communication components, intelligent modules and subsystems for a wide range of custom applications. Doug Busch, vice president and genera ...

2016-02 Power Silicon Labs

[Feb 4 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the industry's first complete wireless M-Bus platform solution for the European market, designed to simplify the development of wirelessly connected smart meters for electricity, gas, water and heat resources. Silicon Labs' complete smart metering solution includes the wireless M- ...

2016-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 3 2016] 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 ...

2016-02 Power United Chemi-Con

[Feb 2 2016] 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 ...

2016-02 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 1 2016] Spanning multiple electronic applications, STMicroelectronics, the world's leading semiconductor supplier, the world's No. 1 MEMS manufacturer, and the world's leading supplier of MEMS devices for consumer electronics and mobile devices, has partnered with Intel on Perceptual Computing Initiatives); STMicroelectronics will provide micro-mirrors and control devices for the project. In addition to ...

2016-01 Power EPC

[Jan 31 2016] EPC has expanded its easy-to-use DrGaNPLUS evaluation board family for power system design engineers, making it very 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 s ...

2016-01 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jan 30 2016] 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- ...

2016-01 Power Microchip Technology

[Jan 29 2016] Microchip Technology, a leading global provider of proprietary solutions for integrated microcontrollers, mixed-signal, emulators, and flash memory, announced that MOST Cooperation has published 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 Adv ...