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2015-09 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 27 2015] ST introduces the world's most advanced 6-axis motion sensor to fully support optical image stabilization systems for smartphones, tablets and digital cameras. The new LSM6DS3H, the latest addition to ST's iNEMO family of inertial motion sensors, combines a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis accelerometer, and ultra-low power processing circuits in a system-level package solution for the industry's lowes ...

2015-09 Power Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Sep 26 2015] Atmel Corporation the global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced the introduction of the industry's lowest power consumption and smallest package in the production Bluetooth Smart solution. The device has a receiving current strength of only 4mA at 3.6V and a transmitting current strength of only 3mA, extending battery life by up to one year in some app ...

2015-09 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 25 2015] ST introduces the MIS2DH Medical dedicated ultra-low power 3-axis accelerometer for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Level 3 implantable medical device applications. For many years, ST has developed custom motion sensors for the world's leading medical device manufacturers. The new product MIS2DH translates years of experience and knowledge into a ready-to-use solution that helps users int ...

2015-09 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Sep 24 2015] Microchip Technology announced the expansion of its high-performance PIC32MZ family of 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) products. The new family of devices integrates a hardware floating-point unit (FPU) to enable both high performance and lower latency for intensive single - and double-precision computing applications. The PIC32MZ EF series features 48 new devices, each with a 12-bit 18-msps analog- ...

2015-09 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Sep 23 2015] STMicroelectronics announces Cannes Wi-Fi (STiH390) system chip targeting HD HEVC[1] Wi-Fi IP client and interactive set-top box markets. When watching their favorite TV shows via wireless networks on their phones, tablets, and set-top boxes, users expect the perfect visual experience at home. However, limited network coverage is frustrating, which also inhibits the potential of Wi-Fi to carry se ...

2015-09 Power Qualcomm

[Sep 22 2015] QUALCOMM Inc. announced that its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced two new QUALCOMM® Snapdragon processors. The new chipsets, Snapdragon 430 and Snapdragon 617, offer the development of two multimedia and web-connected mid-range mobile devices. The Snapdragon430 has X6 LTE, with Category 4 downlink rates of up to 150 Mbps and support for carrier aggregation of 2×10 MHz, and u ...

2015-09 Power Broadcom

[Sep 21 2015] Broadcom, a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced a new Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) chip, Internet of Things (IOT) and wearables. Advanced chips enable devices such as fitness bands to provide precise location while consuming minimal power while in some cases eliminating the need for a separate MCU. The Broadcom BC ...

2015-09 Power C&K

[Sep 20 2015] C&K Components, the world's leading manufacturer of touch switches, rocker switches, swing switches and high-reliability connectors, has expanded its lineup of compact PCB-mounted switches with the introduction of two new families of medium power switches in instantaneous or self-locking drive configurations. The PVA series of short stroke key switches are designed for through-hole PCB welding an ...

2015-09 Connectors Vishay

[Sep 19 2015] Vishay introduces the first three devices in its VOR family of hybrid solid-state relays that provide high reliability and noise-free switching for communications, industrial, security systems and medical devices. The new Vishay Semiconductors 1 Form A VOR1142A6, VOR1142B6 and VOR1142M4 offer high input/output isolation, current limit protection and lower power consumption to replace traditional ...

2015-09 Connectors Cree Inc.

[Sep 18 2015] As the number of LED bulbs purchased by consumers continues to increase, the quality of their experience becomes more important. The most important characteristics of LED bulbs are light weight, long life and, of course, energy efficiency. Still, some manufacturers seeking cash for the popularity of the technology are pushing LED bulbs with the same performance, longevity and light quality as CFL ...

2015-09 Power Anaren

[Sep 17 2015] Anadigics Inc. of Warren, New Jersey, USA, has introduced three new power amplifiers (PA) for 3G and 4G small cell applications, including Picocellular, enterprise femto cell base stations, and high-performance client devices (optimized CPE). Service providers are expected to increasingly utilize small battery devices to increase network capacity and data transfer speeds in densely populated area ...

2015-09 Passive Components Molex

[Sep 16 2015] MACOM, a leading provider of high-performance analog RF, microwave, and optical semiconductor products, today announced the new MAGX-100027-100C0P, a wideband transistor optimized for DC-2.7GHz operation with the start of a proprietary fourth-generation gallium nitride process using built-in (gallium nitride on silicon) silicon. This gallium nitride HEMT silicon D-mode transistor is ideal for def ...