Technology Articles

2016-02 Sensors ams

[Feb 12 2016] Ams AG, a leading supplier of high-performance analog ics and sensors, announced that its foundry business unit has launched sensor technology optimized for iot applications, providing foundry customers with a complete set of tools for developing advanced sensor solutions to meet the rapidly evolving needs of today's electronics industry. Today's market trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT) ...

2016-02 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Feb 11 2016] Microchip Technology, the world's leading provider of proprietary solutions for integrated microcontrollers, mixed-signal, emulators and flash memory, announced the LAN9252, a discrete EtherCAT slave controller that integrates two 10/100 PHYs. This highly integrated device features two 10/100 Ethernet transceivers, supports both fiber and copper wires, and has cable diagnostics. The LAN9252 suppo ...

2016-02 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Feb 10 2016] Linear Technology Corporation introduced the LTC3892, a high-voltage dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that draws only 29µA of current when one output is active and 34µA when both outputs are activated. The 4.5V to 60V input voltage range is designed to protect against high-voltage transients, ensuring continuous operation when the car is cold started and suitable for a wide rang ...

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 ...