Technology Articles

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 ...

2016-01 Sensors TDK

[Jan 28 2016] TDK Corporation has released two new EPCOS SMT current transformers for automotive electronics. One of them (B78417A2185A003) is based on the EP7 ferrite core and measures only 10.6 mm x 12.2 mm x 11 mm and is specifically designed to measure pulse currents up to 20 A. The DC resistance on the primary winding side is 1.3mΩ and on the secondary side is 3.7Ω. The other (B78417A2185A003) is based on ...

2016-01 Power Silicon Labs

[Jan 27 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of microcontrollers, wireless connectivity, analog and sensor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has introduced a digital audio bridge chip and evaluation kit designed to simplify the development of accessories for iOS devices. The new CP2614 interface IC provides a complete turnkey audio bridge solution for a wide range of MFi(Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad) ...

2016-01 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[Jan 26 2016] Cypress Semiconductor announced a new addition to its Traveo microcontroller (MCU) family that provides automakers with a cost-effective platform for implementing 2D and 3D graphics and advanced features such as Kanban, head-up displays and HVAC systems in compact vehicles. The S6J32BA and S6J32DA series are based on the S6J324C series of Traveo 2-D graphics MCUS and the S6J326C series of 3-D gra ...

2016-01 Connectors Molex

[Jan 25 2016] Following the completion of the acquisition of the GWconnect product family from Italian industrial connector manufacturer Westec Srl, Molex announced that it will expand its heavy-duty connector product line. GWconnect Heavy-duty connectors provide outstanding mechanical strength and vibration resistance for power, control and signal circuits. "Heavy-duty connectors complement our trusted Brad s ...

2016-01 Connectors Analog Devices

[Jan 24 2016] Analog Devices, the world's leading provider of high-performance signal processing solutions, recently introduced the quad-channel, 2.4-Gsps, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) AD9154, which offers industry-leading dynamic range performance in the 100 MHz to 300 MHz band for use in multiple IF transmitters. The highly integrated four-channel, 16-bit DAC AD9154 is the only device in its clas ...

2016-01 Power Silicon Labs

[Jan 23 2016] Silicon Labs has announced a new complete line of receiver/audio processors and multi-standard digital radio ics, designed to deliver the best AM/FM and digital radio performance for the global automotive radio market. The Si479xx AM/FM receiver and digital radio tuner family with on-chip audio processing sets a new benchmark for in-car radio reception performance at the lowest system cost. The n ...

2016-01 Power Microchip Technology

[Jan 22 2016] Microchip Technology Inc., a global leader in integrated microcontroller, mixed-signal, emulator and flash memory patented solutions, announced the launch of the new SST11CP225 compliant with IEEE 802.11ac ultra-high data rate Wi-Fi standard GHz Power Amplifier module (PAM). The new PAM has a linear output power of 19 dBm at 1.8% dynamic EVM(error vector amplitude) and MCS9 80 MHz bandwidth modul ...

2016-01 Power Infineon Technologies

[Jan 21 2016] 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 ...

2016-01 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Jan 20 2016] Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the latest highly reliable and military temperature grade version of the LTC4412, a rugged "Ideal Diode" PowerPath™ controller. The LTC4412 enables low-loss "on-circuit" operation of multiple input DC power supplies. Its forward voltage of 20mV is at least 10 times lower than the Schottky diode. As a result, the device improves efficiency by an order o ...