Technology Articles

2012-06 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jun 24 2012] ON Semiconductor introduces new system-on-chip (SoC) Powerline carrier (PLC) modems for applications such as electricity meters, home automation, solar power and lighting control. The NCN49597 is the first device in this new family of PLC modems, integrating a low-power 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 processor and a high-precision analog front end. The device is based on dual 4,800 baud spread spectrum fre ...

2012-06 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Jun 23 2012] STMicroelectronics introduces Mystique series DisplayPort and HDMI interface converter chips. The series is the world's first high-speed active protocol bidirectional converter for managing audio and video signals between DisplayPort and HDMI, the two most commonly used display interfaces in computers and consumer electronics. Mystique is the most advanced audio/video converter system chip in the ...

2012-06 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Jun 22 2012] ON Semiconductor today announced the availability of a complete front-to-back process design kit (PDK) for the company's High-Q™ Integrated Passive Device (IPD) process. This PDK was developed to work with Agilent Technologies' Advanced Design System (ADS) 2011 Electronic Design Assistance (EDA) software, enabling customers of ON Semiconductor and Agilent Technologies to take full advantage of th ...

2012-06 Semiconductors

[Jun 21 2012] Avago Technologies announced the launch of several new wireless applications designed for macro and small cell base stations and portable GPS system applications. Allen Chien, product manager, Wireless Applications, Avago, said: "Driven by the ubiquity of connectivity and the high growth of cellular communications, picocell and femtocell base stations can reduce the burden on macro cells in heter ...

2012-06 Power IXYS

[Jun 20 2012] Imagination Technologies has announced the launch of the first members of its PowerVR Series4 video kernel. The PowerVR Series4 D4500MP video decoder and E4500MP video encoder are based on the highly successful PowerVR VXD and VXE Series3 multi-standard video codec technologies. These multi-channel architecture video silicon semiconductor intellectual property (IP) deliver enhanced features desig ...

2012-06 Power Enpirion

[Jun 19 2012] Energy Micro announced the launch of two new feature-rich starter kits to help designers develop more complex battery-powered products, such as portable medical and fitness devices and smart accessories. The two development kits are based on their existing Giant Gecko and Leopard Gecko microcontrollers, with on-board debugging and current probe capabilities, as well as all the features needed to ...

2012-06 Power Xilinx

[Jun 18 2012] Xilinx has announced an extended family of forward error correction (FEC) IP cores. The family includes GFEC, eFEC, and high-gain FEC (xFEC) solutions to control signal transmission errors, extend transmission distance, and reduce the number of regenerators on the route, thereby helping to reduce network operators' operating expenses and capital expenditures. FEC IP cores designed by Xilinx use c ...

2012-06 Power Infineon Technologies

[Jun 17 2012] Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new CoolSiCTM 1200V SiC JFET series, which strengthens Infineon's leading position in the SiC (silicon carbide) product market. This revolutionary new product family builds on more than a decade of experience in SiC technology development and high-quality, high-volume production. Jan-Willem Reynaerts, Head of High Voltage Power Conversion Products at Infine ...

2012-06 Semiconductors NXP

[Jun 16 2012] NXP Semiconductor introduces the industry's first 2 mm x 2 mm ultra-thin DFN (discrete flat pin free) package MOSFETs with solderable tinned side pads. These unique side pads offer the advantage of optical welding inspection and better quality of welded connections compared to traditional pin-free packages. The upcoming new PMPB11EN and PMPB20EN 30V N-channel MOSFETs are the first of more than 20 ...

2012-06 Sensors Vishay

[Jun 15 2012] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of its new fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor, the VCNL4020, with the industry's lowest height of 0.8mm. The device combines an infrared emitter, a photodiode for proximity measurement, an ambient light detector, a signal conditioning IC, and a 16-bit ADC all in a small 4.8mm x 2.3mm x 0.8mm rectangular leadless (LLP) packag ...

2012-06 Connectors Precision Electronics Corporation

[Jun 14 2012] Primeview has announced the development of the PRV42WRCHDBT, the first display with embedded HDBaseTTM technology. Primeview's PRV42WRCHDBT supports HDBaseT transmission of uncompressed HD video, audio and control signals over a 100 m /328 ft LAN cable. The Primeview display is a 42-inch LCD display that receives 1080P video, audio and control signals from any HDBASET-enabled transmitter over a s ...

2012-06 Connectors Analog Devices

[Jun 13 2012] Analog Devices introduces a line of high-speed video amplifiers, the ADA4830-1/2 and ADA4432-1/33-1, that integrate battery short-circuit protection and fault detection for analog video systems in automotive safety and infotainment applications. Available in a 3mm x 3mm package, these new integrated video amplifiers from Analog Devices save at least 80% of board space compared to fully separate s ...