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German researchers develop quick and easy way to measure power consumption May 16, 2012
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen have developed a novel, space-saving metering unit that can be simply clipped onto a power cable like a laundry peg, without even having to disconnect the load.
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SemiSouth begins sampling 650-V 55-mOhm SiC JFETs
May 16, 2012
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., is delivering what the company claims is the industry's first 650 V silicon carbide JFET power transistors.
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Micro radio delivers scalable output power performance for small and macro cell active antennas
May 16, 2012
Ubidyne has launched a unique chip-based power amplifier solution for active antenna design.
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Report: Envelope tracking, MMPAs, CMOS PAs, antenna tuning, and MIMO to change handset RF design
May 14, 2012
A report from Mobile Experts highlights three new technologies which will revolutionize the market for RF components in mobile devices.
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Broadband RF mixer achieves 26.9-dBm IIP3 with 294-mW power consumption
May 11, 2012
Linear Technology has unveiled a 300 MHz to 4 GHz downconverting mixer with an IIP3 (Input Third Order Intercept) of 26.9 dBm, low power consumption of 294 mW, and wide IF bandwidth of 2.5 GHz.
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New development platform enables energy harvesting designs to be evaluated
Future Energy Solutions, a division of technical broadline distributor Future Electronics, has introduced a development system which enables design engineers to assess the feasibility of using harvested energy to power devices such as wireless sensors.
Murata selects Black Sand CMOS PAs for 3G front ends
Fully differential amplifier drives 18-bit ADCs while consuming 5-mW
Linear Technology has released a low power fully differential amplifier that can drive high precision 16- and 18-bit SAR ADCs at only 1 mA supply current.
System and power management design tools manage up to 64 power rails and support PMBus
Microsemi Corporation has introduced a suite of system and power management design tools for high availability wired and wireless communications infrastructure equipment.
RF Micro Devices unveils rGaN-HV process technology
RF Micro Devices has announced the extension of RFMD's industry-leading GaN process technology portfolio to include a new technology optimized for high voltage power devices in power conversion applications.
Analog Devices appoints Anglia to help grow sales in UK and Ireland
Analog Devices Inc. has appointed Anglia as a UK and Ireland distributor. Analog Devices plans to expand the company’s sales channel network in Europe to achieve double-digit growth of its semiconductor business in the region over three years.
New point-of-load DC-DC buck regulators target high-reliability space systems
Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation has unveiled th company's first power management products, the UltraCMOS-based Point-of-Load (POL) DC-DC Buck Regulators with integrated switches, are available for sampling.
Integrated switching buck regulators offer industry leading conversion ratios
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new series of switching buck regulators for space-constrained, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) sensitive automotive entertainment and infotainment applications. The highly integrated devices claim to offer industry leading conversion ratios for battery connected switch-mode power supplies.
Low-power, high-speed industrial ethernet controllers support for multiple protocols including CC-Link IE, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP
Renesas Electronics Europe has introduced two new Industrial Ethernet controllers that include support for multiple communication protocols, helping system designers reduce their bill of materials and enable more efficient machine operation.
Low-power, high-accuracy temperature sensor for solid state disk drives
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has introduced a new family of precision temperature sensors targeted at ultra-low-power solid state drive applications.
15-V 800-mA step down synchronous regulators deliver improve power efficiency and density for portable electronics
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced an 800-mA output DC-to-DC regulators optimized for better energy efficiencies in battery-powered applications using multiple alkaline/NiMH, lithium cells, or other standard power sources.
Compact high-speed, single-channel gate drivers focus on high-density switching power designs
Texas Instruments has introduced the company's first 4-A/8-A and 4-A/4-A single-channel, low-side gate drivers with industry-leading speed and drive current capability for minimizing switching loss of MOSFETs, IGBT power devices and wide band-gap power semiconductors, such as gallium nitride devices.
2.4-GHz low-power RF transceiver claims lowest power consumption for industrial applications
Power thick film resistor offers power rating of 1100-W in compact footprint
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released a new power thick film resistor that is the industry’s first resistor in the compact 57 mm by 60 mm package to offer a power rating of 1100 W at a heat sink temperature of + 25 °C.
Low-loss, ultra miniature power MOSFETs deliver improved power efficiency with a smaller form factor in portable devices
Renesas Electronics has introduced eight new low-loss P- and N-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) products optimized for use in portable electronics including smartphones and tablets.
Dual power booster triples speed performance for semiconductor and flat-panel display test equipment
Cirrus Logic Inc. is expanding the company’s versatile Apex Precision Power booster product family with a new dual-channel booster amplifier featuring a 1,000 V/µs slew rate and 1 MHz of power bandwidth.
Class-D amplifier device reduces distortion and prevents early phone software shutdown
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FAB3103 2.3 watt class-D audio amplifier with integrated boost regulator and battery automatic gain control (AGC) which is suitable for use in mobile handsets, smart phones, and tablets, as well as portable media players.
Low-profile SMD avalanche rectifier features reverse voltage of 1,300-V and 75-ns reverse recovery time
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released a new high-voltage, ultrafast surface-mount avalanche rectifier in the plastic DO-214AC package. The BYG23T combines a low 1.98 mm profile with high reverse voltage of 1,300 V and fast 75 ns reverse recovery time.
NXP claims industry's most efficient low-VF schottky rectifier for mobile devices
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has launched what the company claims are the most efficient Schottky rectifier available in the ultra-small and flat 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.37-mm plastic SMD package DFN1006D-2 (SOD882D).
New MOSFETs in DFN 2x2 package offer space savings with high performance
Integrated power controller offers stability benefits for automotive applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced a dual output power supply for automotive applications that ensures stable, uninterrupted output voltages, even in cases where the input voltage drops significantly below the output voltage levels.
New step-down supply reduces switching noise by 99 percent
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced a new class of voltage regulators designed to deliver the industry’s lowest-noise 1-A switching power supply without sacrificing efficiency and power performance.
Energy Micro MCU minimizes power consumption in e-paper display solution
Energy Micro has signed an agreement with Pervasive Displays Inc. (PDI) for the use of the EFM32 Gecko MCU to control low power e-paper (EPD) displays.
2.25-MHz step-down DC/DC converter delivers 3-A of continuous output current from each channel
Linear Technology Corporation has released a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3 A of continuous output current from each channel.
Dialog Semiconductor works with TSMC to create a process platform to advance BCD power management leadership
Dialog Semiconductor plc is working closely with TSMC to develop the company’s next generation of bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) technology specifically tailored to high-performance power management ICs (PMICs) for portable devices.
GainSpan selects IAR Embedded Workbench as primary development tool chain for MCU Drivers
GainSpan, a leader in low power Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi connectivity for the internet of things, has selected IAR Embedded Workbench for its next generation Wi-Fi chip currently in development.
Isolated flyback controller with PFC controls voltage or current
Linear Technology’s LT®3798 isolated controller with active power factor correction (PFC) is specifically designed for regulating bus voltages or driving constant current applications over a wide input range of 10 V to 480 V.
New MCU family delivers cost-effective digital control to reduce energy footprint
Renesas Electronics has expanded the company's RX600 MCU family with the new 32-bit RX62G group. The MCUs are optimized for digital power control applications, including motor control with power factor correction (PFC), digital power supply, UPS and solar inverters.
Multi-channel AFE energy measurement chip offers improve flexibility for broad range of monitoring applications
Analog Devices, Inc. , has introduced a single-chip energy measurement AFE (analog front end) that monitors the energy consumption and power quality of up to six electrical circuits. The ADE7816 energy measurement AFE is designed for data centre power distribution units, energy monitoring and management systems, and multi-channel electricity meters.
ON Semiconductor introduces high efficiency wireless charging ICs
ON Semiconductor has released the NMLU1210, an innovative power MOSFET integrated circuit (IC) for wireless charging applications in portable products such as cell phones, media tablets, portable media players, digital still cameras and GPS units.
IDT reveals world's most advanced single-phase power metering SoC for smart grid applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has introduced what the company claims is the world’s most advanced single-phase power metering SoC for smart grid applications. The new device features the industry’s widest dynamic range and an unprecedented level of integration, enabling smart meter manufacturers to improve accuracy, while simplifying their designs and lowering overall system cost.
High-switching frequency capability enables integrated device to use thinner inductors
Fairchild Semiconductor's, FDMF6708N Generation II XS DrMOS family is a fully optimized, compact, integrated MOSFET plus driver power stage solution for high-current, high-frequency, synchronous buck DC-DC applications. The device is ideal for designers facing the challenge of reducing inductor height in power supply designs in order to meet the low-profile, thinner end-system demands of applications such as Ultrabook devices and notebooks.
TI claims industry's first dual mode off-line controller for non-dimmable LED lighting
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a new off-line primary side sensing controller to the company's portfolio of non-dimming LED drivers. The new TPS92310 AC/DC constant current driver with power factor correction (PFC) reduces cost and shrinks-to-fit in high-power LED retrofit bulbs, including A19, PAR30/38 and GU10.
Mono audio amplifier IC for Hi-Fi speakers gives 13W burst output and 10x efficiency gains
HiWave Technologies has launched a single channel audio power amplifier for the consumer and Hi-Fi market. The HiAS2001-QNC-010 delivers 13W burst and 3W continuous power output and is over 10 times more efficient at typical listening levels than comparable Class D amplifiers. The HiAS2001 uses HiWave's proprietary Audium technology to create the highly power efficient switching audio power amplifier, optimised to operate directly from a low voltage (0.8 - 1.8V) battery source.
LED lighting set to drive power semiconductor market to reach $3bn in 2016
Market analyst, IMS Research, has issued a new report that forecasts that the global market for power semiconductors used in LED lighting will reach more than $3 billion in 2016.
36-V, 5-A uModule regulator protects input supplies from overcurrent conditions
Linear Technology has released a 36 V input, 5 A step-down µModule regulator with an adjustable and precise (+/-10%) accurate current limit. The current limit enables designers to set the maximum amount of power drawn from the supply, preventing input voltage droop caused by overcurrent conditions. When multiple LTM8026 are configured with the outputs tied together, each converter can be programmed with a maximum current limit to meet its specific input supply limitations for greater output power, a technique known as asymmetric power sharing.
World's first true single-chip wireless power transmitter provides highest-output-power single-chip receiver solution
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has unveiled the world's first true single-chip wireless power transmitter accompanied by the industry's highest-output-power single-chip receiver solution. IDT's highly integrated multi-mode transmitter reduces board footprint by 80 percent and solution bill-of-materials (BOM) cost by 50 percent compared to existing solutions.
Isolated flyback controller with PFC controls voltage or current
Micropower pushbutton on/off controller delivers automatic turn-on/off capabilities
Linear Technology Corporation is introducing a pushbutton on/off controller that manages 1.5V to 36 V system power via a pushbutton interface or the presence of a supply. Unlike typical pushbutton controllers that initiate system power-ups only with the toggle of a pushbutton, the LTC2955 automatically turns on a system when power is applied from a primary or secondary supply, such as a wall adapter or car battery.
High-voltage, high-current overvoltage protectors focus on mobile applications with multiple power sources
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has introduced the MAX14606/MAX14607, advanced overvoltage protectors which handle up to 3 A of continuous current for today’s high-power electronics. Reverse bias blocking protects a portable device from damage caused by multiple power sources supplied simultaneously.
High-speed, low-power shift registers enable cascaded connections without external components
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched a new shift register in the TC74VHC-logic series that can help engineers to reduce the number of external components required in cascaded connections. The new TC74VHC9595 8-bit shift register is ideal for signal control, serial-to-parallel conversion and other interfacing designs in applications ranging from office products and motor drives to factory automation equipment.
Dialog Semiconductor pioneers the world's first integration of 32-bit ARM processor in a mixed signal PMIC
Merus Audio raises EUR 1.7m to develop ultra-efficient and compact audio amplifiers
Merus Audio has raised EUR 1.7 million in its Series A round of financing to help develop audio amplifier ICs targeting a wide range of high-volume consumer electronics applications, including iPod/MP3 speakers, surround and stereo systems, soundbars and TVs.
Digital audio development board enables designers to experiment with a choice of audio file formats and DACs
Quicker development of digital audio equipment – from hi-fi quality to low-cost, low-power embedded or industrial audio – is being made possible with the introduction of the new Audio Streamer Micro-Blox development board from broadline distributor Future Electronics.
RFMD PowerSmart power platform family expanded with 3G and 4G LTE variants
New RF DC/DC switching converters for 2G, 3G and 4G power amplifiers help extend battery life in LTE smartphones
Texas Instruments Incorporated has added a duo of new RF DC/DC switching converters to the company's portfolio of RF power management ICs. The new National LM3242 and LM3243 regulators are adaptive power supply ICs that minimize power consumption of the RF power amplifier (PA) across all operating conditions.
TI's new Wolverine microcontroller platform slashes power by 50 percent
Texas Instruments Incorporated has unveiled feature-packed MSP430 microcontroller platform with the aim of pushing ultra-low-power limits, bringing consumers one step closer to a battery-free world.
TI claims fastest 16-bit DAC at 1.5 GSPS
Texas Instruments Incorporated has unveiled the industry’s fastest 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The quad DAC34SH84 is 50-percent faster and uses 50-percent less power than the closest 16-bit DAC alternative, clocking in at 1.5 GSPS and consuming just 362 mW per channel. The DAC34SH84 provides an easy, pin-compatible upgrade from the 1.25-GSPS DAC34H84 for customers wanting to maximize speed in 3G, LTE, GSM and WiMAX wireless base stations and repeaters; microwave point-to-point radio; software defined radio; and waveform generation systems.
RF-based wireless chipset and RF energy harvesting reference design enable low-cost wireless power over distance
Powercast Corporation has introduced a RF-based wireless power chipset and reference design for embedded, low-power, wireless charging applications. The chipset and reference design, available for license, will make it easy and more affordable for OEMs to embed Powercast’s core RF energy-harvesting technology into their battery-less, or rechargeable battery-based devices, enabling RF energy (radio waves) to perpetually power them.
Online tool simplifies selection of LED driver reference designs
Power Integrations has launched an online selection tool that enables users to rapidly identify the best power supply reference design for their LED lighting application. The LED Design Selector allows engineers to enter simple selection criteria and provides the best choice from Power Integrations’ library of reference design options for LED lighting.
Quad digital power supply manager features powerful GUI to speed development
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a power supply manager with EEPROM for complete digital management of power supply systems with four or more power rails. The LTC2974 utilizes an I2C interface and PMBus command set to monitor and control positive or negative supplies to provide rapid troubleshooting and debug capabilities during power system design, development, production and failure analysis.
Toshiba unveils world's first CMOS power amplifier IC to remove distortion
Toshiba Corporation has developed the world’s first circuit technology to remove distortion in wireless transmissions that can be directly integrated into a CMOS radio frequency (RF) power amplifier. The new circuit is being unveiled at the 2012 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco, California, USA.
Energy-efficient dimmable driver IC is world’s first to integrate PFC and boost functionality
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled what the company claims is the world’s first dimmable fluorescent lamp driver IC for High Frequency Tube Lamps (HF-TL) combining power factor correction (PFC) controller and ballast driver circuits. Using the boost function of the UBA2016A, high-end commercial-grade amalgam-based tube lamps will have a run-up time almost similar to mercury-based tube lamps.
Handset RF power amplifier characterisation system optimizes Envelope Tracking PAs for mobile devices
NXP releases world's first dual supply voltage ARM Cortex-M0 microcontrollers
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is releasing the world’s first ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller with dual supply voltage of 1.65 V to 1.95 V V DD and 1.65 V to 3.6 V V IO . The company’s new LPC1100LV series offers 50 MIPS performance in a 2-mm x 2-mm footprint with over three times power reduction compared to similar 3.3 V V DD devices. The LPC1100LV platform is specifically designed for battery-powered end applications ranging from mobile phones, tablets, Ultrabooks and mobile accessories to active cable, cameras, and portable medical electronics.
30-V p-channel chipscale MOSFETs claim industry's lowest on-resistance for 30-V in 1.6-mm by 1.6-mm size
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has expanded the company's MICRO FOOT TrenchFET Gen III power MOSFET family with two p-channel 30 V devices that claim to set new benchmarks for size and on-resistance. The new Si8497DB is the industry’s first 30 V chipscale MOSFET in the compact 1 mm by 1.5 mm size, making it the smallest such device on the market, while the Si8487DB provides the lowest on-resistance available for a 30 V chipscale device in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm form factor.
Synchronous step-down controller provides true current mode control with sub milliohm DCR sensing
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a current mode synchronous step-down DC/DC controller that allows the use of low DC resistance power inductor using a novel DCR sensing architecture that enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the current sense signal. A power inductor DC resistance of as low as 0.17 milliohms can be used to maximize converter efficiency and increase power density.
New AOS' medium voltage MOSFET enables higher efficiency solutions
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) has released AON6270 and AON6280, the flagship devices in its new 75 V and 80 V AlphaMOS (a MOS) medium voltage portfolios. The new product expands AOS' medium voltage MOSFET portfolio and enhances its solutions for high performance power supplies.
NXP GreenChip Power ICs offer low-load efficiency and no-load standby power benefits
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled several cost-effective SPF (smart power flyback) ICs available in small packages, including the GreenChip SPF TEA1731. In addition, NXP has introduced a new GreenChip synchronous rectification (SR) control IC, the TEA1792. The company has also made some new additions to the TEA172x family that also offers no-load performance.
Power MOSFETs in LFPAK enable slimmer AC/DC adapter designs
NXP Semiconductors is showcasing a wide range of highly efficient Power MOSFETs at APEC 2012 which can be used alongside the company's GreenChip switched-mode power supply (SMPS) controller ICs, to enable slimmer power supply, adapter and charger designs.
Industry's first PFC and LLC resonant combo converter enables EuP Lot 6 compliance
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled the GreenChip SPR TEA1716 switched-mode power supply (SMPS) controller IC which the company claims is the industry’s first resonant PFC and LLC combo controller enabling ultra-low standby power at low loads, compliant with EU Ecodesign Directive requirements taking effect in 2013.
Cree releases SPICE Model to quantify benefits of SiC power MOSFETs
Cree, Inc. has expanded the company’s design-in support for the industry’s first commercially-available SiC MOSFET power devices with a fully-qualified SPICE model. Using the new SPICE model, circuit designers can easily evaluate the benefits Cree’s SiC Z-FET MOSFETs provide for achieving a higher level of efficiency than is possible with conventional silicon power switching devices for comparably-rated devices.
New demo board showcases SiC JFETs in cascode half-bridge configuration
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., has unveiled a demo board showing the operation of its SiC JFETs in a cascode half-bridge configuration. Enabling a quick evaluation of the SJDP120R085 JFET, the demo board platform is suitable for many applications including boost, buck, inverter and PSU half-bridge power stage designs.
60-V – 120-V family of ultra-efficient, high-speed, low voltage MOSFETs focus on synchronous rectification improvements
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has unveiled a new family of ultra-high-efficiency, high-speed MOSFETs that deliver improvements in trade-off characteristics between low on resistance (RDS(ON) ) and low input capacitance (C iss ). The new trench MOSFET series will have voltage ratings from 60 V to 120 V and will allow designers to reduce the size and improve the efficiency and performance of secondary synchronous rectification in switch mode power supplies.
Synchronous regulator reduces board space and enables highly efficient power management
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced the ADP2164, a 6.5-V, 4-A output DC-to-DC regulator featuring a high conversion efficiency of greater than 96 percent. The highly integrated ADP2164 regulator offers an input voltage supply range of 2.7 V to 6.5 V, an output range as low as 0.6 V and includes low on-resistance switching FETs to maximise efficiency while reducing board space.
New SoC offers measurement and diagnostics benefits for high-power monitoring in industrial applications and data centers
Next-generation digital power controller provides highest flexibility and performance for AC/DC and isolated DC/DC power designs
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced what the company claims is industry's most integrated and configurable digital power management controller optimized for AC/DC and isolated DC/DC power supply applications. The UCD3138 gives designers an innovative path to increase power density and reliability in a broad range of power supply topologies used in servers, telecom rectifiers and high-power DC/DC modules.
High density hot swap front-ends deliver up to 650-W
Unipower LLC has introduced the SGH 3000 Series of 650 W, 12 V front-ends designed to satisfy the latest networking and datacom applications that demand smaller size, lower energy consumption and a reduced cost of ownership.
0.37-mm ultra-flat package Schottky rectifiers handle currents up to 1.5-A
NXP Semiconductors is claiming a major new benchmark in miniaturization with the launch of the company’s next-generation family of low VF Schottky rectifiers targeting the mobile device market. With a typical thickness of just 0.37 mm and an outline of 1.6 x 0.8 mm, the new DFN1608D-2 (SOD1608) plastic package claims to be the smallest on the market that is capable of carrying a current of up to 1.5 A.
Mouser Electronics signs global distribution deal with Monolithic Power Systems
Vicor unveils online IBC power simulation tool
Vicor Corporation has unveiled its new IBC Power Simulation tool, an industry-first online simulation capability that enables power system designers to interactively model the electrical and thermal performance of intermediate bus converters in application-specific operating conditions and thermal environments. Available to users via Vicor’s PowerBench online design center, Vicor’s IBC Power Simulation tool provides greater visibility into key electrical and thermal performance attributes of Intermediate Bus Converters (IBCs).
USB 3.0 compatible high speed hub IP core with analog and digital PHY options
Evatronix has announced a synthesizable USB high speed hub that supports the high speed mode requirements of the USB 3.0 Hub specification, and features an aggressive power management function provided by Link Power Management (LPM) mode for all supported speed rates. The synthesizable IP offers single or multiple transaction translators and a configurable number of downstream ports (up to 15).
Automotive-qualified gate drive IC helps shrink power train design in hybrid and electric vehicles
International Rectifier has launched the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles.
Intersil unveils single and dual channel 14-bit ADCs as industry's fastest with JESD204B serial outputs
Intersil Corporation has introduced the industry’s fastest, lowest power single and dual channel 14-bit analog-to-digital converters with JESD204B serial outputs. The serial output ADCs provide single channel sampling rates up to 500 Megasamples/second and dual channel rates up to 250 Msps.
Dual 3-A, 2.5-MHz, 42-V boost/inverting DC/DC converter features integrated fault protection
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual independent channel, step-up DC/DC converter with integrated fault protection features for output shorts, input/output overvoltages, and overtemperature conditions. Each channel of the LT8582 uses two integrated 42 V switches: a 1.7 A master switch and a 1.3 A slave switch that can be tied together for a total current limit of 3 A.
ANSI accreditation will support development of a smart grid testing and certification framework
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), coordinator of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system, aims to play a key role in the push to develop a robust, reliable, and interoperable smart grid for the United States.
Lattice extends FPGA family's power efficiency, package size and performance
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is adding low power, high speed, and mini package additions to the company’s LatticeECP3 FPGA family. The new value added devices are ideal for power and space limited applications in professional cameras, surveillance cameras, medical imaging, video communication, and small-form-factor wireline and wireless appliances.
Mouser now stocking Qi (“chee”) solutions for wireless charging
Mouser Electronics is now stocking components in support of the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi (pronounced “chee”) global standards for interoperability between wireless power transmitters and wireless power receivers. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), consisting of 100 international, leading wireless technology companies, is dedicated to promoting wireless charging stations that are compatible across different companies and countries.
Battery-monitor IC combines high accuracy with low power in smallest-in-class package
STMicroelectronics has introduced a new battery monitoring 'gas gauge' for handheld applications. ST’s STC3105 claims to combine the industry’s smallest footprint with outstanding measurement accuracy and miserly power consumption to increase battery runtime and lifespan in mobile phones, multimedia players, digital cameras, and other space-constrained portable gadgets.
Digi-Key signs global distribution deal with Vicor
Cypress launches single-chip TrueTouch controller based on Gen4 technology for tablets, ultrabooks and laptops
Ultra-low power MCU with integrated LCD cuts system cost of consumer medical devices
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced the company’s lowest cost microcontroller (MCU) with an integrated LCD controller. Based on TI’s MSP430 ultra-low power MCU core, the AFE4110 delivers an industry-leading combination of 16-bit processing power, built-in LCD driver, low power and low cost, while operating on a single 1.5-V battery.
SiGe technology platform for 4G RF front-end modules
Best-in-class power MOSFET claims industry lowest on-resistance in an ultra-thin DFN 3.3x3.3 package
Microchip expands PIC range with lowest active current and new low-power sleep modes
Microchip has expanded its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) microcontroller range with the PIC24F 'GA3' family, which features its lowest active current for 16bit Flash MCUs, as well as several flexible new low-power sleep modes. The PIC24F ‘GA3’ devices feature 150microamperes/MHz active current, as well as six DMA channels, which allow a routine to be executed with less power consumption and increased throughput.
World's first dual-core gyroscope handles smart user interface and image stabilization in phones and tablets
STMicroelectronics has introduced what the company claims is the market's first dual-core gyroscope capable of handling both user-motion recognition and camera image stabilization. With the innovative system architecture of the ST device, equipment manufacturers only need to use a single gyroscope for the two different functions, reducing the size, system complexity, and cost in mobile phones, tablets, and other smart consumer devices.
Digi-Key expands distribution relationship with Microsemi
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation has expanded its distribution relationship with Microsemi Corporation to include programmable logic solutions including the company's SmartFusion customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) products, low-power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and related evaluation boards.
Ultra-low phase noise clock oscillator provides high-performance frequency control for HD audio equipment
Crystek Corporation has launched the CCHD-957, a new Ultra-Low Phase Noise HCMOS Clock Oscillator with Standby Mode, featuring a low close-in phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz offset and a typical noise floor of -170 dBc/Hz @ 100kHz offset. The performance makes Crystek's HCMOS Clock Oscillator family an ideal choice for use in applications such as: DACs (digital-to-analog converters), ADCs (analog-to-digital converters), DAB (digital audio broadcasting), and professional CD audio equipment.
Treehouse Labs and NXP unveil low-power wireless chip technology platform to slash wireless sensor network costs
Treehouse Labs has unveiled the BiKN Technology Platform which uses low-power wireless chip technology from NXP Semiconductors N.V. to enable the 'Internet of Things ', opening entirely new markets and applications for affordable wireless sensor and control networks. The platform aims to revolutionize the way mobile networks and applications for control, tracking and monitoring are delivered.
Linear Technology extends wireless sensor networking capabilities by acquiring Dust Networks
Digital power solution offers system-level benefits compared with hybrid digital and analog alternatives
International Rectifier has introduced a digital power solution featuring GUI-based VR design for fast, real-time tuning and system-level optimization powers All New 3-Way Digital X79 motherboards from GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards.
Efficient boost converter drives multiple high brightness LEDs in low-voltage lighting applications
ZMDI AG has introduced the company’s first step-up converter with integrated 35 V power switch for high brightness LEDs. It is optimal for driving multiple white LEDs connected in series from a low voltage supply. The ZLED7015 can also drive devices that require a constant voltage and the wide input voltage range of 6 V to 30 V supports applications with input voltage from multi-cell batteries or regulated 12 V and 24 V power rails.
IDT introduces low-power, low-distortion RF to IF mixers
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., has expanded the company’s analog wireless infrastructure portfolio with two low-power, low-distortion radio frequency (RF) to intermediate frequency (IF) mixers for cellular base station equipment. The new devices improve system third-order intermodulation (IM3) performance and reduce power consumption, resulting in improved quality of service (QoS) and enabling smaller enclosures with increased reliability in 4G wireless infrastructure applications.
New Trench-based low forward voltage Schottky rectifiers deliver switching efficiency benefits
ON Semiconductor has introduced of a new family of 100 V Trench-based low forward voltage Schottky rectifiers (LVFR) for applications such as switching power supplies for notebook adapters or flat panel displays, reverse battery protection circuits, and high frequency DC-DC converters.
TI introduces industry's smallest power management ICs for solid state drives
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a family of tiny, single-chip, power management integrated circuits (PMICs) for powering all the supply rails in solid state drives (SSDs), hybrid drives and other Flash memory management applications. The new LM10504, LM10503 and LM10506 PMICs improve reliability and reduce system cost and development time.
Lattice Diamond design software accelerates FPGA design optimization for low power applications
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is releasing 1.4 of its Lattice Diamond design software, the design environment for Lattice FPGA products. Users of Lattice Diamond 1.4 software will benefit from several usability enhancements that make FPGA design exploration easier and reduce time to market.
Lattice releases new version of mixed signal design software
Texas Instruments unveils industry's most accurate amplifier for high common-mode-voltage applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated is claiming the industry's most accurate difference amplifier for high common-mode-voltage applications up to +275 V. The company's INA149 increases overall measurement accuracy more than two fold compared to the closest competitor. The device claims to be the first difference amplifier with guaranteed 90 dB CMRR performance in harsh, high temperature environments up to 125 degrees C.
Lattice Semiconductor plans to acquire SiliconBlue Technologies
Stand-alone 14-bit sample-and-hold amplifier acquires in 35-ns to 0.003 percent accuracy
Datel, a business unit of Murata Power Solutions, has introduced the SHM-14 14-bit ultra high speed linear sample-and-hold amplifier designed for fast data acquisition applications. With a 70 MHz full power bandwidth, and a 250 MHz small signal bandwidth the SHM-14 achieves 12- and 14-bit acquisitions within 25 ns (+/- 0.012%) and 35 ns (+/- 0.003%) respectively.
PandaBoard ES equips open source mobile developers with TI's OMAP4460 processor
Fujitsu Semiconductor adopts Apache Design's Totem software for power noise and reliability analysis
SEGGER Microcontroller embedded software begins supporting Energy Micro's Cortex-M3 Gecko microcontrollers
SEGGER Microcontroller's high-performance embedded middleware suite is now supporting Energy Micro's range of ultra low energy ARM Cortex-M3 based EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers.
Isolated power factor corrected offline regulator requires no opto-isolator
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the LT3798, an isolated flyback controller with single stage active power factor correction (PFC). A power factor of greater than 0.97 is accomplished by actively modulating the input current, eliminating the need for an extra switching power stage and associated components. In addition, no opto-isolator or signal transformer is required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal.
Touchstone Semiconductor launches tightest offset, low-power current-sense amplifiers
New low-power MCUs feature RC ADCs for accurate temperature measurement
The newest members to the ML610Q4xx series of low-power microcontrollers from LAPIS Semiconductor (formerly OKI Semiconductor) will give designers even more choices when creating products that provide comprehensive control over the operation of battery-powered devices used for the measurement and display of temperature, humidity and carbon monoxide (CO) in industrial and commercial environments.
AEC-Q100 certified ultra-low-power automotive MCUs improve fuel efficiency and battery life
SimPowerSystems supports model sharing with other Simscape users
16-channel audio D/A converter provides high-performance audio at lower power
15-V, 300-mA synchronous buck converters consumes 1.8-uA of quiescent current
Linear Technology has introduced 15 V, fixed frequency synchronous buck converters capable of delivering 300 mA of continuous current to output voltages from 0.6 V to 13.8 V. The LTC3103 consumes 1.8 µA of quiescent current, while the LTC3104 (which offers a 10 mA programmable LDO output) requires only 2.6 µA of quiescent current.
PMIC simplifies power design and system voltage management for TI’s 32-bit microcontrollers
Silicon temp sensor ensures high accuracy and resolution across a wide temperature range in small packages
Microchip Technology Inc., has introduced the MCP9808 silicon temperature sensor, which serves a broad range of applications by guaranteeing high accuracy of 0.5 degrees from -20 to +100 degrees Celsius, along with high temperature resolution of 12 bits (0.0625 degrees Celsius/LSB). The MCP9808 comes in small MSOP and 2x3 mm DFN 8-pin packages, for space-constrained applications. Additional features include shutdown, an under/over-temperature monitor and a critical-temperature alert.
Industry's first medium power transistors are offered in 2x2-mm leadless DFN package
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced the industry’s first medium power transistors in a 2-mm x 2-mm 3-pin leadless DFN package. Offering a solution in an ultra-small DFN2020-3 (SOT1061) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package, the BC69PA transistor is the first in a family of medium power transistors from NXP available in a miniature form factor.
14-bit, 8-channel ADC offers best noise performance and lowest power at 80 MSPS for medical imaging applications
Ultra-low-noise LDOs optimizes load performance in communications, medical and industrial systems
Analog Devices, Inc. , (ADI), has unveiled a pair of LDOs (low dropout regulators) with low noise, high power supply rejection, and excellent line and load transient response. The ADP7102 and ADP7104 LDOs achieve a 15 μVrms fixed-voltage noise figure, power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) of 60 dB at 10 kHz in 3-V operation, and feature reverse current protection to guard against shorts and sudden load discharges.
PFC control IC reduces noise sensitivity for cost sensitive electronic ballast and SMPS applications
International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2500 µPFC power factor correction (PFC) control IC for switch mode power supply (SMPS), LED drivers, fluorescent and HID electronic ballast applications.
Energy Micro appoints Hakuto in Japan
Three phase filter targets wind generation renewable energy applications
Premo has developed a HCWMGF-series of filters to support applications in renewable energy equipment, UPS, inverters and power inverters, with a maximum operating voltage up to 720 Vac.
NXP launches first NFC-ready, universal contactless reader IC for multiple ID applications
INSIDE Secure partners IDT to offer easy-to-design low-power USB security token solution
25-V and 30-V devices simplify designs highly efficient DC/DC converters
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., is expanding its PowerPAIR family of dual asymmetric power MOSFETs for low-voltage DC/DC converter applications with new devices that expand the series' voltage and package footprint options. The new devices make Vishay the only supplier to offer 3 mm by 3 mm, 6 mm by 3.7 mm, and 6 mm by 5 mm PowerPAIR form factors.
NXP claims breakthrough Class-AB and Class-D audio amplifiers for start-stop systems
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced two new automotive audio amplifiers supporting energy-saving start-stop systems – the TDF8530 and TDF8546. The TDF8530 is an ultra-efficient quad-channel Class-D audio amplifier supporting the 6 V requirement for start-stop vehicles.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor claims best-in-class power MOSFETs for portable applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) claims to be setting new standards in power density and energy efficiency for power MOSFETs in an ultra-thin (0.8 mm) DFN 3x3 package. The devices are implemented on AOS' proprietary AlphaMOS technology.
LED lighting chipset helps designers optimize solutions for a wide range of LED applications
ON Semiconductor has introduced two new LED drivers to help designers optimize their solutions for automotive, industrial and general lighting applications. ON Semiconductor's new NCL30051 stage, power factor correction (PFC) and Resonant Half Bridge, LED driver combined with the new NCL30160 , a dimmable constant current step-down (buck) LED driver, provide an ideal solution for high-brightness LED driver applications where space is limited and high efficiency is important.
Amantys develops new intelligent power switch that delivers improved reliability and performance for medium and high voltage applications
Intelligent power switch company, Amantys Ltd, has declared that a new approach is needed to improve the efficiency and reliability of power switching. The Cambridge company says the new way forward demands tight control at the core of the system, right by the transistor; remote control and monitoring of the system from afar.
Industry's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC offers ADC resolution and lowest sleep mode current
ZMD AG has unveiled a new Intelligent Battery Sensor IC for fuel saving start/stop systems and other solutions for measuring State-of-health (SOH), State-of-charge (SOC) or State-of-function (SOF) of a vehicle’s battery. The first member of a new Battery Power Management product line from ZMDI, the ZSSC1856 comes in a QFN32 5x5 package of only 0.85 mm height.
RTL Power Model enables predictable power budgeting and faster time to market for leading IC applications
Low-power, high-accuracy instrumentation amplifier provides on-chip calibration
Single-chip PWM solution provides ultra-low standby power without adding external components
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FAN6756 PWM controller featuring mWSaver technology, which enables the reduction of standby power loss in the external circuit without using additional support ICs.
18-bit, 1.6-Msps, pseudo-differential serial SAR ADC achieves 96.5-dB SNR performance, consumes 18-mW of power
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC2369-18, a serial 18-bit, 1.6 Msps pseudo-differential SAR analog-to-digital converter (ADC), which achieves impressive 96.5 dB SNR and -120 dB THD while supporting a 0 V to 5 V unipolar input range. The pseudo-differential input simplifies the ADC driver requirement, enabling single-ended drive while benefiting from the reduction of unwanted signals common to both inputs.
Web-based design and simulation tool creates flyback designs in minutes
New HD audio PC solution offers 5x better audio quality
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has unveiled WM8861 and WM8862, two new high definition audio devices targeting PCs and laptops. The new devices claim to offer up to 5x better audio quality than other solutions available in the market today, with a DAC signal-to-noise ratio of 105 dB and true 2 Vrms capless output capability. Used in conjunction with the advanced power management features of Wolfson's Clarity Audio Studio PC software the WM8861 and WM8862 can also extend the battery life of a typical notebook PC by up to 30 minutes.
Lattice partners Valens Semiconductor to create reference design for the surveillance camera market
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation and Valens Semiconductor have developed a new and comprehensive HDBaseT camera reference design solution. The HDBaseT reference design is targeted at the surveillance market.
Ultra-low-power CMOS oscillators claim a breakthrough in frequency accuracy
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., has released the industry’s first CMOS oscillators to feature a breakthrough ±50 ppm frequency accuracy and ultra-low power consumption. The new devices replace traditional quartz crystal-based oscillators (XOs) for up to 75% power savings in any of a broad range of applications requiring a ±50 ppm timing reference, including computing, communications, and consumer markets.
Active Noise Cancelling ICs offer improved hearing in both Bluetooth and wired mono headsets
austriamicrosystems has made two new additions to the company’s Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) IC family for improved hearing in noisy environments. Both the AS3400 and AS3420 feature the lowest power available, resulting in at least 20% longer battery life than other ANC solutions.
Semtech expands multi-touch support for 4D-Touch platform to enhance the user experience
Semtech Corp. has introduced the SX8674 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 multi-touch resistive touchscreen controllers which bring pinch and stretch gesture recognition to the Semtech 4D-Touch platform. Semtech claims to be the first to provide standard resistive panels with proximity sensing and Multi-touch support giving manufactures the opportunity to upgrade their existing platforms with the popular zoom-in/zoom-out gesture in picture viewer, internet browsing, and gaming applications.
EnSilica's new eSi-RISC development suite offers enhanced compiler performance and ultra low-power applications support
EnSilica has launched the eSi-RISC Development Suite v2.5, a new version of the company’s complete development environment for evaluating the EnSilica family of eSi-RISC highly configurable and low-power soft processor cores and the development of embedded applications. The eSi-RISC Development Suite v2.5 features new capabilities for multicore support, enhanced compiler performance and ultra low-power applications support.
Power supply design impregnated into textiles
Scientists in the US have taken the first steps towards designing a flexible and lightweight fabric that can act as a power supply for smart garments. Electronic textiles, or 'smart' textiles, are fabrics that have built-in functions such as sensing, data storage and communication. But as with all electronics, they require a power source. Conventional batteries are too bulky to wear, so a power source that can be combined and integrated into the garment is highly desirable.
MEMS microphone smoothes the way to natural voice control in smart consumer devices
STMicroelectronics has expanded the company’s sensor portfolio with a new high-performance, low-power digital MEMS microphone. Housed inside an ultra-small 3 x 4 x 1 mm package, ST’s MP34DT01 top-port microphone delivers a best-in-class audio experience in mobile phones, tablets and other smart consumer devices.
Low-cost audio processor eliminates need to write or license audio algorithms
Quickfilter Technologies has introduced a 3-channel audio processor that is designed for seamless insertion into an audio serial digital data path. The single-chip QF3DFX Profound Sound Audio Processor is easily configured using the Quickfilter QFPro Design Software with royalty- free user-tunable advanced audio algorithms for psychoacoustic effects such as bass enhancement, high frequency restoration, and virtual surround sound.
Nordic Semiconductor adds Mouser to its global distributor list
TI unveils industry's first 14-rail PMIC for infotainment and cluster applications
New TSMC reference kit features Cadence Library Characterization scripts
Lattice releases ultra-low power IspLEVER Classic design tool suite
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has introduced its ispLEVER Classic version 1.5 design tool suite which continues to support the ultra-low power ispMACH 4000ZE CPLD family as well as all of Lattice's mature programmable devices, including GAL and ispGAL Simple PLDs (SPLDs); ispLSI, MACH, ispMACH and ispXPLD Complex PLDs (CPLDs); ORCA, FPSC and ispXPGA Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs); and ispGDX/ispGDX2 crosspoint devices.
Low power rad-hard dual precision op amp delivers low noise benefits
3D handheld display integrates autostereoscopic technology
IEE, Inc., has integrated 3M's revolutionary 3D film, which requires no 3D glasses, into its field-proven, military-qualified handheld 4.8 inch control display unit (CDU).
RF Micro Devices creates new Compound Semiconductor Group
Source/sink step-down regulator offers adjustable current limit benefits
Linear Technology has introduced a 36 V input constant frequency step-down µModule regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5 A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers set the maximum power delivered to a load, minimizing the output rating of the upstream AC/DC or DC/DC power supply.
Ultra-high speed 12-bit DAC supports high reliability military and aerospace applications
Datel, a business unit of Murata Power Solutions, has introduced the DAC-12100 series of low power 12-bit current output digital to analog converters that have TTL/CMOS compatible inputs. With a 100 MHz conversion rate, these ultra-high speed devices suit any speed critical applications such as radar, signal reconstruction, waveform generators and communications equipment.
Configurable PMIC family target Li-Ion battery based mobile applications
austriamicrosystems is introducing two new members of its Power Management IC (PMIC) family which feature essential power management building blocks and flexibility to provide a complete power solution for the next generation of tablets, media players and portable gaming consoles. The versatile start-up configuration programming capability allows the AS3710/11 to be adapted to various processors.
Offline LED driver dims retrofit lamps to zero light intensity without flicker
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge (triac) and trailing-edge (transistor) dimmers. Constant frequency control optimizes efficiency at both low- and high-AC line voltages.
Infineon produce first silicon using 300-mm thin wafer technology for power semiconductors
Optical signal processing device satisfies power-hungry, high-speed networks
austriamicrosystems extends high-voltage CMOS technology towards power grid applications
SmartPulseT IP gateway reference design supports wireless sensor networks
Dialog Semiconductor plc has unveiled a SmartPulse IP gateway reference design that enables SmartPulse and other DECT ULE home automation wireless sensor/actuator products to be connected to the web for remote management via smartphones, laptops and tablet PCs.
Freescale has sub-1GHz ultra-low-power smart radio
Freescale Semiconductor has introduced an ultra-low-power, sub-1 gigahertz smart radio for use in smart metering, medical, building and home automation applications. With its MC12311 radio Freescale is expanding its wireless portfolio beyond its 2.4 GHz devices. The MC12311 platform combines a sub-1 GHz RF transceiver and an 8-bit HCS08 microcontroller in a single land grid array package.
ESA selects GreenPeak's radio communication controller chip for aerospace applications
Flexible new PMBus voltage regulators allow designers to do more with digital power
Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced two 20-V step-down voltage regulators with PMBus digital interface and adaptive voltage scaling capability for non-isolated point-of-load designs. Together with the National system power protection and management products, TI provides the design engineer with complete single-, dual- and multi-rail, multi-phase PMBus solutions - allowing telecom and server designers to intelligently monitor, protect and manage the state of health of their power systems.
Analog Devices claims industry's fastest, low noise, low power, rail-to-rail amplifiers
New buck regulators feature high efficiency and a thermally enhanced package
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) has released the AOZ1050 and AOZ1051 high efficiency, simple-to-use synchronous buck regulators. Both AOZ1050 and AOZ1051 are available in a thermally enhanced exposed pad SO-8 package, delivering output current of 2 A and 3 A, respectively.
Inphi starts sampling 100-Gigabit Ethernet CMOS PHY solutions to de-risk the development of next generation line cards
The next generation 100GbE line cards targeted for data center and enterprise networks face several design challenges when they look to retain a lower carbon footprint while they upgrade to 100GbE networks. In this news analysis article EE Times Europe Analog's editor, Paul Buckley discusses with Siddharth Sheth, Vice President of Marketing for Inphi's high-speed connectivity products how Inphi is approaching its development of low power CMOS 100GbE Gearbox and CDR PHY semiconductors for line cards and modules that aim to enable the next generation of 100G platforms.
Stellaris ARM Cortex-M4F microcontrollers deliver analog integration, best-in-class low power and floating-point performance
Texas Instruments Incorporated has unveiled the new low power, floating-point Stellaris Cortex-M4F microcontroller generation. All of the new LM4Fx Stellaris microcontrollers provide floating point for performance headroom and best-in-class power consumption to address portability and power budgets.
Armadeus Systems selects Wolfson power management solution
Silicon Line unveils the world's first MIPI M-PHY optical media converter ICs for mobile phones
Intersil expands DC/DC Controller portfolio with solutions for embedded and low power CPU/GPU cores
Intersil Corporation has expanded the company's portfolio of industry leading multi-phase DC/DC controllers by introducing the ISL95835 and ISL95837. Both controllers provide a complete low cost solution for CPU and GPU core power while delivering best-in-class transient response and efficiency. Each complies with Intel's IMVP-7/VR12 specification for smart voltage regulation to reduce power dissipation in the second-generation lntel Core-i5/i7 processors.
Cypress launches low-power 2.4-GHz WirelessUSB NL transceiver for wireless applications
Inphi unveils industry's first 100-Gigabit Ethernet CMOS PHY solutions for next generation line cards
Inphi Corporation has unveiled what the company claims is industry’s first, lowest power100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) CMOS PHY solutions that support the IEEE 802.3ba standard and target next generation high density 100G line cards. The company says the new 100GbE CMOS chipsets will deliver three times less power and twice the levels of integration compared to available offerings.
Low-profile, high-current inductor is packed in 3232 case size
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc has launched a new IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor in the 3232 case size. Featuring an 8.26 mm by 8.79 mm footprint and ultra-low 3.0 mm profile, the compact IHLP-3232CZ-11 offers high efficiency with maximum DCR down to 1.62 mΩ. The device also exhibits a wide range of standard inductance values from 0.22 µH through 33.0 µH.
30-A, 15-V synchronous buck converter delivers 90-percent efficiency
Texas Instruments Incorporated hass introduced a synchronous 30-A step-down regulator with integrated MOSFETs that achieves 90-percent power efficiency and fast transient response in a small 5-mm x 6-mm PowerStack QFN package.
100-V isolated monolithic flyback regulator focuses on high reliability applications
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LT3512 , a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that operates over a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The device simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter.
Energy metering IC provides high accuracy harmonic analysis for power quality monitoring
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced an energy metering IC (integrated circuit) that offers real-time harmonic analysis for energy meters and power quality monitoring equipment. Designed for polyphase meters, the ADE7880 energy metering IC offers complete harmonic analysis, including magnitude and phase information, and delivers better than one percent accuracy over a dynamic range of 2000:1 up to the 63 rd harmonic.
New ultra-low-power, 32- to 64-pin Kinetis microcontrollers focus on cost-sensitive applications
Lattice launches power management seminars, lowers price of evaluation boards
New low-power op amps combine power and performance benefits for low-voltage, cost-sensitive applications
Low power RF technology enables intelligent hand hygiene system to prevent hospital infections
Low-power wireless chip technology from NXP Semiconductors N.V. is being used the HyGreen Hand Hygiene and Recording System, designed by HyGreen, to capture and transmit data on hand washing by healthcare workers, helping to improve hospital hygiene. The innovative solution actively reminds busy healthcare workers to wash their hands, and records all hand-washing events and patient-staff interactions in the hospital environment.
World’s highest performance Gen 3 PCI Express Switch targets SSD storage arrays and cloud computing applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., has released what the company claims is the world’s highest performance family of Gen 3 PCI Express (PCIe) switches targeted at solid-state drive (SSD) storage arrays and cloud computing applications.
DC/DC converters deliver highly integrated solutions for consumer applications
Intersil claims world's first high speed, dual channel 6-A MOSFET driver
Intersil Corporation has introduced what the company claims is the industry's first dual channel 6 A MOSFET driver capable of driving two outputs each with 6 A of peak drive current. The ISL89367 provides designers with an integrated solution for high speed driving of large, high current MOSFETs.
New WLCSP packaged PLD offers benefits for low density PLD designs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has begun shipping samples of the company’s MachXO2 PLD family using a 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm 25-ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package (WLCSP). The MachXO2 devices now claim to combine a small footprint with the industry’s lowest power and most feature rich low density PLDs.
Vishay 4-Terminal, 1 W SMT Metal Strip resistor in space-saving package
4-terminal, 1-W power metal strip resistor in 0612 package size offers low resistance benefits
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has introduced a new surface-mount power metal strip resistor that the company claims is the industry’s first 4-terminal, 1 W current sensing resistor in the compact 0612 package size to offer a low resistance range from 0.5 mΩ to 5 mΩ.
2400 to 2500-MHz hermetically sealed TO-8 VCO offers high-performance frequency control
Crystek has released the CVCOT8BE-2400-2500 TO-8 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) which operates from 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz and provides high-performance frequency control in harsh, demanding environments. The VCOs feature a typical phase noise of -101 dBc/Hz @ 10KHz offset and excellent linearity.
Diodes introduces enhanced USB protection for PCs, peripherals and consumer equipment
Lowest-power OMAP-L1x DSP + ARM processor combines cost-sensitive benefits with real-time processing
Power management IC provides efficient solution for Intel Atom processor E6XX-based designs
DATEL business unit appoints Astute Electronics as a distribution partner for UK and Ireland
Murata Power Solutions' DATEL business unit has signed a distribution franchise agreement with Astute Electronics Limited for the supply of products to military and defence customers across the UK and Ireland. Under the agreement the products represented will include DATEL's data acquisition products and DC/DC converters.
New gyroscope offers superior sensor resolution coupled with audio and mechanical noise immunity
STMicroelectronics has expanded its motion-sensor portfolio with a new high-performance three-axis digital-output gyroscope. Housed in a 4x4x1 mm package, ST’s L3GD20 combines high sensing resolution with outstanding immunity to audio noise and vibrations, making motion-sensing user interfaces more realistic in mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, and other smart consumer devices.
I2C controlled buck-boost regulator allows on-the-fly output voltage programming
Latest DACs lower power, raise precision
A family of dual 16-, 14- and 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) from TI are said to provide the industry’s highest precision and lowest power consumption. The company states that the DAC8562 family delivers 25 percent better integral non-linearity (INL) and 60 percent lower offset error compared to similar devices.
Partial Networking solution for vehicles helps reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency
2-MHz dual channel step-down regulator offers power-on reset and watchdog timer
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with a power-on reset and watchdog timer. The LT3641's 4 V to 42 V input voltage range with 55 V transient capability makes it ideal for load dump and cold crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications which require constant output regulation even with input transients as high as 55 V.
High-efficiency 3-A step-down converter features efficiency up to 96 percent with tiny footprint
austriamicrosystems has unveiled a high-efficiency 1.5 MHz synchronous DC-DC step-down converter. The AS1328 buck regulator features efficiencies up to 96%, excellent light load efficiencies and with a quiescent current of only 25 uA.
RMS-to-DC converter ensures accuracy and best-in-class dynamic range
Analog Devices, Inc. has unveiled an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter that offers a best-in-class 100 µV to 3 V of usable dynamic range and the ability to measure low signal levels with high accuracy and no drop in settling time.
8-V MOSFET claims lowest on-resistance for a P-channel device in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm footprint area
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new 8 V p-channel TrenchFET power MOSFET featuring the industry’s lowest on-resistance for a p-channel device in the 1.6 mm by 1.6 mm footprint area with a profile under 0.8 mm. In addition, the SiB437EDKT is the only such device to offer an on-resistance rating down to 1.2 V.
NXP unveils ultra-compact power management solution for portable devices
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled the PBSM5240PF, an ultra-compact Medium Power transistor and N-channel Trench MOSFET housed in a leadless DFN2020-6 (SOT1118) plastic package. Measuring 2 x 2 mm and with a height of 0.65 mm, the DFN2020-6 (SOT1118) has been designed in response to the industry trend for miniaturization in high-performance consumer products such as mobile devices.
300 power management reference designs aim to simplify and reduce design times
TI claims lowest power NFC transceiver
Claimed to be the industry’s lowest-power contactless short-range communication transceiver, TI says the TRF7970A extends battery life up to 2 times longer than competitive products, as it provides eight selectable power modes ranging from <1 µA in power-down mode to 120 mA in full-power mode.
DC/DC converter with integrated FETs provides 90 percent power efficiency and transient protection
Isolated forward converter chipset simplifies design, enhances system reliability
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the LTC3765 and LTC3766 synchronous forward converter chipset with active clamp reset and Direct Flux Limit that prevents power transformer saturation under all conditions. The LTC3765 is a primary-side intelligent controller that works in concert with the LTC3766 to implement a robust and simple self-starting isolated power supply.
5-V zero drift rail-to-rail precision op amp offers low power consumption with half the noise
Intersil Corporation has extended its family of precision op amps, introducing a new 5 V, ultra-low noise, chopper-stabilized zero drift rail-to-rail amplifier featuring half the noise of competitive amps that consume similar power.
High reliability adjustable shunt regulator operates across wide junction temperature range
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a new high reliability MP-grade version of the LT1431, a three-terminal adjustable shunt voltage regulator that operates across a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The device has a 100 mA sink capability, 0.4% initial reference voltage accuracy and a ±1.4% maximum voltage drift over temperature.
Dual switch flyback solution provides alternative to LLC, single QR flyback topologies
Fairchild Semiconductor is offering a dual switch flyback solution incorporating mWSaver technology to meet these challenges faced by designers of power supplies for All-In-One(AIO) applications.
Integrated, single-chip step-down converter and load switch delivers power with protection
Intelligent power switch family features current sensing for automotive applications
International Rectifier has introduced the AUIR331x family of high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) devices with accurate current-sensing and built-in protection circuits for automotive applications. The new IPS devices enhance reliability in intelligent glow-plug controls, auxiliary positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters, engine cooling fan drivers and interior fan controllers.
150-mA supercapacitor charger with auto cell balancing offers short term backup power
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an inductorless supercapacitor charger with backup PowerPath controller for Li-ion or other low-voltage system rails in applications that require short term backup power. The LTC3226 employs a low-noise dual mode (1x/2x) charge-pump architecture with constant input current to charge two supercapacitors in series from a 2.5 V to 5.5 V input supply to a programmable capacitor charge voltage between 2.5 V and 5.3 V.
IDT's HyperGear solution reduces motherboard power consumption and boosts CPU performance
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has developed a power savings and performance enhancement architecture for high frequency voltage regulator designs targeted at computing applications. The new patent pending “HyperGear” technology dynamically adjusts the CPU voltage, peripheral bias voltage, and CPU clocking frequency based on the CPU usage demand and can provide more than 10% efficiency improvement while simultaneously boosting CPU performance.
High-performance voltage regulator adds 20-percent run-time to ultra-low power wireless applications
TAOS agrees to join forces with austriamicrosystems
Piezo haptic driver enables quick, flexible tactile feedback in consumer and industrial applications
Texas Instruments Incorporated is claiming most highly integrated piezo haptic driver for mobile consumer and industrial designs. The DRV8662 features an integrated 105-V boost converter, power diode, and 50-V to 200-V peak-to-peak (Vpp) fully-differential amplifier, resulting in a solution size that is 50 percent smaller than leading competitors.
Analog Devices integrates two bucks regulators and two LDOs in smaller PMICs
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced the ADP5034 regulator/LDO, a highly integrated power management IC that combines two 3-MHz, high efficiency, 1.2-A step down regulators with two 300-mA LDO regulators in a small LFCSP package. The company is also introducing the ADP5024 regulator/LDO, which is identical to the ADP5034 but features a single 300-mA LDO regulator.
austriamicrosystems unveil third generation of LED drivers for use in both LCD edge - and direct-lit TVs
austriamicrosystems has introduced two new LED driver ICs with optimized performance and features to perfectly meet the needs of the latest LCD TVs. The new drivers are the first in a family of 3rd generation drivers that minimize energy consumption while optimizing picture quality.
Dual output 20-V, 3-A switching regulator features high and flat conversion efficiency
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced a 20 V, 3 A dual output DC-to-DC regulator featuring a high conversion efficiency of greater than 93 percent. The full featured ADP2323 regulator offers an input voltage supply range of 4.5 V to 20 V and an output range as low as 0.6 V up to 18 V at 1.5 percent voltage accuracy.
Mixed signal design software simplifies platform management design
Low-power audio codec optimizes audio performance, prevents speaker damage
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated stereo audio codec that improves audio performance and prevents speaker damage. An easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) eases the design in of the MAX98089. To minimize the number of discrete components required in the solution, integrated jack detection detects the insertion and removal of accessories as well as button presses.
Ultra-low power 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA MCU includes USB and high-precision analog systems
Atmel Corporation has added new features to the company's 8/16-bit AVR XMEGA microcontroller (MCU) family with the industry's lowest power consumption of 100 nA with 5 µS wake-up time. The new Atmel AVR XMEGA family includes full-speed USB, the fastest and highest-precision analog systems, a Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller and the innovative event system that maximize real-time performance and throughput while reducing CPU load.
Gennum Snowbush IP Group unveils new multi-standard PHY IP Platform on TSMC 28-nm
Low-power mobile applications to benefit from Imec's 3D integrated DRAM-on-logic
Cadence acquires Azuro to strengthen power and performance of SoC designs
Intersil introduces AEC-Q100 qualified version of dual synchronous step-down DC/DC regulator
Intersil Corporation has developed an AEC-Q100 qualified version of the ISL8088 - a high efficiency, dual synchronous step-down DC/DC regulator. The ISL78228 is designed to provide regulated power for use in remote safety cameras, infotainment systems, control modules and many other space-constrained automotive applications.
New ultra-low dropout regulators reduce power consumption and improve regulated voltage output stability
Gigaset selects Dialog Semiconductor Green VoIP ICs for new pro range of VoIP phones
National Semiconductor unveils industry's first high-voltage PMBus system power management and protection ICs
National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced two new high-voltage system power management and protection integrated circuits (ICs) with on-chip power management bus (PMBus) support. The 48 V input voltage LM5066 and -48 V input voltage LM5064 integrate high-performance system protection and management blocks that precisely measure, control and manage the electrical operating conditions in systems such as routers, switches and base stations.
Power switches offer Enhanced USB port protection
Industry's first 100-V half-bridge gate driver for enhancement-mode GaN power FETs
National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced what the company claims is the industry’s first 100 V half-bridge gate driver optimized for use with enhancement-mode Gallium-Nitride (GaN) power field-effect transistors (FETs) in high-voltage power converters. National’s new LM5113 is a highly-integrated, high-side and low-side GaN FET driver that reduces component count by 75 percent and shrinks printed circuit board (PCB) area by up to 85 percent compared to discrete driver designs.
Micromechanical 6DoF combo sensor features power-saving wake-up on motion function
Gleichmann Electronics is now offering the SD746, a micromechanical six degrees of freedom (6DoF) combo sensor from SensorDynamics. The new SD746 features a power-saving wake-up on motion function where power consumption is drastically reduced by turning off the angular rate sensor and operating the acceleration sensor for motion detection with a low sample rate.
Compact energy-harvesting and power-management IC enables low-power wireless devices
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the industry's first IC to integrate all of the power-management functions for ambient energy harvesting, as well as for charging and protecting micro-energy cells (MECs), a form of solid-state battery. Operating at an ultra-low current level, the MAX17710 accepts energy from a variety of poorly regulated energy harvesting sources with output levels ranging from 1 uW to 100 mW.
15-W I2C power manager charges Li-Ion cells at 3.5-A for tablets, UMPCs and portable power systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, I2C controlled, high efficiency PowerPath manager, ideal diode controller and lithium-ion battery charger for single-cell portable devices such as tablet PCs, ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs), personal video players, smart phones, digital cameras, PDAs, portable medical and industrial devices and personal navigation devices.
Power stage dual asymmetric MOSFETs focus on need for high power density and ease of design
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FDMS36xxS family of power stage dual asymmetric MOSFET modules to address two main challenges facing power supply engineers. The new devices reduce the amount of space they use and increase power density. The benefits are especially important in notebook, point-of-load, server, gaming and telecommunication applications.
Dialog adds ARM multicore support for next generation of system level power management ICs
Ultra-compact PQFN2x2 power MOSFET focuses on low power applications
International Rectifier is extending the company's packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 2 mm x 2 mm package featuring IR's latest HEXFET MOSFET silicon that delivers an ultra-compact, high density and efficient solution for a wide variety of lower power applications including smart phones, tablet PCs, camcorders, digital still cameras, and notebook PC, server and network communications equipment.
Integrated 1-Watt, 2-stage driver amplifiers address entire cellular frequency range
Microsemi expands S-band RF power transistor family to embrace high-performance GaN-on-SiC devices
High-brightness LED driver focuses on simplifying area-lighting design
National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a highly integrated linear LED driver that simplifies the design of high power, wide area lighting fixtures such as streetlights. The LM3466, with just a few passive components, provides a complete system that drives each LED string from any off-the-shelf AC/DC constant-current power supply.
NXP provides live demo of next-generation GaN technology
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is showcasing at IMS2011 a live demo of its next-generation products based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The GaN demo includes a 50-W wideband amplifier, the CLF1G0530-50, covering 500 to 3000 MHz; 2.1-GHz and 2.7-GHz Doherty power amplifiers for base stations; and a 100-W amplifier, the CLF1G2535-100, covering 2.5 - 3.5 GHz.
New mobile audio initiative deploys high performance mixed signal technology to boost audio performance while minimizing battery life
Fairchild Semiconductor is stepping up its efforts to address what the company claims is one of the most significant challenges facing audio applications in the mobile industry today – the need to meet consumer demand for multimedia mobile devices that offer smaller speakers, sound louder and better, while minimizing impact on battery life.
Low power CMOS platform helps reduce IC power consumption by more than 50 percent
Apache reveals power, noise, and thermal solutions for TSMC Analog/Mixed-Signal Reference Flow 2.0
Docea enhances what-if power analysis and optimization for architectures
New USB interface for RF amplifiers provides enhanced control features
National Semiconductor releases industry's first online analog design tool in Portuguese language
Magma supports TSMC 28-nm process technology through Reference Flow 12.0 with improved power optimization
Lattice Semiconductor agrees global distribution deal with Digi-Key
Wide VIN range flyback controller offers high reliability benefits
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled the high reliability (MP-grade) version of the LTC3805/-5, a programmable frequency flyback controller that operates over a -55 to 150°C junction temperature range. The high-performance shunt regulated input voltage PWM (pulse width modulation) controller enables for wide input voltages ranging from 5 V to off-line applications and is ideal for users requiring one power supply for both 48 V and 24 V nominal input systems.
Online configurator offers DIY kits for power electronic assemblies
SindoPower is now offering power electronic assemblies for up to 250 A in the form of DIY kits containing heat sink, fan, single-phase and 3-phase diode semiconductor modules, sensors, complete with screws, tracks and assembly instructions. The new SEMISTACK kits can be configured online by the customer selecting the current, voltage, circuit topology, temperature sensor, and cooling system.
MEMS-based dual-axis accelerometer offers guaranteed high temperature operation up to +175 degrees C
Wireless-based, solar-powered sensor module offers continuous monitoring of carbon monoxide levels
Unitronic is planning to present a wireless-based, solar-powered sensor module for continuous monitoring of the carbon monoxide (CO)concentration in various buildings and in industrial applications at SENSOR+TEST 2011 in Nuremberg (Germany) from 7 to 9 June 2011
New Hall Effect sensor family offers 4-20-mA output solution
Premo has introduced a new family of Hall Effect sensor which is equivalent to LEM DHR-C420 family. The main characteristic of the series is the output current, which is fixed in the range of 4 to 20 mA.
Analog Devices unveils first single-chip 5-kVrms RS-485 data transceivers
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced the ADM2682E and ADM2687E, the industry’s first single-chip 5-kVrms signal- and power-isolated RS-485 data transceivers that meet the safety isolation requirements of high voltage systems in motor, power and energy control systems. The new data transceivers also feature ±15-kV ESD protection on the bus pins.
Automotive MOSFETs in widelead package reduce lead resistance by 50 percent, delivers 30 percent higher current
International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive qualified MOSFETs housed in a novel WideLead TO-262 package that reduces lead resistance by 50 percent compared to traditional TO-262 packages while offering 30 percent higher current.
Switches offer guaranteed latch-up prevention, low charge injection and low leakage
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced the ADG5212 and ADG5213 high-voltage, latch-up proof quad switches that offer guaranteed latch-up protection for industrial, instrumentation, and automotive applications operating at up to ±22 V.
Combined torque and angle sensor for electric power assisted steering applications
New active clamp PWM controller simplifies isolated DC/DC converters and improves reliability
New micro PMIC targets Li-Ion battery based mobile applications
Neonode plans collaboration with Texas Instruments to develop next-generation touch screen devices
Isolated 12-port PoE PSE controller chipset eliminates optos to reduce costs
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an isolated 12-port Power Source Equipment (PSE) controller chipset designed for use in IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Type 1 and Type 2 compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. The LTC4270/71 provides 12 independent PSE channels for simpler, lower component count designs, reduced board space and lower solution costs.
IGBT modules for 3-level inverters offer industry-leading current density performance
Semikron has introduced the newest member of the company's MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor module family. The new modules are available in 3-level topology and boast a rated current of 4.9A/cm˛, the highest rated current per unit area when compared with competitor products.
IDT claims industry's widest range of poly-phase power metering solutions for smart grid applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. has unveiled a new family of poly-phase power metering ICs that offer the widest dynamic range and lowest temperature coefficient in the industry. The new devices allow smart energy meter manufacturers to increase performance while consolidating functionality and lowering cost.
Power switch technology exceeds Energy Star requirements for consumer and home appliance applications
High temperature power driver chipset for SiC switches selected by FUPET consortium in Japan
CISSOID has released an evaluation kit for THEMIS and ATLAS, a power transistor driver chipset specifically designed for motor drives and power converters for applications such as aerospace, renewable energies and electric and hybrid vehicles. The Japanese R&D consortium for Future Power Electronics Technology (FUPET) that includes 22 leading companies (Nissan Motor, Fuji Electric, Sanken Electric and others) and three academic sectors in these areas has selected THEMIS-ATLAS for its leading-edge developments around silicon carbide and power conversion.
Battery powered MachXO2 Pico development kit accelerates time-to-market for low power designs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has introduced the company’s new $29 MachXO2 Pico Development Kit for prototyping low power, space constrained consumer designs. Built on a low power 65-nm process featuring embedded Flash technology, MachXO2 devices provide designers of low density PLDs a mix of low cost, low power and high system integration in a single device.
Programmable LED driver enables independent control of nine LED sinks
Analog Devices, Inc., has released the ADP8866 LED charge pump backlight driver, which features independent control of nine LED current sinks, programmable LED blinking sequences and low operating current drain. Independent LED control allows designers to program different currents for each channel and enable them at different times.
Controller IC enables new levels of solid state lighting illumination efficiency with a high PF rating
Data converter duo deliver the speed and performance at low power
CamSemi opens operations hub in Hong Kong
Low power, 16-bit, high speed ADCs claim excellent SNR and simpler multi-channel system design
Intersil Corporation has expanded the company's growing family of high speed, low power analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for communications and data acquisition applications by introducing the 16-bit ISLA216P series of ADCs.
60-V battery charging controller offers power management benefits
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC4000, a high voltage controller and power manager that converts virtually any externally compensated DC/DC power supply into a full-featured battery charger. The LTC4000 is capable of driving typical DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, SEPIC and flyback.
24-bit data acquisition USB module for up to 16 analog signals
Data Translation launched a new USB simultaneous data acquisition module with 16 analog inputs for portable high-precision measurements. The DT9826 module provides a high channel density with 24-bit resolution combined with galvanic isolation and USB power supply.
Lattice Semiconductor sign EMEA distribution deal with Arrow Electronics
Lattice Semiconductor and Arrow Electronics EMEA have a distribution agreement for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, Lattice is a supplier of innovative low power, low cost FPGA, PLD and programmable power management design solutions. With development, manufacturing and sales offices worldwide, Lattice primarily addresses customers in communications, computing, consumer and industrial end markets.
Low power monolithic optical proximity and digital ambient light sensor ICs offers spectrum sensitivity close to human eye
ROHM Semiconductor has unveiled its new monolithic optical proximity and digital ambient light sensor IC family, which has been developed to meet the needs for greener, more user-friendly sensing and providing greater interactivity with lower power consumption. The BH1771GLC series is ideal for all applications requiring touchless motion sensing.
World's smallest Hall effect switch offers power and space saving benefits
Diodes Incorporated has released what the company claims is the world's smallest dual output omnipolar Hall effect switch IC, specifically designed for open/close detection in portable, battery-powered products including cell phones and notebook PCs. The dual output AH1891 is optimized for operation over the supply voltage range 1.8 V to 3.3 V and offers a sleep function, assuring an average current consumption of only 7 µA.
Maxim unveils power-management solution for Intel Atom-based embedded applications
Energy measurement SoC offers management of AC/DC power supplies in servers and data communication equipment
Maxim Integrated Products has launched a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC). The 78M6613 is the industry's first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers.
Wide-input power solutions with high-voltage protection
Photocoupler for industrial motor control and inverter applications offers extended operating temperature range
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has unveiled an ultra-compact, extended temperature photocoupler that provides a space-saving solution for industrial applications that require an isolation interface between
intelligent power modules (IPMs) and IC control circuitry.
Expanded MOSFET driver family offers low-side devices with peak output currents from 2-A to 4.5-A
Current feedback op amps are offered as quad-configuration devices in a SO-14 package
Cadence releases industry's first wide I/O memory controller IP solution
Low-cost 8-bit microcontrollers claim low-cost LCD control with industry-leading low power
Microchip Technology has expanded its 8-bit segmented LCD microcontroller (MCU) family with five new devices—the PIC16LF1902/3/4/6/7 (PIC16LF190X) MCUs. The PIC16LF190X family supports many general-purpose applications and enables the implementation of LCD into low-power and cost-sensitive designs, such as security tokens, smart cards, medical devices, home appliances, key fobs or any application involving a segmented LCD.
Low cost evaluation boards aim to accelerate PLD design and hardware evaluation
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is releasing three new low-cost I/O Breakout Boards: the MachXO 2280 Breakout Board, the ispMACH 4256ZE Breakout Board and the Power Manager II POWR1014A Breakout Board.
iWatt selects Magma's Titan platform to automate analog design of power supply control ICs
STMicroelectronics unveils smallest 3-axis analog gyroscope
NXP releases LIN transceiver supports robust nodes in LIN bus systems
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has introduced a LIN transceiver family with an integrated low-drop voltage regulator in a small 3x3 mm leadless package. The TJA1028 is designed to power an automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU), integrating the major peripheral functions around the microcontroller of a typical LIN-networked ECU into a single chip.
Display SerDes Saves up to 700-mW on flat panel display SOCs
Reference circuit program targets a growing challenge facing design engineers worldwide
Voltage detectors offer enhanced safe recovery
STMicroelectronics has developed a new generation of innovative voltage detectors with extra features that enhance system safety and reliability for a wide variety of applications.
ADI aims to help engineers solve design challenges in analog, RF and mixed-signal systems
Industry's first 10 Gbps CMOS multiplexer/demultiplexer switch offers low power benefits
PFC ICs offer enhanced system protection and safety benefits
International Rectifier has introduced the IR115x family of µPFC power factor correction ICs for a wide variety of AC-DC applications including lighting, LCD/PDP TV and game console Switch Mode Power Supplies, fans, air conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies ranging from 300 W to 8 kW.
Digi-Key signs global distribution agreement with Richtek Technology
Cadence boosts productivity at nodes down to 20-nm by enhancing unified custom/analog flow
Third generation USB 3.0 host controllers claim industry-leading transfer speed and low power consumption
Renesas Electronics has introduced two new SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) xHCI host controllers (μPD720201 and μPD720202) for electronic devices such as PCs and digital TVs that feature faster effective data transfer speeds and reduced power consumption in low power mode.
10-bit magnetic rotary encoder claims lowest current drain performance
austriamicrosystems has launched a 10-bit magnetic rotary encoder IC for contactless position sensing with the industry's lowest power and smallest size. Featuring automatic power-down and wake-up modes, the AS5050 encoder is targeted for low-power applications such as robotics and is also suited for servo motor control and as an input device for low-cost battery operated devices.
PSR/SSR mixed PWM controller delivers standby power under 10mW for portable device chargers
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FAN302HL PWM controller for low standby power charger applications. Incorporating mWSaver technology, the device features patented technologies that allow the FAN302HL to minimize standby input power consumption to <10mW@230VAC, exceeding ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers Version 5.0 efficiency standards.
Energy measurement SoC offers improved control of AC/DC power supplies in servers
Maxim Integrated Products is launching a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC). The 78M6613 claims to be the industry’s first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers.
Infineon offers medium voltage MOSFETs in CanPAK packaging
At APEC 2011, Infineon Technologies has revealed that medium voltage power MOSFETs, OptiMOS, are now available in the CanPAK package which uses DirectFET technology licensed from International Rectifier Corporation. The new devices can be used in a wide range of industrial applications like DC-DC converters, solar micro inverters, Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT) in solar energy systems, low voltage drives and synchronous rectification for servers.
High-voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator eliminates optocoupler
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a high voltage isolated monolithic flyback regulator that simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third winding or signal transformer is required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal.
Development kits generate clean positive and negative voltage rails for powering data converters
USB port power supply controllers offer precise, adjustable, over-current protection
Intersil Corporation has introduced a new family of power controller devices designed to meet the power supply requirements of industry-standard USB devices. The ISL6185/6 provide port power for products based on the USB 2.0 and 3.0 interface standards, offering designers several current limit level options, all with an accuracy 3x better than competitive solutions.
National Semiconductor offers industry's first analog design tool in Russian language
National Semiconductor Corp. is releasing the company’s WEBENCH Designer tools in the Russian language. National's WEBENCH environment features WEBENCH Visualiser, which claims to be the only tool to provide visual navigation of virtually unlimited power and lighting designs optimized to meet desired specifications in seconds, and WEBENCH Power Architect, which makes creation of highly optimized multiple load, multiple supply power regulation systems almost effortless.
Panel debates keeping up with 'Gene's Law'
HSPA+ power amplifiers offer up to 51percent peak efficiency
Aquiba opts for low power microcontroller for next generation smart water meter
Aquiba, a joint venture between Sentec and Takahata Precision, has selected Energy Micro's energy friendly EFM32 Gecko microcontroller for use in its groundbreaking A200 smart water meter. The microcontroller was chosen for its ultra low power performance, processing capability and peripheral set.
New power microsite offers ‘Ask an Expert’ facility
Microsemi unveils fifth-generation auto mode 4-port PoE power source equipment manager
Microsemi Corporation has unveiled an Auto Mode 4-port Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Power Source Equipment (PSE) Manager targeted at small and medium business (SMB) and small office/home office (SOHO) PoE applications.
Maxim unveils single-chip PMICs for Icera's E400/E450 platform
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced power-management ICs (PMICs) for LTE/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE data cards based on Icera's E400/E450 platform. The MAX8982A/MAX8982X devices integrate four high-efficiency step-down converters and nine low-dropout linear regulators (LDOs) to power all RF and baseband circuitry.
Sub-microamp quiescent current LDOs extend battery life in wireless devices
Analog Devices' ADP16x series of low-dropout regulators draw only 42 μA of quiescent current at full load with superior power-supply-rejection performance.
High-speed 8-bit A/D converters claim best-in-class power and noise performance
Analog Devices, Inc. has released two 8-bit, high-speed, low-power, low-noise A/D converters designed for instrumentation and communications applications. Both 8-bit high-speed A/D converters use a pipeline architecture and consume an industry-best 310 mW of power.
National Semiconductor demonstrates 28-Gbps data centre technology with Molex and Amphenol
Single-chip solution for large multitouch touchscreens offers 60 sensing I/O channels
New 10 Gbps repeaters double signal conditioning performance at half the power
National Semiconductor Corp. has unveiled three multi-channel PowerWise 10 Gbps repeaters that claim to provide the industry's highest equalisation gain (36 dB), consume half the power (55 mW/channel) and deliver twice the reach (20 m over 24-AWG cable) of current industry solutions.
Innovative power management devices boost mobile battery life by up to 30 percent
LED driver ICs target general lighting
Power Integrations has added seven members to its popular LinkSwitch-PH family of LED driver ICs. Optimized for industrial and commercial settings where high efficiency and system longevity are dominant requirements, the devices (LNK413-LNK419) are suitable for lighting applications ranging from 3 W bulbs to 55 W replacements for fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Isolation amplifiers with increased accuracy for motor drivers and renewable energy power converters
Avago Technologies has announced new precision optical isolation amplifiers for motor control and current sensing applications. The ACPL-790B, ACPL-790A and ACPL-7900 devices improve the accuracy and response times of the Avago isolation amplifier portfolio, while addressing compact applications with a smaller footprint package design.
iCoupler digital isolation technology offers satellite power protection solution
Ultra-low-power, low-cost MCUs targets consumer electronics, lighting and touch pads
GaAs PA market faces fresh competition with the launch of the first 3G CMOS RF PA devices
In September 2010 fabless semiconductor company, Black Sand Technologies, Inc., demonstrated the world's first 3G CMOS RF PA and last week Texas-based company introduced a couple of new 3G CMOS RF power amplifier (PA) product lines that aim to improve the reliability and data throughput of mobile phones, tablets and datacards. The product lines feature six unique power amplifiers across multiple frequency bands.
Dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller features digital power system management via I2C/PMBus
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a dual output high efficiency synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with I2C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management. The LTC3880/-1 claims to combine best in class analog switching regulator performance with precision mixed signal data conversion for ease of power system design and management, supported by the LTpowerPlay software development system with easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI).
ISQED plans tutorials focused on low power and design quality
Nordic Semiconductor launches industry's lowest power complete Bluetooth low energy solution
First 3G CMOS RF PAs aim to boost the reliability and data throughput of mobile phones and tablets
Texas-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced power amplifier technology for wireless applications, Black Sand Technologies, Inc., is launching two new 3G CMOS RF power amplifier (PA) product lines that claim to improve the reliability and data throughput of mobile phones, tablets and datacards. The product lines comprise six unique power amplifiers across multiple frequency bands.
ReRAM architecture promises power consumption at one tenth of the current level
Fairchild appoints Dan Kinzer as Chief Technology Officer
Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Dan Kinzer, chief technology officer and senior vice president, Technology. Under Kinzer's leadership, Fairchild says it will aim to sharpen its focus on technical innovation to further advance the company’s advanced product offerings in power electronic and mobile applications.
AC Power Switch claims the highest load current and power ratings in an i4-PAC with heatsinking options
USB-capable wideband power sensors can measure up to 40GHz
Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its portfolio of USB-capable power sensors with the new R&S NRP Z85 and R&S NRP Z86, claimed to be the world's first wideband sensors to measure power from 50 MHz to 40 GHz without requiring a base unit. Instead of a base unit, the sensors are connected to a PC via a USB interface. This cost-efficient solution displays envelope power over a dynamic range of 47dBm to +20dBm, which is unprecedented in the industry according to the manufacturer.
MEMS oscillator consumes 6.5-mA at 125 MHz
MSC is offering the new SiT8004 MEMS oscillator in the 125 MHz to 150 MHz frequency range from SiTime. Power consumption for the device is 6.5 mA typical with a 1.2 µA ultra low standby current.
High-voltage power MOSFET delivers high efficiency and low power consumption
Renesas Electronics has introduced a new high-voltage N-channel power MOSFET, the RJK60S5DPK, for power supply units. The new power MOSFET delivers high efficiency and low power consumption for PC servers, communication base stations, and solar power generation systems.
Volkswagen selects Infineon sensor chip to support electric power steering systems
Low-power HDMI transmitters deliver flawless HD video and ultra-slim multimedia designs for portable electronics
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced two of the industry’s smallest and thinnest low-power transmitters to incorporate HDMI version 1.4 specification support for 3-D display resolutions and extended colourimetry. With a 25 percent smaller footprint than competing offerings (3.45 mm x 3.45 mm x 0.505 mm), ADI's low-power transmitters - the 80 MHz ADV7525 and the 150 MHz ADV7526 - enable mobile device designers to achieve new levels of miniaturisation, flawless HD video performance and power efficiency.
NXP offers prizes worth 25,000 US Dollars for High Performance RF Design Challenge winners
Wolfson unleashes HD Audio performance in the PC and laptop market
New HiWave kit supports rapid development of USB-powered consumer audio systems
Dual synchronous buck regulators deliver 95% peak efficiency to maximize battery life
Intersil has expanded its family of dual output integrated FET buck regulators by introducing a trio of new devices that provide up to 95% power conversion efficiency and offer designers greater flexibility.
ADI adds dual output synchronous controller to power management portfolio
ON Semiconductor expands presence in Japan with acquisition of SANYO Semiconductor
The Top 10 Most Popular Power Management Technical Articles of 2010
The Top 10 Most Popular Power Management News Stories of 2010
As we are sucked inexorably into the vortex that will become 2011 perhaps it is time to declare our sister title's EE Times Europe Power Management’s Top 10 most popular news stories of 2010. The results are based on the news stories that were accessed by EE Times Europe Power Management’s readership since January 1, 2010.
Self-protected MOSFETs raise protection levels for inductive loads
Diodes Incorporated is making further additions to its IntelliFET range of self protected
MOSFETs. The 60 V, 75 mΩ (typical) rated single N-channel
ZXMS6006DG/SG and dual N-channel ZXMS6006DT8 provide thermal shutdown,
short circuit, over voltage, over current and input ESD protection facilities
enabling circuit designers to dramatically increase circuit reliability.
Dialog Semiconductor wins outstanding European semiconductor company award for second time
PFC/PWM controller provides higher efficiency in dual-switch flyback topologies
Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced an integrated critical mode PFC and quasi-resonant current mode PWM controller that meets regulatory requirements by providing more than 90 percent efficiency and less than 300 mW at no load for increased power savings.
Dongbu forms automotive, power network
South Korean foundry chipmaker Dongbu HiTek has announced a network of partners in support of analog and power circuit design and manufacturing with a particular emphasis on automotive applications and qualifications.
National Semiconductor unveils web interface to improve solar energy harvesting
NXP Semiconductors achieves first-ever security certification from Cryptography Research
NXP Semiconductors, together with Brightsight and Cryptography Research,
announced the certification of several NXP SmartMX secure microcontrollers
under the DPA Countermeasure Validation Program. The analysis, conducted by
security evaluation firm Brightsight, validates the effectiveness of
Differential Power Analysis countermeasures in members of NXP's SmartMX product
line.
Ixys revives Zilog amid a power trip
MILPITAS, CA - In 1983, several executives from General Electric's Intersil unit abruptly left that chip maker the same week and went their separate ways.
National Semiconductor LED Driver claims industry's best dimming performance
STMicroelectronics simplifies Blu-ray design with three-in-one power-supply IC
STMicroelectronics is introducing a new a power-supply IC to enable smaller, lower-cost Blu-ray players and recorders.
15-GHz RF power detector offers 7-ns response time from a pulsed RF signal
Linear Technology has introduced a precision RF power detector that operates from 600MHz to 15GHz, with fast response time of 7ns from a pulsed RF signal. Moreover, the device has an on-chip fast comparator with a propagation delay of 9ns.
SiTime unveils world's first MEMS resonator for real time clock and time-keeping applications
30-V MOSFET claims industry's lowest RDSon
austriamicrosystems and NXP Semiconductors develop turnkey solution for authentication of fast moving consumer goods
Low-power HDMI receivers deliver enhanced A/V system performance
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced what the company claims is the industry’s smallest, single-chip receivers to incorporate HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Specification version 1.4a support for 3-D display resolutions and extended colorimetry. ADI’s ADV7611 low-power, 165-MHz receiver and the ADV7612 225-MHz, dual-port receiver with Xpressview fast switching technology enable A/V (audio/video) designers to deliver rich feature sets and HD performance traditionally reserved for higher priced entertainment systems.
Samsung Electronics selects Dialog’s audio codec IC for new line of MP3 players
Current sensor delivers up to 2000-A with 0.2 percent accuracy
Premo is increasing its current sensors product portfolio with 35 new families of Hall Effect current transducers. The primary currents range from as low as 10 A to as high as 2000 A.
DisplayPort to LVDS converter IC bridges gap in panel interface transition
16-bit 125-Msps ADCs reduce power to 185-mW
Linear Technology Corporation introduces three families of low power 16-bit, 25 Msps to 125 Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate approximately half the power of competing 16-bit solutions. The LTC2165 and LTC2185 families are single- and two-channel simultaneous sampling parallel ADCs, respectively, offering a choice of full-rate CMOS, or double data rate (DDR) CMOS/LVDS digital outputs with programmable digital output timing, programmable LVDS output current and optional LVDS output termination.
austriamicrosystems expands CMOS, high-voltage, high-voltage flash and RF multi project wafer services for foundry customers
Gate driver optocoupler provides lower power consumption, faster switching speeds
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the FOD3184 , which is a 3 A output current, high speed MOSFET/IGBT gate driver optocoupler with a nearly 50% reduction in propagation delay times and 13% lower power consumption compared to the popular FOD3120 gate driver. The new device is ideal for high frequency driving of power MOSFETs and IGBTs at frequencies up to 250 kHz.
CISSOID unveils power transistor driver chipset silicon carbide switches
High-voltage thermoelectric power generators provide energy harvesting for self-powered distributed sensors
Nextreme Thermal Solutions has introduced the new eTEG HV37 thermoelectric power generator, the next entry in the high-voltage (HV) series of clean energy generators based on thin-film thermoelectrics. The eTEG HV37 converts waste heat into electrical energy for a variety of self-powered applications in the wireless sensor, automotive, aerospace, industrial and medical device markets.
Analog Devices releases industry's first fully differential attenuating precision amplifier
Analog Devices, Inc., has released what the company claims is the industry’s first fully differential attenuating precision amplifier. The AD8475 amplifier solves a common problem in industrial, instrumentation and medical applications where signals up to ±10 V are interfaced to single-supply ADCs.
Linear Technology and Energy Micro demonstrate smart energy harvesting solution
Linear Technology and Energy Micro have combined their expertise in energy harvesting power supplies and ultralow power 32-bit microcontrollers to produce a demonstration at Electronica 2010 that showcases the opportunities for smart energy harvesting applications.
Shortlink agrees RF and mixed-signal IP partnership with LFoundry
4-channel LED driver IC with dedicated 3D TV features provides power feedback regulation
austriamicrosystems has introduced a new 4-channel LED driver IC that claims to provide the brightest and most brilliant video images. Designed for edge lighting in LCD televisions, the AS3696 is the first to include a special control mechanism for 3D effects and extends austriamicrosystems’ portfolio of LED BLU (backlight unit) drivers for the next generation of LCD TVs.
Non-dimmable CFL driver ICs improve energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs for consumers
Energy-recovery circuit cuts the cost of meeting highest efficiency targets
STMicroelectronics has released details of a patented high-efficiency circuit and dedicated optimized power components. The company says the new technology will produce cost savings while helping designers comply with the highest power-efficiency standards. The new circuit and power components are ideally suited for boost or buck converters, which are power devices that are usually used in solar inverters or SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supplies) for computers and telecom equipment.
Consortium aims to stake 'vampire power'
The European Union estimates that "vampire power" (standby power for electronic devices) already accounts for over 10 percent of the electricity used in homes and offices in Europe and will continue to rise to 49 terrawatt hours by 2014, when over 2 billion computers will be idling in sleep mode burning as much electricity as the combined electricity consumption for Austria, the Czech Republic and Portugal.
EPC updates device models for enhancement mode GaN transistors
Digi-Key inks global distribution deal with Energy Micro
LAST POWER project aims to give Europe strategic independence in wide band gap semiconductors
Yole predicts GaN power devices market to reach $350m in 2015
Audio Hub solution enables HD audio in portable multimedia applications
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has introduced the WM8958 audio hub solution, which is designed to enable high definition (HD) audio in portable multimedia applications, such as smartphones, tablet computers, eBooks and navigation devices.
Gennum's integrated chipset develops 10G EPON technology for FTTx deployments
Fairchild's Dual Cool package enables higher power density in DC-DC designs
Synchronous boost controller offers up to 98 percent efficiency, eliminates heat sink
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diode with a high efficiency N-channel MOSFET. The device eliminates the heat sink normally required in medium to high power boost converters.
ADSL chipset offers highest density and lowest power consumption for linecard applications
Fairchild selects Magwel's Power Transistor Modeling tool to design and verify high current power devices
Ultra-low noise, high current linear regulators feature input voltages as low as 1.7-V
Ultra-low-noise, low-power ADC drivers drive high fidelity signals at 20-MHz to 100-MHz
Analog Devices, Inc., has introduced low-power, low-noise drivers for 14-bit analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs). The ADA4930-1 and ADA4930-2 ultra-low-noise ADC drivers are capable of driving dc to 1.35-GHz signals while consuming 115 mW of power and operating with a single supply.
Power IC market will grow by 20 percent in 2010
MCUs based on ARM Cortex-M Series claims industry's lowest 32-bit power consumption
Power-efficient audio codec targets consumer electronics devices
400-mA synchronous step-up DC/DC converter targets energy harvesting applications
A high performance, synchronous boost converter that incorporates maximum power point control (MPPC) and starts up with inputs as low as 250 mV has been unveiled by Linear Technology. The LTC3105 operates over a wide input range of 0.2 V to 5 V, making it ideal for harvesting energy from high impedance alternative power sources, including photovoltaic cells, thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and fuel cells.
Programmable Platform Manager cuts costs by up to half, trims weeks from design time
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has unveiled its third-generation mixed-signal devices, the Platform Manager family. The programmable Platform Manager devices aim to simplify board management design by integrating programmable analog and logic to support many common functions, such as power management, digital housekeeping and glue logic.
24-bit ADC provides high resolution for low power precision sensor applications
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a single-channel, 24-bit ADC that offers an industry-leading 23.9-bit effective resolution (ENOB) at < 300µA. The higher ENOB eliminates power-hungry gain stages while achieving the highest precision possible from the sensor.
Multi-topology LED driver raises performance of high brightness lighting systems
Polyphase synchronous boost controller eliminates heat sink with 97 percent efficiency
Linear Technology Corporation has unveiled a high power two phase single output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller that replaces the boost diodes with high efficiency N-channel MOSFETs. The LTC3787 eliminates the heat sink normally required in medium to high power boost converters.
Microsemi targets smart-energy market with single-chip power solution
Lattice unveils low cost programmable SPI-4.2 solution
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has introduced the company's full rate SPI-4.2 solution based on a low cost, low power FPGA fabric.
Low power LED driver extends battery life for portable handheld LED applications
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new one-channel Quad-Mode LED Driver for ultra low power LED applications such as portable handheld medical equipment. The device's 92 percent efficiency extends battery life.
Analog Devices and Silica partner to offer free power management seminars across Europe
16-bit, 1-Msps, low power SAR ADC features digital timing interface
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an easy-to-use, low power 16-bit 1-Msps serial SAR ADC with guaranteed specifications over the -40 to 125 degrees C temperature range. Consuming 13 mW from a single 2.5 V supply, the LTC2383-16 achieves an 92 dB SNR and -106 dB THD from a fully differential +2.5 V input range while maintaining a maximum +2LSB INL and no missing codes.
Actel FPGAs are now usable with cryptographic cores offering DPA resistance
Tool optimizes design of multiple load power supplies for Altera, Xilinx FPGAs
National Semiconductor Corp., has introduced WEBENCH FPGA Power Architect, which the company claims is the industry’s first design tool to model and optimize power supplies for FPGAs in minutes.
High voltage gate driver ICs offer improved noise Immunity and performance
6-GHz matched dual RMS detectors enable accurate VSWR measurements
Linear Technology has introduced a 40 MHz to 6 GHz dual channel, matched RMS power detector, offering over 55 dB isolation at 2.14 GHz. In RF power amplifier (PA) applications, the LTC5583 provides a simple solution for accurately measuring forward power, reverse power, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR).
Sentinel IC Technologies opens European Technology Center
austriamicrosystems signs global distribution agreement with Digi-Key
National Semiconductor and Siemens forge alliance to advance low power ultrasound technology
Global Qi standard launch aims to power up wireless charging
78 new microcontrollers offer reduced power consumption, smaller package size
MSC has added 78 new microcontrollers based on the 32-bit V850ES core from Renesas Electronics to company’s product portfolio. The new derivatives of the V850ES/Jx3-L product family are available in a variety of different packages and memory versions.
Dialog PMIC and audio codec supports Renesas reference platform for HD video enabled mobile devices
Audio amplifier module transforms USB-powered audio power and quality performance
NXT plc, has unveiled a high-efficiency, USB powered stereo amplifier module that delivers boost audio power of 15 W per channel from a standard USB port. Incorporating NXT's recently Audium amplifier chip technology, the DyadUSB amplifier module is matched to NXT's Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) speakers.
iWatt releases 800-V primary side regulated AC/DC digital PWM IC
IXYS Clare unveils 9-A ultrafast MOSFET Drivers
Microsemi claims world's smallest WLAN PA for handsets and wireless modules
Class G and Class H stereo headphone amplifiers claim industry’s lowest power consumption
austriamicrosystems has released two stereo headphone amplifiers for mobile phones, portable navigation devices, music / media players and any media device that uses headphones.
Active-clamped, current-mode PWM controller offers more than 90 percent efficiency
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-frequency, current-mode PWM controller with an active-clamp architecture and spread-spectrum operation. The device's active-clamp topology delivers better than 90 percent efficiency, thus reducing power consumption in synchronous forward/flyback power supplies targeting IEEE 802.3af/at power devices (PDs).
27-MHz FSK low power transceiver features star network management
austriamicrosystems has introduced a 27 MHz FSK (frequency shift keying) low power transceiver. The AS3900 features built-in star network management protocol, and claims to be the only such transceiver operating in the 27 MHz worldwide ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) band.
High precision linear RMS RF power detector extends battery life for 3G/4G handsets
A new linear root-mean-square (RMS) radio frequency (RF) power detector from National Semiconductor Corp., offers the industry’s highest precision with up to 40 dB dynamic range. The PowerWise LMH2120 increases wireless coverage and extends battery life for third-generation (3G) and fourth-generation (4G) mobile handsets.
Marine AIS Class-B demonstrator helps cut time-to-market development
CML Microcircuits, a provider of low-power semiconductors for global wireless and wireline communications markets, has developed a marine AIS (Automatic Identification System) Class B (IEC 62287) demonstrator package to address growing market requirements.
10-channel LED driver platform drives up to 120 white LEDs for large panels
12-Bit 500-MSPS ADC claims power consumption five times lower than any competing device
Eight-channel I2C-controlled PMIC supports portable processor systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a complete power management solution for portable processors such as i.MX, PXA, ARM, OMAP and other advanced portable microprocessor systems.
Texas Instruments extends its leadership in power ICs market
IR expands family of automotive-qualified MOSFETs featuring low on-state resistance
International Rectifier has expanded its family of automotive-qualified power MOSFETs for applications requiring low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) including on-board power supplies and heavy loads on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) platforms, micro and full hybrid platforms
Low-power, small form factor op amps extend battery life
Intelligent PMIC focuses on portable consumer applications
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., has unveiled an integrated microcontroller-based Intelligent System Power Management Solution targeted for portable consumer products, such as Smartphones, portable navigation devices, mobile Internet devices and eBooks.
Sigma-delta ADC offers increased accuracy at high operating temperature
Exar signs up Arrow Electronics for European distribution
1500-mA LED flash driver improves picture quality for camera-enabled mobile phones
Plessey Semiconductors transfers bipolar process onto 8-inch line in Plymouth
New USB 3.0 host controller delivers 85 percent reduced power consumption
Renesas Electronics has introduced its new SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) host controller which offers 85 percent less power consumption compared to the company's existing host controller when peripheral devices, such as mice, are not connected to the ports.
Multichannel, 16-bit DAC drives productivity, energy efficiency and reliability in industrial process control I/O systems
N-channel power MOSFETs improved gate charge of 48 nC
Four-port PoE midspan focuses on small to medium-sized business applications
High performance analog mixed-signal integrated circuits manufacturer, Microsemi Corporation, has introduced a compact, cost-effective four-port Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) midspan designed to power a wide range of network devices in low-density applications.
Ultra-low-power security manager provides nonimprinting memory and tamper detection
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX36051 security manager which provides 128 bytes of nonimprinting memory to securely store sensitive data, while drawing little battery power in standby mode (1.5 microamps).
Step-down dc-to-dc synchronous regulators enable high-density PoL designs
Multichannel data converter offers dynamic power control for first time
A multichannel digital-to-analog converter with innovative dynamic power control circuitry that claims to offer up to 80 percent power savings together with a 75 percent reduction in thermal rise has been unveiled by Analog Devices, Inc.
Renesas selects customizable PMIC to support EMMA Mobile 1 multimedia processor
Hot Swap controller protects low power boards
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a Hot Swap controller for protecting low power boards with load supply voltages ranging from 2.9 V to 15 V.
Power-saving low-voltage comparator offers analog designers more micropower benefits
Power DC-DC micro-module provides high efficiency, faster time-to-market
Synchronous DC-DC controller offers high efficiencies at light loads
Ultra wide input range power module simplifies power radio applications
Targeting systems powered by 24 V or 48 V batteries, Ericsson Power Modules' PKM5000D is a quarter-brick, isolated DC/DC converter optimized to deliver the highest efficiency across an ultra wide input voltage range of 18 V to 75 V.
High-voltage power MOSFETs offer control benefits in switching applications
Actel unveils power management solution for SmartFusion FPGAs
Actel is offering a power management solution for its newly introduced SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGAs.
PMIC gives up to 93 percent efficiency for cell phone displays
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated power-management IC (PMIC) for cell phone displays which integrates a white LED (WLED) driver, passive-matrix organic LED (PMOLED) driver, and a linear drop-out regulator (LDO) in a 10mm2 package.
Flyback controllers in 6-pin ThinSOT package focus on military demands
Linear Technology Corporation is releasing high reliability military temperature (MP) grade versions of the LTC3803/-3/-5 current mode flyback controllers in the 6-pin ThinSOT package.
National Semiconductor acquires GTronix
POL power solution is approved for Xilinx Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA transceiver evaluation kits
Japan's Toppan Technical Design Center agrees specialty foundry deal with TowerJazz
X-FAB to support Mentor Graphics' Olympus-SoC place and route system
Three-phase brushless DC motor pre-driver IC targets office automation applications
Cirrus Logic introduces the first digital PFC ICs
Launching a new line of products for growing energy-related markets, Cirrus has unveiled the industry’s first digital power factor correction (PFC) controller Ics.
USB to Ethernet controller offers low power benefits
80-V DC/DC converter targets boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supplies
Linear Technology Corporation has released a high input voltage DC/DC converter for boost, flyback, SEPIC and inverting power supply applications.
Fairchild focuses micro-USB solutions as key to differentiating mobile designs
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a new USB transceiver and USB accessory detection switch that offers functional enhancements without adding design complexity or increasing space and power in mobile designs.
Atmel analog companion chip enables ARM9-based multimedia solutions
Atmel has announced production availability of the Atmel AT73C246 analog companion chip to provide power supplies and audio input/output to match the Atmel AT91SAM9 ARM9-based MCUs (and equivalent 32-bit devices) to host multimedia applications.
12-bit ADC paves the way for new generation of software-defined radio solutions
National Semiconductor Corp., has recently released what the company claims is the industry's fastest 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
Freescale releases PMIC for new Intel Atom processor
Chipset aims to make solar panels "smarter"
National Semiconductor Corp, is hailing the advent of a new category of solar systems - “smart panels” – following the introduction of the solar industry's first in-panel SolarMagic chipset.
Lattice boosts Hot-swap coverage for Power Manager devices
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has added a new, higher performance device to its second generation Power Manager II product family.
4-to-20 mA 16-bit DAC targets loop-powered, smart transmitter applications
Analog Devices has introduced a precision 16-bit digital-to-analog converter with on-board power management circuitry designed for loop-powered, smart transmitter applications used in industrial equipment.
Next-generation ultra low-power microcontroller enters volume production
STMicroelectronics' STM8L ultra low-power microcontroller family is entering full production following the device’s unveiling in late 2009.
3-A, 4-A, 8-A, 12-A PowerSoCs achieves 17.6 -W per square centimeter power density
Enpirion has unveiled the new EN6300 family of voltage mode synchronous buck DC-DC converters which are low-power switch-mode converters offering complete power systems on a chip (PowerSoC).
SiliconGate to supply power management IP for Wolfson’s next generation high-performance products
Hot Swap controller enables I2C monitoring of board-level operations
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.9 V to 15 V Hot Swap controller that features an onboard 8-bit ADC and I2C compatible interface.
Micrel unveils 4G wireless PMIC solution
Micrel, Inc., is launching a highly integrated Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) to address 4G wireless applications.
STMicroelectronics teams with Micropelt to demonstrate thermoharvesting power supply
STMicroelectronics has teamed with Micropelt GmbH, a young German company specializing in novel thin film thermoelectric devices, to jointly develop an autonomous wireless sensor evaluation kit.
Touch controllers offer ultra-low power consumption, faster time-to-market
Integrated Device Technology, Inc has introduced the newest members of the IDT PureTouch family of capacitive touch devices.
AMS Technologies agrees distribution deal in Croatia and Slovenia with Caddock Electronics
Leadcore opts for Wolfson's customisable power management solution
LED lighting drivers simplify low power single cell applications
High speed LDO family targets point-of-load applications
Low-power microprocessor supervisory circuits target portable equipment applications
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the microprocessor supervisory circuits in a 1 mm x 1 mm chip-scale package.
Low power ANC ICs improve listening quality in mobile accessories
austriamicrosystems has released a duo of Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) ICs for mobile accessories such as headphones.
Scalable verification platform offers low-power analysis plus metric-driven verification
Wolfson licenses Tensilica HiFi audio to create low power, HD sound platform
All-in-one power solution offers twin benefits
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a highly integrated power solution that combines a multichemistry battery charger with dual Quick-PWM step-down controllers.
First LED driver offers dynamic headroom control for high-power applications
National Semiconductor Corp. is claiming the industry’s first LED driver with dynamic headroom control and multiple outputs for high-power applications that accurately and efficiently drives up to four strings of LEDs.
Aplix offers rapid application development platform for SmartFusion FPGAs
Overvoltage/overcurrent protection controller safeguards low voltage portable devices
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a 2.5 V to 5.5 V overvoltage and overcurrent protection controller designed to safeguard low voltage, portable electronics from damaging input voltage transients and current surges.
5 kV isolated gate drivers reduce power system costs
Silicon Laboratories has expanded its ISOpro family to include ISOdriver isolated gate drivers that support up to 5 kV isolation ratings.
New MCU platform coupled with developer ecosystem targets wireless networking
Precision CSA with chip-select pin offers power management benefits
Maxim Integrated Products has expanded its portfolio of industry-leading, high-side current-sense amplifiers (CSAs) with the MAX9934.
New PSoC 3 family enables integration of digital peripherals
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., has introduced a new family in its PSoC 3 architecture which is optimized for applications requiring programmable digital peripherals.
New power boost regulator drives high power LEDs
Virtual remote sense controller overcomes the need for remote sense wires
A Virtual Remote Sense (VRS) DC/DC controller that eliminates the remote sense wires required to compensate for the voltage drop in cables, wires and circuit board trace runs has been unveiled by Linear Technology Corporation.
STMicroelectronics selects OrCAD PSpice to evaluate analog and power ICs
Intelligent power modules offer compact solution for AC motor drives
STMicroelectronics has added intelligent power modules to its product range serving appliances and other low-power motor-drive applications to give customers a simple and compact solution for AC motor drive applications.
Evaluation platform enables simulation of ST’s analog and power product families
1-Watt power amplifiers focus on 37 to 40GHz mmW communication transmitters
Avago Technologies has released a new pair of low cost 1-Watt power amplifiers (PAs) for use in millimeter wave (mmW) communication transmitters that operate at frequencies between 37 and 40 GHz.
Lattice Semiconductor names Nu Horizons as global distributor
Three-axis digital gyroscope integrates on-chip FIFO memory for new applications
STMicroelectronics is extending its motion-sensor portfolio with a high-performance 3-axis digital-output gyroscope that embeds a FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block for smarter power management.
Isolated DC-DC converter development tools increase power density of modular power supplies
National Semiconductor Corp., and Silicon Laboratories Inc., have released a new quarter-brick isolated DC-DC converter evaluation board and reference design to help power supply designers get higher power density in networking, communications and high-end server applications.
16-Bit, 80-Msps ADC offers noise reduction in data conversion systems
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a low-power 16-bit no missing codes, 80 Msps analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that dissipates only 89 mW, which the company claims is less than half the power of competing 16-bit solutions.
Xenon photoflash driver ICs offers low cost solution for camera phones
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has released two ultra-small new Xenon photoflash charger ICs designed to offer a compact and robust low-cost solution to meet the requirements of low power, small form-factor cameras and camera phones.
ZiiLABS selects Wolfson power management solution
ZiiLABS, the media processor and platforms company, has selected Wolfson Microelectronics’ WM8352, a power management IC with integrated stereo codec, for inclusion on its ZMS-08 System Module and Zii Development Kit.
High frequency buck converter offers space saving benefits
Diodes Incorporated has designed its new AP5100 step-down converter to bring space savings and efficiency improvements to set top box, modem and distributed power applications.
WLED driver with PWM-controllable boost converter maximizes power efficiency
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a high-efficiency WLED driver with an integrated boost converter and five GPIO ports that can be used to drive LEDs (powered from an alternate power supply) in parallel.
New development suite focuses on eSi-RISC low-power soft processor cores
Independent provider of front-end IC design services, EnSilica, has launched a new version of its eSi-RISC Development Suite.
AC-DC power controller offers cost-effective dimmable LED lighting
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., has introduced new AC-DC digital power controllers for LED lighting which offer a cost-effective solution for both non-dimmable and dimmable LED lighting, delivering high efficiency while meeting EnergyStar requirements.
Digi-Key signs global distribution deal with Sanyo Semiconductor
MoSys acquires MagnaLynx and expands SerDes development team
Class-G amplifier delivers analog audio performance, extends battery life
STMicroelectronics has introduced a stereo headphone amplifier IC that achieves higher efficiency than previous-generation devices, enabling listeners to enjoy high-quality sound for longer between battery charges.
Smart on/off controllers improve reliability of battery-powered devices
STMicroelectronics has introduced new smart pushbutton 'on/off' controller ICs that are designed to improve the user experience for virtually any battery-powered portable device, including e-readers, tablets, media players, smartphones and digital cameras.
Dual synchronous buck regulator targets ‘green power’ applications
Intersil’s ISL8088 dual synchronous buck regulator provides high power conversion efficiency and low quiescent current in an ultra-small package and is well suited for use in low-voltage, space-constrained computing, consumer, medical, instrumentation and general purpose applications.
3000-W analogue programmable power supplies offer mounting options
Safety Power Group, the industrial and programmable power supply specialist, has launched a range of 3000 W analogue power supplies that can be supplied in 2U rack mount or as an installation unit for mounting board assembly applications.
Low ICCT gate solutions extend battery life for mobile devices
As an innovative way of addressing the extended battery life being demanded by modern feature-rich cell phones, Fairchild Semiconductor’s Low ICCT gate TinyLogic devices aim to provide solutions to reduce the potential of hidden power consumption that can occur in mixed supply voltage mobile designs in feature-rich mobile products such as mobile handsets, smart phones and medical applications.
Lattice Pico development kit special offer reduces evaluation costs
MSC Vertriebs GmbH is running a special offer the Lattice low-cost ispMACH 4000ZE Pico Development Kit which is compact platform designed for evaluating the ispMACH 4000ZE technology.
Power transistor driver solution targets high temperature applications
DC-to-DC switching regulators simplify Power Bus and point-of-load power designs
New LIN transceiver families offer the industry's lowest power wake-up management
Battery management circuit features active cell balancing for high-cell-count Li-Ion batteries
MSC Vertriebs offers lowest power SERDES capable FPGA
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