| 12-/10-bit MxFEs cut base station power by 40%
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2010-08-24 |
| The mixed-signal front end combined dual DAC and ADC devices also cut board space in femtocells and picocells for wireless base stations |
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| Low-cost audio DAC packs stereo line drivers
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2010-07-15 |
| From Cirrus Logic Inc. comes the CS4354, its lowest-cost 24bit DAC with integrated stereo line drivers |
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| Adapters bring wireless displays home
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2010-07-09 |
| Iogear's Guwavkit is a three-piece set that includes a USB host/transmitter for the laptop or desktop computer and separate STB adapters for audio and video. |
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| ARM MCU companion IC packs two power supply channels
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2010-06-11 |
| Atmel's AT73C246 analog companion chip provides power supplies and audio I/O to match the AT91SAM9 ARM9-based MCUs to host multimedia applications. |
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| Ultralow-power MCUs save power even when active
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2010-05-31 |
| STMicroelectronics's STM8L ultralow-power microcontroller family features the EnergyLite technology that saves power even when the device is active. |
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| 1.8mA op amps support multiple channels
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2010-05-17 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has rolled out a family of JFET-input op amps featuring ultralow noise and distortion to maximize audio system quality and performance. |
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| Integrated codecs, DACs improve eBook audio
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2010-05-12 |
| TI launched audio codecs and DACs for eBooks, MIDs and portable navigation apps that support enhanced audio features to improve the consumer's listening experience. |
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| DACs allow flexible voltage reference selection
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2010-05-07 |
| Microchip is extending its portfolio of DACs with single- and dual-channel 8- and 10bit devices featuring an SPI communication interface, as well as internal and external voltage-reference options. |
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| 1GSps DAC supports multi-antenna wireless standards
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2010-05-04 |
| ADI has released a 16bit high-speed quad DAC provides support for multi-antenna wireless communications standards requiring the large bandwidths |
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| 800MSps DAC halves data input pins in wireless apps
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2010-04-23 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has released a 16bit, 800MSps interpolating DAC, which provides 75dBc third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD3) at 200MHz |
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| PSoC devices pack programmable digital logic
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2010-04-22 |
| Cypress is rolling out the CY8C32xxx PSoC 3 Programmable Digital Family that offers customizable digital functions and interfaces lowering overall system power. |
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| Converter eases DisplayPort to VGA connection
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2010-04-09 |
| The iT6512 DisplayPort single-chip converter allows easy connection for the latest DisplayPort notebook to currently widespread VGA-interfaced projectors, TVs, and screens. |
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| Optical module controller supports SFF-8472 spec
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2010-03-29 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has developed the DS1873 SFP+ controller that monitors all functions for SFF, SFP, and SFP+ optical modules, while fully supporting the SFF-8472 standard. |
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| 16/12bit DACs pack internal reference, SPI
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2010-03-22 |
| Linear Technology Corp. has introduced the LTC2654, a quad voltage output 16- and 12bit DAC family with internal reference and SPI interface |
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| Low-cost 32bit MCUs delivers up to 30 DMIPS
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2010-03-17 |
| At 24MHz with zero wait state embedded flash memory access, the STM32 Value Line delivers up to 30 DMIPS, outperforming most of the 16bit processors. |
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| MCUs boast <190µs 256-point 16bit FFT execution time
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2010-02-22 |
| NXP Semiconductors has released the LPC1769 and LPC1759 microcontrollers that operate at 120MHz, touted to be the fastest ARM Cortex-M3 MCUs in the industry. |
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| Multiband transceiver tailored for femtocells
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2010-02-18 |
| Lime offers the LMS6002D multiband, multistandard RF transceiver IC designed for small cell base stations and femtocells, featuring an integrated high-performance dual ADC and DAC |
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| MCUs deliver high programmability in small pack
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2010-02-09 |
| ADI's pair of precision analog MCUs features on-chip memory, data converters and other analog peripherals that combine to deliver the highest level of programmability and smallest package size. |
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| Class-D audio amp equipped with DAC noise filter
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2010-02-05 |
| From Texas Instruments Inc. comes a 3.2W, mono Class-D audio amp with an integrated DAC noise filter that reduces codec noise by as much as 82 percent, compared to devices without this feature |
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| App processor tailored for high-resolution LCDs
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2010-02-03 |
| Seiko Epson Corp. rolls out the S1C33L26, an application processor designed for product applications requiring high-resolution LCDs. |
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| Ultralow-power audio DAC extends playback time
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2010-02-01 |
| Wolfson offers the WM8912, an ultralow-power DAC designed to significantly extend playback time, reduce system cost and dramatically enhance audio performance in portable applications |
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| Digital audio-grade IC operates without MCU
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2010-02-01 |
| The highly-integrated ISD2100 digital audio-grade IC reduces overall product costs and conserves designs' 'real estate' through its ability to operate independently of a microcontroller. |
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| 8bit MCUs pack embedded flash, LCD driver, ADCs
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2010-01-27 |
| The ML610Q400 series of CMOS 8bit microcontrollers are equipped with a LCD driver and two kinds of ADC making them suitable for sensor-based applications with LCD display |
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| DAC produces high-frequency, low-noise waveforms
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2010-01-26 |
| Six output voltage ranges can be selected using software or pin-strapping, cutting out precision gain stages. |
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| D/A PMC module packs RAM, external SRAM
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2010-01-26 |
| Tews Technologies LLC has released a high-density 16bit D/A PCI mezzanine card (PMC) module with FIFOs. |
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| MCU dev't kit packs on-chip LCD driver
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2010-01-21 |
| NEC Electronics Europe is offering the 78K0R development kit designed for the evaluation of the company's 16bit 78K0R/Lx3 microcontroller. |
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| Audio codec delivers high performance in small form
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2010-01-19 |
| Wolfson offers a multi-channel audio codec, designed to provide complete high-performance audio solution in an ultrathin package for consumer products. |
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| Flash MCU ups impedance matching at low power
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2009-12-18 |
| Atmel Corp. has launched the SAM3S series of 18 general-purpose Cortex-M3 based flash microcontrollers that improve impedance matching, simplify PCB design and save 50 percent power. |
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| Codec integrates Class W headphone, line drivers
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2009-12-11 |
| Wolfson's ultralow-power codec with Class W headphone and line drivers extends playback time in portable applications, such as media players, headsets, voice recorders and multimedia phones. |
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| Eight-channel DACs come with SPI/parallel interface
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2009-12-09 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. is offering six new DACs available in 12-, 14- and 16bit versions and with either SPI or parallel interface. |
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