| Embedded controllers ease network connection
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2009-12-02 |
| From Open Controller comes the OC-8 series of embedded controllers that simplify the connection of machines, devices and systems in a network for real time communication and interaction. |
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| Low-cost 32bit MCUs cut code size for 8-/16bit apps
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2009-11-18 |
| The device takes advantage of low-power design tools, techniques and high-density silicon flash process. |
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| 1GSps ADC enables higher-density receivers
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2009-10-30 |
| Developed on TI's BiCom3 complementary bipolar SiGe technology, the ADS5400 is specified from -40°C to 85°C. |
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| 1.2GSps DAC supports up to 400MHz bandwidth
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2009-10-12 |
| ADI offers a dual-channel, 1.2GSps, 16bit DAC that supports the high data rates and complex modulation schemes required for multicarrier wireless and broadband communications equipment |
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| Audio converter/driver IC saves board space, BOM costs
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2009-09-30 |
| ST's TS4657 audio converter/driver IC saves additional external components while reducing power consumption and improving sound quality of consumer audio/video products. |
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| Mixers, demodulators suit 4G base stations
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2009-09-24 |
| Analog Devices Inc. has begun sampling the first devices in a range of highly integrated RFICs for 4G cellular base stations. |
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| 8bit MCUs save power in active, idle modes
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2009-09-17 |
| ST rolls MCUs that combine its high-performance 8bit architecture with ultralow-power innovations to save power in active modes as well as when idle. |
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| DAC touts widest operating temp range
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2009-09-11 |
| TI's new high-performance, bipolar DAC features up to 6x lower drift than competing devices |
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| Low-cost current DAC packs tracking control
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2009-09-01 |
| From Maxim Integrated Products comes the DS4426, a low-cost, quad sink/source current DAC with tracking control |
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| QVGA TFT direct drive cuts down costs
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2009-08-17 |
| Renesas Technology Europe has released an ultralow-cost QVGA TFT direct drive solution based on the R32C/111 32bit CISC microcontroller, which is part of the company's M16C MCU platform. |
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| DAC saves space, cost in battery-powered apps
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2009-07-17 |
| Microchip has developed the MCP4728 DAC, claimed to be the first 12bit quad DAC to include non-volatile EEPROM, enabling the DAC's configuration to be loaded automatically during power-up |
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| Sink/source current DAC eases testing
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2009-07-13 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the DS4432 low-cost, dual-channel, sink/source current DAC. This I²C-controlled, 7bit current DAC features two output channels designed for power-supply margin testing and adjustment |
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| DACs enable affordable high-quality audio
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2009-07-08 |
| Wolfson Microelectronics has introduced the WM8523 and WM8524 2Vrms ground referenced DACs, the latest in its family of chips for home audio devices. |
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| DSP kits ease portable medical apps dev't
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2009-07-06 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has released a DSP-based medical development tool set designed to accelerate and simplify the development of portable medical devices. |
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| Data converters support JEDEC JESD204A interface
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2009-06-17 |
| NXP has announced that its latest high-speed data converters support the new JEDEC JESD204A serial interface standard. |
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| Integrated receiver subsystem trims design time
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2009-06-12 |
| Linear Technology Corp. has released the LTM9002, a dual IF/baseband receiver subsystem that includes a high performance dual 14bit ADC sampling up to 125MSps, anti-aliasing filters, fixed gain differential ADC drivers and 12bit, trim DACs. |
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| FPGA platform supports up to 4GByte DDR3
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2009-06-03 |
| Tokyo Electron Device Ltd has released the Virtex-5 DDR3/LV-DDR2 SDRAM evaluation platform featuring high-speed DDR3 SDRAM memory and new LV-DDR2 SDRAM from Elpida Memory Inc. |
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| 8-channel DACs combine high accuracy, low power
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2009-05-29 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has released the DAC8568 (16bit), DAC8168 (14bit) and DAC7568 (12bit) DACs for DAQ systems, industrial process control and portable instrumentation. |
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| DAC/amp IC cuts cost, improves audio performance
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2009-05-28 |
| From Diodes Inc. comes an 8-channel DAC and pre-amplifier chip offering designers of audio video receivers (AVR) and add-on sound cards the opportunity to reduce component costs while at the same time improving audio performance |
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| DAC/amp enhances audio quality in mobile apps
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2009-05-26 |
| Wolfson Microelectronics has begun sampling a single-chip mono DAC and speaker amplifier targeted at improving audio quality in a range of devices such as mobile phones, conference speakerphones, digital radios and PNDs |
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| Transceiver PMC module handles wideband signals
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2009-05-22 |
| From Pentek comes the Model 7156 dual channel transceiver PMC module, comprising two 400MHz ADCs with 14bit resolution and two 800MHz DACs with 16bit resolution. |
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| DACs trim design time for automation apps
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2009-05-21 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has released pin- and software-compatible 16bit (MAX5138) and 12bit (MAX5139) precision DACs. |
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| Op amp architecture aims for zero offset voltage
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2009-05-20 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. has released the MCP65X series of operation amplifiers (MCP651/2/5) that uses on-chip, one-shot digital calibration to correct the input offset voltage. |
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| Digipot integrates I²C interface, EEPROM
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2009-05-20 |
| ON Semiconductor has extended its family of Digitally Programmable Potentiometers (DPP) with a new 256-tap, single-channel linear-taper device. |
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| Audio codec packs dual ADC paths, digital voice filters
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2009-05-19 |
| From Maxim Integrated Products comes the MAX9860, a low-power, mono audio codec with dual ADC paths and programmable digital voice filters. |
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| Audio IC suits portable multimedia apps
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2009-05-18 |
| Atmel Corp. has released its AT73C240 Audio Companion IC for portable multimedia applications. Manufactured on Atmel's low-cost mainstream CMOS process, the AT73C240 integrates an audio quality 20bit Stereo DAC and an up to 1W audio power amplifier |
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| NXP Cortex-M3 MCU bags highest performance stamp
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2009-05-12 |
| The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) has announced that NXP's LPC1700 series is the highest performance Cortex-M3 MCU. |
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| MCU boasts high speed communication
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2009-04-27 |
| Atmel Corp. has introduced a new AVR32 microcontroller with high speed communication targeted to the rapidly growing digital media solutions and audio player docking station markets. |
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| On-chip MCUs fit portable medical apps
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2009-04-23 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has developed the MSP430FG47x ultralow power microcontroller series designed for low-cost medical devices. |
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| Quad DACs save space in compact boards
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2009-04-23 |
| Linear Technology Corp. has launched the LTC2634 quad 12-, 10- and 8bit rail-to-rail DACs, which integrate a precision reference in tiny 3mm x 3mm QFN and MSOP packages for industrial, automotive and ATE applications. |
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