| SD video filters require 3.3V single supply
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2007-09-07 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has introduced a family of standard-definition video filters for STBs and portable consumer applications that operate from a single 3.3V supply. |
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| Renesas updates MCU family with on-chip flash memory
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2007-09-06 |
| Renesas Technology Corp. today announced commercialization of 30 new products in seven groups as part of the R8C/Tiny Series of compact 16bit MCUs with on-chip flash memory. |
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| Stereo codecs extend battery life in portable audio apps
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2007-09-03 |
| Leadis Technology has unveiled a family of stereo audio codecs using its Gmax amplifier technology that promises extend battery life in portable audio applications. |
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| DTV chips ease transition from analog to digital TV
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2007-08-28 |
| Broadcom 's BCM3543 TVoC targeted at the U.S. NTIA's DAC box program converts ATSC signals to NTSC for displaying on analog TVs |
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| Analog video signal requirements: Similarities and differences (Part 5)
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2007-08-24 |
| This article will explore some of these analog video signal requirements and analog I/O design in these video systems, with a focus on power supply voltages and power dissipation. |
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| Data-converter advances enable SDR designs
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2007-08-17 |
| Advances in DSP technologies have accelerated SDR?s development but, paradoxically, the catalyst that enables SDR is in the analog domain of high-speed data-converter technologies. |
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| USB audio controller suits VoIP telephony
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2007-08-17 |
| Winbond Electronics has launched the W681308, the latest addition to its family of USB audio controllers for the fastest-growing area of the VoIP telephony market. |
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| Low-power precision DACs draw only 120µA
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2007-08-15 |
| Linear Tech's new precision DACs draw only 120µA of supply current while settling to within 0.5LSB for a full-scale step in only 1µs. |
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| Analog video signal requirements: Similarities and differences (Part 4)
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2007-08-10 |
| This article will explore some of these analog video signal requirements and analog I/O design in these video systems, with a focus on power supply voltages and power dissipation. |
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| Hi-Fi headphone amp consumes very low power
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2007-08-08 |
| Rohm's BU7839GVW digital input Hi-Fi class-D headphone amplifier LSI for portable audio devices is said to feature the lowest power consumption in the industry. |
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| Analog video signal requirements: Similarities and differences (Part 3)
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2007-08-02 |
| This article explores some of these analog video signal requirements and how to simplify the analog I/O design in these video systems, focusing on the use of digital and analog filtering. |
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| Video amplifiers operate at 1.8V single supply
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2007-08-01 |
| The MAX9509/MAX9510 from Maxim push the power consumption limit to a new low by operating the video amps at only 1.8V. |
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| PCIe AWG board has synchronous multichannel capability
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2007-07-27 |
| Strategic Test has developed what it claims as the world's first PCIe-based AWG boards well suited for demanding signal processing applications |
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| Othello chip suits 3G TD-SCDMA wireless handsets
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2007-07-19 |
| Analog Devices Inc. has unveiled the latest addition to its family of Othello direct conversion radios and its broad TD-SCDMA product portfolio, the Othello-3T AD6552. |
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| Digital TCXO delivers high frequency accuracy, stability
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2007-07-17 |
| The DS4026 digital TCXO from Maxim Integrated Products offers a frequency accuracy and stability better than ±1ppm over a wide operating temperature range of 40°c to 85°C. |
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| TI clock generators offer low jitter performance
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2007-07-16 |
| TI has introduced a family of highly programmable, one-to-four PLL clock generators that deliver very low jitter at 60ps typical for consumer applications. |
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| Renesas expands line-up of 32bit CISC MCUs
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2007-07-11 |
| Renesas Technology Corp. announced an enhancement of the lineup of H8SX family 32bit CISC MCUs with the addition of the H8SX/1658R, H8SX/1668R, H8SX/1558 and H8SX/1568 groups comprising a total of 12 models. |
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| Tool speeds up development of non-volatile FPGAs
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2007-07-09 |
| Xilinx Inc. unveils its low-cost Spartan-3AN Starter Kit, ideal for prototyping high-volume non-volatile applications where higher system integration or security is critical. |
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| Op amp features 10MHz unity gain bandwidth
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2007-07-05 |
| austriamicrosystems has introduced its AS1710 op amp that operates from a single 2.7-5.5V supply and can swing to within 100mV from the rails while sinking or sourcing 50mA of output current. |
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| Video filter removes glitch noise, extends battery life
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2007-07-04 |
| Intersil Corp. has introduced the ISL59118, a 9MHz, dual-channel, low-pass filter that eliminates video glitch noise associated with the use of video DACs. |
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| Codec with speaker, video buffer is small at 4-by-4mm
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2007-07-02 |
| Wolfson Microelectronics launches the WM8941, a high-performance low-power codec with an integrated video buffer and speaker driver to enhance the performance of digital still and video cameras. |
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| DTV SoCs power DVB-T, DTR apps
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2007-06-29 |
| Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched a single multimedia IC that integrates all necessary functions, peripherals and interfaces for DVB-T STB, DTR and IDTV applications. |
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| Build WiMAX base stations, subscriber stations
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2007-06-28 |
| Designing for WiMAX requires an understanding of the newest MAC and PHY features for fixed WiMAX systems and applications. |
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| Synthesizer allows multiple spur-reduction channels
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2007-06-21 |
| Analog Devices Inc.'s AD9912 direct digital synthesizer achieves output signals of up to 400MHz while consuming less than 1,000mW. |
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| Dual RGB output switch supports SCART standard
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2007-06-19 |
| Asahi Kasei EMD Corp. launches the first ever AV-SCART switch with dual RGB outputs, the AK4708 part which is fully compatible with the European SCART standard and is suitable for next-generation DTV products. |
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| CVBS/S-video filter supports SDTV video formats
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2007-06-15 |
| Maxim introduces the MAX7453 high-performance, three-channel video reconstruction filter and buffer for Y/C (S-video) and CVBS video signal applications. |
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| Using tolerance analysis method in product selection
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2007-06-13 |
| There are two tools that engineers can use to estimate the level of uncertainty with the product selection of components in circuits, namely root-sum-square and extreme value analysis. |
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| Class D stereo amplifier offers low power consumption
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2007-06-13 |
| Rohm Co. Ltd has developed a digital input Hi-Fi class-D headphone amplifier LSI designed specifically for portable audio devices such as MP3 players, IC recorders, electronic dictionaries, digital cameras and notebook PCs. |
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| ARM to field verification IP for on-chip comms
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2007-06-12 |
| ARM plc will start sampling to its lead partners the AMBA Adaptive Verification IP for on-chip communication during the third quarter. |
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| Tiny 24bit DACs target portable audio devices
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2007-06-11 |
| Asahi Kasei EMD Corp. launches the latest addition to its Audio2go product family, the AK4370 and AK4371 ultralow power 24bit DACs with integrated high output headphone amplifiers for cellphones, smart phones and PMPs. |
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