| DC/DC converters cut part count, BOM cost
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2012-01-27 |
| ZMDI's buck converters come in fixed-output voltage options of 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, 3.3 and 5V, and operate from -40°C to 125°C. |
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| Fanless computer optimized for 3G/WiFi/BT/GPS
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2012-01-25 |
| ADLINK's MXE-5300 is based on Intel's quad-core processor geared for intelligent transportation and factory automation applications. |
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| Audio amp operates from 2.5-5.5V
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2012-01-25 |
| The device features an integrated boost converter that works at 2MHz, requiring only a small (2.2µH) external inductor and capacitor. |
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| Signal IC boasts ±0.10% FSO accuracy
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2012-01-25 |
| The ZSSC3016 combines high accuracy amplification, 16bit precision analog-to-digital conversion, and an 18bit DSP for linearization and calibration functions. |
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| Network analyzer covers 900MHz band
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2012-01-18 |
| The MW8209A optimizes performance of UMTS Band VIII and LTE Band 8 networks by locating PIM faults. |
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| GPS LNAs offer 0.75dB noise figure
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2011-12-22 |
| The BGU700x / BGU8007 LNAs deliver improvement of 10dB or better IP3 under -40dBm to -20dBm jamming conditions. |
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| Serial flash boasts 80% less PCB space
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2011-12-02 |
| Winbond's USON and WLBGA devices target mobile computing devices with densities from 512Kb to 16Mb. |
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| Navigation platforms geared for mobile, car infotainment
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2011-11-04 |
| CSR's SiRFstarV architecture gathers real-time information from GPS, Galileo, Glonass and Compass satellites and multiple radio systems |
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| GPSDO targets cost-sensitive LTE apps
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2011-11-02 |
| Jackson Labs' LC_1x1 is a low-cost Rubidium frequency reference replacement module with very high holdover stability. |
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| Connector touts 0.5N maximum contact force
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2011-10-27 |
| ITT's surface-mount lead spring DSC Series connector provides a high Hertz force of 300Kpsi. |
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| ARM-based SoC targets car navigation
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2011-10-21 |
| The R-Car H1 features quick-boot, backup camera support and media processing using an MME based on Renesas' SH4A core. |
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| Cascade Microtech launches multicontact probe device
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2011-10-12 |
| Cascade Microtech has launched its multicontact quadrant probe InfinityQuad, a device capable of overtemperature probing of 30×50µm device pads. |
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| Driver IC improves backlight design
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2011-10-03 |
| ST's STLA02 can drive up to six LEDs and can operate from a supply voltage as low as 2.5V. |
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| 1.6GHz LNAs geared for GPS devices
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2011-09-30 |
| The CMOS-process based LNAs from Torex have operating voltage range of 1.71-3.63V. |
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| Charger ICs provide independent, µC control
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2011-09-28 |
| The AS3610/11 switching charger ICs were designed with inputs from the handset and portable markets to use a high efficiency switch mode charger with minimum ripple. |
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| Data connectors operate at -40°C to 125°C
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2011-09-22 |
| Amphenol said its high-speed connectors are designed for high vibration, high temperature and rugged environments. |
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| Three-axis gyroscope boasts 10.5mm3 footprint
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2011-09-02 |
| STMicroelectronic's L3G3250A three-axis analog gyroscope claims to be the first to meet the demand for smaller footprints in applications such as gaming and virtual reality input devices. |
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| MEMS test integrates 3D magnetic field sensors
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2011-08-08 |
| Multitest introduces the MT MEMS, a MEMS test and calibration equipment that can be used for mobile applications and navigation applications without the use of a GPS |
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| Wireless test platform offers accurate OTA
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2011-08-05 |
| octoScope's octoBox is a wireless testing product that offers accurate OTA testing of conventional and MIMO wireless devices in a customisable refrigerator-sized anechoic enclosure. |
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| MEMS module detects up to 16g acceleration
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2011-08-03 |
| STMicroelectronics's multi-sensor module offers six degrees of freedom and targets advanced motion-sensing applications. |
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| ST launches smallest RTC IC
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2011-07-29 |
| STMicroelectronics has rolled out a combined crystal and real-time clock IC that is touted as the world's smallest at 3.2 x 1.5mm. |
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| Voltage controlled TCXO touts ±0.5ppm stability
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2011-07-15 |
| SiTime has launched what it hails as the industry's first MEMS voltage controlled TCXOs that support frequencies up to 220MHz and 500fs jitter. |
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| SMD quartz crystals give 12-25MHz frequency range
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2011-07-12 |
| Vishay has launched two series of ultra-miniature SMD quartz crystals offering frequency ranges of 12MHz to 25MHz. |
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| Pressure sensor controls navigation tech
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2011-07-04 |
| The Freescale MPL3115A2 pressure sensor is designed to help users leverage advanced navigation capabilities and emerging location-based services. |
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| TV analyzer adds drive test function
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2011-07-03 |
| Rohde & Schwarz has upgraded its TV analyzer with a drive test software that tests multiple channels and antenna options. |
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| Smart car keys support NFC
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2011-06-22 |
| NXP has unveiled the NCF2970 (KEyLink Lite), its production ready single-chip solution for multifunction car keys that supports the NFC technology. |
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| IMU-powered GPS unit tracks assets amid electronic jamming
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2011-06-21 |
| Equipped with ADI's MEMS-based 10-degree-of-freedom IMU, TRX's Sentrix Tracking Unit can keep track of assets inside office buildings, warehouses, tunnels, caves and other GPS-denied environments |
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| Module supports all 3G networks
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2011-06-17 |
| Telit Wireless Solutions launched what it claims to be the world's smallest network module that offers 5-band HSPA. |
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| IP core supports HSR protocol
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2011-06-15 |
| Lattice Semiconductor Corp. and Flexibilis Oy unveil the triple speed Flexibilis Ethernet Switch IP cores operating on Ethernet Layer 2 and can switch with Gigabit forwarding capacity per port. |
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| Fastrax touts smallest GPS antenna module
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2011-06-03 |
| Fastrax will start production of what it touts as the smallest GPS module |
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