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2016-08 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Aug 24 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the BCR420U and BCR421U constant current regulators that simplify the drive process for low power linear LED strings. The new products target the use of leds as emerging lighting sources for greater efficiency, flexibility and longer life, including mood lighting systems, LED strings for emergency notices and advertising signs, and decorative lighting for commercial ...

2016-08 Power Power Integrations

[Aug 23 2016] Power Integrations, the industry leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has announced the InnoSwitch™-CP family of constant voltage/constant displacement flyback switching ics. The new device features constant power output technology that, when used with adaptive voltage protocols such as Qualcomm Quick Charge™ 3.0 or USB-PD, allows smart mobile device m ...

2016-08 Sensors ON Semiconductor

[Aug 22 2016] Driving energy efficiency innovation, ON Semiconductor introduces the world's highest resolution interline transfer CCD device, the KAI-47051 image sensor, to achieve new levels of performance and energy efficiency for rigorous industrial inspection and mapping applications. The KAI-47051 comes in a RoHS-compliant PGA-201 package with Monochrome, Bayer, and Sparse Color configurations. The 47 meg ...

2016-08 Power Microsemi

[Aug 21 2016] Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in terms of power consumption, security, reliability and performance, announced the new SyncServer S6xx series of Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers. A highly secure, precise, and flexible timing and frequency platform for enterprise information technology (IT) applications to synchronize network eleme ...

2016-08 Power Microchip Technology

[Aug 20 2016] Microchip Technology, a global leader in integrated microcontroller, mixed-signal, emulator and flash memory proprietary solutions, announced a partnership with SI Technology Corporation (SiS) to bring customers a complete range of projective capacitive touch (PCAP) and 3D gesture interface modules. To speed up development and reduce costs. With these modules, developers can more easily design mu ...

2016-08 Power STMicroelectronics

[Aug 19 2016] Spanning multiple electronics applications, STMicroelectronics, the world's leading semiconductor supplier, and Quantenna Communications, Inc., the world's largest provider of ultra-high performance Wi-Fi solutions Announced that the reference design for both parties to play high-quality 4K video over a home Wi-Fi network on a highly compact fanless set-top box is now available for sale. The refe ...

2016-08 Power United Chemi-Con

[Aug 18 2016] U-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced the launch of its latest u blox 8 GPS/GLONASS receiver platform. The new product can be combined with the u-blox GNSS platform to complement each other and emphasize low-power usage patterns, while the existing u-blox M8 platform continues to support applications that require navigation performance and the highest ac ...

2016-08 Semiconductors Broadcom

[Aug 17 2016] Broadcom announced the launch of its latest, lowest-power Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth combo chip for mobile platforms and accessories. The BCM43012 extends battery life by up to three times compared to previous Broadcom combos, enabling original equipment manufacturers (Oems) to design a new generation of high-performance connected devices. For more news and information about CES, please visit the Broadcom ...

2016-08 Sensors STMicroelectronics

[Aug 16 2016] STMicroelectronics, a leading global supplier of semiconductors across multiple electronic applications, has announced the second generation of laser ranging sensors. Based on the successful FlightSense technology, the new sensor VL53L0 enables faster, farther, and more accurate distance measurement, significantly improving the photo performance of mobile phones and tablets, and opening up new ap ...

2016-08 Semiconductors Broadcom

[Aug 15 2016] Broadcom announced the addition of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) wireless connectivity chip to its automotive portfolio. While reducing power consumption for in-vehicle applications, the BCM89774 further improves location and positioning capabilities and reduces bill of materials (BOM) costs for automakers. For more news and information about CES, please visit the Broadcom press roo ...

2016-08 Connectors Broadcom

[Aug 14 2016] Broadcom introduces the industry's best-performing Near Field communication (NFC) controller. The launch of the BCM20797 provides greater transaction coverage, enhanced security and faster transaction speeds, making it ideal for mobile payment and mobile transaction applications. This latest device is part of Broadcom's efforts to provide customers with innovative technologies in the NFC market t ...

2016-08 Semiconductors Lattice Semiconductor Corporation

[Aug 13 2016] Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, a leading provider of customized intelligent interconnect solutions to the market, today announced that Lattice's flexible charging controller, the LIF-UC product family, supports the Qualcomm Quick Charge standard. Qualcomm Technologies introduced Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0 technologies. As more powerful devices enter the market, faster charging becomes even more ...