Technology Articles

2016-03 Connectors Silicon Labs

[Mar 1 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of microcontrollers, sensors and wireless connectivity solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the launch of the industry's most energy efficient USB microcontroller (MCU). The new Happy Gecko MCU is the latest addition to Silicon Labs' award-winning EFM32 32-bit MCU product family, providing the industry's lowest USB power consumption for longer ...

2016-02 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[Feb 29 2016] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT8616, a 42V, high-efficiency, dual-channel, synchronous single-chip step-down switching regulator. The regulator comes in a heat-resistant enhanced 28-lead TSSOP package. There are three temperature grade versions available, the Extended (E) and Industrial (I) grade versions operating in the -40 °C to 125°C (junction temperature) temperature range, a ...

2016-02 Connectors Microchip Technology

[Feb 28 2016] Microchip Technology, a global leader in integrated microcontroller, mixed-signal, emulator and flash memory proprietary solutions, introduces the dsPIC33EP "GS" series of digital Signal controllers (DSC) with 14 new devices. The superior performance of the series enables the implementation of more complex nonlinear prediction and adaptive control algorithms at higher switching frequencies. These ...

2016-02 Connectors Artesyn Embedded Technologies

[Feb 26 2016] Artesyn Embedded Technologies has announced a new 800W DC/DC power converter with two outputs. This model AGF800-48D3005 power converter is not only highly efficient, but also has excellent heat dissipation capability, which is most suitable for telecommunications equipment and server computing systems. Since this power module is equipped with one 30V and another 5V output, there is no need to ad ...

2016-02 Semiconductors Microsemi

[Feb 25 2016] Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in terms of power, safety, reliability and performance, announced the availability of the SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA two-axis motor control Suite with a modular motor control IP set and reference design. Using a single SoC FPGA device to simplify motor control design, the suite accelerates time to market and ...

2016-02 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Feb 24 2016] ON Semiconductor, which drives energy efficient innovation, announced that it has partnered with Studio One Media Inc. AfterMaster HD Audio Labs, Inc. Launched the BelaSigna 300 AM. AfterMaster HD Audio Labs, Inc. Headquartered in Hollywood, California, it is the industry's leading audio technology company. The new BelaSigna 300 AM digital signal processing (DSP) chip embedded with AfterMaster te ...

2016-02 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Feb 23 2016] Diodes Incorporated introduces the single-channel load switch AP22850, a new product offering operating range from 4.5V to up to 12V with near zero static current suitable for use in battery-powered ultrabooks, tablets and ebooks. The AP22850 handles switching power supply sorting with up to 8A load current, adjustable start function, and discharge rate. Its highly heat-dissipating 2mm x 2mm x 0. ...

2016-02 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[Feb 22 2016] Spanning multiple electronic applications, STMicroelectronics, a leading global supplier of semiconductors and a leading supplier of automotive semiconductors, has introduced a new multi-core microcontroller designed to dramatically improve vehicle safety. The new product is the first automotive microcontroller to use ST's unique 40nm embedded flash manufacturing process. The new microcontroller ...

2016-02 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[Feb 21 2016] ON Semiconductor's energy efficient products and solutions for applications such as automotive lighting systems, body and comfort systems, powertrains, and industrial security, with live product demonstrations. ON Semiconductor is one of the world's top 10 suppliers of energy-efficient silicon solutions and number one in automotive image sensors, providing reliable, AEC certified, PPAP compliant, ...

2016-02 Connectors Renesas Electronics America

[Feb 20 2016] Renesas Electronics a leading global provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the availability of the new CC-RL C compiler for the RL78 series of 16-bit microcontrollers. The new CC-RL C compiler leverages the innovative low-power technology of the RL78 family of microcontrollers and enables a significant increase in processing performance, effectively addressing industry needs for ...

2016-02 Power Silicon Labs

[Feb 19 2016] Silicon Labs' latest hardware and software solutions for the IoT space target connected device applications in the smart home, smart energy, wearable and industrial IoT markets. Silicon Labs will showcase a new generation of low-power 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUS), Thread and ZigBee mesh networking software, low-power Wireless M-Bus connectivity, environmental and biosensing solutions, ...

2016-02 Sensors ams

[Feb 18 2016] Ams, a leading supplier of high-performance analog ics and sensors, introduces the TSL2584TSV, an ambient light sensor with through-silicon technology and a package size of just 1.145 x 1.66mm and a height of 0.32mm. In display management applications, the use of ambient light sensors to automatically control background light levels can extend battery life while ensuring the best user experience. ...