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Freescale to finish development of 8 and 16bit microcontrollers
Freescale to finish development of 8 and 16bit microcontrollers
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Freescale is to finsh development of its 8bit and 16bit microcontrollers with a pin compatible 32bit version is coming into…
Intel looks to beat ARM on power consumption beyond 20 nm
Intel looks to beat ARM on power consumption beyond 20 nm
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Though ARM may currently have an advantage in low power processing, Intel believes it could eventually take the lead if…
The Heterogeneous Technology Alliance: a European platform for smart integrated systems
The Heterogeneous Technology Alliance: a European platform for smart integrated systems
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The four major European research centers; CEA (France), CSEM (Switzerland), VTT (Finland) and Fraunhofer (Germany) that form the Heterogeneous Technology…
Design a simple, efficient and reliable forward converter
Design a simple, efficient and reliable forward converter
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Due to the high cost and inflexibility of isolated DC/DC converter modules, many designers are choosing to implement a discrete…

Erbium on silicon chip speeds up light
Erbium on silicon chip speeds up light
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A researcher has demonstrated that the rare earth material erbium can be integrated with silicon for the first time to amplify an optical signal.
Thermoelectric material expected to convert 15 to 20% of waste heat to useful electricity
Thermoelectric material expected to convert 15 to 20% of waste heat to useful electricity
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Northwestern University scientists claim they have developed a thermoelectric material with a figure of merit of 2.2, making it a world's best at converting waste heat to electricity.
USB 3.0: Not just for wired apps
USB 3.0: Not just for wired apps
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Eric Huang, Synopsys examines how USB 3.0 can heltp to deliver faster, power efficient data transfers on every devices.
Imec and Solvay claim world-record efficiency for organic photovoltaic modules, at of 5.5 percent
Imec and Solvay claim world-record efficiency for organic photovoltaic modules, at of 5.5 percent
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Imec and the chemicals company Solvay have announced an organic photovoltaic module with a world-record certified efficiency of 5.5 percent.
New technique for terabit optical links between chips
New technique for terabit optical links between chips
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A team of researchers in Germany has developed a novel optical connection to replace wire bonds on a semiconductor chip.
Real-world testing of Wi-Fi hotspots
Real-world testing of Wi-Fi hotspots
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For years, coffee shops, airports and hotels have offered Wi-Fi hotspots to entice clientele. But as consumer connectivity expectations have grown, so to has the proliferation of Wi-Fi hotspots into…
Maxim Integrated to demo wearable vital signs monitoring shirt at electronica 2012
Maxim Integrated to demo wearable vital signs monitoring shirt at electronica 2012
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Maxim Integrated is collaborating with Clearbridge VitalSigns and Orbital Research to produce a reference design for a highly integrated, telehealth fitness (‘Fit’) shirt that enables patient monitoring and lowers the…
Maxim Integrated plans to demo new wearable vital signs monitoring shirt at electronica 2012
Maxim Integrated plans to demo new wearable vital signs monitoring shirt at electronica 2012
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Maxim Integrated is collaborating with Clearbridge VitalSigns and Orbital Research to produce a reference design for a highly integrated, telehealth fitness (‘Fit’) shirt that enables patient monitoring and lowers the…
CUI signs licenses with Ericsson for advanced bus converters
CUI signs licenses with Ericsson for advanced bus converters
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CUI Inc, a subsidiary of CUI Global, Inc., has entered into a license agreement with Ericsson for their 32-bit processor-based FRIDA II 3E digital Advanced Bus Converter (ABC) family, including…
TI develops the first wide-input voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming control modes
TI develops the first wide-input voltage, high-power LED driver with multiple dimming control modes
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Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a six-channel LED driver with dynamic headroom control for high-power applications, which accurately and efficiently drives up to six strings of LEDs.
Maxim Integrated reveals energy measurement and diagnostic solution for mission-critical motors
Maxim Integrated reveals energy measurement and diagnostic solution for mission-critical motors
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Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced a turnkey solution for 3-phase motor energy measurement and diagnostics.  The highly integrated MAX78638 allows for constant and simultaneous monitoring of multiple pumps and…
Quartet of European research centers launch Smart Integrated Solutions initiative
Quartet of European research centers launch Smart Integrated Solutions initiative
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The four major European research centers (CEA (France), CSEM (Switzerland), VTT (Finland) and Fraunhofer (Germany)) that form the Heterogeneous Technology Alliance (HTA) have now launched a research, development and innovation…
Bluetooth low energy proximity key fob is compatible with both Apple and Samsung smartphones
Bluetooth low energy proximity key fob is compatible with both Apple and Samsung smartphones
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Seoul-headquartered Semilink — a provider of application specific standard products (ASSP), System-on-Chip (SoC) customized modules, design services, and component distribution - has announced a Bluetooth low energy proximity key fob…
Solid fuel type hydrogen fuel cells deliver high efficiency with increased safety
Solid fuel type hydrogen fuel cells deliver high efficiency with increased safety
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ROHM has collaborated with Kyoto-based Aquafairy Corp., and Kyoto University to develop compact, lightweight, high-power hydrogen fuel cells designed to power smartphones and other portable devices.
Achieve 101dB SNR with the LTC2379-18
Achieve 101dB SNR with the LTC2379-18
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Successive Approximation Register Analog-to-Digital Converters (SAR ADCs) are key components in instrumentation, industrial control, and test equipment applications. The accuracy, noise and speed of the SAR ADC often determine the…
Configurable AC-DC power supplies meets Third Edition IEC 60601 Medical Safety Standard
Configurable AC-DC power supplies meets Third Edition IEC 60601 Medical Safety Standard
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All versions of Emerson Network Power’s configurable ac-dc power supplies featuring medical safety approvals are now compliant with the third edition of the ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 / IEC 60601-1 medical safety…
Automotive LED generates virtually constant light output even at high temperatures
Automotive LED generates virtually constant light output even at high temperatures
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Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced a new LED for automotive frontlighting systems. Equipped with state-of-the-art packaging technology and a ceramic converter, this LED offers high light output even at high…
A new generation of microcontrollers: Jumping ahead to 40-nm process technology – part 1
A new generation of microcontrollers: Jumping ahead to 40-nm process technology – part 1
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More applications for automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) emerge practically every day. Until recently, most of these chips were used to implement and enhance a vehicle’s added-value features. That is no longer…
Micron declares high-volume availability of 30-nm DDR3L-RS SDRAMs for ultrathin computing devices and tablet
Micron declares high-volume availability of 30-nm DDR3L-RS SDRAMs for ultrathin computing devices and tablet
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Micron Technology has announced high-volume availability of 30 nm reduced-power DDR3L-RS SDRAM for ultrathin computing devices and tablets.
European consortium develps monolithic 122-GHz radar sensor
European consortium develps monolithic 122-GHz radar sensor
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A European consortium has developed monolithic 122-GHz radar sensor suitable for use in automotive parking, distance and speed measurement applications. The surface-mountable package measures 8-mm by 8-mm. It includes a…
Bluetooth low energy proximity key fob is first in world to be compatible with both Apple and Samsung smartphones
Bluetooth low energy proximity key fob is first in world to be compatible with both Apple and Samsung smartphones
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Seoul-headquartered Semilink - a provider of application specific standard products (ASSP), System-on-Chip (SoC) customized modules, design services, and component distribution - has announced a Bluetooth low energy proximity key fob…
Mouser unveils power supply technology web site to support design development
Mouser unveils power supply technology web site to support design development
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Mouser Electronics, Inc., is launching a new Power Supply technology site on Mouser.com. The new site contains technical information that refines design engineers’ exploration of power supply solutions that best…
World’s first PDAs are configurable to provide optimized noise and distortion performance over entire gain range
World’s first PDAs are configurable to provide optimized noise and distortion performance over entire gain range
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Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced the world’s first programmable differential amplifiers. The 2.4-GHz LMH6881 single-channel PDA and 2.4-GHz LMH6882 dual-channel PDA provide optimized noise, distortion and bandwidth performance over a…
European consortium develops monolithic 122-GHz radar sensor
European consortium develops monolithic 122-GHz radar sensor
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A European consortium has developed monolithic 122-GHz radar sensor suitable for use in automotive parking, distance and speed measurement applications. The surface-mountable package measures 8-mm by 8-mm. It includes a…


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