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4-port vector network analyser spans 70 kHz to 110 GHz
4-port vector network analyser spans 70 kHz to 110 GHz
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Anritsu's VectorStar ME7838A4 claims broadest differential sweep, best stability, and fastest measurement speed for improved differential device characterisation.
Altera adds functional-safety design support for IEC 61508 compliance
Altera adds functional-safety design support for IEC 61508 compliance
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Altera has introduced product and tool features that, it says, will speed development of IEC 61508-compliant designs; the offering includes…
Plug-and-play evaluation tools simplify testing of RF energy applications
Plug-and-play evaluation tools simplify testing of RF energy applications
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled plug-and-play evaluation tools designed to enable fast and easy testing of RF energy applications.
Examining high current and high power density demands on POL converters
Examining high current and high power density demands on POL converters
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Jian Yin, Applications Engineering Manager, Intersil Corporation examines how power modules can reliably manage thermal issues, as well as minimize…

Build an electronic battery simulator
Build an electronic battery simulator
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Jon Munson considers how to build an electronic battery simulator.
High frequency VCXO targets small-cell systems
High frequency VCXO targets small-cell systems
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CTS Corporation, through its subsidiary, CTS Electronic Components, has announced the development of a high frequency VCXO for small cell applications in two package sizes and output types.
Ku dual band low noise block downconverter
Ku dual band low noise block downconverter
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The Model MFC146 dual band block downconverter (BDC) from TRAK Microwave covers the Ku band segments of 10.7 to 11.7 GHz and 11.7 to 12.75 GHz with low noise figure…
4G growth pushes global smartphone sales to a new record
4G growth pushes global smartphone sales to a new record
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In the first quarter of 2015, global smartphone unit demand increased +7 percent, compared to the same period last year according to GfK. Sales reached 310m units, with growth down…
Micro-camera focuses on smart sensors
Micro-camera focuses on smart sensors
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Swiss researchers at CSEM in Neuchatel have developed what is claimed to be the smallest-ever complete vision system on a chip which could create new uses for smart sensors in…
TI increases lead in analog vendor ranking
TI increases lead in analog vendor ranking
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Texas Instruments (TI) was the leading vendor of analog semiconductor components in 2014 by far, increasing its market share to nearly three times that of second placed STMicroelectronics, according to…
FinFET sweat sensor can monitor health
FinFET sweat sensor can monitor health
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Researchers at the Nanoelectronic Devices Laboratory at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland have developed a sensor for real-time scanning of liquids such as perspiration to provide accurate real time monitoring of…
World’s smallest micro-camera focuses on revolutionizing smart sensors
World’s smallest micro-camera focuses on revolutionizing smart sensors
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Swiss researchers at CSEM in Neuchatel have developed what is claimed to be the smallest-ever complete vision system on a chip which could create new uses for smart sensors in…
New Google self-driving vehicle to hit the roads
New Google self-driving vehicle to hit the roads
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Google has announced the next phase of its self-driving car project in which several prototype versions of its self-driving cars will be tested on the public streets of Mountain View,…
TI launches online training for analog engineers
TI launches online training for analog engineers
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Texas Instruments Inc. has launched Precision Labs, a free online on-demand training facility for analog engineers that teaches all about op amps.
Photorelays reduce PCB area with 1.5 x 2.2 mm packaging
Photorelays reduce PCB area with 1.5 x 2.2 mm packaging
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Toshiba has added to its photorelays in what it claims as the smallest-available package; the high voltage photorelays have low off-state capacitance and low on-state resistance.
PCI Express Gen3 exerciser looks at low power with L1 substate validation
PCI Express Gen3 exerciser looks at low power with L1 substate validation
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Intended to assist developers improve the power efficiency of PCIe devices, Keysight Technologies’ U4305B PCI Express is a protocol exerciser for engineers developing PCIe Gen3 systems that specifically targets verification…
Dual step-down DC/DC operates from 3.4V to 42V inputs
Dual step-down DC/DC operates from 3.4V to 42V inputs
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LT8616 is a 42V input capable, high efficiency dual synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Its dual channel design delivers independent 2.5A and 1.5A continuous current to outputs as low as…
ADCs offer 14-/12-bit resolution, 200 Msps conversion
ADCs offer 14-/12-bit resolution, 200 Msps conversion
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Microchip Technology has added two families of high-speed A/D converters in the MCP37DX0-200 and MCP372X0-200 series comprising 12- and 14- bit pipelined A/D converters with a maximum sampling rate of…
ARM-based intelligent actuator/motor controller
ARM-based intelligent actuator/motor controller
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ZMDI’s ZAMC4100 is an intelligent actuator and motor controller IC with integrated motor drivers, aimed at actuator/motor control in industrial, medical and automotive applications, for use where a small form…
Smallest wireless vision system on a chip targets smart sensors
Smallest wireless vision system on a chip targets smart sensors
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Swiss researchers at CSEM in Neuchatel claim to have developed the smallest-ever complete vision system on a chip, called Vision-In-Package (VIP). With a variety of potential uses—including brand recognition, robotic…
TI increases lead in analog IC vendor ranking
TI increases lead in analog IC vendor ranking
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Texas Instruments (TI) was the leading vendor of analog semiconductor components in 2014 by far, increasing its market share to nearly three times that of second placed STMicroelectronics, according to…
Nano-transistor helps monitor health via sweat sensor
Nano-transistor helps monitor health via sweat sensor
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Researchers at the Nanoelectronic Devices Laboratory at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland have developed a sensor for real-time scanning of liquids such as perspiration to provide accurate real time monitoring of…
Using deep wells in analog IC design
Using deep wells in analog IC design
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Keith Sabine, product manager at EDA firm Pulsic, discusses how to add a deep n-well in an analog or mixed-signal IC as a means of providing additional isolation from noise…
Apple HomeKit products arriving next month
Apple HomeKit products arriving next month
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Apple's HomeKit - a framework in iOS for communicating with and controlling connected accessories in a user’s home - will apparently be released next month, sooner than some had been…
Digital power controllers offer simple configuration
Digital power controllers offer simple configuration
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STMicroelectronics' STNRG ICs build on ST’s high-resolution State Machine Event Driven technology; the digital-controller family helps designers maximise the advantages of digital power conversion, including high efficiency under all load…
Altium sets up open Beta programme for community-driven, free PCB design tool
Altium sets up open Beta programme for community-driven, free PCB design tool
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The latest stage in the development of Altium's CircuitMaker is to make it available for Use worldwide as part of an open beta testing programme.
Accurate, robust magnetostrictive position sensors for hazardous areas
Accurate, robust magnetostrictive position sensors for hazardous areas
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MTS Sensors' T-Series of magnetostrictive linear position sensors are high resolution devices, based on the company's Temposonics technology; they are optimised for use in hazardous working environments, where they might…
Self-contained 3.8 mΩ/10-A high-performance power switch
Self-contained 3.8 mΩ/10-A high-performance power switch
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Silego Technology’s SLG6M6201V is a self-contained 3.8 mΩ power switch optimised for 3V to 3.6V power distribution and designed to handle continuous load currents up to 10A.


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