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Video: Switching regulator power loss
Video: Switching regulator power loss
Technology News |
Efficiency is a misleading number for comparison of switching regulators. The efficiency number can be manipulated by the input and…
Transition, but no abrupt change ahead for Infineon
Transition, but no abrupt change ahead for Infineon
Feature articles |
The message came in on a Sunday afternoon, and it contained a bad surprise: Peter Bauer, CEO of chipmaker Infineon,…
Nanosolar raises USD70 million in new capital to drive thin film solar commercialization
Nanosolar raises USD70 million in new capital to drive thin film solar commercialization
Technology News |
Nanosolar has raised USD70 million in new capital to expand the production of thin film solar cells and panels and…
MEMS accelerometer draws only 300nA in motion-activated wake-up mode
MEMS accelerometer draws only 300nA in motion-activated wake-up mode
New Products |
Analog Devices has unveiled an ultra-low power 3-axis MEMS accelerometer that consumes 2µA at a 100Hz output data rate, and…

GuideWare methodology extended to support both speed and accuracy for linting
GuideWare methodology extended to support both speed and accuracy for linting
New Products |
Atrenta has just launched the Fast Lint methodology for its SpyGlass RTL analysis and optimization platform.
Tiempo, ST announce 32-nm asynchronous design flow
Tiempo, ST announce 32-nm asynchronous design flow
Technology News |
Tiempo SAS (Grenoble, France), a fabless developer of clockless IP cores, has been working with STMicroelectronics NV to produce a fully clockless circuit in 32-nm CMOS. The two companies are…
Business case for small cell backhaul architecture
Business case for small cell backhaul architecture
Technology News |
Due to the unquenchable user thirst for higher speed mobile devices, analysts are predicting a greater than 20x increase in mobile traffic over the next 4 years. At the same…
USB 3.0 – Optimize system performance and user experience
USB 3.0 – Optimize system performance and user experience
Technology News |
Danny Tseng of Cypress looks at ways of optimizing system performance and power management benefits of USB 3.0 technology.
Bluetooth Low Energy controller comsumes 16.5 mA in receive mode
Bluetooth Low Energy controller comsumes 16.5 mA in receive mode
New Products |
The EM9301 Bluetooth controller from EM Microelectronic is optimized for ultra-low power wireless sensing, remote control and monitoring applications and operates on as little as 0.8 V.
Switch for GSM quad-band receive and diversity-antenna applications
Switch for GSM quad-band receive and diversity-antenna applications
New Products |
The SKY13388-465LF from Skyworks is a symmetrical, single-pole, four-throw (SP4T), 0.1 to 2.7 GHz switch with integrated logic decoder for GSM quad-band receive and diversity-antenna applications. The small form factor…
Low-latency HD-SDI and IP connection in one camera for surveillance and traffic control
Low-latency HD-SDI and IP connection in one camera for surveillance and traffic control
New Products |
Point Grey introduced a multi-interfaced Zebra2 camera line to fulfill a growing demand in traffic and surveillance installations that require real-time viewing in addition to post-processing such as ALPR/ANPR and…
TRW airs technology roadmap for Integrated Electronic Control Panel
TRW airs technology roadmap for Integrated Electronic Control Panel
Technology News |
Since unveiling its Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) in 2007, TRW Automotive Body Control Systems business has evolved the technology that combines major interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures and…
High reliability power amplifier covers 71 to 76 GHz
High reliability power amplifier covers 71 to 76 GHz
New Products |
The HHPAE-459 power amplifier, available from Renaissance Electronics covers the frequency range from 71.0 to 76.0 GHz. It has an output P1dB of +18 dBm with small signal gain of…
Ka-band low noise block downconverters target outdoor antenna applications
Ka-band low noise block downconverters target outdoor antenna applications
New Products |
MITEQ's Ka-band low noise block downconverters (LNB) feature a compact, small footprint and are designed to be used in outdoor antenna-mounted applications. An option is available to provide a fiber…
World’s lowest voltage Bluetooth low energy controller is unveiled
World’s lowest voltage Bluetooth low energy controller is unveiled
Technology News |
EM Microelectronic is introducing the company's Bluetooth smart-qualified controller, the EM9301. Optimized for ultra-low power wireless sensing, remote control and monitoring applications, the EM9301 operates on as little as 0.8…
Osram Opto develops projection LED for smartphones and cameras
Osram Opto develops projection LED for smartphones and cameras
Technology News |
The next cool feature for smartphones and cameras could be an integrated miniature projector that displays images on a much larger surface than existing displays. The greatest challenge so far…
Chip family protects Li-ion batteries in vehicles and power tools
Chip family protects Li-ion batteries in vehicles and power tools
New Products |
Rohm Semiconductor introduces a line-up of ICs providing all functions needed for controlling, monitoring and protecting systems using multiple-cell series-connected Li-ion battery packs. These rechargeable battery packs are commonly used…
Osram illuminates 2012 European Football Championship
Osram illuminates 2012 European Football Championship
Business news |
Lighting technology ighting company Osram has installed the light technology in four stadiums for the European Football Championship, which is to be held in Poland and the Ukraine from June…
2x2mm MEMS microphones delivered in tough plastic packages
2x2mm MEMS microphones delivered in tough plastic packages
New Products |
STMicroelectronics' novel microphone-assembly process ensures superior electrical and acoustic performance, unbeatable mechanical robustness, and slimmer form factors, according to the manufacturer.
MCU and LIN-based relay driver in a 7x7mm footprint
MCU and LIN-based relay driver in a 7x7mm footprint
New Products |
The TLE983x System-on-Chip product family from Infineon integrates a powerful 8-bit microcontroller with a LIN transceiver and related peripherals on a single chip.
LED controller offers constant power regulation
LED controller offers constant power regulation
New Products |
Texas Instruments has introduced a new LED controller with constant power regulation. The LM3447 AC/DC LED driver includes a dimmer detect, phase decoder and adjustable hold current circuits to provide…
MCU/LIN transceiver combo addresses space, cost constraints
MCU/LIN transceiver combo addresses space, cost constraints
New Products |
Infineon has introduced the second generation of its embedded power (ePower) devices. The new TLE983x System-on-Chip (SoC) product family integrates an 8-bit microcontroller with a LIN transceiver and related peripherals…
Babolat and Movea introduce MEMS motion sensing into tennis racquets
Babolat and Movea introduce MEMS motion sensing into tennis racquets
Technology News |
Technology partners for the next generation of tennis racquets, Babolat and Movea have teamed up to provide tennis players with motion sensing enabled racquet to analyse game play and improve…
Digi-Key and Harting strike global distribution agreement
Digi-Key and Harting strike global distribution agreement
New Products |
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation has entered into a global agreement to distribute the products from the Harting Technology Group.
Fully calibrated mass airflow sensors cover the ranges from 10 sccm to 2000 sccm
Fully calibrated mass airflow sensors cover the ranges from 10 sccm to 2000 sccm
New Products |
The PMF2000 series of MEMS-based mass airflow sensors from Posifa Microsystems uses a pair of thermopiles to detect changes in temperature gradient caused by mass flow, delivering ultra-low noise-to-signal, and…
HD camera combines real-time viewing and post-processing for surveillance and traffic control
HD camera combines real-time viewing and post-processing for surveillance and traffic control
New Products |
Point Grey introduced a multi-interfaced Zebra2 camera line to fulfill a growing demand in traffic and surveillance installations that require real-time viewing in addition to post-processing such as ALPR/ANPR and…
Samsung Electronics acquires WLAN developer, Nanoradio
Samsung Electronics acquires WLAN developer, Nanoradio
Business news |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has acquired Nanoradio AB, a developer of ultra low power wireless LAN chipsets for high-speed wireless access in mobile phones.
Low voltage Bluetooth Low Energy controller draws only 16.5mA in receive mode
Low voltage Bluetooth Low Energy controller draws only 16.5mA in receive mode
New Products |
The EM9301 Bluetooth controller from EM Microelectronic is optimized for ultra-low power wireless sensing, remote control and monitoring applications and operates on as little as 0.8V.


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