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New 1W DC/DC converters said to set new standards for efficiency, miniaturisation and reliability
Murata Power Solutions has introduced two new series of isolated 1W, DC/DC converters that are claimed to set new standards for efficiency, miniaturisation and reliability. The single output MEV and dual output MEA series are the new high
TSMC ramps most advanced available process technology to volume production
TSMC has announced volume production of the foundry segment's only 40nm semiconductor manufacturing process with the successful ramp of its 40nm General Purpose (G) and Low Power (LP) versions. A comprehensive design infrastructure including library, IP, design flow,
UL approval extended to 2800W power resistors
The 1600W - 2800W versions of the IRV series power resistors from Rhopoint have just received UL approval. This now extends the availability of UL approval on this range of power resistors from 60W right through to 2800W.Hypertac launches miniature connector range to give enhanced versatility in extreme communication environments
Hypertac has launched its next generation of miniature connectors designed for high-speed data, audio and video transmission in demanding, mission critical conditions.Used in the Future Soldier project, the second generation of SnapTac connectors now offers improved functionality
TI semiconductors and Fulton eCoupled technology to enable contactless power delivery and charging solutions
Texas Instruments has announced it is working with Fulton Innovation, LLC (Fulton) to accelerate development of efficient wireless power solutions that can charge portable devices without traditional power cords. TI semiconductor technologies can help minimize cost, board space,
Coverity Architecture Analyzer to deliver advanced visualisation of software systems
Coverity, a specialist in improving software quality and security automatically, today announced the availability of Coverity Architecture Analyzer. This new version of Coverity's architecture product incorporates the company's patented Software DNA Map analysis system to provide development teams
Freescale 8-bit automotive microcontrollers target fast-growing Asian vehicle markets
Freescale Semiconductor continues to rev up its 8-bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) portfolio with the introduction of an S08 MCU family designed for entry-level instrument clusters and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls. Featuring an integrated liquid crystal
40MHz to 3.8GHz log RF power detector features 75dB dynamic range
A new monolithic broadband, high performance logarithmic RF power detector from Linear Technology provides accurate RF power measurement over a wide frequency range covering the 800-900MHz and the 1.7GHz to 2.2GHz cellular bands, as well as the 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz WiMAX bands. The LT5538 RF power detector provides a DC