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High-Side Power Monitor Measures Both Current and Voltage up to 80V
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4151, a high side power monitor that measures current and input voltages from 7V to 80V. The LTC4151 utilizes an internal 12-bit ADC to continuously measure both high side current and input voltage to give a true power reading. The LTC4151 replaces prior solutions that
Automotive-Grade 3-Phase MOSFET Pre-Driver IC
The new A4935 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an automotive-grade 3-phase MOSFET pre-driver IC targeted at automotive and industrial applications.
New Specification for Embedded Computer Modules is Now Released
The Qseven consortium has officially released and published version 1.0 of the Qseven specification. This now provides the ability for manufacturers of embedded computer modules to start their Qseven designs.
Beijer Electronics Launches Black Sun-readable Operator Panel
The new EXTER Sun Readable (available in Q4) from Beijer Electronics, featuring a unique viewing performance, is an important step in the right direction, satisfying the demand for intuitive HMI solutions for outdoor environments. It offers first-class readableCSR Gives The World’s First Public Demo of Bluetooth Low Energy in a Handset
CSR has given the world's first public demonstration of Bluetooth low energy technology provided by CSR's BlueCore7 in a mobile phone handset. The demonstration took place at the San Francisco meeting of the Bluetooth SIG Medical Working Group
Kawasaki Microelectronics Adds Multiple MIPS Technologies Processor Cores to its ASIC IP Portfolio
MIPS Technologies, a leading provider of industry-standard architectures, processors and analog IP for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, has announced that Kawasaki Microelectronics (K-micro), a leader in advanced ASICs, licensed multiple MIPS cores for
Fairchild Semiconductor’s High Speed Logic Gate Optocouplers Said to Offer Industry’s Highest Noise Immunity (20kV/µs)
Fairchild Semiconductor is offering designers an optocoupler solution that delivers a fast and robust isolation interface to ensure low transmission error rates and proven reliability for noisy industrial environments. The FOD0721, FOD0720 and FOD0710 are logic gate optocouplers
Low Voltage Hot Swap Controller with Adjustable Current Limit
Linear Technology has introduced the LTC4218 Hot Swap Controller for protecting boards with load supply voltages ranging from 2.9V to 26.5V. When a board is plugged into a backplane, large inrush currents can create a glitch on the
SST Launches Enhanced Performance FlashFlex Microcontroller
SST (Silicon Storage Technology), a leader in flash memory technology, has today announced a new addition to its FlashFlex family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), the SST89C58RC. The new device is the industry's first 8051-based MCU to feature two