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17 September 2008 13:43

10V, 3MHz, Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Delivers 2.5A from a 4mm x 4mm QFN

Linear Technology has announced the LTC3602, a high efficiency, 3MHz synchronous buck regulator which uses a constant frequency, current mode architecture. It can deliver up to 2.5A of continuous output current at output voltages as low as 0.6V from a 4mm x 4mm QFN (or a thermally enhanced TSSOP-16) package.

16 September 2008 15:55

Microchip Introduces OEM-Compliant, Automotive Certified LIN/SAE J2602 Transceivers

Microchip announces the MCP2021 and MCP2022 (MCP202X) LIN/SAE J2602 transceivers.  The new devices are 3^rd party-LIN/J2602 approved, OEM approved, and AEC-Q100 certified to meet the stringent requirements of global automotive manufacturers worldwide.  The transceivers include built-in voltage regulators

16 September 2008 15:02

New wireless terminals from TDC

TDC has introduced five new wireless terminals allowing 2G, 2.5G or 3G wireless communication and location services to be added seamlessly to any hardware platform with an RS232 or USB port. The terminals are built on modules from

16 September 2008 14:59

C-88 becomes Nordic distributor for Xilinx following acquisition by Nu Horizons

Following its acquisition earlier this week by Nu Horizons Electronics, C-88 AS will add Xilinx to its linecard. Effective October 1^st, C-88 will promote Xilinx's innovative FPGA and CPLD technology to end customers including OEMs, EMS providers and

16 September 2008 14:51

Texas Instruments introduces video development platform

Extending the capabilities of its broad suite of video solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced a video development platform that
enables media gateway equipment manufacturers as well as the broadcast
community to build customized multi-channel video solutions for
next-generation

12 September 2008 14:09

Synchronous 600mA (ISW) Boost & 400mA (IOUT) Buck Regulator with 2.4MHz Switching Frequency in a 3mm x 3mm QFN

Linear Technology has announced the LTC3523/-2, a combination of a 600mA (ISW) synchronous boost and a 400mA (IOUT) synchronous buck regulator in a 3mm x 3mm QFN-16 package. Both the boost and the buck regulators switch at 2.4MHz in the LTC3523-2 (1.2MHz for the LTC3523), and use current mode, synchronous

11 September 2008 10:37

Aeroflex plans launch of new PXI and LTE test instruments

Aeroflex is planning to launch several new PXI and 3GPP LTE test products at Electronica 2008 (Booth A1.117). 

11 September 2008 10:35

Freescale sensors put the brakes on vehicle instability

Automotive safety systems are becoming more intelligent with Freescale Semiconductor's advanced low acceleration level (low-g) inertial sensors for electronic stability control (ESC) systems. ESC helps drivers maintain control of their vehicles by using high-performance, low-g 2-axis sensors to

11 September 2008 10:30

NEC Electronics Launches Sales of 18 High Performance 8–bit Microcontroller Models with Lowest Standby Power Class in Industry

NEC Electronics has announced that it starts sample shipments of 18 new models of its 8-bit microcontroller with built-in Flash memory ("all-Flash microcontroller"). These products are ideally suited to ancillary functions as sub-microcontrollers, such as controlling small battery-powered

11 September 2008 09:54

Murata SAW resonator family for ISM-band devices achieves ±50ppm tolerance

Murata's latest family of SAW resonators is designed for short range devices (SRDs) operating in the ISM300 and ISM400 bands, and achieves ±50ppm tolerance. Because of its tight tolerance, the SARCC series of SAW resonators helps designs comply