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Summit Microelectronics Introduces SMB349, SMB359 4A Li-Ion Battery Charger ICs

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Summit Microelectronics SMB349 4A Li-Ion Battery Charger IC

Summit Microelectronics announced the SMB349 and SMB359 integrated circuits, which are 4A Li-Ion battery charger chips. The devices have an operating temperature range of -30C to +85C. The SMB349 and SMB359 ICs are available now in 2.96mm x 3.16mm, 49-ball, lead-free chip-scale (CSP) and in 5mm x 5mm 40-pin QFN packages. They are priced at $1.62 and $1.82 for CSP and QFN respectively, each in quantities of 10,000 units.

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Texas Instruments Introduces DS90C187 FPD-Link Serializer

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Texas Instruments DS90C187 Low Power Dual Pixel FPD-Link (LVDS) Serializer

Texas Instruments announced their DS90C187 FPD-Link serializer. The low-power dual pixel serializer offers the industry’s highest screen resolution while extending battery life in tablet computers, ebooks, laptops and portable display monitors. It reduces the size of the RGB interface between the host GPU and the Display. The TI DS90C187 LVDS serializer supports dual pixel data transmission between Host and Flat Panel Display up to QXGA 2048×1536@60Hz resolutions. The DS90C187 is available now in a 92-pin QFN package and features single 1.8V supply for minimal power dissipation. The device is priced at $3.95 in 1,000-unit quantities.

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Analog Devices Introduces AD9653 Four-channel Analog-to-Digital Converter

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Analog Devices AD9653 four-channel high-speed ADC

Analog Devices announced the AD9653 four-channel high-speed ADC. The AD9653 is a quad, 16-bit, 125 MSPS analog-to-digital converter. It features an on-chip sample-and-hold circuit designed for low cost, low power, small size, and ease of use. The product operates at a conversion rate of up to 125 MSPS and is optimized for high performance and low power in applications where a small package size is critical. The AD9653-125 (77.5 dBFS @ 70 MHz, 125 MSPS) is available now in a 48-pin LFCSP non-magnetic package (PB-free). It is priced at $250 each in 1,000 units quantities.

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Dane-Elec Announces mySSD Solid-State Drives for Embedded Computing

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Monday, May 14, 2012

Dane-Elec mySSD O-Series of solid-state drives

Dane-Elec announced the new mySSD O-Series of solid-state drives. The mySSD O-Series is designed for high-threat and unpredictable environments in which durability and reliability are essential. The Flash-based SSD drives are available now. They are ideal for for mission-critical applications such as military, public safety, utility, homeland security, and mining applications as well as mobile workers in outdoor environment field services in which failure is not an option.

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ALT Develops New LED Lamp Driver Solution with No Reactive Components

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Monday, May 7, 2012

Advanced Lighting Technologies (ALT) LED lamp driver solution

Advanced Lighting Technologies introduced a new LED lamp driver solution. The LED driver is highly efficiency and highly reliable. According to ALT, their solution is essentially an AC LED Light Engine because it consists of an LED array and a tiny 8-pin or 16-pin chip. There are no other parts, except for two wires for connecting to the AC outlet. The ALT LED solution does have any bulky components like capacitors, coils or EMI filters.

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StarChip Samples SCF335H SIM Controllers

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Friday, April 27, 2012

StarChip SCF335H SIM controllers

StarChip rolled out their SCF335H SIM controllers. The StarChip SCF335H is the company’s first product in a new generation of SIM controllers family. Compared to the previous generation of StarChip SIM controllers, the SCF335H reduces cost by 30%. The StarChip SCF335H SIM controller is available now for sampling in DIL, Card or wafer form.

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Microchip Introduces MCP3911 Energy Measurement Analog Front End IC

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Thursday, April 26, 2012

Microchip Technology MCP3911 energy-measurement analog front end

Microchip Technology introduced the MCP3911 energy-measurement analog front end (AFE). The Microchip MCP3911 AFE features two 24-bit, delta-sigma ADCs that operate at 3V with an accuracy of 94.5 dB SINAD and 106.5 dB THD. The Microchip MCP3911 analog front end IC is available now for samples and volume production in 20-pin SSOP and QFN packages. Prices range from $1.40 to $1.43 each in 5,000-unit quantities.

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VIA Labs Introduces VL812 USB 3.0 Hub Controller

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

VIA Labs VL812 USB 3.0 Hub Controller

VIA Labs introduced their VL812 USB 3.0 Hub Controller. The VIA Labs VL812 features four ports, a new low-power design and an integrated 5V DC-DC switching regulator. The single-chip solution reduces BOM by offering high power efficiency and greater system integration. The third generation USB 3.0 hub controller is available now. The VL812 is ideal for stand-alone hubs, USB Docking, integrated motherboard, and compound device applications.

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Vishay Debuts TSMP6000, TSMP77000 Infrared Receivers for Universal 3D TV Glasses

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Monday, April 23, 2012

Vishay Intertechnology introduced their TSMP6000 and TSMP77000 infrared (IR) receivers for universal 3D TV glasses. The TSMP6000 and TSMP77000 are surface-mount IR receivers designed to receive any infrared signal used for 3D TV synchronization. This capability simplifies the design of universal 3D TV eyewear. Samples of the Vishay TSMP6000 and TSMP77000 are available now. Production orders have a lead time of six to eight weeks. The chips are priced at$1 per unit in 1,000-piece quantities.

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Texas Instruments Introduces LM48903 Stereo Class D Spatial Array IC

Posted by Ken Cheung in Components on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) LM48903 stereo Class D spatial array

Texas Instruments announced the LM48903 stereo Class D spatial array. The LM48903 is an integrated circuit (IC) that converts a smartphone or tablet computer’s narrow soundstage into a much wider and exciting audio experience for consumers. The TI LM48903 is available now in a 30-bump, 2.7-mm x 3.2-mm micro SMD package. Suggested retail pricing is $1.75 in 1,000-unit quantities.

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