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Macronix Debuts MX30LF Single-Level Cell NAND Flash Devices for Embedded Applications

Ken Cheung — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:01:57 +0000

Macronix rolled out the MX30LF Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash family for embedded applications. The new MX30LF family is an extension of Macronix’s existing Serial and Parallel NOR Flash products. The MX30LF SLC NAND devices are sampling now. Trial production will start this quarter. Macronix is a world leading supplier of NOR Flash memory.

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STMicroelectronics A3G4250D 3-Axis Gyroscope Meets AEC-Q100 Standard

Ken Cheung — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:33:26 +0000

STMicroelectronics announced their A3G4250D gyroscope. ST’s A3G4250D IC meets the AEC-Q100 industry-standard qualification for automotive integrated circuits. The 3-axis digital-output gyroscope is ideal for a range of automotive applications, including in-dash navigation, telematics and vehicle tolling systems. Samples of the A3G4250D angular-rate sensor are available now. Volume production will start by the second quarter of this. The ST A3G4250D gyroscope is priced at $6 each (for 1000-unit volume).

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Plessey Gains GaN on Silicon Technology by Acquiring CamGaN

Ken Cheung — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:41:55 +0000

Plessey has acquired CamGaN Limited, which is a University of Cambridge spin-out formed to commercialize technologies for the growth of gallium nitride (GaN) high-brightness LEDs on large-area silicon substrates. The large lattice mismatch between GaN and silicon is one of the biggest technological challenges preventing the commercialization of HB LEDs grown on large-area silicon substrates. The new GaN-on-silicon process can overcome this issue.

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VLSI Solution Unveils VS1005 All-In-One MP3 Audio System-on-a-Chip

Ken Cheung — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:10:57 +0000

VLSI Solution introduced the VS1005 all-in-one MP3 audio System-on-a-Chip. The VS1005 SoC includes controllers for high-speed USB host/slave, SD card, parallel NAND flash, SPI, Ethernet, S/PDIF, I2S master/slave and UART. The VLSI VS1005 chip is ideal for portable audio devices, docking stations, and portable recorder applications. Engineering samples of the VS1005 are expected to be available in June 2012. Mass production devices are expected in October 2012. The VS1005 System-on-a-Chip is offered in LFGA-88 10x10x0.9 RoHS compatible package.

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Technosoft iPOS3602 MX Intelligent Servo Drive

Ken Cheung — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:36:03 +0000

Technosoft introduced their iPOS3602 MX servo drive. The micro-sized pluggable servo drive was developed for motion control applications where space is critical. All basic motor control functions and motion control and PLC features are embedded in the Technosoft servo drive. The iPOS3602 MX can be integrated to a motherboard or PCB machine within seconds. The new servo drive supports CANopen, EtherCAT and TMLCAN. The iPOS3602 MX is a flexible, compact solution for the decentralized control of any rotary or linear brushless, DC brush or step motor up to 75 W (36 V, 2 A).

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Texas Instruments TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC RFID Mini-Transponders

Ken Cheung — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:11:14 +0000

Texas Instruments introduced the TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC glass encapsulated mini-transponders. The TI devices are the industry’s smallest half-duplex radio frequency identification mini-transponders. The Texas Instruments RFID mini-transponders enable engineers to embed tags into smaller objects across a broader range of applications. The mini-transponders are durable enough for use in applications including tool, medical instrument, package and inventory tracking and safe enough for use in fish and livestock tracking and pet identification. The chips can work for up to 30 years. The TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC mini-transponders are can be ordered now. The devices are priced at USD $2.90 for 1k units.

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New Sony image sensors Feature RGBW Coding and HDR Movie Functions

Ken Cheung — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:42:03 +0000

Sony introduced two CMOS image sensors. The new stacked CMOS image sensors feature RGBW Coding and High Dynamic Range (HDR) Movie functions. RGBW Coding function enables images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions. HDR Movie function enables brilliant color to be captured across a broad dynamic range of low-light to bright-light conditions. In addition, Sony has also developed a model with built-in signal processing functionality, an element that usually requires external embedment.

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ZMD ZSSC3016 16-bit Sensor Signal Conditioning IC

Ken Cheung — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:40:59 +0000

ZMD AG introduced their ZSSC3016 16-bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) for calibrated resistive sensor modules. The ZSSC3016 features high accuracy amplification, 16-bit precision analog-to-digital conversion, and an 18-bit DSP for linearization and calibration functions. The chip is ideal for use in mobile phones, sport watches or outdoor GPS tracking systems. The ZMD ZSSC3016 is available as die for wafer bonding. Parts are priced at 0.78 Euro (US$1.09) in volumes of 10k. Samples and wafer material are available now.

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Maxim Sells Timing, Synchronization and Synthesis Business to Microsemi

Ken Cheung — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:02 +0000

Microsemi Corporation has acquired the telecom clock generation, synchronization, packet timing and synthesis business from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXIM). The acquired business unit complements the synchronization and timing products Microsemi obtained in the Zarlink acquisition. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Microchip HID-class MCP2210 USB to SPI Protocol Converter

Ken Cheung — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:32:04 +0000

Microchip Technology introduced their HID-class MCP2210 USB to SPI protocol converter. The MCP2210 is a simple, small-footprint and cost-effective option for adding USB connectivity to SPI-based systems. The Microchip MCP2210 is available in a 20-pin SSOP package for $1.40 each, and a 20-pin 5×5 mm QFN package for $1.52 each, in 5,000-unit quantities. Samples and volume-production orders are available now. A MCP2210 evaluation kit is available for $29.99.

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Conexant CX93610 DIFT JPEG Encoder, and CX20752 and CX20754 HD Audio Codecs

Ken Cheung — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:50:48 +0000

Conexant Systems introduced the CX93610 DIFT JPEG encoder, and CX20752 and CX20754 HD audio codecs. The CX93610 is a monolithic mixed signal ASSP that features a 656 camera interface, optional microphone input, low cost, low power and high image compression capability. The CX20752 and CX20754 features integrated stereo filterless class-D amplifier with patented Common Mode Scrambling technology capable of driving 2W-rms per channel at 1% THD+N into 4 ohm load. The CX93610 is priced at $5.00 each (in 1000 unit quantities). Pricing for the CX20752 and CX20754 start at $1.24 and $1.54, respectively (in 10 K quantities).

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Fresco Microchip Unveils FM5150ARF Silicon Tuner for Global Hybrid Television

Ken Cheung — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:33:59 +0000

Fresco Microchip introduced the FM5150A silicon tuner for global hybrid terrestrial and cable television. The FM5150A seamlessly interfaces to TV SoCs to optimize tuner CAN and on-board designs. Samples of the Fresco FM5150A are available now for selected customers. The chip is the latest addition to Fresco’s silicon tuner product family.

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WonderMedia PRIZM WM8950 SoC Supports Android 4.0

Ken Cheung — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:25:13 +0000

WonderMedia Technologies introduced the PRIZM WM8950 SoC. The PRIZM WM8950 features a 800MHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, ARM Mali-400 3D graphics processor, built-in Fast Ethernet MAC, interface with Wi-Fi, and 3+G and Bluetooth. The WonderMedia PRIZM WM8950 platform is ideal for Smart TV, SmartStream for wireless display and multimedia streaming, networked projectors, digital signage, and thin clients. The WonderMedia PRIZM WM8950 chip is sampling now. Volume shipment is expected in the first quarter of 2012.

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Microchip MTD6505 Resistor Programmable Motor Driver

Ken Cheung — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:10:44 +0000

Microchip Technology introduced their MTD6505 standalone, resistor-programmable driver. The MTD6505 motor driver is a 3-phase full-wave sensorless driver for brushless DC (BLDC) motors. It features 180° sinusoidal drive, high torque output and silent drive. The Microchip MTD6505 motor driver is sampling now in a 10-pin UDFN package. The IC is priced at $0.57 each (5,000-unit pricing). Volume production is expected to be available on December 21, 2011.

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Summit SMB346 and SMB347 Programmable Li-Ion Battery Chargers

Ken Cheung — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:23:15 +0000

Summit Microelectronics rolled out the SMB346 and SMB347 programmable Li-Ion battery charger integrated circuits. The new ICs offers up to 2.5A charge/system current with dual input/dual output CurrentPath technology for operation with a dead or missing battery. The Summit charger ICs are available now. The SMB346 is priced at $1.27 and the SMB347 is priced at $1.36 each (quantities of 10,000 units). The new chips are ideal for smartphones, tablets, digital still cameras, digital camcorders, wireless routers, portable media/MP3 players (PMP), portable GPS navigation equipment, and portable game consoles/controllers.

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VIA ARTiGO A1150 PC Kit

Ken Cheung — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:46:41 +0000

VIA Technologies rolled out the ARTiGO A1150, which is a dual core DIY PC kit. The VIA ARTiGO A1150 features a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Eden X2 processor, VIA VX900H media system processor, HD video support, HDMI and VGA display connectivity, Gigabit networking, Wi-Fi Support, five USB ports, and palm-sized PC chassis. The ARTiGO A1150 is ideal for home server, media streaming, surveillance applications, and desktop computer.

Microchip MCP9808 Digital Temperature Sensor

Ken Cheung — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:20:22 +0000

Microchip Technology introduced their MCP9808 silicon temperature sensor. The digital temperature sensor converts temperatures between -20°C and +100°C to a digital word with ±0.5°C accuracy. The chip features high temperature resolution of 12 bits (0.0625 degrees Celsius/LSB), shutdown, under/over-temperature monitor and critical-temperature alert. The Microchip MCP9808 is available now in 8-pin MSOP and 2×3 mm DFN packages. Prices start at $0.84 each (5,000-unit quantities). The IC is ideal for thermostats, personal computers and industrial/automotive applications.

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TI ADS5294 14-bit, 8-channel ADC Offers Great Noise Performance and Low Power

Ken Cheung — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:23:54 +0000

Texas Instruments recently introduced their ADS5294 analog to digital converter. The TI ADC features the best noise performance and lowest power octal-channel in a 14-bit ADC at 80 MSPS. The Texas Instruments ADS5294 ADC is available now in a 12-mm x 12-mm, 80-pin QFP package. It is is priced at $84 (quantities of 1,000). The TI ADS5294 analog to digital converter is ideal for medical imaging, radar, communications, test and measurement and other multi-channel data acquisition applications.

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Microchip MCP795WXX/BXX Real-Time Clock/Calendar Family

Ken Cheung — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:01:57 +0000

Microchip Technology rolled out their MCP795WXX/BXX family of stand-alone Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) devices. The MCP795WXX/BXX features a 10 MHz SPI interface, non-volatile memory, millisecond alarms, two event-detect inputs, three types of non-volatile memory, and automatic battery switchover. The Microchip MCP795WXX RTCC family is available now in 14-pin SOIC and TSSOP packages. The MCP795BXX RTCC devices will be available in mid-December in the same package options. Prices start at $1.18 each (10,000-unit quantities). The RTCC devices are ideal for smart-energy, home-appliance and communications applications.

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ZMD ZSSC3131, ZSSC3135, ZSSC3136 and ZSSC3138 Signal Conditioner ICs

Ken Cheung — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:26:08 +0000

ZMD announced the ZSSC3131, ZSSC3135, ZSSC3136 and ZSSC3138 smart sensor signal conditioner ICs. The devices are designed for the signal conditioning of resistive bridge sensing elements, like silicon or ceramic-based piezo-resistive transducers or thin-/thick-film or gauge-type sensor elements. The ZSSC3131 is priced at $4.28 (€ 2.95) in volumes of 1,000 devices. The ZSSC3135 is priced at $4.39 (€ 3.03), the ZSSC3136 is $ 4.62 (€ 3.19), and the ZSSC3138 is $4.71 (€ 3.25). The new ZMDI chips are ideal for automotive and industrial pressure sensing applications such as HVAC, cooling, pneumatic brakes and other hydraulic systems.

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Microchip RE46C180 Smoke Detector IC

Ken Cheung — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:40:38 +0000

Microchip Technology introduced the RE46C180 smoke detector IC. The RE46C180 is the first ionization smoke-detector IC with programmable calibration and programmable feature selection. It is also the first with horn synchronization and auto alarm locate. The Microchip RE46C180 ASIC is available now in 16-pin PDIP and SOIC packages. Prices start at $0.82 each (10,000-unit quantities). The smoke detector chip enables designers to develop and manufacture residential and commercial smoke detectors using a single IC and PCB.

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ZMD ZSSC1856 Intelligent Battery Sensor IC

Ken Cheung — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:32:33 +0000

Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden (ZMD) introduced their ZSSC1856 Intelligent Battery Sensor IC. The ZSSC1856 chip is ideal for fuel saving start/stop systems and other solutions for measuring state of health (SOH), state of charge (SOC) or state of function (SOF) of a vehicle’s battery. The ZSSC1856 comes in a QFN32 5×5 package of only 0.85mm height. It is priced at 3.84 EUR (5.40 USD) for low volume. An evaluation kit, application notes and samples are available.

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Microchip MCP6N11 CMOS Instrumentation Amplifier

Ken Cheung — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:11:15 +0000

Microchip Technology introduced their MCP6N11 CMOS instrumentation amplifier. The Microchip MCP6N11 chip features mCal technology, 1.8V operation, 500 kHz gain bandwidth, hardware shutdown pin, and rail-to-rail input and output. The Microchip MCP6N11 instrumentation amplifier is available in an 8-pin SOIC package and an 8-pin 2mm x 3mm TDFN package. The IC is priced at $1 each (10,000-unit quantities). It is is ideal for consumer, industrial, medical, signal and sensor conditioning, and instrumentation applications.

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Microchip SST39VF80XC and SST39VF160XC Multi-Purpose Flash Plus Devices

Ken Cheung — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:07:58 +0000

Microchip Technology introduced their 8 Mbit SST39VF80XC and 16 Mbit SST39VF160XC Multi-Purpose Flash Plus (MPF+) devices. The SST39VF80XC is priced at $0.68 each (10,000-unit quantities) in a 6 mm x 8 mm 48-pin BGA package. The chip is also available in 4 mm x 6 mm 48-pin WFBGA and 12 mm x 20 mm 48-pin TSOP packages. Pricing for the SST39VF160XC starts at $0.98 each (10,000-unit quantities) in a 6 mm x 8 mm 48-pin BGA package. The device is also available in 4 mm x 6 mm 48-pin WFBGA and 12 mm x 20 mm 48-pin TSOP packages.

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Texas Instruments bq25504 Power Management IC for Energy Harvesting

Ken Cheung — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:16:15 +0000

Texas Instruments announced their bq25504 power management integrated circuit for energy harvesting. The boost charger for nano (ultra low) power energy harvesting features circuitry to protect the energy storage element from over voltage and under voltage conditions and to kick-start the system when the battery is deeply discharged. The TI bq25504 IC manages the microwatts to milliwatts of power generated from a number of sources and stores the extracted energy in various storage elements. The Texas Instruments bq25504 boost converter is available now in a 3-mm x 3-mm VQFN package. It is priced at $2.10 in quantities of 1,000.

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Fresco Microchip FM2150 Analog Silicon Tuner

Ken Cheung — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:42:44 +0000

Fresco Microchip launched their FM2150 analog silicon tuner. The Fresco FM2150 is optimized for worldwide analog television. The silicon tuner eliminates redundant functionality found in many silicon tuners and television system-on-chips (SOCs). The chip supports PAL, NTSC, and SECAM analog standards. It is available in an ultra-small 4mm x 4mm QFN package. The Fresco FM2150 analog silicon tuner is ideal for televisions, personal video recorders, PC-TV, tablets, and other consumer video products.

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Conexant CX25828 8-Channel Video/Audio Decoder

Ken Cheung — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:35:04 +0000

Conexant Systems introduced the CX25828 eight-channel video/audio decoder. The system-on-chip features eight high quality NTSC/PAL video decoders, nine audio ADCs and one audio DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). The Conexant CX25828 SoC is sampling now. Volume production is scheduled for this quarter. Prices start at $5 in 1000 quantities. The CX25828 video/audio decoder is ideal for high-capacity DVR video surveillance applications that capture and record multiple video streams simultaneously.

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Summit Microelectronics SMB220 and SMB221 Buck Regulators

Ken Cheung — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:13:10 +0000

Summit Microelectronics introduced their SMB220 and SMB221 integrated 10A and 20A buck regulators. The new chips feature built-in MOSFET’s, digital programmability and non-volatile configuration. The Summit step-down DC-DC buck regulators are available now in a thermally-enhanced, RoHS-compliant, lead-free 5mm X 6mm, 28-pad QFN. The SMB220 is priced $1.80 each while the SMB221 is priced at $2.50 respectively (quantities of 10,000 units). The SMB220/SMB221 are ideal for enterprise servers and storage systems, enterprise and carrier switches/routers/base stations, and consumer digital media (IP digital television and set-top box).

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ZMDI ZSSC3123 14-Bit Capacitive Sensor Conditioning IC

Ken Cheung — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:28:07 +0000

ZMDI announced the ZSSC3123 capacitive sensor signal conditioning integrated circuit. The ZMD IC features 14-bit resolution, 0.25% accuracy (over a -20 to +85°C temperature range), built-in sleep mode, and 60uA operating current (over a voltage range of 2.3V to 5.5V). The ZSSC3123 is ideal for low power battery driven sensor applications, sensors for humidity, weight scales, load and compression sensing, and tension control. The chip is in production now. Unit prices start at $3.82 (2.85 EUR) in volumes of 1k devices.

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OCTEON Fusion Processor Family

Ken Cheung — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:55:14 +0000

Cavium launched the OCTEON Fusion family of processors for base stations. The new chips feature OCTEON MIPS64 based multi-core architecture, purpose-built Baseband DSP cores, LTE/3G hardware accelerators and digital front end (DFE) functionality on a single chip. The OCTEON Fusion processor family consists of two software compatible product lines: CNF71XX and CNF72XX. Samples of CNF71XX and the FusionStack software will be available in the first quarter of next. Thee CNF72XX will be available subsequently.

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