The Analog Devices ADA4350 analog front end (AFE) with ADC driver is designed to interface directly with current-mode sensors. The device interfaces with sensors such as photodetectors and high output impedance voltage sensors, in voltage input applications that require the designer to select between very precise gain levels to maximize the dynamic range or whose output has a current proportional to the sensed parameter.
New from Texas Instruments, the TPA3251D2 is a high-performance class-D power amplifier that enables true premium sound quality with class-D efficiency. The device features an advanced integrated feedback design and proprietary high-speed gate driver error correction (PurePath Ultra-HD).
The ST Microelectronics STM32F7 series of very high-performance MCUs with ARM Cortex-M7 core. The series takes advantage of the ART Accelerator as well as an L1 cache to deliver the maximum theoretical performance of the Cortex-M7.
A new double-balanced mixer that can operate either as an up-converter or down-converter, with a very wide RF frequency range from 2GHz to 14GHz, the LTC5549 has been unveiled by linear technology.
Microchip Technology’s MTCH6303 projected capacitive touch controller is providing multi-touch coordinates and a ready-made multi-finger surface gesture suite.
Designed specifically for use as a boost diode for power-factor correction (PFC) and continuous conduction mode (CCM) applications, Diodes Incorporated has introduced the DSR8F600 600V 8A hyper-fast rectifier.
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced three new families of solid state drives (SSDs) fitted with high-speed PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interfaces that provide high-bandwidth point-to-point links with the processor and reduce system bottlenecks.
Announced as the industry’s highest-performance, most cost-effective packet network synchronizer clock, the new Si5348 clock IC has been unveiled by Silicon Labs. The device combines best-in-class jitter performance with the industry’s smallest footprint and lowest power in a highly integrated, standards-compliant solution.
The ISO5851 from Texas Instruments (TI) is a 5.7kVrms, reinforced isolated gate driver for IGBTs and MOSFETs with 2.5A source and 5A sink current. The input side operates from a single 3V to 5.5V supply.
Microchip’s MTCH6303 projected capacitive touch controller, the MTCH6303 provides multi-touch coordinates and a multi-finger surface gesture suite for touch pads and screens. The controller allows for modern user interface (UI) elements, such as pinch and zoom, multi-finger scrolling and swipes, to any embedded design, with minimal host requirements.
Fairchild Semiconductor’s FSA2275 Hi-Fi audio switch, the high-performance, double-pole double-throw (DPDT) switch has negative swing audio capability. It features ultra-low audio RON of 0.5ohm (typical) at 2.5V VCC and operates over a 2.5V – 5.5V VCC range. It is fabricated with sub-micron CMOS technology to achieve fast switching speeds.
Microchip has announced that Audi AG is networking the Audi virtual cockpit system in its new high-class Q7 SUV Models using MOST technology, following a similar deployment in its TT coupe models. Specifically, Audi is utilizing Microchip’s OS81110 and OS81118 MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Controllers (INICs), which provide 150Mbps performance and support all MOST network data types.
Panasonic’s EVP-BB series light touch switch is one of the smallest in the world with a compact size of just 2.6mm x 1.6mm x 0.53mm. The EVP-BB series features a laser-welded design that helps to prevent actuator peel-off in the case of side-load or impact.
Designed to support 1-lane carrying high-speed interface up to 12.5Gbps, the DS125BR111 is an extremely low-power high-performance repeater / redriver from Texas Instruments (TI).
A new 60V input dual output synchronous step-down DC-DC controller with programmable loop compensation and I²C-based PMBus interface, the LTC3886 has been introduced by Linear technology.
STMicroelectronics’ STPA008 MOSFET quad bridge power amplifier is hailed as a breakthrough class AB audio power amplifier designed for high-power vehicle radio systems. The fully-complementary P-channel / N-channel output structure allows a rail-to-rail output voltage swing.
Based on proven technology, Silicon Labs’ Si88x2x dual digital Isolators with DC-DC converter provide regulated output voltages of 3.3V or 5V (or >5V with external components) at peak output power levels of up to 5W. They have up to two digital channels.
Cypress Semiconductor and THine Electronics have introduced what they believe to be the industry’s fastest USB 3.0 camera reference design kit with 13-megapixel resolution at 21 frames per second.
