Semiconductors


Robust solution for demanding linear field sensor IC applications

Allegro MicroSystems has a new high-precision, programmable Hall-effect linear sensor integrated circuit (IC) with an open-drain output, for both automotive and non-automotive applications. The signal path of the A1342 provides flexibility

Allegro | 01-12-2016

Turnkey security for connected devices with cryptographic controller

Developers of Industrial IoT and connected embedded systems can now design in an added level of trust while also bringing their products to market faster with the MAXQ1061 DeepCover cryptographic controller from Maxim Integrated Products.

Maxim | 01-12-2016

Audio microcontroller is a versatile all-in-one system-on-a-chip

VLSI Solution’s VS1010 MP3 Audio DSP microcontroller is a cost-effective, versatile and highly integrated all-in-one system-on-a-chip. The device’s firmware is based on the same VSOS operating system powering the VS1005, allowing th

VLSI Technology | 29-11-2016

New automotive MCUs target touch interface and motor control applications

Two families of automotive-grade EFM8 MCUs designed to handle a wide range of in-cabin touch interface and body electronics motor control applications have been introduced by Silicon Labs. The new AEC-Q100-qualified, ultra-low-power EFM8SB1

Silicon Laboratories Inc | 25-11-2016

SDRAM portfolio provides automotive temperature range of -40C to +105C

Alliance Memory has announced its synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) portfolio now features a wide variety of components that provide an automotive temperature range of -40C to +105C and are fabricated and assembled to automotive quality standards. T

Alliance Memory | 25-11-2016

Cost-effective, high performance PIN diode control devices

Microsemi have announced the availability of a series of new plastic packaged PIN diode control products for challenging radio frequency (RF) power, small signal switching and receiver power limiting functions. The new devices are highly co

MicroSemi | 24-11-2016

Wireless microcontrollers for automation, home networks and healthcare applications

Mouser is stocking the Kinetis KW41Z/31Z/21Z family of wireless microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors. The device is claimed to be the industry’s first true single-chip multi-protocol wireless microcontroller, supporting concurrent opera

Mouser Electronics | 22-11-2016

Secure microcontroller simplifies EMV contactless payment terminals

Manufacturers of mPOS terminals, ATM keyboards, EMV card readers, contact/contactless pin pads, and other mobile payment devices can now save PCB space and reduce the BOM, while bringing their products to market faster with the MAX32560 Dee

Maxim | 22-11-2016

HDMI 2.0 chips improve switching, signal integrity and connectivity of video

L2Tek has announced a new family of video ICs from Explore Microelectronics. Aimed at companies designing and manufacturing digital and analogue AV broadcast and switching equipment or high-end home-theatre applications, the latest series o

L2Tek | 21-11-2016

Peripheral touch controller with superior water tolerance available on MCUs

Microchip has added an enhanced version of the peripheral touch controller (PTC) to their most recently announced microcontrollers, including the ATtiny817/816/814. The PTC is a small and cost-effective Core Independent Peripheral (CIP) tha

Microchip Technology | 18-11-2016

Rugged advanced IGBT with on-chip gate emitter and gate collector clamps

The Infineon IRGS14C40LTRLP is an IGBT with on-chip gate-emitter and gate-collector clamps. It is available now from Farnell element14. The advanced IGBT process family includes a MOS gated, N-channel logic level device which is intended fo

Farnell element14 | 18-11-2016

Skyworks – New advanced SPDT switch for WLAN applications

Skyworks has released the SKY13592-689LF, a new single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch for mode switching in WLAN applications such as ISM band radios, smartphones and connectivity modules. This 1-6GHz device uses advanced switching techn

Skyworks | 18-11-2016

PIC32 MCU meets automotive electronics council AEC-Q100 Grade

The 32bit PIC32MZ EF MCU family from Microchip has been expanded to include an extended temperature portfolio and a high-speed variant (250 MHz) industrial temp portfolio. This is the first automotive-grade PIC32 MCU from the company. T

Microchip Technology | 17-11-2016

New device addresses challenge of reducing weight and board area on satellites

Microsemi has announced it is sampling the LX7720 radiation-tolerant motor controller, the newest member of its Space System Manager (SSM) product family. Claimed to be the industry’s first highly integrated radiation-tolerant motor control

MicroSemi | 17-11-2016

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