Semiconductors


New memory offers unlimited endurance along with safe data storage at power loss

A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, non-volatile SRAM memory that is ideal

Microchip Technology | 19-10-2016

Photodiodes amplify sensor signal currents by a factor of 24 with minimal noise

Stocked by Digi-Key, the ADPD2210 from Analog Devices is a low-noise current amplifier designed to allow the use of smaller photodiodes by amplifying sensor signal currents by a factor of 24 while adding minimal noise. This amplification pr

Digikey | 19-10-2016

Scalable and configurable low-cost single-chip alternative to microcontrollers

Mouser is now stocking the PSoC 4XX8_BLE embedded system controllers from Cypress Semiconductor. Containing the same core features as their popular PSoC 4 family of embedded system controllers, these highly integrated, single-chip Bluetooth

Mouser Electronics | 19-10-2016

BLE wireless SoC has extremely power-efficient integrated radio transceiver

STMicroelectronics BlueNRG-1 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless system-on-chip extends the features of the award-winning BlueNRG network processor. It is available now from Mouser. The SoC enables the usage of the embedded Cortex M0 for ru

Mouser Electronics | 13-10-2016

DDR4 SDRAM delivers high-speed SDRAM in a small FBGA-96 package

ISSI IS43Q 4Gb DDR4 SDRAM, available from Mouser, delivers high-speed SDRAM in a small FBGA-96 package. It is internally configured as eight banks, two bank group with four banks for each bankgroup for x16 DRAM. The DDR4 SDRAM uses an 8

Mouser Electronics | 12-10-2016

Quasi-resonant PWM controller optimizes power adapter efficiency

The new AP3301 quasi-resonant (QR) PWM controller from Diodes Incorporated enables the implementation of high-performance, cost-effective power supplies that are capable of meeting DOE6/COC Tier 2 efficiency requirements at all load levels.

Diodes Inc | 12-10-2016

Lowest-power 14-channel programmable gamma buffer for automotive TFT LCDs

Announced as the industry’s lowest-power 14-channel programmable gamma buffer for automotive TFT-LCD displays, Intersil has unveiled the automotive-grade ISL76534. The device delivers the highest accuracy gamma calibration to ensure cons

Intersil | 12-10-2016

MCUs designed for motor control and industrial automation applications

Mouser now stocks the FM4 S6E2H-Series microcontrollers from Cypress Semiconductor. Designed for motor control and industrial automation applications, the 32-bit S6E2H-Series offers highly integrated hardware-based features, provides superi

Mouser Electronics | 11-10-2016

Improved digital support of battery charging and DC-DC conversion applications

Microchip has announced the availability of a new digitally enhanced power analogue (DEPA) controller designed to regulate current, regulate voltage, and monitor temperature. The device improves digital support for battery charging and is i

Microchip Technology | 10-10-2016

Surface mount Zener diodes offer high peak power dissipation and high thermal resistance

Now available from Mouser, the Comchip CZR53 5W surface mount Zener diodes offer high peak power dissipation and high thermal resistance. These glass passivated diodes are available with a zener voltage range of 5.1V to 200V. They feature l

Mouser Electronics | 10-10-2016

Global boost to discrete semiconductor product range

RS Components has entered a new relationship with Fagor Electronica to distribute its range of discrete semiconductors on a worldwide basis, adding 114 new Diodes, bridge rectifiers, thyristors and TRIACs to the company’s product line.

RS Components | 10-10-2016

Low power communications processor optimised for battery-backed, USB-powered and IoT applications

Available from Mouser, the NXP QorIQ LS1012A low power communications processor is optimised for battery-backed or USB-powered, space-constrained networking and IoT applications. The processor integrates a single ARM Cortex-A53 core running

Mouser Electronics | 07-10-2016

New family of high performance frequency synthesizers and rate converters

Microsemi has announced the availability of its latest miClockSynth family of high performance frequency synthesizers and rate converters. The new ZL30260-ZL30267 devices, targeted at the enterprise, data centre, communications and video ma

MicroSemi | 07-10-2016

Compact TVS diodes protect sensitive electronics from lightning-induced transients

Littelfuse has introduced a series of TVS diodes designed specifically to protect sensitive portable and compact electronics from voltage transient events. The SMF3.3 Series TVS diode combines 200W surge capability, low reverse standoff vol

Litepoint | 07-10-2016

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