Semiconductors


High-performance projected-capacitive touch screen controller

Latest from Microchip comes news of the expansion of its human interface solutions portfolio with the MTCH6303, an innovative, turnkey projected-capacitive touch controller for touch pads and screens. Touch sensors with up to 1000 node

Microchip Technology | 30-06-2015

Ultra low-noise instrumentation amplifier designed for measuring small signals

Designed for measuring small signals in the presence of large common-mode voltages and high temperatures, the Analog Devices AD8229 ultra low-noise instrumentation amplifier is now available from RS Components. The AD8229 is designed f

RS Components | 26-06-2015

Ultra low-power MCUs offer different sets of peripherals for various applications

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The Texas Instruments (TI) MSP430 family of ultra low-power microcontrollers consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals for various applications. The architecture

Texas Instruments | 26-06-2015

New high-speed CMOS DDR2 synchronous DRAMs offer 2Gb density

With the introduction of a new device featuring high 2Gb density in the 84ball 8mm x 12.5mm x 1.2mm FBGA package, Alliance Memory has expanded its lineup of high-speed CMOS double data rate 2 synchronous DRAMs (DDR2 SDRAM). Available from

Alliance Memory | 26-06-2015

Up-screened high-reliability TVS diodes satisfy aerospace demands

Littelfuse has introduced six new series of high-reliability TVS diodes that are up-screened for use in aerospace applications. The 5KP/15KPA/30KPA-HR and 5KP/15KPA/30KPA-HRA Series high-reliability TVS diodes are designed specifically to p

Littelfuse | 25-06-2015

Sound processor IC with integral 3-band equalizer for automotive audio and more

Aimed at automotive, mini Compo, micro Compo and TV audio applications, Rohm's BD37534FV audio sound processor IC is now available from Mouser stock. Featuring an integral 3-band equalizer, the devices typical functions are stereo inp

Mouser Electronics | 25-06-2015

Highest resolution resistive sensing conditioner offers performance without compromise

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. New from Texas Instruments (TI), the PGA900 is the industry’s highest resolution resistive sensing signal conditioner, enabling fast and precise 24-bit measurement of conditions such as pressu

Texas Instruments | 24-06-2015

Advanced solution for EMI-filter management helps meet safety and eco design targets

Designed to eliminate the energy losses incurred when using resistors alone to discharge the X capacitors of mains-powered equipment safely - RS Components is now stocking the CapZero family of automatic discharge ICs from Power Integrat

RS Components | 22-06-2015

MCUs optimised for cost-sensitive and battery-powered applications

Available now from Farnell element14, Freescale's Kinetis KL27 Series ultra low-power Cortex M0+ MCU with USB is optimised for cost-sensitive and battery-powered applications requiring USB connectivity with minimal power consumption.

Farnell element14 | 19-06-2015

Industry’s lowest power wideband RF synthesizer

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. Introduced as the industry’s lowest power wideband radio frequency (RF) synthesizer, the LMX2571 has been unveiled by Texas Instruments (TI). Operating up to 1.34 GHz, the LMX2571 integrate

Texas Instruments | 19-06-2015

Programmable USB Type-C controller provides support for multiple platforms

Mouser is now stocking the Fairchild Semiconductor FUSB300C programmable USB Type-C controller. The thin client solution detects attachment and orientation to USB Type-C devices with software flexibility that provides support for multipl

Mouser Electronics | 19-06-2015

Embedded 8-bit MCUs solve extreme power, space and cost challenges

RS Components is now supplying all three Silicon Labs EFM8 microcontroller series based on the ubiquitous 8051 8-bit core. Comprising a broad selection of devices the portfolio is ideal for highly focused, energy-conscious and space-eff

RS Components | 19-06-2015

Multicore SoC achieves 5x power efficiency improvement for real-time applications

Analog Devices (ADI) has introduced eight new SHARC processors as part of its latest high-performance, power-efficient, real-time series that delivers peak performance greater than 24 giga-floating-point operations per second using two enha

Analog Devices | 17-06-2015

Ultra low-power 6- and 8-output 3.3V clock generators expand PCIe portfolio

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has announced the addition of 6- and 8-output 3.3V clock generators to its low-power PCI Express (PCIe) portfolio of clock generators. The 3.3V family of devices joins the existing 1.5V and 1.8V families.

IDT | 17-06-2015

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