Semiconductors


Compact low RON single-channel load switch with controlled slew rate

The Texas Instruments TPS22914/15 is a small, low RON, single channel load switch with controlled slew rate. The device contains an N-channel MOSFET that can operate over an input voltage range of 1.05V to 5.5V and can support a maximum

Texas Instruments | 30-03-2015

High-performance 5Gbps signal redriver designed for the USB 3.0 protocol

Designed specifically for the USB 3.0 protocol, Pericom Semiconductor's PI2EQX502E low-power high-performance 5Gbps signal redriver is now available from Mouser stock. The device provides programmable equalization and de-emphasis to op

Mouser Electronics | 27-03-2015

Automotive microcontroller family brings advanced graphics to compact vehicles

Cypress Semiconductor has announced the expansion of its Traveo microcontroller (MCU) family with a new series that provides automotive manufacturers with a cost-effective platform to deliver 2-D and 3-D graphics and advanced functionali

Cypress | 27-03-2015

Ultra low-power timer with watchdog functionality and manual reset

The Texas Instruments (TI) TPL5010 Nano Timer is an ultra low-power timer with a watchdog feature ideal for system wake up in duty cycled or battery powered applications. In such systems the device can be used for system wake-up, but if

Texas Instruments | 26-03-2015

Flash devices use 4-bit multiplexed I/O serial interface to boost performance

Using a 4-bit multiplexed I/O serial interface to boost performance while maintaining the compact form factor of standard serial Flash devices, Microchip's SST26WF080B/080BA/016B Serial Quad I/O (SQI) Flash devices are now available from

Digikey | 26-03-2015

Energy-efficient and easy-to-use 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 based microcontrollers

NXP Semiconductors' LPC43Sx 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 based microcontrollers are now available from Mouser stock. They feature an ARM Cortex-M0 coprocessor, up to 264kB of SRAM, advanced configurable peripherals such as the State Configurabl

Mouser Electronics | 26-03-2015

MOST150 INICs enable cost-effective smart antenna module coaxial connectivity

Microchip has announced that the MOST Cooperation has released its MOST150 Technology Coaxial Physical Layer specification. The industry-standard specification enables Microchip to support smart antenna module connectivity to in-vehicle

Microchip Technology | 26-03-2015

Clock multiplexers designed as two-input devices with either one or four outputs

Part of IDT's SoC, Very Low Power (VLP) and Ultra-Low Power (ULP) PCIe Gen1-2-3 family, IDT's 9DMU/V PCIe Gen1-2-3 clock multiplexers are now available from Mouser. The 1.5V 9DMU series and pin-compatible 1.8V 9DMV clock multiplexers a

Mouser Electronics | 25-03-2015

New 32-bit microcontrollers minimize power consumption and maximize performance

Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled the MSP432 microcontroller (MCU) platform, the industry’s lowest power 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F MCUs. The new 48MHz MCUs levereage TI’s ultra-low-power MCU expertise to optimize performance without compro

Texas Instruments | 25-03-2015

New family of CAN FD transceivers exceeds global automotive requirements

A new family of CAN FD (Controller Area Network Flexible Data-Rate) transceivers, the MCP2561/2FD Series has been introduced by Microchip. As an interface between a CAN protocol controller and the physical two-wire CAN bus, the transcei

Microchip Technology | 25-03-2015

Ethernet MCUs for deliver large memory densities and low-power processing efficiency

Freescale's Kinetis K64 120MHz IEEE 1588 Ethernet MCUs are now available from Farnell element14. They benefit from the 120MHZ ARM Cortex-M4F core and are ideal for applications with large memory densities and low-power processing effici

Farnell element14 | 24-03-2015

Mixed-signal microcontrollers suit diverse automotive and industrial needs

Freescale S12ZVL MagniV mixed-signal microcontrollers are now available from Mouser. The automotive-grade 16-bit MCU family uses 180nm NVM + UHV technology that offers the capability to integrate 40V analog components. The family offers

Mouser Electronics | 24-03-2015

Smallest and lowest power wireless connectivity solutions for IoT designs

Three additions to its successful SmartBond family of ultra-low power, Bluetooth Smart System-on-Chip (SoC) integrated circuits have been announced by Dialog Semiconductor. Aimed at high-volume, high-growth consumer markets, the new devi

Dialog Semiconductor | 24-03-2015

New DAC supports all wireless and mobile device frequency standards

Analog Devices has introduced a new quad-channel, 2.4-GSPS, 16-bit D/A converter with industry leading dynamic range performance in the 100MHz to 300MHz band for complex IF transmitters. The highly-integrated AD9154 quad, 16-bit D/A conv

Analog Devices | 24-03-2015

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