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Flash-based 8-Bit CMOS microcontrollers feature LCD drivers and nanoW technology

Available in 28/40/44/64-pin packages, Microchip's Flash-based 8-Bit CMOS microcontrollers feature LCD drivers and nanoWatt technology, and are now available from RS Components. The PIC16F91X/946 has a 13-bit program counter capable of

RS Components | 17-08-2015

Low-cost high-performance 8-bit CMOS MCUs can slash development times

The Microchip PIC16C5X family of low-cost high-performance 8-bit fully-static, EPROM/ROM-based CMOS microcontrollers is now available from RS Components. The device employs a RISC architecture with only 33 single word/ single cycle in

RS Components | 13-08-2015

Versatile 24-channel constant-current sink driver

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. The Texas Instruments (TI) TLC5951 is a 24-channel, constant-current sink driver. Each channel has an individually-adjustable, 4096-step, pulse width modulation (PWM) grayscale (GS) brightne

Texas Instruments | 13-08-2015

Processors offer broadest range of peripheral and I/O features

Built on ARM architecture, Freescale's QorIQ LS series communication processors are now available from Digi-Key. The devices deliver unprecedented efficiency and scale for the smarter, more capable networks and industrial infrastructure

Digikey | 13-08-2015

Single board computer based on fourth-generation Intel Core i7 CPU

MEN Micro has introduced the 3U CompactPCI Serial G23 single board computer (SBC) based on the fourth generation Intel Core i7 CPU. The G23 is the latest in the company's scalable SBC family, following the same I/O interface assignment a

MEN Micro Ltd | 13-08-2015

Ultra low-power high-performance repeater / redriver

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. 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). The rec

Texas Instruments | 12-08-2015

Ultra-fast diodes benefit from platinum doping technology

Now available from RS Components, Vishay's FRED Pt (fast-recovery epitaxial diode) range of products offers ultra-fast diodes designed with platinum (Pt) doping technology. This series offers extreme low leakage current at high temperatu

RS Components | 12-08-2015

Multi-touch coordinates and a multi-finger surface gesture suite for touch pads and screens

Mouser is now stocking 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 i

Mouser Electronics | 12-08-2015

High-linearity variable-gain amplifier provides 30dB of gain

RFMW now supplies the Qorvo TQC9074, a high dynamic range analog-controlled variable-gain amplifier (VGA) operating from 0.7 to 2.8GHz. The device combines a gain block, voltage variable attenuator and 0.5W linear amplifier in a 5mm x 5m

RFMW | 12-08-2015

Reinforced isolated IGBT gate driver with high CMTI and Miller clamp

This post is sponsored by Texas Instruments. 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

Texas Instruments | 11-08-2015

Low-power microcontrollers featuring the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ processor and ISM tx

Featuring the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ processor and an integrated ultra-low power 2.4GHz ISM band transceiver, Atmel's SMART SAM R21 low-power microcontrollers re now available from Farnell element14. The devices are available in 32- and

Farnell element14 | 11-08-2015

Highest-performance most cost-effective packet network synchronizer clock

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 sma

Silicon Labs | 11-08-2015

Controller provides multi-touch coordinates and a multi-finger surface gesture suite

Providing multi-touch coordinates and a ready-made multi-finger surface gesture suite, Microchip Technology's MTCH6303 projected capacitive touch controller is now available from Mouser stock. The MTCH6303 brings modern user interface

Mouser Electronics | 11-08-2015

Smart automatic / manual 3A two-channel power ORing switches

Mouser now stocks Micrel's MIC1344 Smart 3A two-channel power ORing switches. The advanced two input, one output, hot swappable power multiplexers have both automatic and manual input selections (ENA and ENB) and four status outputs.

Mouser Electronics | 11-08-2015

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