Semiconductors


Microwave wideband synthesizer with integrated VCO

Analog Devices' ADF5355 microwave synthesizer is now available from Digi-Key. It allows implementation of fractional-N or integer-N phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesizers when used with an external loop filter and an external re

Digikey | 20-03-2015

High-performance four-output low-jitter crystal-less clock generators

Micrel's DSC400 four-output low-jitter crystal-less clock generators are now stocked by Mouser. The devices utilize proven PureSilicon MEMS technology to provide exceptional jitter and stability performance while incorporating additiona

Mouser Electronics | 19-03-2015

High-efficiency 5W GaN input-matched transistor covers 5GHz ISM bands

RFMW now stocks TriQuint's TGF3020-SM high-efficiency, GaN, 5W input-matched transistor covering the 5GHz ISM bands. The device provides 5.7W P3dB at 5.4GHz. The transistor can be tuned for power, gain and efficiency. Linear gain is 12dB.

RFMW | 19-03-2015

First 600V GaN transistor available in a TO-247 package

Engineering samples of the first 600V GaN (Gallium Nitride) transistor in a TO-247 package, the TPH3205WS, are being offered by Transphorm. Offering 63mohm R(on) and 34A ratings, the device utilizes the company’s Quiet Tab source-tab conne

Transphorm | 18-03-2015

Multi-gate multi-function logic device with two configurable gates

Available now from Digi-Key, NXP's dual PCB configurable 74AUP2Gx series offers multi-gate, multi-function logic device with Schmitt-trigger inputs. Each device contains two configurable gates which can be individually configured into

Digikey | 12-03-2015

Second-generation USB Type-C controller in an ultra-small chip-scale package

Cypress Semiconductor has sampled an ultra-small footprint, integrated USB Type-C cable controller solution with power delivery (PD). Optimized for 2.4mm thin USB Type-C cable connectors, the programmable EZ-PD CCG2 controller is fully c

Cypress | 12-03-2015

Fastest CMOS output comparators feature rise and fall times of just 1.2ns

With fast rise and fall times of 1.2ns and a toggle frequency of 280MHz, Linear Technology's new LTC6752 family of comparators are the fastest CMOS output comparators available, says the company. Designed for driving logic levels from

Linear Technology | 12-03-2015

New 30A integrated digital DC-DC converter for Generation 10 FPGAs

A new 30A PowerSoC DC-DC step-down converter has been introduced by Altera, further expanding its growing portfolio of Enpirion power solutions for FPGAs. The EM1130 is the first in a family of integrated digital DC-DC step-down converte

Altera | 12-03-2015

High-efficiency IGBTs optimize conduction and switching los performance

STMicroelectronics' STGWT28IH125DF IGBTs are now available from Mouser. They were developed using an advanced proprietary trench gate field-stop structure to optimize performance in both conduction and switching losses. A freewheeling di

Mouser Electronics | 11-03-2015

Switch-mode speed controller for use with brushless DC fans

For use with brushless DC fans, the Microchip TC649 switch-mode fan speed controller is now available from RS Components. The device offers temperature proportional speed control accomplished using pulse width modulation (PWM). A thermi

RS Components | 11-03-2015

User-programmable nonvolatile memory chip suits diverse medical applications

Aimed at applications such as the identification of medical consumables and the identification and calibration of medical tools and accessories - Mouser now stocks Maxim's DS28E80 user-programmable nonvolatile memory chip. In contrast

Mouser Electronics | 11-03-2015

New family of 3V Serial Quad I/O (SQI) interface SuperFlash memory devices

Microchip has introduced a new family of 3V Serial Quad I/O (SQI) interface SuperFlash memory devices. The SST26VF three-member '26 Series' SQI interface family is available with 16-Mbit, 32-Mbit or 64-Mbit of memory and is manufactured

Microchip Technology | 11-03-2015

High-reliability TVS diodes target DC line protection in aviation electronics

Specially screened and sorted for use in DC line protection in aviation electronics, Littelfuse high-reliability TVS diodes are now stocked by Mouser. The SMBJ-HR and SMBJ-HRA series surface-mount 600W devices are available in a compa

Mouser Electronics | 11-03-2015

Cell-balancing features all necessary functions integrated on a single chip

Rohm's BD14000EFV-C self-contained cell balancing IC is now available from Digi-Key. The device utilizes a shunt resistor method for EDLC cell balancing. All necessary functions are integrated on a single chip, facilitating design while

Digikey | 10-03-2015

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