Editorial Contact: Reader/Literature Inquiries: Michelle Figor 1-888-MCU-MCHP 480-792-4111 www.microchip.com/MCP1702 michelle. [Read more…]

NJG1634LK5 is a GaAs SP6T antenna switch module for GSM900 / GSM1800 / CDMA800 / CDMA1900 handsets. This switch module features low harmonics, high IIP3 and low insertion loss. [Read more…]

The AD9867 is a mixed-signal front-end (MxFE) IC for transceiver applications requiring Tx and Rx path functionality with data rates up to 75 MSPS. Its flexible digital interface, power-saving modes, and high Tx-to-Rx isolation make the part well suited for half- and full-duplex applications. [Read more…]

MILPITAS, CA – October 18, 2006 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT6559, a single-supply triple amplifier with an industry-leading combination of small size, high speed performance and low cost, making it ideal for applications such as 1080p High Definition video. [Read more…]

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that Mercury Computer, a computing solutions provider to government, defense, energy, medical and telecommunications providers, has ported its high-performance Serial RapidIO Intellectual Property (IP) product line, consisting of x1, and x4 endpoint IP cores, to the LatticeSC family of 90nm (nanometer) Extreme Performance FPGAs. In addition, Mercury has joined Lattice's ispLeverCORE Connections IP partner program. Working together, Mercury and Lattice will develop and deliver complete system solutions for mutual customers requiring high-performance Serial RapidIO connectivity supported by Lattices FPGA product families. [Read more…]

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the availability of Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) support for its LatticeMico32 open source 32-bit soft microprocessor. A port of Micrium's uC/OS-II RTOS is included with the latest version of the LatticeMico32 Development Tools, which is being released concurrently with Lattices award-winning ispLEVER software design tool suite, Version 6.1. The combination of the LatticeMico32 microprocessor and the uC/OS-II RTOS allows users to rapidly develop embedded systems, particularly performance sensitive real-time systems. [Read more…]

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of its ispLEVER 6.1 programmable logic design tool suite. Version 6.1 adds new design resources and productivity enhancement tools for designers, including the innovative HDL Explorer tool that helps manage and analyze large FPGA designs. The ispLEVER 6.1 release supports Lattices latest FPGAs, including the new LatticeECP2M FPGA family, the new LatticeMico32 System for 32-bit microprocessor design and enhanced third-party synthesis and simulation tools. Combined with numerous other improvements, the ispLEVER 6.1 tool suite is an extremely powerful programmable logic design solution. [Read more…]

The TPS2049 power-distribution switch is intended for applications where heavy capacitive loads and short circuits are likely to be encountered. This device incorporates a 600-m N-channel MOSFET power switch for power-distribution systems that require only one power distribution path. The switch is controlled by a logic enable... [Read more…]

The ADT7488A is a simple digital temperature sensor for use in PC applications with Simple Serial Transport (SST) interface. It can monitor its own temperature as well as the temperature of two remote sensor diodes. [Read more…]

The AD8336 is a low noise single ended linear-in-dB, general purpose variable gain amplifier usable as a low noise variable gain element over a large supply voltage range. [Read more…]

MILPITAS, CA – October 12, 2006 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2952, a versatile power management IC with push-button on/off control for system power and system monitoring features. [Read more…]

MILPITAS, CA – October 16, 2006 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3012 and LT3013, micropower LDOs with input voltage capability up to 80V. The LT3012 and LT3013 feature low dropout voltage of only 400mV while delivering up to 250mA of load current. [Read more…]

MILPITAS, CA – October 18, 2006 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT6559, a single-supply triple amplifier with an industry-leading combination of small size, high speed performance and low cost, making it ideal for applications such as 1080p High Definition video. [Read more…]

MILPITAS, CA – October 23, 2006 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3836, a dual output 2-phase, low input voltage current mode synchronous step-down switching controller. [Read more…]

Worcester, MA, October 23, 2006 — Allegro announces a new high efficiency charge pump IC that offers a simple, low-cost white LED driver solution for driving four display backlight and two flash/torch/video mode white LEDs. [Read more…]

Munich, Germany – October 24, 2006 – Infineon Technologies, the global leading provider of integrated circuits for power electronics, today unveiled an innovative product that will further improve the energy efficiency of power supply units (PSUs). [Read more…]

Munich, Germany, and Long Beach, California - October 24, 2006 - At the Power Systems World 2006 trade show today, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE/NYSE: IFX) announced its next-generation family of power semiconductors used for DC/DC converter applications in computers, telecommunications and... [Read more…]

CPC1330, CPC1390 and CPC1393 Target High Voltage Industrial, Metering and Telecom Switching ApplicationsBeverly, MA, October 24, 2006 - Clare, Inc. [Read more…]

Melexis extends its family of smart LIN slave IC's with a reconfigurable LIN switch slave. MLX80103 can be used to interface with any door, roof, seat, steering wheel, dashboard, HVAC, light control or similar switch module. [Read more…]

Business Editors/High-Tech Editors SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2006--WJ Communications, Inc. [Read more…]

Integration Reduces Component Count and BOM for Customers SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a development that further reinforces its position as the leading supplier of microcontroller (MCU) solutions for the universal infrared (UIR) remote control market, ZiLOG(R) Inc. [Read more…]

MILPITAS, CA – October 23, 2006 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3836, a dual output 2-phase, low input voltage current mode synchronous step-down switching controller. [Read more…]

The TPS40101 is a wide-input synchronous, step-down controller that offers programmable closed loop soft-start, programmable UVLO and hysteresis, programmable current limit with hiccup recovery and can be synchronized to other timebases. The TPS40101 incorporates MOSFET gate drivers for external N-channel MOSFETs. Gate drive... [Read more…]

The OPA727 and OPA728 series op amps use a state-of-the-art 12V analog CMOS process and e-trim, a package-level trim, offering outstanding dc precision and ac performance. The extremely low offset (150µV max) and drift (1.5µV/°C) are achieved by trimming the IC digitally after packaging to avoid the shift in... [Read more…]

M/A-COM, a business unit of Tyco Electronics and a leading provider of wireless radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave components, today introduced a new generation of 24 GHz ultra wide band (UWB) radar sensors for driver-assistance systems. [Read more…]