Technology Articles

2016-11 Power Silicon Labs

[nov 18 2016] Silicon Labs has introduced a complete reference design designed to reduce the cost and complexity of developing cables and cable adapters based on the USB Type-C™ specification. Silicon Labs' new USB Type-C reference design features a low-cost, ultra-low-power EFM8 microcontroller (MCU), USB Developers Forum (USB-IF) certified USB Power Transfer (PD) protocol stack, and USB Billboard device sour ...

2016-11 Power Infineon Technologies

[nov 17 2016] IMEC, the world's leading microelectronics research center, and semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies have announced that they are collaborating on the development of CMOS sensor chips. Under an agreement announced at the annual IMEC Technology Forum (ITF Brussels 2016) in Brussels, Infineon and IMEC will work together to develop a highly integrated CMOS process 79 GHz sensor chip for ...

2016-11 Power Epson Electronics

[nov 16 2016] Seiko Epson, a world leader in quartz crystal technology, and Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in terms of power consumption, safety, reliability and performance, announced the joint development of a compliance network synchronization solution. Epson's TG7050EAN high frequency and high Stability temperature compensated crystal oscillat ...

2016-11 Passive Components Bourns

[nov 15 2016] Bourns introduces a new series of anti-vulcanization thin film precision chip resistors - Model CRT-AS, designed specifically for harsh environments exposed to high concentrations of sulfur pollution. Compared to standard thin film resistors, Bourns CRT-AS series devices have a significantly improved service life, making them the ideal solution for mission-critical applications. Including industr ...

2016-11 Semiconductors Cypress Semiconductor

[nov 14 2016] Cypress Semiconductor, a leading USB innovator, today announced the availability of the industry's first prototype USB Type-C Hub controller with USB power transfer capabilities. The USB Type-C standard and PD specification developed by the USB Developers Forum (USB-IF) enable slim industrial designs. With easy-to-use connectors and cables, the ability to transmit multiple protocols, and power ou ...

2016-11 Semiconductors Nuvoton Technology

[nov 13 2016] Nordic Semiconductor announced that Zepp Labs, a California-based wearable sports technology company, has introduced a new wearable football sensor product. Use Nordic nRF52832 system-on-chip (SoC) to support challenging Bluetooth low energy (formerly Bluetooth Smart) applications while meeting low power needs. The Zepp Soccer sensor is aimed at all levels of soccer players, strapped to the playe ...

2016-11 Optoelectronics Vishay

[nov 12 2016] Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of a new ceramic based high power UV LED device in the VLMU35xx series, the VLMU3510-365-130, with a silicone lens with a wavelength in the 365nm range. Vishay Semiconductors VLMU3510-365-130 Reliable performance, energy saving, can replace the traditional mercury lamp, very long service life, in a small size 3.45mm x 3.45mm surface mount package, c ...

2016-11 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[nov 11 2016] Linear Technology Corporation has introduced a new low-power I/Q modulator, the LTC5589, that enables high-performance, battery-powered wideband transmitters operating in the 700MHz to 6GHz range. The LTC5589 modulator is powered by a single 2.7V to 3.6V supply and draws only 29.5mA of current, which is 50% less power than other solutions. When uncalibrated, the new modulator exhibits best-in-cla ...

2016-11 Power Qorvo US Inc.

[nov 10 2016] Qorvo, a leading provider of RF solutions for mobile applications, infrastructure and aerospace, defense and other applications, and NanoSemi, a leading developer of digital linearization and compensation algorithms, announced that they demonstrated an industry-leading ultra-wirelessly linearized solution and a gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier for wireless infrastructure. Qorvo's QPA2705 is ...

2016-11 Power STMicroelectronics

[nov 9 2016] STMicroelectronics announced advanced energy-efficient power semiconductor devices in the hybrid and Electric vehicle (EV) markets, and also announced the automotive quality certification schedule for its new product AEC-Q101. Electric and hybrid cars extend their driving range by improving the utilization of electricity. St's latest silicon carbide (SiC) technology enables automakers to develop ...

2016-11 Power STMicroelectronics

[nov 8 2016] STMicroelectronics has launched a free STM32 microcontroller development tool for Mac computer users. Now, MAC users can develop embedded designs in their familiar (and favorite) operating environment. The STM32 development tool for Apple OS X supports the full flow of embedded design, with components including the STM32CubeMX graphical configuration tool and the System Workbench® for STM32[1] in ...

2016-11 Power Infineon Technologies

[nov 7 2016] Infineon Technologies introduces the iMotion Modular Application Design Suite (MADK). This flexible, compact evaluation system provides a scalable design platform for 3-phase motor drives (power range 20W-300W). It includes a control card and a power board - sensorless or optional. With this kit, a fully functional motor system can be put into operation in less than an hour, helping to achieve ra ...