Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) introduced the PS402, a smart battery system (SBS)-compliant, battery management, integrated circuit that integrates all rechargeable battery monitoring functions for nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries on a single chip. With accuracy to within ±1 percent, the PS402 is a fuel gauge IC that combines Microchip's RISC-based, microcontroller with a 15-bit, analog-to-digital […]
Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced its new dual-rail, hot-swap controller targeted primarily for the new PCI Express bus. The new Endura™ ISL6161 allows boards to be safely inserted and removed from live backplanes. The IC controls both 12V and 3.3V power buses, offering programmability and fast-response protection. In addition to PCI Express, the ISL6161 is […]
CML Microcircuits Ltd. (UK) introduced the CMX882 baseband processor IC for family radio service (FSR) radios that meet new and existing FRS...
Thunder Components Ltd. (Taiwan) introduced the new MM-204 Series of MELF-type chip resistors, which measure 1.35mm x 3.45mm and are rated with...
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) introduced the LTC3731, a three-phase, synchronous, step-down, switching controller with integrated MOSFET drivers that is expandable...
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) announced that it has begun sampling of its new 10G XFP short-reach transceiver module that uses an 850nm VCSEL to support transmission at distances of up to 300m over high-bandwidth, multi-mode, optical fiber. The modules comply with 10GbE, 10Gb Fibre Channel and OC-192/STM-64 requirements, and also meet the specifications laid out […]
Molex Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) introduced its line of 124-pin, Type III, Mini PCI connectors that feature a mounting profile of 4mm...
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced its new MAX4023 to MAX4026 2:1 mux amplifiers (video switches plus video amplifier), which feature...
Mideal Technology Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) introduced the new HDRLM-1 Series of high-power laser diode modules, which are available with operating wavelengths of...
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) presented its new LNBP21 voltage regulator that features a step-up dc/dc converter that allows it to operate from...
Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced the release of a new series of discrete semiconductor devices with enhanced performance specifications. The Enhanced...
Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced its new ISL4270E 3.0V to 5.5V powered, RS-232 transceiver, which meets ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications. Additionally, it provides ±15kV ESD protection on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are PDAs, palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where the low-operational, and even lower standby power consumption is critical. […]
Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced its new PST4xxx Series of CMOS reset ICs, which realize a voltage detection precision of ±1.5...
Zhejiang Jiakang Electronics Co. Ltd. (Zhejiang, China) debuted the new LTC Series of chip-type ceramic filters, which provide a minimum spurious attenuation between 30dB and 35dB over the 9MHz to 12MHz frequency range. Measuring 7.1mm x 3.3mm x 1.5mm, the filters are designed for use in cordless phones, automobile radios and A/V systems. The devices […]
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Geneva, Switzerland) introduced a 200A version of its advanced family of IGBTs that features low forward-voltage drops at high currents. Such devices belong to the low drop family of ST's IGBTs that ensure low on-voltage losses without using any heavy metal doping or electronic radiation to reduce the lifetime of minority carries. The […]