International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new 600V HEXFET power MOSFET family with fast body diode characteristics tailored for...
Motorola Inc. (Austin, TX) debuted its new MC33993 multiple switch detection interface IC from Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector, which enables designers of multi-voltage embedded systems to eliminate discrete and standard linear ICs that will enable low-pin count microcontrollers. The device is designed to allow logic-level microcontrollers (MCUs) to directly interface with system voltages from -14V […]
LinkCom Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) announced the availability of a line of RJ-45 connectors that feature integrated transformers/chokes for use in 10Mbps...
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...
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...
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 […]
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) presented its new LNBP21 voltage regulator that features a step-up dc/dc converter that allows it to operate from...