Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced two new additions to its MightyMUX high-performance analog switch line, the ISL84516 and the ISL84517. Both switches...
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) reported that it has filed a lawsuit against Semtech Corp. (Camarillo, CA) for patent infringement, despite the company's acknowledgement that Semtech has reportedly withdrawn from the market parts that allegedly infringe on its patents. Maxim said it is in discussions with Semtech and that it anticipates a settlement. Semtech […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) and Future Electronics (Montreal, Canada) have partnered to create a Wireless Sensor Solution reference design kit that provides novice and experienced radio frequency (RF) designers with an easy-to-adopt RF solution. The reference design kit is a self-contained, working prototype that includes all of the necessary design files, schematics, PCB layout […]
LEM USA Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) introduced its new AV 100 Series of hall-effect-based voltage transducers for industrial and traction markets, which allows...
GrafTech International Ltd. (GTI, Wilmington, DE) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. Net income before non-recurring charges was $3.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the 2002 second quarter. This compares to net income before non-recurring charges of $6.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the 2001 second […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced the new LTC3732 three-phase, five-bit VID, 600kHz, synchronous step-down, switching regulator that drives n-channel, external-power...
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), announced that it has settled its patent-infringement lawsuit against...
Dongxin Capacitor Co. Ltd. (Fuxin, China) introduced the CL21 Series of film capacitors, which are available with capacitance values from 10pF to...
Kelon Relay Co. Ltd. (Yueqing, China) introduced the new KLDJ19 electromechanical relay, which has a nominal voltage of 12Vdc or 24Vdc and...
BCComponents International BV (Eindhoven, Netherlands) announced that it is shipping its new series of multi-layer ceramic chip inductors in 0402 casings, which feature a typical self-resonant frequency between 750MHz to 4GHz. The inductors are suitable for filtering and impedance matching in mobile devices, telecommunications systems and other high-frequency applications. The new inductors offer typical Q […]
Fenghua Advanced Technology Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), designed for use in PCs and consumer electronics applications,...
Hefei Sanjin Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new MF5A-3 Series of negative temperature coefficient thermistors, which are coated with epoxy resin...
Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) unveiled its 2.4GHz ISL3985 power amplifier, which provides a typical output power of 21dBm and 28dB overall two-stage...
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced a new highly integrated, high-frequency, power supply controller combining a synchronous PWM switching regulator with an adjustable...
Royal Philips Electronics (San Jose, CA) introduced the PIP202-12M, a high-performance addition to Philips' integrated powertrain semiconductor portfolio. The new device serves as the power output stage for non-isolated, dc/dc, synchronous-buck converters. Target applications include distributed power schemes for telecommunications and networking equipment, small form factor servers and PCs, industrial markets, and industrial equipment. The […]