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2015-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[mar 15 2015] STMicroelectronics announces the latest iteration of its award-winning BlueNRG Bluetooth SMART network processor. The new processor supports the latest Bluetooth 4.1 specification and introduces a 1.7V operating mode to extend the life of battery-powered products. The new BlueNRG-MS network processor integrates a fully functional Bluetooth PHY and 2.4GHz RF circuit, as well as a dedicated securit ...

2015-03 Connectors Microchip Technology

[mar 14 2015] Microchip Technology announced the SST26WF080B and SST26WF040B devices, extending its 1.8V Serial Quad I/O(SQI)SuperFlash memory family. Available in both 4 Mb and 8 Mb storage capacities, the new devices are manufactured using Microchip's high-performance SuperFlash technology to deliver the industry's fastest erase times and superior reliability. Thanks to the use of SuperFlash technology, the ...

2015-03 Connectors TE Connectivity

[mar 13 2015] TE Connectivity introduces the industry's first high-speed Multiple Input/Output product (HSMIO). As a new member of TE's product family, this input/output (I/O) connector solution combines the form factor of Micro USB 2.0 with the data transfer capability of USB 3.1 for slimmer mobile and wearable devices. It can meet the increasing demand of mobile devices for more functions, faster speeds, lar ...

2015-03 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[mar 12 2015] ON Semiconductor successfully evaluated performance and demonstrated the first fully featured stacked CMOS image sensor. Compared to traditional monolithic, non-stacked designs, the sensor's bare chip takes up less space, has higher pixel performance, and has better power consumption. This technology has been successfully implemented and performance has been verified in a test chip with 1.1 micro ...

2015-03 Sensors ON Semiconductor

[mar 11 2015] ON Semiconductor introduces a new generation 13-megapixel (MP) image sensor, the AR1335, expanding its broad portfolio of imaging products. Based on advanced 1.1 micron (µm) pixel technology, the AR1335 sets a new benchmark for sensitivity, quantum efficiency (QE) and linear potential well capacity. Designed for smartphone camera applications, this image sensor delivers an image quality experienc ...

2015-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[mar 10 2015] Spanning multiple electronic applications, STMicroelectronics' STM32 microcontroller is the industry's largest selection of free Integrated Development environments (ides). Being able to achieve the simplest development process is the best choice for innovative enterprises. STM32 users can now choose the most suitable development environment and suite from three integrated development environment ...

2015-03 Power Sigma Designs Inc.

[mar 9 2015] SiBEAM has announced new SB6501 and SB6510 UltraGig network processors and RF transceivers. This new batch of products uses SiBEAM's proven, specialized millimeter wave technology to power the next generation of wireless networking products, 802.11ad (also known as WiGig), expanding the company's indoor gigabit wireless solutions. The WIGIG-compatible chip delivers multi-gigabit rates for ultra-f ...

2015-03 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[mar 8 2015] Linear introduces the LTC7860, a high-efficiency switching surge suppressor with overvoltage and overcurrent protection for high-availability systems. During normal operation, the LTC7860 is continuously connected to an external P-channel MOSFET to transfer the input voltage to the output with very low conduction losses. In the event of input overvoltage, the LTC7860 protects critical downstream ...

2015-03 Power Aries Electronics

[mar 7 2015] ARM today announced the launch of the ARM® mbed™ IoT Starter Kit, which uses Ethernet connectivity technology to transfer data from connected devices directly to IBM's Bluemix cloud platform. The secure sensing environment provided by ARM, combined with IBM's cloud data analytics, mobile and application resources, will accelerate the development of new smart device prototypes and special value-ad ...

2015-03 Power STMicroelectronics

[mar 6 2015] STMicroelectronics SRTAG NFC/RFID tags have the widest storage range in the market, the longest data retention period, the highest number of rewrites and the strongest data protection capabilities, stimulating the development potential of short-range wireless connectivity in consumer electronics, computer peripherals, home appliances, industrial automation and health care products to realize more ...

2015-03 Connectors IDT, Integrated Device Technology

[mar 5 2015] IDT Corporation announced the launch of a high-speed multiplexer that expands IDT's existing DDR4 portfolio for the emerging NVDIMM (non-volatile dual-in-line storage module) ecosystem. In addition, Micron Technology has selected IDT as its preferred supplier of NVDIMM multiplexers for the enterprise and cloud server markets. NVDIMM is a new architecture that provides DRAM (dynamic random access ...

2015-03 Connectors Broadcom

[mar 4 2015] Broadcom has introduced the industry's first fully integrated system-on-chip (SoC) for virtual client devices (VCpes). Broadcom's latest SOCs are designed to give operators the flexibility to add new services in an ever-changing and multi-vendor competitive environment. Broadcom will be showcasing its leading technology at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, March 2-5 to advance the mo ...