Technology Articles

2016-03 Power Microsemi

[mar 29 2016] Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in power, security, reliability and performance, announced a doubling of the capacity of its Precise Time Protocol (PTP) client for the TimeProvider 2700 PTP Master Clock (GM) for LTE networks. TimeProvider 2700 now provides concurrent hardware timestamp support for up to 128 PTP clients, making it more ...

2016-03 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[mar 28 2016] Diodes Incorporated's new micro step-down DC-DC converter, the AP3403, typically achieves higher than 95% efficiency, extending battery life for smartphones and other low-voltage portable products. This synchronous pulse width modulation converter drives loads up to 600mA and maintains high efficiency by configuring external voltage dividers, capacitors and inductors elements. To support micro li ...

2016-03 Connectors Microchip Technology

[mar 27 2016] Microchip Technology, a global leader in integrated SCM, mixed-signal, emulator and flash patented solutions, introduces the PAC1921, a combination of analog and digital current sensor. The new device is the world's first high-end current sensor to support both digital and configurable analog outputs, with the ability to present power, current or voltage via a single output pin. All power-related ...

2016-03 Power Silicon Labs

[mar 26 2016] Silicon Labs, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the launch of its dual-mode Bluetooth Smart Ready module solution. This provides embedded developers with unmatched flexibility to integrate Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate(BR/EDR) wireless technologies while minimizing design time, cost, and complexity. Silic ...

2016-03 Connectors STMicroelectronics

[mar 25 2016] STMicroelectronics introduces the new STNRG family of digital controllers to help designers maximize the benefits of digital power conversion technology, including high energy efficiency at full load, enhanced security, rich diagnostic capabilities, and easy networking. The high durability of the new products is sufficient to meet the needs of high-end industrial applications as well as a variety ...

2016-03 Power Infineon Technologies

[mar 24 2016] Infineon Technologies AG launches OptiMOSTM 300 V, expanding its portfolio of medium voltage MOSFETs and setting a new standard in the power field effect tube market. The launch of the 300V OptiMOSTM helps Infineon further consolidate its market leadership in communication power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), motor control, industrial power supplies, and DC/AC inverters. The newl ...

2016-03 Power Infineon Technologies

[mar 23 2016] Infineon Technologies AG introduces the latest generation of PrimePACK power modules that take advantage of Infineon's new IGBT generation. IGBT5 and innovative. The combination of XT technology is an important milestone in the development of IGBT chip and module technology. IGBT5 reduces static and dynamic power losses and increases power density while. XT module process technology extends produ ...

2016-03 Power Linx Technologies Inc.

[mar 22 2016] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4040, a complete lithium-ion battery backup power management system for 3.5V to 5V power rails, which must remain active in the event of a primary power failure. Batteries provide much more energy than supercapacitors, making them an advantage for applications that require backups to extend operating time. The LTC4040 comes in a flat (0.75mm) 24-pin ...

2016-03 Power Microsemi

[mar 21 2016] Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in terms of power, security, reliability and performance, announced that it will release the VSC7449, a new member of the SparX-IV Enterprise Ethernet switching chip family with significantly increased switching capacity and competitive port configurations. The new SparX-IV Enterprise Ethernet switching ...

2016-03 Connectors Microchip Technology

[mar 20 2016] Microchip Technology has introduced the first USB3.0 smart hub product with host and device port switching, I/O bridging, and various other serial communication interface features. The new USB5734 and USB5744 devices include an integrated microcontroller that brings new capabilities to the USB hub, reducing overall BOM costs while also reducing software complexity. The USB5734/44 series has been ...

2016-03 Connectors Linear Technology/Analog Devices

[mar 19 2016] Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4316 / LTC4317 / LTC4318 series of I2C/SMBus address converters that enable multiple dependent devices with the same address, such as temperature sensors, to communicate individually with the main device. Without creating conflict. Address conflict occurs when slave devices with the same hardwired address are placed on the same bus. Traditional solu ...

2016-03 Power ams

[mar 18 2016] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a mission to explore the Earth and the Sun, the Magnetosphere Multi-Scale Mission. As part of the project, NASA sent four equally equipped satellites into Earth orbit to make unprecedented, high-precision three-dimensional measurements of the Earth's magnetosphere. The primary goal of the mission is to explore the dynamics of t ...