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austriamicrosystems’ single/dual white LED flash driver improves picture quality in mobile phones and digital still camerasaustriamicrosystems, a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs today announced the AS3645 LED flash driver. This inductive, ultra small, high-efficiency single/dual LED flash driver offers 25% higher output current than existing equivalents. The higher flash power enhances picture and video quality especially in low light environment at same system size. 
TI's DMVA1, a video security camera SoC with a vision co-processor for smart analyticsThe availability of IP camera system-on-chips (SoCs) that enable full high definition (HD) resolutions now allow for the next major wave of innovation in the video surveillance market – the addition of intelligent video. To date, the development of a video analytics system has been expensive, challenging and difficult to integrate, but those barriers are being dramatically reduced with the new industry-leading DMVA1 SoC from Texas Instruments. 
MAX4885AE: Fully integrated 2:1 VGA multiplexer with extended ESD protection enables higher bandwidth applicationsMaxim introduced the MAX4885AE, a complete 2:1 VGA multiplexer. This device can be used to switch two VGA signals from a graphics controller to one connector while maintaining a low 5.5pf (typ) on-capacitance for higher bandwidth applications operating up to 900MHz. The MAX4885AE is ideal for use in notebook PCs, servers, and consumer video applications. 
TI introduces industry’s lowest power SATA 3-Gbps redriver for mobile and computing applicationsTexas Instruments today introduced an ultra low-power, two-channel SATA 3-Gbps redriver and signal conditioner that can extend the interconnect distance between a SATA host and an eSATA connector. The SN75LVCP412A provides the industry's most aggressive low-power feature, which automatically puts the device in low-power mode (<20 mW) when the link is inactive for more than 10 microseconds. 
Tensilica Introduces Third Generation Diamond Standard Controllers Optimized for Low Power, High Performance ApplicationsTensilica Inc. today introduced its third generation of Diamond Standard controllers. This family of five upward-compatible processor cores is based on a common Xtensa architecture and provides the price/performance/low-power required for a wide range of embedded control functions in today's compute-intensive dataplane functions. Improvements in this third generation of Diamond Standard controllers deliver up to 15 percent faster clock speed, up to 20 percent smaller die area and up to 15 percent less power consumption. 
16-Bit Quad, SPI DAC with Internal Reference Achieves ±4LSB INL (Max)Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2654, a quad voltage output 16- and 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC family) with internal reference and SPI interface. LTC2654 DACs achieve 16-bit performance of ±4LSB INL maximum over temperature, a factor of two better than the nearest 16-bit quad competitor with internal reference. 
MAX2044: Highest linearity, up-/downconverting, 2300MHz to 4000MHz SiGe mixer for LTE, WiMAX, and MMDS base stationsMaxim introduces the MAX2044, the industry's highest performance, fully integrated, 2300MHz to 4000MHz SiGe passive mixer. Designed specifically for LTE, WiMAX(TM), and MMDS wireless-infrastructure applications, the MAX2044 delivers an unparalleled combination of linearity, noise performance, and component integration over an exceptionally wide band of operation. When configured as a downconverter, this single IC provides 32.5dBm of IIP3, 21dBm of IP1dB, 7.7dB of conversion loss, and an 8.5dB noise figure. In addition, it exhibits excellent 2nd- and 3rd-order spurious suppression. 
Summit Programmable Driver Powers LensVector Solid- State Autofocus Device for Mobile Phone CamerasSummit Microelectronics, the leader in programmable mixed-signal power management IC solutions, has introduced the SMB274 programmable driver for the LensVector™ solid-state AutoFocus device. The SMB274 demonstrates Summit's leadership in programmable mixed-signal power management, integrating high-performance analog power and high-density digital control. This high level of integration combined with micro-power operation in an ultra-compact CSP package and minimum external components yields an ideal solution for the next generation of miniature digital cameras employing LensVector AutoFocus technology. Siano Launches Ultra Low Cost CMMB Mobile TV Chip with Enhanced FeaturesSiano Mobile Silicon announced today the launch of the newest product in its CMMB TV receiver chip family – the SMS1184. The SMS1184 addresses the "Qingcai" – the mobile TV service provided by CBC – China's Broadcast Corporation, and is aimed at portable and handheld applications such as navigation devices, DVD players, media players ("MP4" players), notebooks and notebook accessories. The ultra efficient and low cost design of the SMS1184 allows consumer electronic device makers dramatically lower the cost of adding CMMB to their feature lists. Freescale introduces 90nm thin film storage flash with FlexMemory for next-generation microcontrollersFreescale Semiconductor today announced 90 nanometer thin film storage (TFS) flash memory technology for its next-generation microcontroller (MCU) platforms. The advanced technology is expected to be deployed in Freescale MCUs targeted for applications ranging from consumer electronics and household appliances to medical devices and smart metering systems. NXP launches new generation of highly efficient low VCEsat transistorsNXP Semiconductors today announced the launch of the first eight products from its new 4th generation low VCEsat (BISS) transistors. The product family comes in two optimized branches – an ultra-low VCEsat and a high-speed switching branch. They are available in a voltage range from 20 V to 60 V and are housed in small SMD packages SOT23 (2.9 x 1.3 x 1 mm) and SOT457 (2.9 x 1.5 x 1 mm). Avago Technologies - High Performance Broad Band InGaP HBT Gain BlocksAvago Technologies announced two new economical, easy to use general purpose InGaP Hetero-Junction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC gain block amplifiers for use in a variety of wireless applications. Avago's AVT-51663/53663 gain blocks, which operate within the DC to 6000MHz frequency band, can be used as either a broadband gain block or driver amplifier. These gain blocks target designers of cellular infrastructure applications, but can be also be used in a variety of other wireless applications such as Base Stations, WiMAX, WLAN, CATV, Satellite TV and set-top boxes. 
MAX16913/13A: Current-sense amplifiers and fault-protection switches for remote RF LNAsMaxim introduces the MAX16913/MAX16913A, high-voltage current-sense switches that prevent system damage due to fault conditions. These devices monitor load current and provide an analog output voltage proportional to the sensed load current. They include accurate internal current-limiting circuitry to protect the input supply against both overload and short-circuit conditions. Two open-drain fault-indicator outputs notify the microprocessor when a short-circuit, open-load, or short-to-battery condition exists. The wide input supply voltage range (5V to 42V) makes the MAX16913 is ideal for providing phantom power to remote RF LNAs in automotive applications. 
New Vishay Siliconix 35-A DrMOS Solution Features Input Voltage Range to 27 V; Enables Operating Frequencies in Excess of 1 MHz and High Efficiency to 92 %Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced an integrated DrMOS solution providing PWM-optimized high-side and low-side n-channel MOSFETs, a full-featured MOSFET driver IC, and a bootstrap diode, all in a single low-profile PowerPAK MLP 6x6 40-pin package. The new SiC762CD is fully compliant with the DrMOS specification for voltage regulators (VRs) in servers and desktop computers, graphics boards, workstations, game consoles, and other high-power CPU-based systems. The device enables operating frequencies in excess of 1 MHz and high efficiency to 92 %. 
RFMD Expands Industry-Leading 3G Product Portfolio with TD-SCDMA Power AmplifierRF Micro Devices announced it has expanded its industry-leading 3G front end product portfolio with the RF7234, RFMD's second-generation TD-SCDMA power amplifier (PA). The dual-mode RF7234 (TD-SCDMA and WCDMA band 1) follows RFMD's first-generation TD-SCDMA PA, the RF3266, which has secured multiple design wins across leading TD-SCDMA reference designs and is forecast to support multiple top-tier handset manufacturers headquartered in Asia and Europe. 
First Silicon Switches for 3G SmartphonesRF Micro Devices announced today that the Company has successfully qualified and released its first high power RF CMOS switch using high-resistivity silicon substrates sourced at a leading silicon foundry. RFMD is leveraging this new process technology, as well as patent-pending design and circuit-related technology developed by RFMD, to introduce a product portfolio of high-performance silicon switch-based products for next-generation 3G and 4G smartphones, as well as other cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense applications. 
RFMD Expands Family of Transmit Modules for 3G Entry PhonesRF Micro Devices, Inc. today announced the addition of four new products to RFMD's portfolio of 3G transmit modules. The four new products – the RF3230, RF3231, RF3232, and RF3171 – are designed to accelerate the implementation of 3G entry-level feature phones supporting one-to-two bands of WCDMA and two-to-four bands of GSM/GPRS (also referred to as WGPRS). Each new transmit module (TxM) features a GSM/GPRS power amplifier (PA) and an integrated pHEMT switch to support stringent 3G linearity requirements, providing a highly integrated, low cost alternative to discrete RF front end implementations. RFCMOS ASIC platforms simplify implementation of advanced RF SoCsToshiba Electronics Europe's ASIC & Foundry Business Unit has announced a new generation of technologies and services for speeding the development and reducing the cost of System-on-Chip (SoC) RF ICs. The technologies enable ICs with higher reliabilities than traditional System-in-Package (SiP) alternatives while a 'hybrid' ASIC / COT (customer own tooling) flow model significantly reduces development risk. Infineon Drives Innovation in LED Lighting; New Off-Line LED Drive Design Provides High Efficiency and Exceptional Power Quality for Incandescent Bulb ReplacementInfineon Technologies AG introduces its specific off-line driver IC for high-efficiency LED bulbs with dimming for residential lighting. With a flexible architecture that supports very cost-effective 40W/60W/100W incandescent bulb replacement and all typical consumer lighting applications, the ICL8001G sets a new benchmark with respect to integration, performance, features, and total system cost. The ICL8001G enables up to 90 percent efficiency, supports a broad variety of already installed wall dimmers, and is the only primary controlled off-line LED drive solution with integrated Power Factor Correction (PFC). It achieves a power factor exceeding 98 percent. 
ON Semiconductor Introduces Fixed-Frequency Current-Mode Controller for High Efficiency, Compact Adapter SolutionsON Semiconductor has announced the introduction of the NCP1237, NCP1238 and NCP1288 fixed-frequency, current-mode controller ICs. Targeted at AC-DC adapter applications for laptop/notebook computers, LCD displays, printers, and household consumer electronics, the new controllers are available in a choice of frequency options with single or dual level over current thresholds. The standard device has a built-in 65 kHz oscillator, with 100 kHz and 133 kHz versions supplied on request. 
New Power Factor Corrected LED Driver from ON Semiconductor Supports TRIAC Dimming for Residential and Commercial Lighting ApplicationsON Semiconductor a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions for green electronics, has announced the launch of a new power factor corrected dimmable LED driver for residential and commercial lighting applications. 
TI’s new green phase-shifted full-bridge controller includes synchronous rectifier output controlTexas Instruments introduced a phase-shifted full-bridge PWM controller with synchronous MOSFET control outputs and light load power management. The UCC28950 can achieve efficiencies above 90 percent from light load to full load, enabling it to meet 90+ Climate Savers® efficiency standards. The device features a 10:1 wide range adaptive zero voltage switching (ZVS) control scheme. The wider ZVS operational range directly translates into reduced energy consumption across a wider power output range. 
MAX97000/01/02: Audio subsystems use Maxim's proprietary Class D and Class H technologies to maximize battery lifeMaxim introduced the MAX97000/MAX97001/MAX97002 family of mono audio subsystems. These devices combine a high-efficiency, Class D mono speaker amplifier with distortion limiter; a DirectDrive II(TM) Class H stereo headphone amplifier; and an ultra-low-noise, analog bypass switch. Maxim's DirectDrive II technology utilizes a dual-mode internal charge pump that operates at ±0.9V for low signal levels, only switching to ±1.8V for signals that require higher output power. This innovative architecture minimizes power consumption while avoiding the signal discontinuity problems that plague other Class H implementations. Providing the industry's best efficiency (87%, typ) and audio quality, the MAX97000-MAX97002 are ideal for cellular phones, portable media players (PMPs), and other applications that require high audio quality, output power, and efficiency. 
MAX5969A/B: IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant PD interface controllers enable PoE+ powered devicesMaxim introduced the MAX5969A/MAX5969B, IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant interface controllers for PoE+ PDs (powered devices). These devices meet all IEEE 802.3at specifications and are backwards compatible with the IEEE 802.3af standard. These controllers can withstand transient voltage spikes up to 100V (abs max) without the aid of external components. Freescale MSC8155 digital signal processor boosts performance for wireless base station equipmentFreescale Semiconductor has introduced its MSC8155 digital signal processor (DSP), a higher performance and cost-optimized version of the company's flagship MSC8156 DSP based on the latest StarCore technology. The MSC8155 includes next-generation acceleration and interconnect technologies that boost overall chip performance and further enhance the capabilities of broadband wireless base station equipment. 
ERG introduces new high-performance driver modules for mid-sized LED-backlit displaysEndicott Research Group (ERG), manufacturer of the industry's largest selection of LED Driver modules for powering LED-backlit LCDs, is offering a new range of Smart Force plug-and-play LED driver solutions with enhanced performance features for high-power, high-brightness mid-size LED-backlit displays. 
MAX3815A: HDMI v1.3 cable equalizer extends cable reach to 35 meters at 2.25GbpsFollowing the industry's longest reaching DVI(TM)/HDMI(TM) TMDS equalizer, the MAX3815, Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX3815A, a 2.25Gbps automatic cable equalizer for HDMI v1.3 TMDS applications. The MAX3815A is capable of compensating for 0 to 35m of 24 AWG HDMI cable or 0 to 22m of 28 AWG HDMI cable, running TMDS data at rates up to 2.25Gbps. The device is compatible with HDTV resolutions of 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 1080p with 30- to 36-bit color (Deep Color). It also supports VGA to WUXGA computer resolutions. 
NEC Electronics Two Embedded DRAM Intelligent Buffer ICs for High-Resolution Mobile Graphics ApplicationsExtending its industry-leading embedded DRAM (eDRAM) technology to support designers of mobile phones, music players and other portable devices, NEC Electronics introduced two system on chip (SoC) solutions, uPD60800 and uPD60801. 
Wolfson announces two new audio amplifiersThe WM9090 and the WM9010 are the two latest additions to Wolfson's world-leading audio amplifier portfolio, and will feature in a range of the world's most highly integrated mobile phones. 
CSR claims industry’s first audio processor with Bluetooth connectivity for handsetsCSR announced CSR7810, a product that embeds an audio processing platform and a handset Bluetooth radio onto a single chip. Users often struggle to make themselves heard on a mobile phone - background noise from traffic, roadworks or even a noisy railway station can render conversations inaudible. CSR7810 contains voice processing technology for handsets designed to radically improve the audio quality of conversations in extremely noisy environments. 
NEC Electronics Introduces EMMA Mobile EV SoCs for Full HD Portable Audio-Visual DevicesNEC Electronics today announced the availability of new system-on-chips in the EMMA Mobile series. EMMA Mobile /EV is capable of processing high-definition content and 3D graphics with very low power consumption. 
Wolfson breaks new ground for mobile phones with world’s first digital audio hub solutionWolfson Microelectronics is taking the consumer audio experience to a completely new level, by announcing the world's first digital audio hub solution for mobile phones. Tensilica - Second Generation ConnX BaseBand Engine DSP for Demanding Algorithms for LTE/4G Wireless Handsets and Base StationsTensilica introduced ConnX BBE16, its second generation baseband engine for LTE and 4G baseband SOC designs. ConnX BBE16's 16-way MAC architecture is optimized for the most demanding wireless DSP tasks, including OFDM algorithms and FFT, FIR, IIR, and matrix computation. 
NEC Electronics - SoC Enables High-End Camera Functionality and Improved Functionalities for Camera PhonesNEC Electronics introduced its new camera engine 151 (CE151) system-on-chip (SoC), an image processing device for camera phones to provide clear and high-quality images comparable to digital-still cameras (DSCs). 
TI introduces the smallest Class-D audio amplifier for portable devicesTexas Instruments introduced a 3.2-W, mono Class-D audio amp with an integrated digital-to-analog converter (DAC) noise filter that reduces codec noise by as much as 82 percent, compared to devices without this feature. The TPA2011D1's integrated noise filter could eliminate the need for an external filter on the inputs, reducing component count and cost. The Class-D amplifier's 1.2-mm x 1.2-mm package size makes it 25 percent smaller than competing devices, further saving space for designers who are looking for 0.4-mm pitch for next-generation mobile phones and portable media players. 
MAX16838: Maxim releases the first two-string HB LED driver for automotive applicationsMaxim introduced the MAX16838, the industry's only two-string HB (high-brightness) LED driver for automotive applications. This device integrates a boost or SEPIC switching converter, two linear current sinks, and all necessary power MOSFETs. The MAX16838 is able to optimize conversion efficiency, provide complete fault protection, and allow a 5000:1 dimming range-without any external components. This HB LED driver is well suited for LCD backlighting applications, particularly in automotive displays. 
NEC Electronics Introduces Super-Resolution ASSP with LVDS Interface for Digital TVs and PC MonitorsNEC Electronics announced its new super-resolution application-specific standard product (ASSP), the uPD9281GC. The ASSP addresses the dramatic divergence between yesterday's image resolution and the high resolution of today's audio-visual (AV) display systems, and supports the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) interface, a technology extensively adopted in broad ranges of flat panel displays, projectors for digital TVs (DTVs) and PC monitors. 
High Speed Synchronous N-Channel MOSFET DriverLinear Technology Corporation introduced the LTC4449, a high speed synchronous MOSFET driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-channel MOSFETs in a synchronous rectified converter topology. This driver, combined with one of Linear Technology's DC/DC controllers and power FETs forms a complete high efficiency synchronous regulator that can be used as a step-down or step-up DC/DC converter. 
ON Semiconductor Adds New Clock and Data Driver ICs to its Family of Clock Management ProductsON Semiconductor has announced an expansion of its family of clock drivers, with the release of the NB7L585, NB7L585R, NB7V585M and NB7V586M differential 2:1 mux input to 1:6 devices, and the NB6HQ14M and NB7HQ14M 1:4 fanout clock/data drivers with equalization. 
Toshiba - LED driver integrates brightness control, PWM grey scaling and protectionToshiba Electronics Europe has announced a 16-channel LED driver that combines comprehensive brightness control with a built-in PWM grey scale capability. The TB62721 is ideal for traffic signs, information boards and other high quality large panel displays requiring the accurate and reliable control of multiple colour LEDs. |
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