Analog Devices is introducing what it says is the the industry’s first clock IC to combine low phase noise clock generation with 14-channel clock distribution at jitter levels below 1 picosecond. The AD9516 series integrates an integer-N synthesizer, two reference inputs, a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), programmable dividers, adjustable delay lines and 14 clock drivers, including LVPECL, LVDS and CMOS.

Analog Devices is introducing two families of single-chip energy meter ICs that combine intelligent battery management and ADI's innovative signal processing technology to address the need of the world's electricity markets for feature-rich, highly reliable meters. Increasingly, solid-state, failure-resistant energy meters, such as those enabled by Analog Devices, are replacing aging electro-mechanical systems by providing consistently dependable...

At the WiMAX World Conference, Analog Devices is demonstrating the first two devices in a family of RF transceivers for WiMAX certified terminals that will help lower the cost and drive the wide-scale deployment of broadband wireless access. Based on the 802.16 standard, WiMAX terminals provide wireless broadband connectivity and are low cost alternatives to wired solutions such as DSL and cable modems.

Analog Devices has extended its portfolio of leading RF ICs with the ADF7021 narrowband transceiver IC. The ADF7021 is designed for operation in multiple frequency bands between 80 and 940MHz. Fully compliant with European ETSI-300-220, North American FCC Parts 15, 90, 95 and Japan ARIB STD-T67 regulatory standards, the ADF7021 achieves best-in class receiver sensitivity of -123 dBm at 1 kbps and includes on- chip T/R switch, VCO tank, RF/IF filt...

Analog Devices has extended its portfolio of leading RF ICs with the ADF7021 narrowband transceiver IC. The ADF7021 is designed for operation in multiple frequency bands between 80 and 940MHz. Fully compliant with European ETSI-300-220, North American FCC Parts 15, 90, 95 and Japan ARIB STD-T67 regulatory standards, the ADF7021 achieves best-in class receiver sensitivity of -123 dBm at 1 kbps and includes on- chip T/R switch, VCO tank, RF/IF fil...

Analog Devices is introducing the industry’s first quad-channel PMU (parametric measurement unit). The AD5522 combines four independent channels in a space-saving 12 mm × 12 mm TQFP package. Each of the four channels includes on-chip sense resistors for 5 microamp, 20 microamp, 200 microamp and 2 milliamp current ranges.

Analog Devices' latest precision PulSAR ADC is designed to increase the portability of patient and industrial monitors and improve the performance and throughput of automated test equipment and data acquisition systems, Analog Devices' AD7980 1-MSPS (mega-sample per second) 16-bit ADC consumes 80 percent less power and board space than the closest competing 16-bit ADC in its class.

Analog Devices has announced that X-Digital Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of broadcast transmission systems, is using ADI's Blackfin processor in its integrated satellite receiver with FM modulator. Using the Blackfin processor, X-Digital is offering a product that allows satellite operators to stream digital audio to a largely untapped market - multi-dwelling units, such as hotels and apartment complexes. X-Digital's satellite receiver converts ...

Analog Devices’ AD8599 dual operational amplifier is designed for medical, instrumentation, automated test equipment and other industrial applications that require low noise without sacrificing precision. The industry’s only dual op amp to specify 1-nV/Hz voltage noise at 1kHz over a wide operating voltage range up to 36 V, the AD8599 lowers voltage noise by 80 percent as compared to standard amplifiers. Available in the same package ...

Analog Devices has announced that it has acquired privately held AudioAsics A/S, a Danish company consisting of a team of experienced developers of high-performance, low-power microphone and audio signal conditioning technology. The combination of ADI's signal processing capabilities with AudioAsics' expertise is expected to result in miniature, low-power audio solutions that provide better sound quality in portable consumer and communications pr...

Analog Devices' latest family of octal ADCs are ideal for portable medical devices and ultrasound machines where lower power consumption and smaller board space are critical design considerations. The 10-bit AD9212 and 12-bit AD9222 consume less than 100 mW per channel, yielding savings of as much as 5 to 6W when compared to competitive offerings in ultrasound systems containing up to 512 channels.

The AD8117 and AD8118 are said to achieve a bandwidth of more than 500 MHz-65 percent higher than the nearest competitive 32 × 32 arrays-making them the industry's first single-chip 32 × 32 analog crosspoint switches to achieve the highspeeds required to route Quantum Extended Graphics Array (QXGA) video signals without degrading image quality. QXGA is a high-resolution display standard (2048 × 1536 pixels) that enables very fin...

Analog Devices’ ADCMP60x family of rail-to-rail comparators is designed for applications that require high-speed, low power, rail-to-rail swing and high precision. The comparator family supports all prevailing digital output stages—including LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling), CML (current-mode logic) and TTL/CMOS required by applications such as medical instruments, test and measurement, RF (radio frequency) and telecommunicat...

Analog Devices is expanding its portfolio of devices targeted at wireless infrastructure applications with the AD9254 14-bit, 150 MSPS ADC. The device achieves 83-dBc SFDR at 70 MHz while consuming only 430 mW—a claimed 50 percent reduction in power consumption over competing solutions.

Analog Devices has expanded its family of power supply sequencer and supervisory products with a flexible, accurate device that protects against brown out conditions in communications infrastructure equipment. The ADM1185 quad voltage monitor and sequencer is designed for systems with multiple power supplies, like wireless base stations, that require sequencer products to ensure voltage rails are powered up in a controlled manner in order to prev...

Analog Devices has expanded its suite of online evaluation tools with the introduction of ADIsimDDS. Available to designers at no charge on ADI’s Web site, the ADIsimDDS tool assists users in selecting, evaluating and troubleshooting direct digital synthesis ICs from Analog Devices.

Analog Devices is extending its line of High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI ICs to offer what is said to be the industry's broadest portfolio of HDMI transmitters, receivers and multiplexers. These highly integrated display interface ICs are designed to deliver optimal performance, the highest resolution video, and easy connectivity to next-generation televisions that support the HDMI standard.

Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced two Class-D audio amplifiers designed to meet the low-power, small size, and growing sound quality requirements of portable electronics. A leader in delivering innovative sound processing solutions for home and professional applications, ADI is applying its expertise to Class-D amplifiers that address the space constraints and battery-consumption requirements of cellular handsets, handheld game machines, MP3 ...

Looking for a quiet restaurant? Or, wondering if the party has started at your favourite night club? Live video streams to the mobile phones of would-be diners and dancers lets them look inside. An innovative new wireless application called the IRIS(TM) camera uses the Blackfin(R) processor from Analog Devices, Inc. to secure and stream video from a camera to an enabled portable device, such as a GPRS or 3G phone, or laptop. The IRIS(TM) camer...

Looking for a quiet restaurant? Or, wondering if the party has started at your favourite night club? Live video streams to the mobile phones of would-be diners and dancers lets them look inside. An innovative new wireless application called the IRIS(TM) camera uses the Blackfin(R) processor from Analog Devices, Inc. to secure and stream video from a camera to an enabled portable device, such as a GPRS or 3G phone, or laptop. The IRIS(TM) camer...