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MAX9621: Dual, 2-wire, Hall-effect sensor interface provides flexibility through analog and digital outputsMaxim introduces the MAX9621, a dual, 2-wire, Hall-effect sensor interface with analog and digital outputs. This device enables the microprocessor to monitor the status of Hall-effect sensors either through the analog output by mirroring the sensor current for linear information or through the filtered digital output. The input current threshold can be programmed for the digital output. A high-side current-sense architecture eliminates the need for a ground-return wire without introducing ground shift, thus reducing wiring cost by 50%. The MAX9621 is well suited for automotive body controllers such as window lifters. 
ZMDI expands SARah family with fast and power-saving Dual Core ADCsZMDI, a globally active supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial and medical applications, presents 12 new members of its converter family SARah. The new A/D-converters ZADC510x and ZADC512x have a Dual Core and operate with sampling rates of up to 1MSample/s. The Dual-Core enables developers to make use of applications which require the parallel sampling of 2 signals. The ZMDI converter family, which operates on the principle of successive approximation (SAR) and has proven reliable in numerous applications, is ideally suited for use in high-speed applications, such as motion control, 3-phase motor control units, inverters or multi-axis positioning systems. 
Imec and Holst Centre present ADC with record figure of merit suited for low energy radiosAt today's International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and Holst Centre report an ultra-low power 8 bit analog to digital convertor (ADC) consuming only 30fJ energy per conversion step. This world-class figure of merit ADC is especially suited for upcoming low energy radios in the ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) radio bands such as low-energy Bluetooth or IEEE 802.15.6 for body-area networks. 
Peregrine Semiconductor SP4T RF Switch Achieves Best-in-Class LinearityPeregrine Semiconductor announced the new PE42440 SP4T (single pole four throw) RF switch. The PE42440, designed on Peregrine's green UltraCMOS™ silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) process technology, features excellent broadband RF performance from 50 MHz up to 3 GHz. The HaRP™-enhanced switch has best-in-class linearity, making it ideal for general purpose TRx switching in cellular and 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio bands; antenna tuning; and filter bank tuning/switching in a wide range of applications, including cellular radios and radio modules; antenna tuning of UHF bands through 3 GHz; RFID antenna tuning; 2.4 GHz ISM; Femtocells and other industrial applications. 
STMicroelectronics Completes Family of Miniaturized Industry-Standard ComparatorsSTMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of analog ICs and the market leader in comparators, has completed its portfolio of industry-standard comparators in space-saving packages by introducing the LMV331 in a choice of 2.00 x 1.25mm SC70 or 2.90 x 1.60mm SOT23 form factors. 
TI introduces multi-channel, 16-bit ADCs with 500-kSPS throughputTexas Instruments introduced the 500-kSPS ADS8331 and ADS8332 successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) with true, 16-bit no missing code (NMC) precision performance. 
Wolfson takes ultra low power to a new level and claims world-leading DACWolfson Microelectronics announced the launch of the WM8912, an ultra low power DAC designed to significantly extend playback time, reduce system cost and dramatically enhance audio performance in portable applications, including media players, headsets, multimedia phones and navigation devices. 
Quad/Dual 14-Bit, 125Msps ADCs Dissipate One-Third the PowerLinear Technology has announced a family of 24 ultralow power 14-bit/12-bit, 125Msps to 25Msps, quad and dual ADCs that dissipate as little as one-third the power of competing ADCs. The flagship ADC is the LTC2175-14, a quad 14-bit, 125Msps ADC that dissipates only 558mW (140mW per channel). The LTC2175 significantly reduces system power without sacrificing AC performance, offering signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance of 73.4dB and spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of 88dB at baseband. 
18-Bit DAC Achieves ±1LSB INL & DNLLinear Technology introduced the LTC2757, an 18-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to offer precision DC specifications of ±1LSB INL (max) and ±1LSB DNL (max). The LTC2757 is 18-bit accurate over a ±10V output range, offering a full-scale settling time of 2.1µs and low 1.4nV•s glitch impulse. Fast settling and low glitch reduce harmonic distortion, making it possible to produce higher frequency, lower noise output waveforms. This unique combination of DC and AC accuracy will enable the design of higher performance instrumentation, automated test equipment, data acquisition systems, and medical devices. 
MAX11046 - Simultaneous-sampling ADC provides true 16-bit performance for polyphase power-grid designsMaxim introduced the MAX11046, an 8-channel, 16-bit simultaneous-sampling ADC. An unique architecture (patent pending) provides an ultra-low-noise, on-chip, negative supply voltage. This innovation achieves true 16-bit performance from a high-impedance bipolar input using only a single positive external supply, and exceeds the regulatory requirements for Class 0.2 (0.2% of 220V) precision mandated by IEC 62053. 
16-Bit I2C ADC Integrates 2ppm/°C Reference in 3mm x 3mm PackageLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2463, a 16-bit delta sigma ADC that integrates a precision reference in tiny 12-lead 3mm x 3mm DFN and 4mm x 5mm MSOP packages. With the device's integrated reference (2ppm/°C typical, 10ppm/°C maximum), the LTC2463 allows precise measurements with no need for an external reference. The LTC2463 communicates via a 2-wire I2C interface and is a complete analog solution for portable sensors, compact systems or power supply monitoring. TI’s new data acquisition system delivers up to 75 percent power, space and cost savingsTexas Instruments has introduced the 100-kSPS ADS8201, a complete on-chip data acquisition system (DAS) that draws only 600 uA of supply current at 2.2 V, resulting in up to 75 percent power savings over discrete implementations. The ADS8201 offers customers system-processing capability by integrating a complete analog signal chain of four chips into one. 
Peregrine Semiconductor SPDT Switches Offer Design Flexibility to Address High-Performance RF DemandsPeregrine Semiconductor announced the first pair in a series of new SPDT RF switches addressing the needs of wireless infrastructure, 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM), and broadband applications for fiber optics and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS). The PE4250 and PE4251are the result of a joint design and development activity with long-standing partner OKI Electric Ltd. (Tokyo). Product engineers from both OKI and Peregrine collaborated to develop leading-edge design techniques to meet market demands, resulting in the latest high-performance UltraCMOS™ Silicon-on-Sapphire (SOS) RFICs. 
True Power & Current Monitor Enables Board & System-Level OptimizationLinear Technology has introduced the LT2940, a power and current monitor for 4V to 80V systems. The LT2940 provides the necessary circuits to accurately measure, monitor and control power in situations where both the current and voltage may vary due to supply voltage uncertainty, component parametric changes, transient conditions or time-varying signals. 
Quad 12-Bit/10-Bit/8-Bit Rail-to-Rail I2C DACs with Internal Reference Include Reset to High Impedance Outputs for Power Supply MarginingLinear Technology has announced the LTC2635 quad 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit rail-to-rail digital-to-analog converters (DACs), which integrate a precision 10ppm/ºC reference in tiny 3mm x 3mm QFN and MSOP packages. Ordering options include 2.5V (LTC2635-L) and 4.096V (LTC2635-H) DAC full-scale outputs. In addition to offering power-on reset to zero and mid-scale options, the LTC2635-L also includes ordering options for high impedance outputs at power-on reset and during shutdown. This allows the DAC to be used in applications such as power supply margining where the DAC outputs must be electrically isolated from the power supply at power-on, before being called to action to adjust supply voltages up and down. 'Intersil in Consumer Products' - Company to highlight breakthrough analogue circuits at consumer electronics show in Las VegasIntersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors, will showcase its latest products and technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show. 
Selectable 250sps/1ksps 16-Bit ADC Integrates 10ppm/ºC Max Precision ReferenceLinear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2470 and LTC2472, a pair of 16-bit delta sigma ADCs that integrate a high accuracy reference in tiny 3mm x 3mm DFN and 12-lead MSOP packages. The device's integrated 1.25V reference offers 2ppm/ºC drift performance and 0.1% initial accuracy for precise measurements in space-constrained applications. Both ADCs provide guaranteed 16-bit no missing code resolution and selectable 250sps or 1ksps output rate. The LTC2470 and LTC2472 are ideal for system and environmental monitoring and data acquisition systems requiring fast output rates. 
TI’s new family of eight-channel, high-voltage, bipolar DACs addresses low-power applicationsTexas Instruments has introduced six new digital-to-analog converters (DACs) available in 12-, 14- and 16-bit versions and with either SPI or parallel interface. The eight-channel DAC87x8 family features a typical power consumption in normal mode of 14.8 mW/channel, dropping to <170 uW/channel in power-down mode. An internal 4x or 6x programmable gain provides a bipolar ±16-V or unipolar 0-V to 33-V output range across eight channels. Data Converters Achieve New Levels Of Noise Performance And Low-Power Operation In Portable Industrial And Medical EquipmentAnalog Devices has expanded its portfolio of precision sigma-delta ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) with 12- and 16-bit small-package devices that achieve new levels of noise performance and low-power operation for portable industrial and medical instrumentation equipment. 
Texas Instruments introduces the lowest power 250-MSPS, 14-bit ADCTexas Instruments has introduced the first in a new class of high-speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) delivering ultra-low power consumption and excellent dynamic performance across wide signal bandwidths from DC up to 550 MHz. At the maximum sample rate of 250 mega samples per second (MSPS), the 14-bit ADS4149 consumes 30 percent less power, while delivering 3-dB greater signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than the nearest low-power ADC. This combination of power and performance enables greater efficiency and density while enhancing range and sensitivity in defense, test and measurement, and communications applications. Low-power Video Crosspoint Switches/Muxes Feature Highest BandwidthDemand for higher resolution professional audio/video (Pro-AV) equipment is generating a need for analog multiplexers and crosspoint switches that deliver high-speed, low power consumption and compact footprint. To address these challenges, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) expanded its industry's broadest portfolio of high-speed analog switch ICs with the introduction of the ADV32xx family of 16 × 16 buffered crosspoint switches and buffered multiplexers for Pro-AV switching and distribution system applications such as video conferencing and digital signage. 
High-Performance 3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope from STMicroelectronics Packs 360 Degrees of Freedom in a Single PackageSTMicroelectronics has introduced a high performance single-package analog gyroscope that accurately measures angular rates along three orthogonal axes. Combining superior accuracy with high stability and a small size, ST's 3-axis gyroscope heralds the widespread adoption of realistic-motion user interfaces in all kinds of consumer applications. 
I2C-Compatible, Multichannel, 8-/10-/12-Bit ADCs Delivers Maximum FlexibilityBroadening its industry-leading portfolio of I2C-based ADCs, Maxim introduces the MAX11600-MAX11617 multichannel ADCs with an internal voltage reference. Available in 188ksps, 8-bit (MAX11600-05) and 94.4ksps, 10-/12-bit (MAX11606-17) configurations, this unique family of ADCs provides designers with the most flexibility in selecting resolution, channel count (4/8/12), supply voltage (2.7V to 3.6V/4.5V to 5.5V), and reference voltage (2.048V/4.096V). 
Cypress - PSoC 1 Device with Enhanced Analog PerformanceCypress Semiconductor has introduced a new PSoC 1 programmable system-on-chip with enhanced analog performance. The superior programmable analog of the new CY8C28xxx device enables more advanced mixed-signal and sensing applications, as well as faster and more robust capacitive touch-sensing interfaces. The devices also deliver the best digital performance among the PSoC 1 family, including support for directly driving an LCD and dual hardware I2C interfaces. The new PSoC 1 line targets a wide range of embedded applications that take advantage of the enhanced analog and digital peripherals, including industrial control, communication backplane management, white goods and more. Freescale mini USB interface IC enables a single connection for mobile device charging, audio and dataFreescale Semiconductor is introducing a mini USB interface IC that helps mobile device designers and manufacturers create smaller, sleeker consumer products by enabling a single mini USB connector for external accessories including chargers, headsets, microphones and audio/data connections. 
16-Bit Quad SPI DAC Achieves ±1LSB INL & DNL with Software-Programmable Unipolar & Bipolar OutputsLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2754-16, a quad 16-bit current output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that achieves ±1LSB integral nonlinearity (INL) and differential nonlinearity (DNL). All four DACs can be software programmed or pin-strapped for one of six unipolar or bipolar output ranges via a simple 4-wire serial interface. Software programmability eliminates the need for expensive precision resistors, gain stages and manual jumpers. The LTC2754-16's precision DC specifications and flexible SoftSpan output configurability make it ideal for multichannel data acquisition modules and automated test equipment. A pin- and software-compatible 12-bit option is also available, making it easy to transition between different resolutions in the end-product. 
Fujitsu Introduces Digital-to-Analogue Converter Development Kit Adaptor to Speed System PrototypingFujitsu Microelectronics Europe today announced the launch of a new digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) development kit adaptor. The DKXC5VADAPT-1 demonstrates how simple it is to implement a high-performance interface between an FPGA and the Fujitsu DK86064-2 and DK86065-2 high-performance DAC development kits. The adaptor is designed to interface directly to the HiTech Global V5-PCIE2 FPGA prototype board to combine the power of the Xilinx Virtex™-5 FPGA with Fujitsu's high-speed DAC. 
TI claims industry's first 12-bit, 1-GSPS ADC with buffered inputTexas Instruments has introduced an analog-to-digital-converter (ADC) that combines 12 bits of resolution with a 1-GSPS sampling rate, effectively doubling the amount of signal bandwidth that can be captured in a single ADC. The ADS5400 offers an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 59 dBFS and 75 dBc spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) in first Nyquist, and 58 dBFS SNR and 70 dBc SFDR performance for intermediate frequencies (IFs) beyond 1000 MHz. 
Tiny 16-Bit ADC Integrates 2ppm/ºC Reference for Space-Constrained Sensor ApplicationsLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2460 and the LTC2462, a pair of 16-bit delta sigma ADCs that integrate a precision reference in a tiny 3mm x 3mm DFN package. The integrated reference (2ppm/°C Typ, 10ppm/°C Max) allows precise measurements and alleviates the need for an external reference, a key benefit for space-constrained applications. Both ADCs guarantee 16-bit no missing code resolution. This makes the LTC2460 and LTC2462 a complete solution for remote sensor battery-powered applications and industrial sensors monitoring temperature or pressure. Wolfson’s power management IC and speaker driver selected by SamsungWolfson Microelectronics has announced that Samsung has chosen two of Wolfson's products for its new portable media player, the M1. The M1 includes the WM8351, an integrated power management IC with a stereo audio CODEC, and the WM9001, a mono 1W switchable class AB/D speaker driver, both of which offer a highly integrated solution providing exceptional sound quality and extended battery life to leading edge portable multimedia devices, such as the M1. 
Texas Instruments - Smultaneous sampling ADCs for power quality management, power protection and motor control applicationsTexas Instruments has introduced a family of 16-, 14- and 12-bit simultaneous sampling successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with high-voltage inputs. The ADS8556, ADS8557 and ADS8558 offer a sampling range of 730 kSPS and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) up to 91.5 dB, and include the industry's only simultaneous sampling ADC that offers true, 16-bit no missing codes (NMC) performance. 
Metering Analogue Front-End from Microchip Enables Highly Accurate MeasurementsMicrochip has announced its next-generation Analogue Front End (AFE) for metering applications. The MCP3901 AFE features high-accuracy, dual 16-/24-bit Delta-Sigma Analogue-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) with up to 91dB Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD); internal Programmable Gain Amplifiers (PGAs) and voltage reference; phase-delay compensation; and a modulator output block, enabling more precise measurements than competitive solutions. With its unique feature set, high-speed sample rates up to 64kilosamples per second (ksps) and SPI interface, the MCP3901 AFE is ideal for a variety of single- and multi-phase metering, industrial and medical applications. 
Silicon Labs - 1-200 MHz CMOS Clock GeneratorSilicon Laboratories has introduced the expansion of its Any-Rate Clock Generator family with the Si5355/56. The Si535x devices are made to order, 8-output CMOS clock generators capable of synthesizing four unique, non-integer related frequencies from 1-200 MHz. The Si535x clock generators provide guaranteed 0 ppm frequency synthesis error for any combination of frequencies, enabling the replacement of multiple clock ICs and crystal oscillators with a single device. Through a flexible web configuration utility called ClockBuilder, factory-customized pin-controlled Si5355 devices are available in less than two weeks, enabling faster time to market while reducing the bill of materials in cost-sensitive networking, data communication, telecom access, computing and general purpose applications. Ismosys adds analogue mixed signal IC capability from ZMDiIsmosys has signed a rep-stocking deal with analogue mixed-signal IC house, ZMDi (Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden) covering the key European territories of UK, Nordic, Italy, Iberia, Turkey, Israel and Benelux. 
Wolfson adds to Power Management familyWolfson Microelectronics has announced the launch of the WM8320, a highly integrated power management solution to maximise the processor performance and extend the battery life of leading edge portable multimedia devices. 
TI opens advanced analog manufacturing facility in the U.S.Texas Instruments has announced the opening of its manufacturing facility in Richardson, Texas. The company expects to begin moving equipment into the facility in October. Known as RFAB,("R" for Richardson,"FAB" for fabrication), the fab will be the world's only production facility to use 300-millimeter (12-inch) silicon wafers to manufacture analog chips, which are essential components in virtually all electronics. The facility will give TI a strategic advantage in high-volume production because thousands of analog chips can be etched onto each of these wafers, more than double the number on the more commonly used and smaller 200-millimeter wafers. 
Data Converter Enables World's Multi-Standard, Multi-Carrier Communications SystemsAnalog Devices has introduced a dual-channel, 1.2-GSPS (giga-sample-per-second), 16-bit DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) that supports the high data rates and complex modulation schemes required for advanced multi-carrier wireless and broadband communications equipment throughout the world. According to ABI Research, global wireless infrastructure spending will reach $49 billion this year with Asia, South America, the Middle East and Africa as key emerging markets for future growth. 
RS adds over 1100 Microchip devices to its portfolioRS Components has announced the addition of over 1100 new devices into its range from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller and analogue semiconductors. The increased offer means RS now has the most up-to-date range of Microchip microcontrollers and development kits available to design engineers direct-from-stock in Europe. 
Diodes Incorporated supports THX Big Room demonstration with high performance audio DAC and pre-amp chipThe Zetex ZXCZM800 multi-channel DAC and digital preamplifier from Diodes Incorporated is playing a key role in the world's first demonstration of the THX Big Room audio concept at CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta USA. A new product design and certification concept introduced by THX Ltd., Big Room aims to bring professional audio quality and performance to prosumer amplifiers, pre-amplifiers and loud speakers used in large, multi-row media rooms and home theaters. 
Texas Instruments achieves industry’s lowest drift with family of high-voltage bipolar DACsTexas Instruments has introduced a four-channel, high-voltage, bipolar digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Developed on TI's HPA07 analog CMOS process technology, the 16-bit DAC8734 is part of a new family of high-performance, bipolar DACs, including pin-compatible 12- and 14-bit family members featuring up to six times lower drift than competing devices along with the widest operating temperature range and the highest initial accuracy. 
ON Semiconductor Introduces a Fully Integrated Power Line Modem for Smart MetersON Semiconductor has introduced the AMIS-49587, the latest member of the company's power line carrier (PLC) modem family. The AMIS-49587 provides a highly integrated, standard compliant, low power PLC solution for use in applications such as smart electric automatic meter reading and management, street lighting control, smart power plug and building automation. Utilizing ON Semiconductor's mixed signal technology allows the AMIS-49587 to combine both the analog modem front end and digital post processing capability in the same chip. 
Quad Sink/Source Current DAC for Power-Supply Adjustments and TrackingMaxim has introduced the DS4426, a low-cost, quad sink/source current DAC with tracking control. This device is an I2C-controlled, 7-bit current DAC with four output channels explicitly designed for power-supply margining and adjustment functions. Three of the DAC channels have additional circuitry to provide power-supply sequencing or tracking. Each output channel provides control of a DC-DC power supply by sinking or sourcing current directly into the power supply's feedback node. This technique allows existing power-supply designs to be margined and adjusted with minimal redesign, thus making the DS4426 ideal for any DC-DC power-supply application requiring low-cost, system-level voltage control, calibration, or margin testing. Typical end products include servers, routers, switches, and video processing cards. Texas Instruments claims industry’s smallest 16-bit ADC for portable industrial and consumer applicationsTexas Instruments has introduced a family of 16-bit ADCs packaged in a leadless QFN measuring 2.0 x 1.5 x 0.4 mm – 70 percent smaller than the nearest competition. In addition to significant system space savings, the ADS1115 family provides product options for scalable integration to reduce component count and simplify design. Clocking ICs replace expensive high-frequency VCOs and save spaceAnalog Devices has expanded its clock-product portfolio with the launch of the AD9552 oscillator frequency upconverter and the AD9547 clock synchronizer. Both products streamline system designs and reduce implementation complexity and cost while improving jitter performance. 
SMSC Reduces Power Consumption of Automotive Infotainment with Delivery of a Single-Chip Power Management Solution for MOST Network DevicesSMSC, a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced the MPM85000, a low-cost, single-chip solution for power management of Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) devices. Seeing the need to eliminate several discrete electronic components, SMSC's MPM85000 combines all necessary peripheral functions to implement a MOST network interface such as diagnostics, status monitoring and power supply. 
Triple analogue video delay lines offer highest bandwidth and video resolution with longest transmission distance using a single cost-effective design solutionIntersil has introduced four triple analogue delay lines for video signals that provide crystal clear video images at distances up to 1000 feet (300 metres) for keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) applications such as in offices, banks, supermarkets or classrooms, or any video carried over long distances of inexpensive twisted-pair cable. Phyworks ships 20 millionth chip - not bad considering!Phyworks, a leader in analog and mixed signal ICs for high performance communications has shipped its 20 millionth chip. Despite todays economy, the company achieved its production landmark by shipping 10 million chips during the last 12 months. 
Microchip - Quad Digital-to-Analogue Converter With Non-Volatile EEPROMMicrochip has announced the MCP4728 Digital-to-Analogue Converter, said to be the industry's first 12bit Quad DAC to include non-volatile EEPROM, enabling the DAC's configuration to be loaded automatically during power-up. The on-board EEPROM, coupled with an internal voltage reference, four-channel architecture and rail-to-rail precision output amplifier, enables the MCP4728 DAC to significantly reduce the size and component cost in a variety of battery powered and power-constrained applications. 
Maxim - Sink/Source Current DAC Simplifies Power-Supply Margin TestingMaxim has introduced the DS4432 low-cost, dual-channel, sink/source current DAC. This I2C-controlled, 7-bit current DAC features two output channels that are explicitly designed for power-supply margin testing and adjustment. Each output channel provides fine control of a DC-DC power supply by sinking or sourcing current directly into the power supply's feedback node. 
Silicon Labs - High Performance Single-Chip Hybrid TV TunerSilicon Laboratories has announced the Si2170, a complete, globally-compliant hybrid TV tuner with analog TV demodulator in a single CMOS IC. Leveraging Silicon Labs' proven digital low-IF architecture, the Si2170 is the industry's first silicon TV tuner to exceed the performance of traditional discrete TV tuners, enabling TV makers to deliver improved picture quality and better reception for both analog and digital broadcasts. 
Maxim - Simultaneous-Sampling 24-Bit ADC Is Cascadable to 32 ChannelsMaxim has introduced the MAX11040 4-channel, 24-bit simultaneous-sampling ADC. Developed to enable unprecedented simplicity in system design, up to eight MAX11040 devices can be daisy-chained to provide a sampling capacity of up to 32 channels. The MAX11040 achieves this high capacity and scalability with a unique cascadable SPI(TM)/QSPI(TM)/MICROWIRE(TM) interface, which eliminates the complexity of using individual chip-select inputs to control each ADC. Because all eight MAX11040 devices can be accessed using only a single chip-select input, from the host processor's point of view, the control logic remains the same regardless if there are only 4 or as many as 32 channels. 
TI introduces 18-bit SOC for high speed data acquisitionTexas Instruments has introduced two system-on-chip solutions that enable customers to easily develop ultra-high performance analog-to-digital converter (ADC) front ends for precision applications including high-speed data acquisition, automated test equipment and medical imaging. 
Quad Sampling A/D converter combines low noise and excellent dynamic performanceMurata Power Solutions has introduced a new quad sampling Analog to Digital (A/D) converter for image processing applications where low noise performance and the ability to convert full-scale step input signals at a 10MHz conversion rate is required. The ADSQ-1410 converter builds on a product family that already includes 10 MHz, 14-Bit dual and single A/D products. 
Peregrine - Low-Frequency Passive Mixer Targets UHF-900MHz ApplicationsPeregrine Semiconductor has announced the release of its newest UltraCMOS RFIC, the 50-ohm PE4150 quad MOSFET core device, ideal for mixer designs requiring low conversion loss and high linearity such as portable radios operating in bands from UHF through 900MHz. The PE4150 is a highly linear passive mixer that incorporates an integrated LO amplifier with exceptionally high LO isolation. 
Microchip Unveils Inductive Touch Sensing Analogue Front EndMicrochip has announced the MCP2036 Analogue Front End for inductive touch-sensing applications. Complementing the company's royalty-free mTouch Inductive Touch-Sensing solutions, the MCP2036 AFE works with almost any 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC microcontroller or dsPIC Digital Signal Controller, making it even easier and more cost effective for designers to enhance user interfaces with inductive touch-sensing technology. NXP's High Speed Converters are Compliant to New JEDEC Interface StandardsNXP has announced a broad commitment to high-speed data converters featuring the new JEDEC JESD204A serial interface standard. The JEDEC-based data converters lead NXP's forthcoming portfolio of new high-speed 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs). 
Pin- and Software-Compatible DACs from MaximMaxim has introduced pin- and software-compatible 16-bit and 12-bit precision DACs. Offered in a 3mm x 3mm package, these DACs integrate a high-precision voltage reference and provide exceptional linearity. Pin and software compatibility saves design time by allowing designers the capability to change resolution without redesigning the board or control software. This results in reduced time-to-market for the end product. This unmatched combination of performance and flexibility make the MAX5138/MAX5139 ideal for industrial process control and portable instrumentation applications, including communication systems, programmable logic controllers, servo loops, and automatic test equipment. ADCs Simplify Power-Line-Monitoring System Design for Substation ControlAnalog Devices has introduced simultaneous-sampling ADCs that simplify the design of next-generation power-line-monitoring systems. The need for more efficient utility substations and "smart grid" management is growing as worldwide electricity demand increases. Electric utility companies need power-line-monitoring systems to monitor and control energy consumption, cost, and quality, as well as to protect expensive equipment from power surges and severe storms. 
Austriamicrosystems' Active Noise Cancellation Solutions for High Quality AudioAustriamicrosystems has announced the introduction of two more products of its high performance Audio product family. The AS3501 and AS3502 are innovative ICs enabling the design of receive path active noise cancelling solutions providing superior system performance and low power consumption. 
24-bit temperature measurement ADCs with best-in-class power consumption and integration from TITexas Instruments has announced a family of 24-bit, low-noise temperature measurement analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) featuring what is says is industry leading power consumption and integration. 
14-Bit 125Msps ADC Dissipates One-Third the Power of Existing Solutions Without Sacrificing AC PerformanceLinear Technology has introduced a low-power 14-bit, 125Msps ADC that dissipates only 127mW, less than one-third the power of prior solutions. High-speed ADCs are traditionally power-hungry devices: the higher the sample rate, the more power the ADC dissipates. Heat dissipation becomes even more of a concern with systems using multiple ADCs to measure many input channels, or when packaged in small, portable enclosures where higher temperatures can degrade the ADC's performance. ADI Introduces Low-Power ADCs For Comms, Industrial, Portable And Instrumentation ApplicationsAnalog Devices has introduced 18 power-efficient analog-to-digital converters (ADC) with resolutions ranging from 10 to 16 bits. Designed for power-sensitive communications, industrial, portable-electronics and instrumentation equipment, ADI's new ADCs reduce power consumption by as much as 60 percent compared to many competing ADCs, while maintaining best-in-class noise performance and dynamic range. Improved power efficiency enables wireless basestations to operate more cost effectively with better system reliability. 
Texas Instruments claims industry’s fastest dual 14-bit ADCTexas Instruments has introduced a dual, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) at 250 MSPS (mega samples per second) to deliver a premier combination of wide signal bandwidth, high dynamic performance and low power consumption. The ADS62P49 achieves 73-dBFS signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and 85-dBc spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) at an input frequency of 60 MHz. With the industry's fastest sample rate, the ADS62P49 provides increased signal bandwidth without compromising range and sensitivity in communications and defense imaging systems or accuracy in wide-band test and measurement equipment. 
Digital Step Attenuators Deliver World-Class PerformancePeregrine Semiconductor, a leading supplier of high-performance RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications ICs, today released three new UltraCMOS Digital Step Attenuators (DSAs) in the expansion of its popular 50Ω DSA line. Building on their high-performance predecessors, along with flexible serial and parallel interface logic these new HaRP-enhanced devices also offer highly flexible attenuation options by covering a 31.5dB attenuation range in 0.5 dB or 1.0 dB steps. 
ROHM's Ambient Light Sensor ICs for LCD Display BacklightingROHM Semiconductor has announced a new family of analog and digital Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) ICs for the efficient control of LED backlighting for LCD-equipped devices. Featuring ROHM's proprietary trimming process and use of multiple photodiodes with different junction depths, the ALS ICs provide an accurate output with little variation between various light sources. The spectral response of ROHM ALS ICs has been tailored to closely match that of the human eye for accurate light measurement. These features combine to provide uniform visibility for LCDs over a wide range of ambient light levels and sources - from incandescent or fluorescent light to full sunlight. 
TI claims fastest 24-bit delta-sigma ADC with speeds up to 4MSPSTexas Instruments has introduced what it says is the industry's fastest 24-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter, which delivers speeds of up to four mega samples per second (MSPS) – 60 percent faster than the nearest competition. 
12-Bit, 1-/2-Channel ADCs Guaranteed up to +125°CLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2301/LTC2305, a pair of 1-/2-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converters that communicate via an I2C-compatible 2-wire interface and dissipate just 1.5mW at a 1ksps output rate. Offered in pin-compatible 4mm x 3mm DFN and MSOP packages, the LTC2301 measures a single differential input while the LTC2305 digitizes two single-ended inputs. 
14-Bit Converter Performs Direct Digital Synthesis For RF Signals To 3.6 GhzAnalog Devices has introduced a pair of 14-bit DACs that perform direct digital synthesis for signals up to 3.6 GHz. These high-performance converters extend ADI's industry-leading TxDAC family of transmit digital-to-analogue converters by delivering an unmatched combination of usable bandwidth and effective dynamic range to communications-equipment manufacturers worldwide. 
IDT Extends Family Of High-Performance Central Packet Switches For Cellular Base StationsIDT has announced a new member of its family of central packet switches. The new device provides IDT customers with an optimized mix of port count, performance and power consumption for up to six 4x ports of 10G connectivity. The device offers IDT customers sustained throughput for the full range of minimum and maximum packet sizes while providing power consumption low enough to eliminate the need for an additional heat sink device in many applications. Moreover, the Serial RapidIO (S-RIO)-based switch addresses the interconnect needs of embedded applications whose functionality is central to routing packets for distribution amongst DSPs, FPGAs or processors, other switches, or any other S-RIO-based devices. 
ZMD Launches Low-power ADCs for Automotive Real-time ApplicationsZMD AG has announced that its SARah family of successive-approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) now meets the rigorous requirements of the AEC-Q100 automotive industry standard. This qualification means the field-proven SARah family is now ready for automotive applications, saving designers and suppliers the cost and time needed to qualify a device after design-in. 
Fujitsu Introduces Evaluation Kit for CHAIS ADC TechnologyFujitsu has announced an evaluation kit (BATBOARD) for its ultrafast ADC IP based on the revolutionary CHArge-mode Interleaved Sampler technology (CHAIS). The BATBOARD allows early silicon characterisation of a two-channel 56GSa/s 8-bit ADC using the single-chip ROBIN device (the first customer evaluation silicon for CHAIS technology) fabricated on Fujitsu's standard 65nm CMOS technology. 
16-Bit Industrial DAC with ±10V and 4-20mA Outputs from MaximMaxim has introduced the MAX5661 16-bit, industrial digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with two precision, high-voltage output circuits. This DAC features unprecedented integration by incorporating a voltage-output amplifier, current-output amplifier, and pass transistors on the same silicon. 
TI claims smallest 16-bit DAC in tiny SC70 packageTexas Instruments has introduced the industry's first single-channel digital-to-analog converter (DAC) family available in tiny SC70 packages. The DAC8411 family of 8- to 16-bit, pin-compatible products features low-power operation of 80 uA at 1.8 V, a wide power supply range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V and a settling time of 6 us (typical). 
Pin- and Software-Compatible, Multichannel DACs from MaximMaxim Integrated Products has introduced a family of quad (MAX5134/MAX5135) and dual (MAX5136/MAX5137), 16-bit and 12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) which are pin and software compatible. These multichannel DACs are designed to address customers' environmental concerns about power consumption. Differential RF/IF Amplifiers From Analog DevicesAnalog Devices has announced two new ultra-low-distortion differential amplifiers that set new performance standards for linearity and power consumption. The ADL5561 and ADL5562 differential amplifiers efficiently drive high-speed, high-IF sampling ADCs (analogue-to-digital converters) required by today's advanced communications systems. The ADL5561 and ADL5562 are capable of maintaining performance while driving ADCs up to 500 MHz, exceeding the industry's previous maximum of 380 MHz, set in 2005 by ADI's AD8352 differential amplifier. 
Lowest power differential ADC drivers from TI enable highest accuracy conversionA new fully differential amplifier family from Texas Instruments drives the highest accuracy data conversion across single- and multi-channel successive approximation register (SAR) and delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) in a wide range of applications, including industrial, medical and audio. The THS4521, THS4522 and THS4524 provide the industry's best performance to power ratio, making the devices well-suited for applications requiring high resolution and precision with superior dynamic range, such as pressure and flow meters, seismic equipment and electrocardiogram machines, as well as battery-operated devices and other applications with sensitive power budgets. 
Fujitsu Launches Ultrafast 56GSa/s 8-Bit ADC TechnologyFujitsu has announced the availability of its new ultrafast ADC IP based on the revolutionary CHArge-mode Interleaved Sampler technology (CHAIS) for use in its standard 65nm CMOS process technology. This new high-speed ADC technology provides breakthrough performance levels in a standard CMOS process, enabling the integration of multiple ADCs with tens of millions of gates of signal processing logic and memory on a single chip. Initially targeting use in coherent receivers for 100G optical transmission, the technology is also applicable to high-end test equipment and any other system requiring high-speed data conversion and processing. 
TI introduces ADCs for high-density multi-channel applicationsTexas Instruments has announced the ADS795x family of low power, precision SAR analog-to-digital converters (ADC) in a small form factor. These devices provide excellent linearity and AC performance for high-density applications and are optimized to deliver maximum performance in battery and low-voltage applications, such as handheld medical instruments, programmable logic controllers and digital power supplies. 
Low Power 8-Bit ADCs from MaximMaxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX19505/MAX19506/MAX19507, a pin-compatible family of dual-channel, 8-bit, 65/100/130Msps ADCs. Offering the industry's lowest power consumption, the devices consume a mere 43mW (MAX19505), 57mW (MAX19506), and 74mW (MAX19507) of analog power per channel. Additionally, these ADCs achieve nearly ideal 8-bit dynamic performance, with a 49.8dBFS SNR and 69dBc SFDR at 70MHz. 
Analog Devices' MEMS Motion SensorAnalog Devices has developed a new motion sensing device specifically for energy-constrained portable consumer products. The ADXL345 three-axis digital iMEMS (integrated micro-electro-mechanical system) accelerometer is the lowest-power device in its class, achieving an 80 percent power savings compared to competing three-axis inertial sensors. The ADXL345 also incorporates an on-chip ADC (analog-to-digital converter) that simplifies hardware configurations in wireless handsets, personal navigation devices and other mobile applications. 
Ultra-low distortion stereo audio switch from IntersilIntersil has introduced the ISL54406, a highly integrated, ultra-low distortion stereo audio switch which eliminates unwanted clicks and pops typically caused by powering up and down, muting on and off, and switching between audio sources. The combination of audio performance and reduction in external components makes the ISL54406 the ideal choice for compact MP3 players, docking speaker systems, cell phones, portable DVD players and sound cards. 
12-Bit/10-Bit/8-Bit I2C and SPI DAC Families from Linear Technology in Tiny TSOT-23 PackagesLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2631, a family of pin- and software-compatible 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit DACs in a tiny TSOT-23 package, making it the smallest I2C DAC family with an internal reference on the market today. DACs in such small packages are ideal for fine tuning bias voltages in applications such as optical networking and RFID systems. The LTC2631 makes the integrated 10ppm/°C reference output available to drive the reference inputs for all other data converters on the board, while maintaining good stability over temperature. Integrated power management and audio ICs from WolfsonWolfson has introduced the WM8351 and WM8352 integrated power management and audio ICs to extend its family of Smart Power devices. Both the devices are highly integrated solutions that guarantee high performance audio and power management in support of a wide range of multimedia processors and usage scenarios. Analog Devices’ Level-translating ADC Driver Simplifies Signal Conditioning For High-voltage Industrial And Instrumentation DesignsAnalog Devices has introduced the AD8275 level-translating ADC (analog-to-digital converter) driver, which simplifies signal conditioning for high-voltage industrial and instrumentation designs. System designers now can use a single component to attenuate, level-shift, and drive low-voltage ADCs in high-voltage applications, reducing part count and board space by simplifying the signal conditioning complexities that often occur in data acquisition, data logging and other high-performance industrial and instrumentation equipment. 
Analog Devices' High-Speed Multi-Channel ADCs Reduce System Board SpaceAnalog Devices has introduced a pair of four-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that use 50 percent less printed-circuit-board surface area than other ADCs in their class. The AD9239 and AD9639 quad analog-to-digital converters require only eight pins and traces, compared to as many as 26 in competing dual-channel devices, which yields space savings in high-speed signal processing applications, including cable infrastructure and point-to-point wireless communications equipment and spectrum analyzers. As part of a complete receive-path signal chain solution, the AD9239 and AD9639 quad ADCs are compatible with ADI's variable gain amplifiers, including the AD8372 and AD8376. Analog Devices Unveils Continuous-time Sigma-delta ADC FamilyAnalog Devices has unveiled what it says is the industry's lowest noise, widest bandwidth family of continuous-time sigma-delta (CTSD) analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs) today. The 16-bit, AD9261 and AD9262 CTSD converter, and the AD9267 CTSD modulator couple low noise and high dynamic range with a bandwidth of up to 10 MHz. 
Wolfson claims highest performing ultra compact MEMS microphonesWolfson Microelectronics has announced the launch of the first devices in its family of silicon microphones due for release over the next 12 months. The WM7110 and WM7120 are compact, high Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) analogue microphones for use in consumer applications requiring low power consumption and excellent signal quality. Using Wolfson's proprietary CMOS/MEMS membrane technology the new devices deliver high reliability and performance in a miniature low profile package. Wolfson is also offering enhanced WM7110E and WM7120E versions of the two devices, which are the first MEMS silicon microphones to deliver a sensitivity tolerance of +/-1dB. 
National Semiconductor Introduces Differential Amp and ADC ComboNational Semiconductor has introduced a 2.5 GHz fully differential amplifier and a 10-bit, 2 Giga-sample per second (GSPS) single/1 GSPS dual analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that deliver unequaled dynamic system-level performance and low power for wideband applications. These combined signal path products are well-suited for ground-based radar, data acquisition systems, point-to-point base stations and next-generation set-top boxes. Analog Devices Introduces Eight High-speed, Low-power DACsAnalog Devices has introduced eight TxDAC transmit digital-to-analogue converters (DACs), each integrating two DACs on a single device. Adding to ADI's extensive high-speed DAC portfolio, the new pin-compatible dual TxDAC converters are designed for communications, industrial, instrumentation and other demanding high-performance applications for which low power consumption and space savings yield significant cost, performance and time-to-market advantages. Dissipating only 220 mW at their maximum sample rate, the AD911x series of dual TxDAC devices consume 40 percent less power and are one-third the size of competing transmit DACs, while achieving 10 dB better SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range) performance. The AD971x series of dual TxDAC devices, with 2-mA full-scale output current, are even more energy efficient, consuming 70 percent less power than competing solutions. Cadence Helps Staccato Launch Ripcord2™ Single-Chip, Ultra-Wideband IC FamilyCadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that Staccato Communications utilized the Cadence® Low-Power Solution to achieve the aggressive power budget requirements for its 65-nanometer CMOS Ripcord2 family of WiMedia Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices. The mixed-signal, low-power, single-chip Ripcord2 family combines digital baseband and RF technology to enable multiple protocols, including Wireless USB, High-Speed Bluetooth, wireless IP and wireless audio/video. 
National Semiconductor’s New Thermal Management SensorNational Semiconductor has introduced a digital temperature sensor that monitors automotive system temperature up to 175 degrees C and delivers +/- 1 degree C accuracy between 130 degrees C and 160 degrees C. The device is manufactured on an automotive grade flow meeting AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification requirements. 
TI introduces wide-bandwidth, low-power, 12- and 14-bit data convertersTexas Instruments has introduced six 12- and 14-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with sampling rates as high as 250 MSPS (mega samples per second) to deliver a premium combination of wide signal bandwidth, high dynamic performance and low power consumption, enabling more efficient power amplifier linearization in digital pre-distortion (DPD) solutions, better range and sensitivity in radar and defense electronics and greater accuracy in high-speed test and measurement equipment. 
Analog Devices' Audio Codecs for high-performance portable audio electronicsAnalog Devices has extended its line of audio processing solutions with a pair of codecs (coder/decoders) for high-performance portable audio electronics that deliver longer battery life without compromising audio quality. The ADAU1361 and ADAU1761 24-bit audio codecs are ideally suited for wireless handsets, portable media players, portable navigation devices, digital still cameras and other mobile audio and telephony applications. The ADAU1361 achieves greater than 100-dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), while dissipating less than 5 mW in stereo playback mode. The ADAU1761 audio codec adds a SigmaDSP digital audio processor for customizing the end user's audio experience. ADI's SigmaStudio graphical design tool allows the easy combination and integration of ADI's algorithm suite, customer developed algorithms, and/or branded third-party audio algorithms. 
Differential amplifier from ADI drives high-speed ADCsAnalog Devices has introduced a high-speed differential amplifier that delivers the industry's best combination of high performance, low noise and reduced power consumption for engineers driving high-gain ADCs (analogue-to-digital converters) in power-sensitive communications and instrumentation systems. Drawing less than half the current of other devices in its class, ADI's ADA4927 differential amplifier achieves greater than 80 dB SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range) at G=10 (gain=10), more than 6 dB better than competing ADC drivers. Even at such high gain, the current feedback architecture of the ADA4927 allows it to maintain performance over an input bandwidth range of dc to more than 100 MHz, while the performance of other ADC drivers quickly degrades at frequencies beyond 70 MHz. 
TI’s 24-bit, 625kSPS ADC combines wide bandwidth with AC and DC performanceTexas Instruments has introduced a high-resolution (24-bit), high-speed (625kSPS) delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The ADS1672 features a unique combination of wide bandwidth, outstanding AC and DC performance, and a dual-path digital filter to give greater flexibility to designers of automated test equipment, test and measurement, medical instrumentation, vibration analysis and sonar/military equipment. 
TI drives new market for handheld ultrasound systemsTexas Instruments has introduced two integrated analog front ends (AFEs) for handheld ultrasound systems. The newest members of TI's AFE family for medical ultrasound, the industry-first 16-channel AFE5851 and the 8-channel AFE5801 bring breakthrough power efficiency and smaller footprint to support the new market for handheld ultrasound systems that can fit in a doctor's pocket. 
Intersil’s CD/MP3 stereo 2:1 multiplexerIntersil has developed what it says is the industry's optimal CD/MP3 stereo 2:1 multiplexer designed to deliver ultra low distortion audio source or load selector solutions with very high signal muting. 
12-bit Digital Temp Sensor from Catalyst SemiconductorCatalyst Semiconductor has unveiled its first device in a new line of temperature sensors. The new CAT6095 is a 12-bit digital output temperature sensor available in an ultra-thin, 0.55mm height UDFN package for DDR3 memory module applications in high-speed PCs and laptops, environmental control systems and industrial process control equipment. The UDFN package provides accurate temperature monitoring in a 30 percent lower profile package compared to standard 2 x 3 x 0.8mm TDFN packages. 
TI introduces 16-bit ADCTexas Instruments has introduced what it says is the market's first 16-bit, single-channel, 200 mega samples per second (MSPS) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to provide faster speeds previously only available with lower resolution ADCs. The new data converters enable new levels of performance in communications, test and measurement, and defense applications. Evaluation modules (EVMs) simplify design and enable rapid evaluations of these complex systems. 
DAC from Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments has introduced what it says is the industry's highest accuracy digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which features 18-bit monotonic performance, ±2 LSB integral nonlinearity (INL), ±1 LSB differential nonlinearity (DNL). Delivered in a small QFN-24 package, the DAC9881 enables customers to increase system performance and simplify designs in precision industrial applications such as automatic test equipment, instrumentation, process control, data acquisition and communications systems. 
Dual ADC Drivers from Linear TechnologyLinear Technology has announced what it says is the LTC6420-20 and LTC6421-20, the industry's first high-speed dual differential ADC drivers with guaranteed gain matching, and exceptional noise and distortion performance. With guaranteed matched gain of ±0.25dB and matched phase of ±0.1° (typ), the LTC6420-20 reduces errors in multichannel systems such as IQ demodulation or diversity receivers. Channel separation is 80dB at 100MHz. 
Kit extends TI's support for high-speed analog designsTexas Instruments has introduced a support tool that enables designers to rapidly evaluate signal chain performance for test and measurement, industrial and communications applications, including arbitrary waveform and signal generators. The development kit simplifies the complexity of interfacing between high-speed digital-to-analog converters (DAC) and amplifiers and includes clocking and power management devices to further ease design and reduce cycle time. 
Analog Devices Maximizes Image Quality And Power Performance Across Multiple Ultrasound PlatformsAs hospitals, medical clinics, and mobile emergency units increasingly rely on high-performance and portable ultrasound equipment for routine, preventative, and acute medical care, ultrasound equipment designers must meet new and varied demands for a better balance between image quality and power efficiency. Addressing this need, the leading provider of data conversion technology and longtime collaborator to the medical imaging industry, Analog Devices, Inc., is announcing two new products, both eight-channel (octal) ultrasound receivers. The AD9272 features the industry's lowest terminated noise for high- and mid-end cart-based ultrasound equipment that need superior image quality, and the AD9273 is the most power-efficient device in its class for addressing the requirements of portable ultrasound systems. 
12-Bit, 3Msps SAR ADC from Linear TechnologyLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2366, a 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADC that outputs data at up to 3Msps in tiny 6- and 8-lead TSOT-23 packages. Operating from a single 2.35V to 3.6V supply, the LTC2366 consumes only 7.2mW at the maximum output rate, a 20% power savings over the nearest competitor. With its tiny footprint and very low power dissipation, the LTC2366 is ideal for a wide variety of portable and space-constrained applications, including medical devices, communication systems, and industrial monitors. 
Serial Output ADC from Linear TechnologyLinear Technology has announced a 16-bit, 105Msps ADC that establishes a simple, new benchmark for digital communication between high speed ADCs and FPGAs. The LTC2274's new high speed 2-wire serial interface greatly reduces the number of data input/output (I/O) lines required between a 16-bit ADC and the FPGA from 16 CMOS or 32 LVDS parallel data lines to a single, self-clocking, differential pair communicating at 2.1Gbps, freeing up valuable FPGA pins. 
Silicon Labs Announces Automotive Communications ControllerSilicon Laboratories Inc has announced what it says is the industry's smallest automotive communications controller. The C8051F50x family of mixed-signal MCUs is the first to integrate an ultra high-performance internal precision oscillator to support both CAN and LIN communication networks without an external crystal or resonator. Silicon Labs' highly-integrated, mixed-signal MCUs are ideal for applications where end-product size is critical such as window lifters, seat positioning and steering angle sensing. 
Peregrine Semiconductor Extends Rad-hard Prescaler LinePeregrine Semiconductor Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications ICs, today released the new PE9309 UltraCMOS Prescaler for rad-hard space/satellite, high-performance military and hi-rel commercial infrastructure applications. The new divide-by-four device operates across 3.5 – 13.0 GHz frequencies, a broad operating range which exemplifies capability of the revolutionary UltraCMOS process technology to enable exceptional broadband performance in its products. This new UltraCMOS device operates in C, X and Ku Band, showcasing the UltraCMOS power consumption advantage at higher speeds. 
TI unveils lowest power zero-drift instrumenation amplifier for portable, precision applicationsProviding a combination of precision, low power and low supply voltage, Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the industry's lowest power zero-drift instrumentation amplifier. The device features the lowest quiescent current and lowest input bias current versus the nearest competition, as well as an impressive power-to-noise ratio, very low offset voltage/drift and 1.8 V operation. 
Analog front end from TI with best-in-class power optimization for portable ultrasound systemsTexas Instruments has introduced a new fully integrated analog front end (AFE) for portable ultrasound equipment. The second device in TI's AFE58xx family for the medical ultrasound market, the AFE5804 is specifically designed for ultrasound systems that require low power and small size. The eight-channel AFE consumes more than 30 percent less power than the closest competitive device, which will help proliferate portable systems with longer battery life and better image quality. 
LED Driver/Blinker from Catalyst SemiconductorCatalyst Semiconductor has added a 16-channel I2C/SMBus LED driver/blinker to its line of bus products. The CAT9552 drives up to 16 LEDs in either programmable flashing or "on/off" modes. The CAT9552 is ideal for applications including advertising point-of-sale signage with flashing LEDs, and any type of consumer or industrial equipment with "on/off" LED indicators. 
Analog Devices’ 16-Bit, 10-MSPS SAR Data Converter Achieves Performance Benchmark For IndustryAnalog Devices has expanded its PulSAR family of precision 16-bit SAR (successive-approximation register analog-to-digital converters) with a breakthrough in data conversion that delivers an unequalled combination of speed and accuracy. The ability to process information at higher speeds while preserving data integrity is a key requirement in today's most advanced industrial and medical systems. For example, in medical MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and digital X-ray systems, the speed and accuracy supported by the new PulSAR ADC enables medical procedures to be conducted more quickly and accurately, reducing the time patients must lie motionless during MRI examinations and reducing X-ray radiation exposure. 
16-bit analog-to-digital converter and low-jitter clock combination from TITexas Instruments has introduced a 16-bit, single-channel, 135 mega samples per second (MSPS) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a low-jitter clock synthesizer. The combined signal chain solution provides unmatched dynamic system-level performance in communications, defense, and test and measurement applications. The data converter and clock are available on the same evaluation module (EVM) to facilitate fast evaluations of these complex systems. 
Analog Front End for 900 MHz Band RF Applications from ADIAnalog Devices has announced the availability of the ADF9010, a fully integrated RF Tx modulator and Rx analog baseband for applications that operate in the 900 MHz frequency range, including RFID readers, industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band radio communications devices, professional mobile radios, cellular base stations and RF-over-coax applications. The ADF9010 integrates a high-performance Tx quadrature modulator with an integer-N synthesizer and on-chip low-phase-noise voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), maintaining superb RF performance and lowering system cost. When used in an RFID application, for example, the combination of integration and performance featured in the ADF9010 can result in a bill-of-material savings of as much as 50 percent and board space reductions up to 70 percent, as well as a substantial reduction in design cycle time as compared to a multiple discrete component approach. 
Analog-to-digital converters from Texas InstrumentsTI has introduced a pair of ±10V, 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC) with excellent measurement repeatability and high resolution. Both the ADS8519 and ADS8513 combine a low-power successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with sample and hold, clock, reference and a serial data interface. The devices' high integration enables design in industrial process control, DSP servo control, robotics, test equipment, portable data acquisition and medical instrumentation equipment. 
ADC Driver from Analog DevicesAnalog Devices (ADI) has extended its family of differential amplifiers by introducing a new device with the industry's best distortion performance at the lowest power consumption for engineers who need maximum performance when driving high-resolution ADCs (analogue-to-digital converters) in communications infrastructure, instrumentation and other high-speed equipment. Optimised to drive today's high-performance 14- and 16-bit converters, the ADA4939 differential amplifier consumes less than 120 mW of power on a single 3.3-V supply, while achieving 82-dB SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range) at 70 MHz. The new differential amplifier is available in one- and two-channel versions that can drive ADCs with resolutions up to 16 bits, such as ADI's AD9460 and AD9461 ADCs, and can drive low-power, 14-bit ADCs, such as ADI's AD9246. 
Analog Devices' Inertial Sensor Reduces Cost And Complexity Of Industrial Motion Control DesignsAnalog Devices is expanding its iSensor intelligent sensor product family with a new six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DoF) inertial sensor. The ADIS16365 IMU (inertial measurement unit) combines high-performance, simplicity, and an improved data interface that delivers faster response times and lowers power consumption relative to other IMUs in its class. The ADIS16365 makes complex motion sensing design significantly easier and more cost-effective for industrial engineers developing high-performance platform control and navigation equipment. The new IMU reduces power consumption by at least 20 percent, boasts an approximate 10 times improvement in start-up time and improves bias stability by up to 50 percent, lowering noise sensitivities that impede navigation accuracy. In addition to traditional industrial vehicle navigation systems, the ADIS16365's low noise and fast response time also benefit a wide range of platform stability applications, such as vehicle mounted antennas and cameras. 
High-Side Power Monitor from Linear TechnologyLinear Technology has introduced the LTC4151, a high side power monitor that measures current and input voltages from 7V to 80V. The LTC4151 utilizes an internal 12-bit ADC to continuously measure both high side current and input voltage to give a true power reading. The LTC4151 replaces prior solutions that use costly current sense amplifiers with a separate ADC, a hot-swap controller with an ADC, or an ADC with a floating ground. 
Catalyst Semiconductor Launches Lower Power 8-Bit I2C/SMBus I/O ExpanderCatalyst Semiconductor has expanded its line of bus products with the CAT9534, an 8-bit general purpose input/output (GPIO) expander for I2C and SMBus-based systems. The CAT9534 is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with Catalyst's industry-standard CAT9554, but operates at 100 times lower standby power, making it the perfect choice for battery-powered and "green" systems applications. 
16-Bit, 105Msps Low-Noise ADC Achieves 81.2dB SNR at Half the Power 1200mWLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2217, a low noise, high performance 16-bit, 105Msps Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) with 81.2dBFS Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and 100dBc Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR). Ultra-low jitter helps maintain the high SNR at high input frequencies, yielding 80.4dBFS SNR at 70MHz, while the high linearity sample/hold circuitry allows for low distortion of 92dBFS at 70MHz. The single 3.3V power supply requires less support circuitry than alternative ADCs that require two supplies. Sampling at 105Msps the LTC2217 delivers best-in-class SNR and SFDR performance while consuming only 1190mW, half the power of competing ADCs. 
4 and 8 channel 16-bit ADCs for precision signal acquisition from Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments has announced two multi-channel, 16-bit, delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), which combine outstanding DC accuracy and AC performance with cost-effective integration. The ADS1174 (4-channel) and ADS1178 (8-channel) provide a simultaneous-sampling measurement system for demanding signal acquisition applications, such as power metering, defibrillators and ECG monitors, as well as pressure sensors, coriolis flow meters and vibration/modal analysis. 
12-Bit, I2C SAR ADC from Linear TechnologyLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2309, a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that communicates via an I2C-compatible 2-wire interface with 14ksps throughput rate. This flexible ADC features an 8-channel integrated multiplexer to measure eight single-ended input channels, four differential channels, or combinations of both. 
Configurable Six-Channel Supervisor Includes Individual Comparator Outputs & Selectable Supply TolerancesLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2932, a six-channel supply monitor that includes separate open-drain voltage comparator outputs for individual supply monitoring. The LTC2932 is designed for monitoring network servers, telecom and industrial equipment with numerous supply voltage rails. 
16-Bit, 40 and 80-MSPS data converters from Texas Instruments with highest signal-to-noise ratioTexas Instruments has introduced a family of 16-bit, single channel, 40- and 80-MSPS analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) which provide the highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) with very low power consumption. The devices' low noise floor improves accuracy in test and measurement, receiver sensitivity in wireless communications, and image quality in medical, industrial and military applications. 
Analog Devices’ High Performance Output Drivers said to Increase Efficiency Of Industrial And Process Control SystemsAnalog Devices has introduced two analog output drivers that are said to significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of process control applications, including those operating with high compliance voltages and temperatures. Using technological advancements enabled by ADI's iCMOS industrial process technology, the AD5750 and AD5751 output drivers achieve a three-fold improvement in accuracy over competing solutions, providing an accuracy level of 0.1 percent TUE (total unadjusted error) under all operating conditions. 
Vishay Releases Analog Multiplexers and Switches With Ultra-Low Charge Injection Less Than 1.0pC and Low Switching CapacitanceVishay Intertechnology has released eight new high-frequency, low-charge-injection analog multiplexers and switches for precision instrumentation applications. They are also the first devices of their kind to be offered in the leadless 1.8-mm by 2.6-mm miniQFN package, in addition to the standard TSSOP and SOIC packages. 
High Performance Receiver Subsystem from Linear Technology Bridges the Gap between RF & Digital WorldsLinear Technology has introduced the LTM9001, the first in a series of System in a Package (SiP) signal chain receiver modules, leveraging Linear's breakthrough uModule packaging technology. This new family of integrated receiver subsystems is intended to bridge the expertise gap between the RF world and digital domain to provide ease of use and shortened time to market. 
Precision linear Hall sensor for current and position sensing applicationsThe new A1351 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a high-precision linear Hall-effect sensor IC with a 125 Hz push/pull pulse-width-modulated (PWM) output that is proportional to an applied magnetic field. The A1351 converts an analogue signal from its internal Hall sensor element to a digitally encoded PWM output signal. The coupled noise immunity of the digitally encoded PWM output is far superior to the noise immunity of an analogue output signal, making the device ideally suited to current and position sensing applications in the automotive and industrial markets. 
Mouser has Avago Technologies’ Miniature Signal Conditioning IC for Optical SensorsMouser Electronics has announced it is now stocking the APDS-9700 miniature single-chip signal conditioning IC from Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial, and consumer applications. 
Pin- & Software-Compatible 16-/12-Bit ADCs in MSOP Packages Guaranteed to +125°CLinear Technology has introduced a family of pin- and software-compatible 16- and 12-bit SAR ADCs (Analog-to-Digital Converters) that guarantee operation across the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range. Operating from a single 5V supply, the 16-bit LTC1864/LTC1865 and 12-bit LTC1860/LTC1861 each draw only 850uA and are guaranteed for output rates up to 250ksps. The LTC1864 and LTC1860 are pin- and software-compatible ADCs that measure a single differential channel in a tiny MSOP-8 package. The LTC1865 and LTC1861 are pin- and software-compatible ADCs that measure two single-ended channels in an MSOP-10 package. Sundance Gears-Up To Enable Next Generation Ground And Air Communications Services With e2vSundance has announced availability of its second generation, high performance SMT8121 communications development platform. The announcement coincides with a decision by the UK's communications services regulator Ofcom to permit the use of mobile phones on aircraft. Passengers' own mobile phone handsets will be able to connect to an on-board base station and access a range of communications services. 
Scalable PWM controller delivers unmatched flexibility for power-hungry ASICs and computing designsIntersil has announced the release of the ISL8120 Dual Output or Variable Phase PWM Controller. This PWM controller features proprietary current sharing technology that enables multiple versions of the chip to be used in parallel for a cost-efficient dual output or n-phase PWM controller solution that addresses a variety of specific design needs. 
Highly flexible, small high-power LED driver can drive up to 8 HB LEDs for displays and electronics in automotive designsIntersil Corporation today announced the release of the ISL78100, a High Power Integrated LED Driver designed for display backlighting and body electronics applications. The ISL78100 is designed specifically to withstand harsh automotive environments. 
Compact 12-Bit, 1-/2-Channel 500ksps SAR ADCsLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2302 and LTC2306, pin- and software-compatible 1-/2-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC). These ADCs communicate via an SPI-compatible serial interface at output rates up to 500ksps. The LTC2302 measures a single differential input channel, suitable for measuring bridge sensors. 
Silicon Labs Introduces Small Multi-Standard Digital Video DemodulatorSilicon Laboratories Inc has announced the Si2161 and Si2165 digital video demodulators, said to be the smallest, lowest power and highest performance demodulator solutions to support DVB-T, DVB-C and fixed reception DVB-H in a single chip. This represents the first in a new family of mixed-signal demodulators, tuners and receivers Silicon Laboratories is developing for digital and hybrid analog/digital fixed television equipment worldwide. The new Si2161/2165 demodulators are ideal for equipment receiving digital terrestrial and/or cable services including integrated digital televisions (iDTV), Free-to-Air (FtA) or pay-TV set-top box receivers, PC-TV add-on cards and DVD/HDD personal video recorders. 
32-Tap Digital Potentiometer from Catalyst SemiconductorCatalyst Semiconductor has added a new 32-tap device to its extensive family of Digitally Programmable Potentiometers (DPP). The CAT5128 is a volatile, single-pot device with a simple up/down control to provide an easy-to-use digital interface. 
16-bit, dual-channel DAC family from TI with 1 Gbps LVDS inputsTexas Instruments has introduced a high-performance 16-bit, dual channel, 1 GSPS (giga sample per second) digital-to-analog converter family. The new single and dual-channel DAC family features a low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) data input port at 1 Gbps, providing up to 400 MHz signal bandwidth. In addition, the DAC family offers flexible configuration options as well as industry-leading tools and support to ease design and speed time to market for base stations, wideband IF transmitters, radar, and test and measurement equipment. 
PCI Express Gen2 Standards-Based Timing Solutions from IDTIDT has announced optimized PCIe Gen2-based timing solutions designed as companions to the industry leading IDT portfolio of PCIe-based switching solutions. The IDT 9FG104D generator can be driven with either a 14.318MHz or 25 MHz crystal to provide four PCIe Gen2 reference clocks. An eight output version (9FG108D) is available for larger applications such as servers. Both devices are not only Gen2 compliant, but are backward compatible to the PCIe Gen1 specification. For added flexibility, both devices are completely configurable through hardware pins or through an SMBus interface and offer both spread-spectrum and non spread-spectrum options. 
Dual 16-Bit Current Output DAC Provides Six Unique Software Programmable Output RangesLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2753-16, a dual 16-bit current output DAC capable of outputting six unique software-programmable SoftSpan unipolar and bipolar output ranges up to ±10V. Software programmability eliminates the need for expensive precision resistors, gain stages and switching jumpers by hand. The LTC2753-16 offers accurate DC specifications, including ±1LSB (max) INL and DNL over the -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature range. DAB module enables DAB+ receivers for Australian digital radio launchAs radio broadcasters in Australia prepare for the imminent launch of digital radio services using the enhanced DAB+ standard, Frontier Silicon has unveiled its latest receiver: Venice 5.1, a DAB+ version of the world's most widely used digital radio module. 
Digital Signal Controllers with 16-bit Audio DACMicrochip announces six new 28- and 44-pin 16-bit dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) with a dual-channel, 100ksps, 16-bit audio Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC) module for price- or size-conscious embedded system designers who require improved audio performance or wish to add audio playback to existing embedded applications. 
Complete analogue front ends for superior ultrasound systemsExtending its high-performance analog expertise in the medical imaging market, Texas Instruments has introduced a family of fully integrated analog front ends (AFEs) for portable to high-end ultrasound diagnostic equipment. TI's AFE58xx family will allow the design of innovative ultrasound systems with superior image quality and reduced power consumption. The first device, the AFE5805, addresses the specific needs of the portable ultrasound market with nearly 50 percent space savings, 20 percent lower power consumption and 40 percent less noise than existing integrated solutions. 
I2C ADC Guarantees 16-Bit Performance from 3mm x 2mm PackageLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2453, a 16-bit I2C-compatible delta sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in an ultra-tiny 3mm x 2mm DFN package. Its tiny size, low power and guaranteed 16-bit resolution improves performance of portable instruments and sensors. Operating from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply, the LTC2453 is capable of measuring a differential input up to ±VCC. This wide input range is ideal for measuring a wide variety of single-ended or differential sensors. 
Peregrine Semiconductor Launches Antenna Tuning SwitchPeregrine Semiconductor Corporation has announced the UltraCMOS PE42641 SP4T antenna tuning switch delivering an IMD performance of -110 dBm, making it ideal for converged designs requiring high linearity and low distortion. A variety of emerging market applications benefit from the exceptional RF performance advantages of the PE42641 switch, including 3G GSM/EDGE/WCDMA and CDMA handset and PC card applications; machine-to-machine applications such as vending machines and parking meters; or designs requiring antenna tuning, such as repeater and telematics applications. 
Farnell adds latest from National Semiconductor's PowerWise family to its analogue semiconductor offeringFarnell has further increased the range of National Semiconductor products it stocks with the addition of two new exciting product ranges from the company's energy-efficient PowerWise family. The ten new buck switching regulators plus three high-speed differential amplifiers mean that Farnell now stocks over 2,000 National Semiconductor parts from the company's high-performance analogue portfolio. Farnell has an ongoing commitment to add the latest National Semiconductor product releases to its portfolio each month, making the very latest innovations in the analogue semiconductor market available to its customers immediately. 
Digitally Programmable Variable Gain Amplifier and Driver is First to Drive Low Impedances from a Single SupplyAnalog Devices has introduced a digitally programmable variable gain amplifier (VGA) with transmit driver that sets a new standard of performance for driving signals over power lines, cables, and other applications with low impedance. The AD8260 operates on a single 3.3-V power supply and has a transmit driver that produces ±200-mA output up to 100 kHz, and greater than ±100-mA above that frequency. This is an improvement over competing solutions using a discrete VGA, output driver and pre-amp, which consume 90 percent more board space, and require multiple power supplies. Technology is said to revolutionize the use of OLEDs in the main displays of mobile devicesDialog Semiconductor has announced its new SmartXtend technology that will allow the main displays of many mobile devices – particularly those offering W-QVGA and QVGA resolution – to utilize passive matrix OLED displays rather than LCD or active matrix OLEDs. Passive matrix OLEDs are available at a much lower cost compared to active matrix OLEDs while providing the same advantages in terms of video quality and performance. 
Multi-purpose DACs for portable, high channel count systemsTexas Instruments has introduced a family of quad-channel digital-to-analog converters (DAC) with ultra-low glitch (0.15nV-s) and an internal 2.5V reference with 2ppm/C temperature drift and 0.02 percent initial accuracy. This multi-purpose family of 16-, 14- and 12-bit devices offers breakthrough multi-channel performance with the combination of high accuracy, low power consumption and small footprint, making them attractive options for portable and high channel count systems in industrial process control, data acquisition and instrumentation applications. Single-chip DSP combines math and logic functions for beyond 3G cellular infrastructure applicationsBy combining the math of PHY processing with the logic of MAC processing onto a single chip, Texas Instruments has advanced the functionality of digital signal processors (DSPs) for complex, multiprocessing Beyond 3G cellular infrastructure applications such as HSPA/HSPA+, LTE and WiMAX Wave 2. This new 65nm, single-core 1 GHz DSP also doubles acceleration, delivering improved data throughput and reduced latency for better quality of service – and potentially eliminating the need for a costly RISC co-processor. TI gives base station OEMs the opportunity to either lower their system cost through chip-reduction or increase their system density supporting more carriers or channels per card. 
TI’s new demonstration kit enables digital filtering for wideband signal repeatersTexas Instruments has introduced a four-channel wideband digital repeater evaluation module (EVM) that isolates up to four non-contiguous spectrum bands, each as wide as 35 MHz. The TSW4100 also offers a digital filter design tool for wireless basestation OEMs. Taking advantage of TI's data converter and digital signal processing technologies, the EVM can be used to rapidly implement a proof-of-concept repeater design, reducing time to market by up to 80 percent. 
24-bit Audio DAC with Playback Time Extender Technology is a first says STMicroelectronicsSTMicroelectronics has announced a high performance 24-bit audio DAC that is intended for the mobile music market and provides 103dB signal-to-noise ratio through the whole audio path, while also embedding the company's innovative PTETM Playback Time Extender processing scheme to minimize power consumption. The single-chip STw5210 audio solution also integrates power management circuitry to simplify system design and enable direct connection to the battery, and is available in small TFBGA and VFQFPN packages and, soon, in a tiny 2.6 x 2.6mm WLCSP. 
SoftSpan 16-/14-/12-Bit Current Output DACs Draw Less than 1uA Supply CurrentLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2751 family of extremely low-power, software-programmable 16-/14-/12-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). These current output DACs typically draw only 0.7uA of supply current (2uA max), while generating an output swing up to ±10V. Six unique output voltage ranges can be programmed via SoftSpan™ software, including two unipolar ranges (0V to 5V, 0V to 10V) and four bipolar ranges (±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, -2.5V to +7.5V). Software programmability eliminates the need for expensive precision resistors, gain stages and manual jumper switching. 
Data Converters enable compact Medical Imaging and Wireless Communications systemsA new family of 10- and 12-bit, eight-channel (octal) ADCs introduced by Texas Instruments features the industry's lowest power consumption and smallest size. The new data converters enable smaller and more energy-efficient medical imaging, wireless communications, military guidance, automatic test equipment and video equipment. The ADS5281 family offers high resolution and sampling speeds of up to 65 million samples per second (MSPS), low noise performance and advanced digital features, which are critical in sensitive imaging applications like portable ultrasound and MRI equipment. 
High Performance Video Decoder from ADI Delivers Crisper HD ImagesAnalog Devices has expanded its Advantiv advanced television portfolio with a new 12-bit resolution 3D comb video decoder with an integrated 150 MSPS digitizer for Full-HD 1080p input formats. The ADV7802 provides system designers with a complete single-chip solution for improving video image and color quality in advanced high-definition televisions (HDTVs), video-processors, audio/video receiver (AVR) systems and DVD recorders. The new 12-bit 3D comb video decoder offers superior processing resolution for motion detection and 3D comb filtering operations, versus existing video decoder solutions, enabling designers to reduce trade-offs between image sharpness and Y/C separation performance – something that has traditionally been reserved for professional and studio broadcast applications – without the added cost and design complexity of discrete chip solutions. 
24-bit Hi-Fi Audio-Quality DAC from STM for Mobile Music ApplicationsSTMicroelectronics has announced a very high-performance 24-bit audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that offers 103dB dynamic range across the entire audio path. Aimed at the mobile music market, the new STw5200 is available in small TFBGA and VFQFPN packages, and soon, in a tiny 2.6 x 2.6mm WLCSP. Simplifying the system design, the DAC can also be directly connected to the battery. 
Tiny 3.2 MHz Dual Micropower Comparator Operates Below 2V with 60uA IqLinear Technology has announced the LTC6702, a fast, micropower dual comparator in a 2mm x 2mm DFN package. With operation down to 1.7V and less than 60uA of maximum current consumption, this tiny device is ideal for portable and battery operated equipment. Low voltage operation is supported by the LTC6702's input common mode range, which extends 100mV below ground. Despite its low power consumption, the LTC6702 can switch with a toggle rate of 3.2MHz and offers a guaranteed propagation delay of less than 500ns. 
Automotive-grade Hall-effect linear current sensors offer high accuracyThe new ACS714 and ACS715 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are a range of automotive-grade Hall-effect linear current sensors combining high accuracy with excellent voltage isolation. The new devices are designed to provide economical and precise sensing solutions for AC and DC currents in automotive applications such as motor control, load detection and management, switched-mode power supply control, and overcurrent fault protection. 
16-bit ADC Delivers 77dB SNR for High Performance Communications Systems & InstrumentationLinear Technology has announced the LTC2209, a 16-bit 160Msps high performance high-speed Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) for leading edge communications equipment and instrumentation applications. The LTC2209 extends the sampling frequency of the LTC2208 family, offering a pin-compatible upgrade path for existing designs. The LTC2209 has excellent signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance of 77.1dB and spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of 100dB at baseband, consuming only 1450mW from a 3.3V supply. 
14-Bit, 25Msps ADC Guaranteed for 125°C High Temperature ApplicationsLinear Technology has announced the LTC2246H, a 25Msps, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high temperature, high reliability data acquisition systems. The LTC2246H, guaranteed for operation across the -40°C to 125°C temperature range, satisfies the high temperature demands of automotive and military applications. Additionally, the LTC2246H is offered in a leaded package, allowing for easier inspection of solder joints in manufacturing. This high speed ADC is targeted for collision avoidance radar (CAR) automotive systems. 
Solid State Supplies appointed by CadekaA wide range of new high speed analogue products to suit both current and future growth applications are now available from Solid State Supplies who have been appointed by Colorado based Cadeka as their UK representatives. Cadeka is a supplier of high-performance amplifiers, ADC and DAC data converters, hybrid amplifiers, high speed comparators and quality replacement products. The company also offers direct, pin compatible replacements for several obsolete and EOL products from manufacturers such as Signal Processing Technologies (SPT), Comlinear Corporation, KOTA Microcircuits, Fairchild Semiconductor, and Raytheon. 
High Side Current Sense Amplifier with 10uV Offset & Zero DriftLinear Technology has announced the LTC6102, the most precise high side current sense amplifier available. Maximum input offset voltage of the LTC6102 is only 10uV and it can accept differential sense voltages up to 2V. The resulting 106dB of dynamic range allows the LTC6102 to resolve micro-amps from amps of current. Compared to other current sense amplifiers, the dramatically lower offset of the LTC6102 allows for proportionately lower sense resistance without sacrificing resolution. Lower sense resistance means less wasted power and heat. The precision of the LTC6102 is bolstered by a near zero guaranteed input offset drift of less than 50nV/°C and a guaranteed input bias current of less than 3nA. 
Resistor-Programmable Temperature Switch and Analog Output Sensor from TITexas Instruments has introduced what is says is the industry's smallest (SC70 package) low-power, resistor-programmable temperature switch that operates over the largest supply voltage range. The TMP300 allows for simple temperature monitoring and control. The tiny size of the device makes it an attractive option for power supply systems, DC/DC modules, thermal monitoring and electronic protection systems. 
High-Accuracy DAC for Industrial Process Control and Test Equipment from TITexas Instruments has introduced a 16-bit, single-channel, buffered voltage-output digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with excellent linearity (1 LSB max INL), low noise (24 nV/rtHz) and fast settling time (5.0 uS). Combined with low-power consumption (5mW), the DAC8881 is an attractive option for industrial process control, automatic test equipment, data acquisition systems and communications applications. 
Variable Gain Amplifiers from TITexas Instruments has introduced a family of integrated wideband variable gain amplifiers. The new devices' unique architecture provides designers with a highly flexible combination of bandwidth, gain and analog input voltage to address design challenges of differential line receivers and equalizers, pulse shaping, continuously variable gain and attenuation stages, automatic gain control (AGC) and voltage tunable filters. These applications are typically used in the professional video, test and measurement, military, communications and medical markets. 
12-Bit/10-Bit/8-Bit DAC Family from linear Integrates Internal Reference in Tiny SC70 PackageLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2630, a family of 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in tiny 2.1mm x 2mm SC70 packages - the smallest available DACs with an internal reference. The LTC2630 offers the choice of an internal 2.5V or 4.096V 10ppm/°C full-scale reference, providing nearly a 50% board space reduction over competing DACs with an internal reference. These single voltage output DACs achieve 12-bit DC performance of ±1LSB(max) integral nonlinearity error. 
12-bit DAC from Microchip has EEPROM in 6-pin SOT-23 PackageMicrochip has announced the MCP4725 DAC, said to be the industry's first DAC to combine 12-bit resolution, and an integrated EEPROM in a miniature, 6-pin SOT-23 package. The low-power, single-channel DAC has a buffered voltage output and is ideal for space-constrained and battery-powered applications found in a variety of markets. 
Differential Amplifiers Enable High-Speed ADC PerformanceLinear Technology has announced the LTC6400-20 and LTC6401-20, ADC drivers that achieve unprecedented performance on a single 3V supply. These fully differential amplifiers include gain setting resistors, simplifying the challenge of driving the highest performance high-speed ADCs. The LTC6400-20 provides a fixed gain of 20dB with -93dBc third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD3) performance and noise figure of 6.5dB for a 140MHz input frequency. At 240MHz, IMD3 is better than -70dBc. Other family members with fixed gains ranging from 8dB to 26dB will follow. 
Tiny 16-Bit Delta Sigma ADC from Linear TechnologyLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2450, a 16-bit delta sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in an ultra-tiny 2mm x 2mm DFN package that enables performance upgrades to lower resolution systems. Designers of portable and space-constrained applications typically trade off space with performance, leading to use of microcontrollers with internal ADCs or lower resolution ADCs with preamplifier circuitry. These designs are typically complex and lag in performance due to larger linearity errors, greater noise, or other unguaranteed specifications. Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's First Fully-Integrated AM/FM Radio Receivers with Long-Wave Band CoverageSilicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the expansion of its successful broadcast audio product line to include the industry's first fully-integrated AM/FM radio receivers with short-wave (SW) and long-wave (LW) band coverage. The high-performance Si4734/35 integrate the entire receiver from antenna input to audio output reducing size and solution component count by more than 90 percent compared to existing implementations. In a tiny 3- x 3-mm package, the Si4734/35 not only simplifies the design of existing SW and LW radios but also enables the addition of SW/LW capability to consumer electronics devices such as handsets and MP3 players, broadening the reach of SW and LW broadcast content used by consumers in Europe. 
Audio Codecs from Texas Instruments include Digital Microphone supportTexas Instruments has introduced three new audio codecs featuring low power consumption and noise filtering capabilities to maximize battery life and enhance performance in portable consumer applications, such as wireless handsets, personal navigation devices, digital still cameras and portable media players. The devices are the industry's first I2S codecs capable of interfacing directly to digital or analog microphones. 
Catalyst Adds 16-bit I2C LED DimmerA drop-in replacement for the PCA9532, the CAT9532 can drive 16 LEDs directly in parallel and provides LED dimming in 256 brightness steps for backlighting and RGB color mixing. The device can also turn each LED ON, OFF or blinking at one of two programmable rates for sensor control, power-switch, push-button and status indicator light applications with I2C or SMBus interfaces. 
Tilt Sensor from Analog Devices is 100 Times Smaller Than Available SolutionsAnalog Devices has introduced a highly integrated, dual-axis inclinometer that makes accurate, easy-to-use tilt sensing an affordable and accessible option for industrial equipment manufacturers. The ADIS16209 programmable, dual-mode inclinometer sensor is suited to a diverse set of industrial applications that require inclination changes to be measured, including surveying equipment, factory machine tools, satellite antenna stabilisation systems, motion safety monitors and automotive wheel alignment. Functionally equivalent inclinometer solutions are typically 100 times larger than the ADIS16209. 
DAC Family Features Precision DC & 1us Settling TimeLinear Technology has introduced a complete family of low-power, precision 16-/14-/12-bit unbuffered voltage output digital-to-analog converters. Both the unipolar LTC2641 and bipolar LTC2642 draw only 120uA of supply current while settling to within 0.5LSB for a full-scale step in only 1us. These voltage output DACs feature a 0.5nV•s glitch impulse, which is key for AC applications such as waveform generation. Low glitch reduces the transient voltages between code changes in the DAC. Fast settling and low glitch reduce harmonic distortion, making it possible to produce higher frequency, lower noise output waveforms. DACs simplify factory process control and industrial systemAnalog Devices has today introduced new precision digital-to-analogue converters (DACs) that significantly improve the reliability of industrial process control applications in harsh factory environments, including those operating under extreme temperatures or high compliance voltages. The offering includes four 12-bit to 16-bit single-channel DACs that integrate user-programmable current source and voltage output, making them ideally suited for factory process control, distributed control, and smart transmitter systems. 
Low-power ADCs from TI for portable industrial and medical applicationsTexas Instruments has introduced a pair of 16-bit analog-to-digital converters featuring 2x better linearity than competing devices (+/-1.5 LSB maximum INL). Combined with low-power operation, best-in-class temperature drift and either an industry-standard MSOP-8 or a 3mm x 3mm SON-8 package, the ADS8317 and ADS8326 provide an easy performance upgrade for portable, battery-powered applications including industrial data acquisition and portable medical instrumentation. 
LED drivers for large LED video displaysCatalyst Semiconductor has expanded its LED driver product line with the first in a new family of devices to address large LED video displays. The new CAT4016 is a 16-channel, constant-current sink LED driver designed for billboard, marquee, instrument and other larger, general-purpose LED displays in both indoor and outdoor applications. TI and Avnet to present webcast on Filter Design for PWM SystemsTexas Instruments and Avnet will present a live Analog eLab Webcast for designers titled "Filter Design for PWM Systems, Digital Audio vs. Switching Supplies" on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. CDT (18:00 hrs CET). The webcast will highlight how the function of an L-C filter is modified when used with a power converter or a Class-D amplifier. During the webcast, TI analog expert Bill Klein, P.E., and eLab panelists Fred Shipley of TI and Val Rhodes of Avnet will discuss how to maximize performance of the L-C filter in various designs. The live broadcast will air on Wednesday, October 10 at 11:00 CDT, 17:00 UK, 18:00 CET. Participants may register at www.ti.com/analogelab. Difference amplifiers from Analog Devices suit applications that require extremely fast and precise measurementThe AD8270 and AD8273 are high-speed, low distortion and precision dual-channel difference amplifiers designed for applications that require extremely fast and precise measurement without compromising signal fidelity, such as avionics, industrial process controls and high-performance audio equipment. 
ADC Drivers from Analog Devices Complement Best Performing High-Speed ADCsAnalog Devices' ADA4937-2 and ADA4938-2 are said to be the industry's first dual differential analog-to-digital converter (ADC) drivers. The new differential drivers enable designers of data acquisition systems in industrial and communications applications to improve system performance by enhancing key ADC performance characteristics, including SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range) and SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). With the industry's first two-channel configuration, the ADA4937-2 and ADA4938-2 drivers reduce component count, bill of material cost and design complexity while driving high-performance ADCs operating from dc to 100 MHz. 
14-Bit ADC Simultaneously Samples Six Differential InputsLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2351-14, a 1.5Msps low-power analog-to-digital converter with six simultaneous sampling differential inputs. Operating from a single 3.3V supply, power dissipation is typically 16.5mW. The LTC2351-14 features six individual sample-and-hold amplifiers, a multiplexer, and a single ADC making this device the ideal choice for multiphase power measurement, multiphase motor control, data acquisition systems, and uninterrupted power supplies. 
TI’s Single-Chip Direct Down-Conversion Architecture Reduces Component Count by 75 PercentTexas Instruments has introduced a new monolithic, high-linearity quadrature demodulator for direct down conversion applications. The new device reduces the component count of the receive signal chain in 3G base stations by at least 75 percent, compared to superheterodyne architectures. The TRF3710 demodulator improves the RF receive signal chain by integrating all the devices required to go directly from RF to baseband onto one chip. With the addition of this device, TI now offers a more complete analog signal chain for wireless infrastructure. 
14-Bit ADC Dissipates 18mW in 10-Pin MSOPLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2356-14, a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter that communicates via an SPI-compatible serial interface at output rates up to 3.5Msps. The LTC2356-14 operates from a single 3.3V supply, draws only 18mW at the maximum conversion rate, and is available in a tiny 10-pin MSOP package. The LTC2356-14's successive approximation register (SAR) architecture produces a low power ADC with exceptional AC specifications. The combination of speed, low power, and small package makes the LTC2356-14 ideal for high speed, portable applications including communications, medical instrumentation, and data acquisition. 
Dual Digital-To-Analogue Converter Families Provide Best-In-Class Performance In Wideband Communications ApplicationsThe AD974x and AD978x families are the latest additions to Analog Devices' TxDAC® portfolio of digital-to-analogue converters (DACs) optimised for the transmit signal path of communications systems. The new two-channel, high-speed DACs include the AD974x family of 8-, 10,-, 12-, 14-, and 16-bit devices with sample rates up to 250 MSPS (million samples per second) using LVCMOS (low-voltage CMOS) inputs; and the AD978x family of 12-, 14-, and 16-bit DACs, which use LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) inputs to achieve sample rates as fast as 600 MSPS. Both families of TxDAC devices feature low noise and low intermodulation distortion to enable the high-quality synthesis of wideband cellular signals. 
Miniature Reflective Analog Optical EncoderAvago Technologies has announced what is said to be the industry's first reflective encoder with analog output. Avago's AEDR-8320 high-resolution miniature surface mount (SMT) optical encoder, which provides precise positioning information and direction sensing, is ideal for use in industrial and office automation applications where space is constrained. This new analog reflective encoder is the latest addition to Avago's broad portfolio of miniature optical encoders. Temperature Sensors for Latest DRAM Memory Module StandardSTMicroelectronics has announced two high-accuracy application specific digital temperature-sensor chips, fully compliant with the JEDEC JC42.4 specification, which are intended for monitoring the temperature of the DIMMs used in personal computers. Lowest Power, Smallest Package PCI Express SwitchesIDT has announced five new PCI Express (PCIe) switches optimised to solve system I/O connectivity challenges faced by systems requiring both low lane and low port counts in embedded medical, automotive, PC and consumer applications. The devices range from a 3-lane, 3-port switch to an 8-lane, 5-port switch. These products leverage the IDT expertise in high-speed switching and use the PCI Express standard to allow the seamless interconnect of processing, storage and networking system elements in a power-efficient manner. 
Ambient Light Sensor with Logarithmic OutputAvago Technologies has announced a new ambient light sensor with a precise, logarithmic output response over a wide range of lighting conditions. The company is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. The APDS-9007 is the newest addition to Avago's ambient light sensor product family. 
Digital Potentiometer available in Ultra-Small 2 x 2.5mm TDFN PackageCatalyst Semiconductor offers its CAT5114 Digitally Programmable Potentiometer in an 8-lead 2 x 2.5mm TDFN package, making it the world's smallest non-volatile digital potentiometer. This tiny form factor helps designers further compress board space in today's ever-shrinking portable products which currently use digital potentiometers in larger packages. 
TI Introduces Industry's Fastest 14-bit ADC at 400 MSPSTexas Instruments Incorporated today introduced the industry's fastest monolithic 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) at 400 mega samples per second (MSPS). The new ADC provides unmatched performance of 11.1 effective number of bits (ENOB) at this speed, enabling high-bandwidth applications such as test and measurement instrumentation, software-defined radio, radar systems and communication instrumentation that were previously confined to lesser resolution ADCs. 
Catalyst Announces High-Efficiency 7W Buck LED Driver in TSOT-23 PackageCatalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:CATS) a supplier of analog, mixed-signal and non-volatile memory semiconductors, today announced its innovative buck converter in a TSOT-23 package optimized for driving high-brightness, 350mA LEDs at up 94 percent efficiency. The first device in a new family of buck converters, the CAT4201 incorporates Catalyst's patent-pending switching control algorithm. This new architecture reduces system complexity, improves efficiency and allows an external RSET control resistor to preset a regulated LED current up to 350mA from supplies as high as 24 volts, to provide better inductor control and eliminate the need for a dedicated heat sink. 
4- and 8-Channel Simultaneous Sampling, 24-bit, 128kSPS Industrial ADCsTexas Instruments has introduced a pair of multi-channel, 24-bit industrial analog-to-digital converters which combine outstanding DC accuracy and AC performance with cost-effective integration. The ADS1274 (4-channel) and ADS1278 (8-channel) provide a delta-sigma simultaneous-sampling measurement system for demanding multi-channel signal acquisition applications, such as vibration analysis, medical monitoring, industrial and energy metering equipment. 
Digitally programmable gain and slope temperature compensation ICIntersil has introduced the ISL21400 digitally programmable tempco voltage reference as part of the newly formed pinPOINT family of precision analogue products. The product allows users to digitally set the temperature slope and DC voltage of its output to accurately compensate for temperature drifts elsewhere in the system. 
Dual-Output Buck Controller Delivers Flexible Start-up / Shutdown TrackingSemtech has announced the SC416, a dual-output, synchronous step-down controller with comprehensive features to track start-up and shutdown voltages in notebook computers, portable devices, tablet PCs, and embedded applications. The SC416 requires battery input in the 5V-25V range. The highly accurate outputs are regulated to within 1% of specified levels and are adjustable from 0.75V to 5V, or can be configured with pre-set voltages consisting of 1.8V or 1.5V for VOUT1 and 1.25V or 1.05V for VOUT2. The SC416 is provided in a 4 mm x 4 mm MLP package that is WEEE and RoHS compliant. 
Capacitance-to-digital controller provides accurate measurement and improved responsiveness for user interface controlsAnalog Devices' new capacitance-to-digital converter (CDC) is a highly integrated touch controller that allows designers to quickly and easily add responsive user controls, such as scroll wheels and touch pads, to portable electronic devices. As the newest addition to Analog Devices' family of CapTouch controllers for consumer applications, the AD7147 provides highly accurate measurement and responsiveness, and features the addition of an active shield feature for improved noise performance. Requiring only a single PCB for full implementation, the new CDC is ideal for ultra-thin mobile electronic devices. 
Motion sensor allows full-range, multi-axis inertial sensingAnalog Devices has extended its award-winning iSensorT intelligent sensor product family with an advanced motion sensor that for the first time allows industrial designers to easily and cost-effectively equip their products with full-range, multi-axis inertial sensing. Leveraging Analog Devices' iMEMS Motion Signal Processing TechnologyT, the ADIS16355 inertial measurement unit (IMU) delivers performance and functionality previously reserved for defence, aerospace, and other high-end applications, at approximately one tenth of the cost. 
I2C, 24-Bit, 16-Channel Delta-Sigma ADCLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2499, a 16-channel delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that communicates via an I2C-compatible serial interface and includes a unique analog input architecture. The LTC2499's Easy Drive™ front-end design results in zero average differential input current, allowing measurements of high impedance input sources without the use of an internal buffer. This patented sampling scheme simplifies the design of front-end signal conditioning circuits and allows the ADC to be driven directly from bridges, RTDs, thermocouples and high impedance sensors. Rail-to-rail input signals can be directly digitized while maintaining excellent DC accuracy (2ppm INL). 
Single Supply Undervoltage and Overvoltage MonitorLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2912, a single undervoltage and overvoltage monitor for space-conscious applications. Housed in a tiny 3mm x 2mm DFN package, the voltage monitoring inputs of the LTC2912 include filtering to reject brief glitches, thus ensuring reliable reset operation without false or noisy triggering. Programmed by external resistors, the UV and OV trip thresholds have a guaranteed ±1.5% threshold accuracy of monitored voltages over temperature and give users the flexibility to tailor the IC to their specific voltage levels. 
RF amplifiers cover the entire RF signal chainAnalog Devices has expanded its RF solutions with the introduction of an RF amplifier portfolio of 12 new devices covering the complete RF signal chain. Combined with ADI's industry-leading power detectors, modulators, demodulators, mixers, and synthesizer products, this offering allows designers to implement complete signal chain solutions using Analog Devices' high-performance ICs, thereby simplifying the design process, streamlining supply chain logistics, and shortening time to market. The new RF amplifiers are fully characterized and specified for both broad-band and narrow-band applications. When coupled with ADI's other RFICs, they enable the design and implementation of advanced RF radio architectures for a wide range of performance-driven applications, such as communications infrastructure equipment, marine radar and RFID readers. IDT's PCI Express (PCIe) switches listed on the PCI-SIG PCI Express Integrators ListIDT has announced that its low power PCI Express (PCIe) switches – optimized specifically for I/O connectivity applications – have been added to the PCI Special Interest Group (SIG) PCI Express Integrators List. The eight devices have passed PCIe specification 1.1 compliance testing and represent the broadest set of PCIe switching solutions to meet this rigorous specification to formally assure interoperability between different devices from different suppliers. 
Intersil's pinPOINT precision analogue product line announcedIntersil has announced its pinPOINT Precision Analogue product line featuring a wide range of low-power devices that provide unwavering signal accuracy. "The market for general purpose products that allow the precise conditioning of analogue signals is worth approximately a billion dollars" said Simon Prutton, Intersil Vice President and General Manager of Analog and Mixed Signal Products. "Through dialogue with a wide range of customers, primarily in the industrial, medical and automotive markets, we have already identified many unsatisfied needs for products that deliver improved accuracy over temperature and time. The first of those parts are launching now under the new pinPOINT™ product name and there are many more to come in future." 
Integrated display drivers for E Ink segmented displaysDialog Semiconductor Plc has launched a new range of display drivers and evaluation kits to support electronic paper segmented displays from E Ink Corporation. The DA852x drivers are highly integrated solutions capable of driving 20-, 64-, 96-, 192- and 256-segment paper-thin electronic displays which can be integrated into several applications such as mobile phones, capacity meters (e.g. memory cards), electronic shelf labels, watches and clocks, games, medical devices, smart cards and other consumer devices. Each display driver device is available in both LGA package and bumped die format and only requires two external capacitors to complete a small form factor system solution. 
16-bit quad voltage-output DAC with six software-programmable output voltage ranges.Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2704-16, a 16-bit, quad voltage-output DAC with six software-programmable output voltage ranges. Each of the four DACs can be programmed via a 3-wire SPI-compatible serial interface for one of four bipolar output ranges (±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, or -2.5 to 7.5V) or one of two unipolar output ranges (0V to 5V, or 0V to 10V). The LTC2704-16 offers excellent DC performance of ±2LSB(max) INL and ±1LSB(max) DNL. The LTC2704-16 operates from dual ±5V to ±15V analog supplies, and a 3V to 5V digital supply. The DAC's software-programmable SoftSpan™ output ranges and serial readback of all internal registers make it ideal for industrial and process control applications, instrumentation, and automatic test equipment. 
Voltage Supervisors with More Pin Configuration OptionsCatalyst Semiconductor has added to its range of voltage supervisors with four new devices that give designers industry-standard performance for monitoring the power supply (Vcc) status of a microprocessor, microcontroller, ASIC or other system processor. 
Customizable Mixed-Signal Chip for Motion and Power Management is a first says STMicroelectronicsSTMicroelectronics has unveiled what it says is the industry's first IC with a complete set of configurable and customizable analog functions that represent a solution for printer, fax, and point-of-sale system applications. The new device, called the Structured Architecture of Bridges and Regulators (S.A.B.Re), combines low development costs and short time-to-market with maximum flexibility. 
Highly-Configurable Codec from TI Enables Independent Converter SamplingTexas Instruments has introduced a 24-bit audio codec that supports asynchronous operation, allowing the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to operate with independent clocks. In applications such as DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD recorders, digital televisions, digital set-top boxes and car navigation systems, audio signals often need to be decoded and encoded at separate sampling rates, which drives the need for an asynchronous audio codec. 
500mA Low Dropout Regulator In Thin SOT-23 PackageCatalyst Semiconductor has launched the first device in its new line of low dropout (LDO) regulators. The CAT6219 LDO regulator is one of only a few devices available that provides a 500mA peak output current in a tiny, five-lead, 1mm profile thin SOT-23 package. 
Successive-approximation ADCs simplify industrial motor control designsAnalog Devices' AD7264 simplifies industrial motor control designs by integrating two successive-approximation ADCs, a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) and four comparators on a single chip. By providing a direct interface for multiple types of sensors, the new ADC solution allows a single, standardized data acquisition board to be used in industrial motor drives, replacing as many as three separate boards previously required to perform the same system control function. This integration allows designers to develop simpler, more cost-effective motor control units. 
Local Interconnect Network transceiver and voltage regulator ICAMI Semiconductor (AMIS), has announced new devices that bring together Local Interconnect Network (LIN) transceiver and voltage regulator functionality in a single low-power, mixed-signal chip. The integration offered by the AMIS-40615 and AMIS-40616 will allow automotive design engineers to improve the reliability while reducing the component count, power consumption and cost of LIN-based in-vehicle networking (IVN) applications. 
16-Bit, 8-Channel 100ksps ADCLinear Technology has introduced the LTC1859, a 16-bit, 8-channel, 100ksps analog-to-digital converter offering software programmable input ranges that are fault-protected to ±25V. The LTC1859 is easily programmed via a serial interface to accept 0V-5V, 0V-10V, ±5V and ±10V inputs, allowing a single-board design to accommodate several industrial applications. All channels are fault protected to ±25V. An overvoltage fault up to ±25V on one or more unused channels will not corrupt the accuracy of the selected channel. The LTC1859's multiplexer can be configured to accept 4 differential inputs, 8 single-ended inputs or combinations of both. This device offers excellent DC performance of 15-bit no missing codes over temperature and ±3 LSBMAX INL. The LTC1859 provides excellent offset, full-scale gain and channel-to-channel matching. The LTC1859 is ideal for multichannel high resolution applications such as instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and industrial process control. Single-chip stepper motor driver and control IC family enhancedAMI Semiconductor (AMIS) has announced enhancements to its family of single-chip stepper motor driver and control ICs. New features include a facility for running stepper motors at a continuous velocity and an automatic start function which allows a stepper motor to start automatically when powered up. 
High Performance Dual and Quad ADC Family from TITexas Instruments has introduced a new family of two- and four-channel 12- and 14-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) featuring high speed, low power and high performance housed in tiny 9-mm x 9-mm packages. This pin-compatible family offers designers an easy upgrade path with a range of resolutions, speed and performance options tailored to meet the requirements of advanced communications, radar and imaging, test and measurement, medical, and video applications. 
216-kHz Stereo ADCs with Industry-Leading 124-dB Dynamic Range CoreTexas Instruments has introduced two 24-bit, 216-kHz analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to complete the company's high-performance audio signal chain for professional digital audio recording and processing applications. The new dual-channel devices combine high integration with the highest dynamic range in the industry of up to 124-dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) while still reducing power consumption by 50 percent compared to competing products. Ultra-Low Glitch, 16-Bit DAC from Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments has introduced the first product in a new series of precision DACs with an integrated precision reference. The DAC8560 is a 16-bit, single-channel DAC featuring ultra-low glitch (0.15nV-s), ultra-low-power (1.5mW at 2.7V) and an internal reference with 2ppm/C temperature drift and +/-0.004 percent initial accuracy. The combination of a precision DAC and outstanding reference performance makes the DAC8560 a flexible, easy-to-use solution for closed-loop control applications found in portable instrumentation, optical networking, industrial process control, machine and motion control, and data acquisition systems. 
24-Bit, 16-Channel Delta-Sigma ADC Simplifies Front-End Signal ConditioningLinear Technology has introduced the LTC2498 16-channel delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC), featuring a front-end design that can directly digitize a wide range of sensors. The LTC2498's Easy Drive design results in zero average differential input current, allowing measurements of high impedance input sources without the use of an internal buffer. This patented sampling scheme simplifies the design of front-end signal conditioning circuits and allows the ADC to be driven directly from bridges, RTDs, thermocouples and other high impedance sensors. Rail-to-rail input signals can be directly digitized while maintaining excellent DC accuracy (2ppm INL). 
Monitor simplifies current measurement at high voltagesWith an operating range of 3V to 40V, the ZXCT1081 current monitor from Zetex Semiconductors provides a very simple high voltage current measurement solution for automotive, industrial and power supply applications. 
Dual 14-Bit A/D Converters provide 20MSPS performanceC&D Technologies has added the ADSD-1420S and ADSD-1420EX to its range of dual sampling A/D converters. The functionally complete 14-Bit resolution modules provide a 20 mega samples per second (MSPS) sampling rate and no missing codes over their full temperature range. 
Crosspoint switches and high-speed differential amps combine to deliver 500MHz for analogue videoAnalog Devices has introduced the industry's first combination of analogue crosspoint switches and driver/receiver amplifiers that support bandwidths up to 500 MHz for analogue video. Low implementation costs and the ability to deliver high resolution content across distance continue to make analogue video the preferred method for distributing full-motion video to LCD and plasma displays used in retail outlets, public spaces and KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) systems. 
SILICON LABORATORIES ANNOUNCES THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE SMALL FORM FACTOR MCUSilicon Laboratories Inc., a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced at Embedded World 2007 the first mixed-signal 8-bit MCU family to offer 100 MHz CPU operation in a 5x5 mm package. The C8051F360 Small Form Factor MCU family adds to Silicon Laboratories' portfolio of the most functionally dense small form factor MCUs, ideal for consumer and industrial electronics applications that require precision motion control and signal processing. 
Differential drivers optimized for driving ADCs from DC to 100 MHz.Analog Devices has extended its family of differential amplifiers by introducing two new devices with distortion levels said to be 10 dB lower than competing driver ICs. The ADA4937-1 and ADA4938-1 differential drivers are optimized for driving the highest performance ADCs from dc to 100 MHz. 
Multichannel digital-to-analog convertersAnalog Devices has introduced what is said to be the industry's smallest and most flexible, multichannel digital-to-analog converters. Ideal for designers needing flexibility when specifying converters for high-voltage applications, such as factory process control, instrumentation and dc set-point-control applications, the offering includes 12 converters ranging from 12- to 16-bit dual and quad channel devices operating over a wide voltage range on either single or dual power supplies. 
Voltage Supervisors with broad selection of Embedded Memory from CatalystCatalyst Semiconductor has launched three new families of voltage supervisors with the industry's broadest selection of embedded memory. The CAT130xx supervisor family offers 1-, 4-, 8- and 16-kbit embedded EEPROM with Microwire serial interface. The CAT140xx and CAT150xx provide 2-, 4-, 8- and 16-kbit embedded EEPROM with I2C and SPI serial interface protocols, respectively. 
Zero-drift, digitally-programmable instrumentation amplifierAnalog Devices has introduced a zero-drift, digitally-programmable instrumentation amplifier (in-amp). Rated over an extended industrial temperature range, the AD8231 is suited for a variety of sensors, including resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples and automotive pressure sensors, in harsh environments where minute signal variations must be accurately detected in the presence of large common-mode voltages. 
Integrated AM/FM radio receiverSilicon Laboratories has announced the extension of its broadcast audio product portfolio to include the Si473x AM/FM receiver family. The Si473x enables an AM/FM receiver to be easily added to consumer devices such as clock and portable radios, home stereos, MP3 players, docking stations and mobile handsets. 
14- and 12-bit, 210-MSPS ADCs from TITexas Instruments has introduced two 14- and 12-bit, 210-MSPS analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to its pin-compatible, high-speed ADS5546 family. The ADS5547 and ADS5527 provide the highest performance at 210 MSPS with up to 73.3-dBFS signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and 85-dBc spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) at 70 MHz input frequency . 
Class Z chipset uses direct digital feedback amplifier (DDFA) technology for a listening experience to rival the best linear amplifiersComprising the ZXCZM800 multi-channel digital modulator and the ZXCZA200 analog feedback processor, a digital amplifier chipset from Zetex Semiconductors has been introduced to create audio products capable of producing a sound quality to rival that of the best linear amplifiers. Based on Zetex Semiconductors' unique Class Z direct digital feedback amplifier (DDFA) architecture, the chipset enables high performance products such as home theatre, stereo hi-fi and active speaker applications to achieve THD+N performance levels of less than 0.004% and a dynamic range of 120dB. 
ANALOG DEVICES TARGETS HDTV AND PORTABLE HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO BY EXPANDING INDUSTRY’S BROADEST LINE OF HDMI COMPONENTSAnalog Devices, Inc. is continuing to expand its broad line of HDMI™ interface ICs with the availability of HDMI v1.3-compatible multiplexer, receiver and transmitter circuits that are helping the high-definition (HD) video market achieve new levels of picture quality and power efficiency. The industry's broadest portfolio of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) components now includes devices that address the increasing consumer demand for HD content in multimedia products ranging from 1080p "deep colour" HDTVs to low-power portable applications, including digital video & still cameras, portable media players and cell phones. 
Microchip Introduces 18-bit Delta-Sigma Analogue-to-Digital Converter in SOT-23 PackageMicrochip announces the highest resolution analogue-to-digital converter available in a 6-pin SOT-23 package. The low-power, 18-bit, Delta-Sigma MCP3421 ADC features an integrated voltage reference, oscillator and Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA), which reduce the need for external components and enables a smaller overall design. 
Catalyst Semiconductor Expands Digitally Programmable Potentiometer Family with Five New 32-Tap DevicesCatalyst Semiconductor has added five new 32-tap devices to its extensive family of over 30 Digitally Programmable Potentiometers [DPP(tm)]. The CAT5123, CAT5124 and CAT5125 are volatile devices, while the CAT5127 and CAT5129 offer non-volatile wiper storage. All of the new Catalyst digital potentiometers feature a user-friendly up/down control interface. 
Analog Devices introduces dual 14-bit analog-to-digital converter for 3G and WiMAX base stationsAnalog Devices Inc., today introduced the first dual 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to achieve sampling rates of 150 mega samples per second (MSPS). Supporting all third-generation (3G) base station wireless standards, including W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and TD-SCDMA, the AD9640 is the only dual 14-bit ADC that samples at rates beyond 135 MSPS, a common requirement for the emerging WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) standard. ANALOG DEVICES' SHARC PROCESSOR DIGITALLY RE-INVENTS VINTAGE AUDIO TECHNOLOGYToday's guitarist wants new equipment that complements the sound of vintage gear but that also offers a wider range of tonal refinements than previously existed. To achieve that Analog Devices, Inc. today announced that Damage Control is leveraging the performance of the SHARC(R) processor to create products that offer the highest quality tone and sonic performance available for some of the world's leading guitarists, such as Robert Randolph, Yngwie J. Malmsteen and Earl Slick. 
Fifth generation high performance 65nm FPGA offers 35% dynamic power reductionXilinx's latest high performance field programmable gate array (FPGA) Virtex-5 LX, is now available from DT Electronics. Built on Xilinx's ExpressFabric architecture, the V5LX allows designs to be packed in 45% less area, operate with up to 30% performance improvement and 35% dynamic power reduction. Each platform within the Virtex-5 family has been optimised to offer a balance of high-performance logic, serial connectivity, signal and embedded processing to suit difference applications. The Virtex-5LX platform, aimed at high-performance general logic applications, is available in six device configurations and features 550 MHz clocking technology with performance-tuned IP blocks. 
DDS ICs from Analog Devices with integrated 14-bit DACs offer improved dynamic performanceAnalog Devices announced that it has more than doubled the clock speed of direct digital synthesizer integrated circuits with on-chip 14-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The industry leader in developing advanced DDS solutions, ADI's DDS ICs use digital technology to synthesize analog waveforms, used in a wide range of frequency agile applications, such as wireless base stations, military and commercial radar, test equipment and secure communications systems. 
High-Performance, Small 12-bit, 500 MSPS ADC from TITexas Instruments has introduced a monolithic 12-bit, 500 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) providing unmatched size and performance. The new pipeline ADC offers 64.5 dBFS signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) up to 500 MHz input frequency at 500 MSPS, bringing a new class of performance to customers previously confined to 8- and 10-bits of resolution. In a space-saving 14 mm x 14 mm package, the new ADC meets the resolution and speed requirements of applications such as communications, amplifier linearization, test and measurement instrumentation, software-defined radio and radar and imaging systems. 
Data Acquisition Device from Semtech Features High Gain for Portable Sensor ApplicationsSemtech has introduced the SX8722, a complete, high-resolution data acquisition device for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors used in portable industrial and consumer sensing applications. The SX8722 interfaces with most Wheatstone bridge chemical, pressure or magnetic sensors to condition and read data. The device features Semtech's ZoomingADC, a 16-bit analog/digital converter (ADC) with a 10-bit preamplifier to allow the device to "zoom in" on a small portion of the analog signal and apply the full 16-bit ADC to that part of the signal. 
Analogue switches save up to 72% board spaceHoused in space-saving μTQFN packages, Intersil's low-voltage dual ISL54050 and quad ISL54056 single pole double throw (SPDT) analogue switches provide ultra-low, flatter on-resistance, resulting in better signal quality in battery-powered, portable and handheld equipment. 
Intelligent sensor devices combine low power and small sizeAnalog Devices is expanding its capacitance-to-digital converter (CDC) and iSensor intelligent sensor families with new devices that deliver a combination of high sensitivity, low power, low cost and small size for sensing applications. The new CDC device provides superior power efficiency, sensitivity, response time, and robustness in proximity sensing applications, such as automotive remote keyless entry systems. Based on Analog Devices' iMEMS inertial sensor cores, the highly integrated, and pre-calibrated, iSensor intelligent sensor devices provide a simplified programmable interface and are designed for embedded motion analysis and control applications. 
Precision 36V Amplifiers with Low Power and Small SizeTexas Instruments has introduced two precision operational amplifiers that combine ultra-low noise with lower power, smaller package size and higher bandwidth than competitive 36-V amplifiers. The OPA211 and OPA827 enable breakthrough performance for test and measurement, instrumentation, imaging, medical, audio and process control applications. These are the first devices developed using TI's groundbreaking BiCom3HV complementary bipolar 36-V silicon germanium (SiGe) process. 
Highest Bandwidth 4:1 Multiplexer for High-Performance Analog ApplicationsFairchild Semiconductor has introduced the FHP3194, a 1.2GHz 4:1 analog multiplexer. Boasting an 800MHz small-signal and 500MHz large-signal -3dB bandwidth (at G=2), the FHP3194 offers approximately 25 percent higher bandwidth than comparable devices. This performance makes it the only multiplexer on the market today with the bandwidth capable of exceeding the high-resolution requirements for high-definition (HD), 1080p and 1080i, and PC graphic video signals. 
Intersil launches multiplexer that allows switching between four different input signals for video applicationsIntersil introduced the ISL59446, a triple-channel 4:1 multiplexer that allows the user to switch between four different input signals such as RGB or YPbPr (the colour space used in video electronics). The device allows customers to replace multiple muxes, simplifying design and saving board space. 
AMI Semiconductor announces automotive grade embedded flash technology for up to 64kBytes of code storage in smart power, mixed-signal System-on-Chip designsAMI Semiconductor (AMIS), has announced the availability of automotive grade embedded Flash memory for its 0.35 microns 'Smart Power' high-voltage mixed-signal system-on-chip (SoC) process technology. The combination of the proven CMOS mixed-signal technology and the robust new non-volatile memory (NVM) allows designers to create cost-effective smart sensor interfaces, intelligent actuators and other sophisticated single-chip devices for operation in automotive, industrial, appliance and other harsh environment applications. 
ADI introduces ADP1653 high-efficiency, high-brightness, dual, white LED driverAnalog Devices, Inc. is introducing a white LED driver for the camera-phone flash function that uses a new portable power management technique to maintain picture quality even when the battery is taxed by multiple phone functions operating simultaneously. 
Allegro's A138X Programmable Hall sensor ICs are low profileThe new A138X family of Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are programmable, analogue-output devices that are offered in a choice of low-profile surface-mount packages. 
New Power Management Controllers - SC457 and SC458 - from SemtechSemtech has announced the SC457 and SC458 power supply controllers with digitally controlled output and fast transient performance for processors and graphics chips used in notebook computers. With a built-in 7-bit DAC, the output voltage of the SC457 and SC458 can be digitally programmed in 12.5 mV steps from 0.3V up to 1.5V for precision control over output voltages. 
AMI Semiconductor adds Analog Array methodology to its portfolioAMI Semiconductor has announced that it has expanded its capabilities by offering new analog array methodology. The approach uses proven blocks of circuitry combined with custom interconnect layers to produce finished ASICs that incorporate both analog and digital elements in short lead times and with low NREs. Analog arrays provide flexible and fast time-to-market solutions for use in the industrial, medical and consumer markets. Example applications include security sensing, identification, light sensing, and battery management for industrial applications; and glucose meters, blood analysers and sensor interfaces for medical devices. 
16-bit Op Amp offers very low distortionTexas Instruments has introduced an expansion of its high-performance family of fully-differential amplifiers that drive high-speed and high-resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADC). Designed for high accuracy 3.3V to 5V data acquisition systems, the new wideband device offers rail-to-rail output and provides both low noise and the lowest distortion for demanding applications such as wireless communication, test and measurement and medical imaging. 
Hi-Speed Multi-Media Switch Integrates USB and Audio Switching CapabilityFairchild Semiconductor's highly integrated multi-media switches offer an industry-leading combination of features, performance and packaging for a range of portable applications. The new devices integrate both USB and negative swing (low-distortion) audio switching functionality into a single package. This integration enables portable applications to handle either USB or audio signals via one connector and helps designers eliminate the need for additional components. 
Multiplexers transmit quality audio video and high-speed USBIntersil has introduced a family of dual 2:1 multiplexers that enable the transmission of quality audio, video, and high-speed USB data through a single input/output port, eliminating up to two ports on each portable device. 
Triple Video Amp with Integrated Filters and HV Sync CapabilityTexas Instruments has introduced the first video amplifier with integrated filters that is capable of handling both analog RGB signals and digital horizontal and vertical (HV) sync signals on a single chip. The new device saves up to 80 percent board space when compared to traditional amplifier solutions for video projectors, professional video, broadcast video, computer display, traditional and digital TV systems. In addition, designers benefit from improved performance and maximum flexibility via I2C programmability of all functions. Actel's latest single-chip performs many system management functionsActel Corporation today announced its single-chip Actel Fusion Programmable System Chip (PSC) wich can perform system management functions including power and thermal management, data logging and system diagnostics within a variety of markets, including telecommunications, industrial, automotive, aerospace, military and medical. 
ADI's precision battery monitor family prolongs automotive battery lifeAnalog Devices has announced its ADuC703x family of highly integrated, precision battery monitors. With the increasing volume of electronic content in today's cars, coupled with the fact that 60 percent of all automotive electronics failures can be attributed to faulty or discharged batteries (according to The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), there is a growing need to continuously monitor battery capacity and intelligently manage power distribution in the automobile's electrical system. Based on the company's precision analogue microcontroller technology, the ADuC703x family precisely measures battery voltage, current and temperature, and uses these variables to determine the battery's state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH). 
Clock IC provides all critical timing functions on one chipAnalog 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. 
Hall-effect sensor ICs for battery-powered applicationsThe new A1391 and A1392 linear Hall-effect sensor ICs from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are micropower devices that feature a power consumption of only 10 mW in active mode. Despite the low power consumption, the features required to produce a highly accurate linear Hall effect IC have not been compromised. ST's 3-Axis Accelerometers feature small form factor and low power consumptionSTMicroelectronics has introduced the first two devices in its new family of low-g linear accelerometers, distinguished by small form factor and low power consumption. The feature-rich LIS302 sensors meet the growing demand for smart functionality, such as hard-disk drive protection and motion-controlled operation, in today 's mobile phones, digital audio players, and laptops. 
Quad-channel Parametric Measurement UnitAnalog 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. 
ADC is designed to increase the portability of patient and industrial monitorsAnalog 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. 
14-bit high-speed octal ADC will save space and power in portable medical productsAnalog 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. 
Micropower real-time clocks provide increased security and tamper detectionThe event detect and time stamp features in two ultra small, micropower real-time clock/calendar devices from Intersil operate in both normal and battery mode. With their enhanced security functionality, the RTCs are uniquely suited for a variety of applications ranging from security, warranty monitoring, data collection and recording. 
Rail to Rail Comparators Support all Prevailing Digital Output Stages including LVDSAnalog 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 telecommunications equipment. 
Analogue to Digital Converter suits Wireless Infrastructure ApplicationsAnalog 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. 
Semtech Debuts High-Speed Pin Electronics Driver for Next-Generation Memory TestersSemtech Corp., a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for communications, portable devices, computers, and industrial equipment, today announced the E7765, the first off-the-shelf quad-pin electronics driver with the performance and differential signal capability required for testing next-generation, high-speed memory devices such as DDR III. 
Analog Devices' Instrumentation Amplifiers Offer Unmatched Accuracy and Bandwidth for Test, Control, and High-Speed Data Acquisition SystemsAnalog Devices Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications and market leader in amplifier ICs, today introduced two digitally-programmable instrumentation amplifiers (in-amps) that offer unmatched accuracy and bandwidth, plus the speed and precision needed for advanced industrial and instrumentation applications. These applications, which include test, control and high-speed data acquisition systems, require fast, accurate measurements and robust signal conditioning over large voltage ranges. 
TI Unveils Zero-Crossover, Rail-to-Rail Amplifier for High-Performance, Single-Supply ApplicationsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a precision operational amplifier that utilizes an innovative zero-crossover, single-input stage architecture to achieve glitchless rail-to-rail performance. Featuring ultra-low distortion of 0.0006% THD+N, low noise of 4.5nV/rtHz and gain bandwidth of 50MHz, the OPA365 is ideal for a wide variety of single-supply applications found in portable instrumentation, data acquisition, test and measurement, audio and portable medical systems. Website for analogue semiconductor samples launched by Anglia and MicrochipAnglia and Microchip have announced the launch of the Analog2go.com Website, which allows customers to rapidly find and source samples from Microchip's extensive range of analogue semiconductor products. The samples will be supplied from Anglia's stock in its UK warehouse. 
Variable-gain amplifier claims to deliver the highest gain and bandwidthAnalog Devices has introduced a dc-coupled VGA (variable-gain amplifier) that delivers the industry's highest gain and bandwidth. The AD8336 is also the only VGA that supports an extended industrial temperature range of -55 degrees C to 125 degrees C and a wide power supply range from +/-3 V to +/-12 V - the voltage range used in industrial and instrumentation applications such as industrial process control, high-performance automatic-gain control, industrial video systems, transducer and display drivers, and radar receivers. 
Intersil launches family of 3.3V ESD-protected (3kV), low-power RF gain blocks for satellite TV and ISM bandsIntersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analogue solutions, today introduced six new RF amplifiers in its ISL550xx family for use in satellite receivers and ISM (industry, scientific and medical) band applications. The amplifiers have integrated ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection up to 3kV human body model, and are available in multiple impedance options to eliminate the need for costly matching networks. 
Triple-channel video analogue front end ICA triple-channel, video analogue front end IC from Intersil provides what is said to be the industry¹s highest speeds along with continuously controlled offset voltages, so designers do not have to calibrate offset error out of their system on an AFE-by-AFE basis. The device¹s digital phase locked loop includes headswitching support, enabling high-performance images even under the worst-case scenario of digitising inputs from a high-definition digital VCR playing back a standard VHS tape. Low distortion audio/data switches for portable applicationsIntersil's ISL54400, ISL54401 and ISL54402 are said to be the first commercially available audio/data switches in the industry to provide both low-distortion audio and USB switching capabilities. Combining data and audio switches eliminates either the USB or headphone connector in devices such as portable MP3 players and camera phones, providing cost savings. Also, automatic USB cable detection and the integration of external components associated with the USB data rate negotiation function results in further cost and space savings. 
High performance DACs are “drop-in” replacements for industry standard partsFocus EDL has announced a high accuracy quad 12-bit DAC that will interest designers looking for a low cost "drop-in" replacement for industry standard parts from several leading manufacturers. 
Actel Simplifies Deployment of ARM7-Based, Mixed-Signal SystemsActel has announced an expanded design infrastructure in support of its single-chip M7AFS device, the ARM7™-enabled version of the company's award-winning, mixed-signal Actel Fusion™ Programmable System Chip (PSC). Contents of the new infrastructure include the CoreAI (Analog Interface) IP core, and optimized versions of Actel's CoreConsole IP Deployment Platform (IDP) and Libero Integrated Design Environment (IDE). 
Tiny in-amp boosts system-level performance and saves spaceWhat is said to be the industry's first dual-channel in-amp available in a tiny 16-lead 4 mm x 4 mm chip scale package has been announced by Analog Devices. The new device is also said to be the first to provide complete performance specifications for differential operation. Tiny 16-bit Quad DACAnalog Devices has announced what is believed to be the industry's first 16-bit quad DAC (digital-to-analog converter) in a compact 3 mm x 3 mm, 10-lead LFCSP (lead frame chip scale package) – a development that will free up to 70% more board space. 
Ultra Low Power Op Amp is a first for Monolithic PowerMonolithic Power Systems has announced its first operational amplifier to complement its established ranges of DC/DC converters, LED and CCFL drivers, and Class D audio amplifiers. |
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