Mixed Signal / Analog
Analog Devices' Mixed-Signal Front End ICs Reduce Power and PC Board Space in Wireless Communications Equipment
Analog Devices, Inc. today introduced 12-bit and 10-bit mixed-signal front-ends (MxFEs) that reduce power and board space for developers of wireless infrastructure and portable radio equipment. The 12-bit AD9963 and 10-bit AD9961 MxFEs use 40 percent less power and 25 percent less printed-circuit board area than competing devices without sacrificing performance. These MxFEs are especially effective for cost-sensitive wireless equipment, such as femtocell and picocell base stations that require highly integrated dual transmit-and-receive functions.
DCombus Iris Modems Optimizing Ethernet over Copper
Design Combus Oy (DCombus) has released availability for a new Ethernet over copper product family utilizing EFM technology. EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile, IEEE 802.3ah) protocol set of specs are developed for optimizing access networks for Ethernet services. End-to-end Ethernet services are important both for service providers and subscribers since it's used for main transport backbone and defining the service quality at the end user.
Siano Launches Advanced Receiver Chip for Latin America’s Emerging Mobile TV Market
Siano Mobile Silicon (www.siano-ms.com), the leading supplier of mobile digital TV (MDTV) receiver chips, announced today the launch of a new product, targeting the emerging mobile TV market in the Latin America. The SMS2130 supports the ISDB-T mobile technology, also known as ISDB-T "1-Seg".
Leading the way with innovative SDD technology
The X-Max range of large area silicon drift detectors has been leading the market for over 2 years. Now, Oxford Instruments has launched the next generation, offering unrivalled resolution down to 124eV Mn and 48eV C.
Avago Technologies’ New ACPL-C797 Sigma-Delta ADC Increase Accuracy and Isolation
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the ACPL-C797 optically isolated sigma-delta ADC for current and voltage sensing in motor control and power generation applications. The ACPL-C797 satisfies a growing market demand for a higher top-end operating temperature, 3.3 V compatibility, and better accuracy.
Avago Technologies Stresses IGBT Protection in New Isolated Gate Drivers
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the 2.5 A peak-output drive ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342 optically isolated IGBT gate drivers that feature a built-in Miller clamp, Rail-to-Rail output voltage, under-voltage lockout (UVLO) circuitry and protection against IGBT cross-conduction and current "shoot-through" for safe and efficient power inverter and motor control applications.
Avago Technologies’ ACMD-6007 is Industry’s First 4G/LTE Band 7 Duplexer
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the industry's first 4G/LTE Band 7 duplexer1 to its growing line of high isolation, 2 x 2.5 mm Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) duplexers for mobile handsets and data terminals. This FBAR duplexer will allow manufacturers to build handsets for the emerging 4G/LTE standard that are optimized for quality of voice service and battery life.
Avago Technologies FBAR Filter Technology Speeds Design of 4G WiMAX/LTE Handsets with Simultaneous WiFi/Bluetooth Operation
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced two advanced Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) technology-based bandpass filters for next generation 4G WiMAX/LTE handsets, data cards and access points. The Avago ACPF-7024 and ACPF-7025 are a pair of highly selective bandpass filters that enable cellular phones to offer simultaneous operation of next generation 4G WiMAX/LTE voice communications and WiFi/Bluetooth data networks without compromising either voice or data quality of service.
Avago Technologies Releases Family of Four High Performance SOT-89 Power Amplifier Gain Blocks for Cellular Infrastructure
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced four new Gain Block solutions that feature high linearity, high gain, excellent gain flatness and low power dissipation. The performance gains of the MGA-31189 and MGA-31289 0.25 watt and MGA-31389 and MGA-31489 0.10 watt Gain Blocks are made possible by Avago's proprietary, 0.25 µm GaAs Enhancement-mode pHEMT semiconductor process.
6GHz RMS Power Detector with Digital Output Provides Fast, Accurate RF Power Measurements in a Compact Solution
Linear Technology introduces the LTC5587, an industry first 40dB dynamic range 6GHz RMS detector integrated with a high sampling rate 12-bit serial A/D converter. The digital output RMS RF detector provides +/-1dB measurement accuracy of high crest-factor signals, independent of the modulation used. The detector is capable of operating over a wide frequency range from 10MHz to 6GHz. The integrated 12-bit ADC captures and digitizes the detector measurement at a rate of up to 500k samples/second and delivers the data via a bit stream over a serial SPI port. The RF detector operates with single-ended input and requires no external balun transformer. Its small 3mm x 3mm DFN package provides a highly compact solution.
World’s first ARINC 429 Line Driver Powered by a Single +5V Supply now available through Advanced Power Components
Advanced Power Components plc, the UK specialist distributor of electronic components, is pleased to announce that the world's first ARINC 429 line driver powered by a single +5V supply, manufactured by Holt Integrated Circuits, is now available through its APC hi-rel unit.
Synopsys Custom Design Tools Enable Creative Chips to Achieve First-pass Silicon Success
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Creative Chips, a mixed-signal semiconductor IC provider, has taped out its most complex mixed-signal chip to date using Synopsys' Galaxy™ Implementation Platform. The 180-nanometer (nm) CMOS industrial bus controller contains complex analog and digital blocks that were created using the Galaxy cell-based physical implementation solution and Synopsys' Galaxy Custom Designer® custom implementation solution as a unified platform to accelerate time-to-market. The Custom Designer solution was also used for full-chip editing and final chip-finishing tasks. Using this unified solution enabled Creative Chips to meet its aggressive schedule and die-size requirements.
Wolfson’s world-leading audio devices selected for LG mobile phones
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced that its category-defining audio hub solution, the WM8993, and its innovative high performance low power audio amplifier, the WM9093, have been selected by LG to deliver world-class audio to a wide range of its highly integrated mobile phones and smartphones.
SILICON LABS LAUNCHES WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ON A CHIP
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced an EZRadio® wireless IC solution designed to reduce the cost and complexity of one-way wireless links used in a wide range of consumer, industrial and automotive systems. The new Si4010 system-on-chip (SoC) RF transmitter enables developers to optimize remote keyless entry (RKE), garage door opener, remote control, building automation and security device designs for the lowest system cost and highest performance while ensuring one-way link integrity.
TI introduces SAR ADC with intelligent system power management
Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduced the 12-bit ADS7924 successive approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Through intelligent system power management features, the 2.2-V ADS7924 works with any low-power system requiring sensor monitoring to potentially lower power across the system by more than 50 percent.
New High Temperature 12-bit A/D Converter
ETL Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new, high temperature 12 bit analogue to digital converter manufactured by U.S.based Honeywell. Designated the HTADC 12, it is designed to enable reliable measurement and control in high temperature environments such as those experienced in deep drilling operations and inside jet engines. The technology was developed from the Dept of Energy funded "Deep Trek " programme and offers X4 better resolution compared to competitive offerings.
STMicroelectronics Delivers Extra Micropower Choices for Analog Designers
STMicroelectronics has introduced an ultra-low-power comparator in a choice of tiny packages. These devices enable increased performance and functionality in portable products that use power-saving design techniques to maximize battery life. Applications that will benefit from the features of these comparators include cellphones, Mobile Internet Devices, MP3 players, digital cameras and portable test equipment.
MAX11102 Family: 3/2Msps, 2-/1-channel, 12-/10-/8-bit ADCs extend battery life
Broadening its industry-leading portfolio of 12-/10-/8-bit ADCs, Maxim introduced the MAX11102 family of low-power ADCs. This family is composed of nine devices available in different resolution (12-/10-/8-bit), channel-count (2/1), and conversion-rate (3/2Msps) configurations. Designed to extend battery life in portable electronics, the devices offer a maximum power consumption of only 9.9mW, which is 32% lower than the competition.
Vishay Renews Military Analog Switch and Multiplexer Line, Relaunches Hi-Rel DG409 Dual 4-Channel Multiplexer
Vishay announced that its Vishay Siliconix facility in Santa Clara, Calif., has been re-qualified by DSCC to manufacture analog switches and multiplexers with screening to MIL-PRF-38535. The MIL-PRF-38535 specification is a standard that establishes the performance, quality, and reliability requirements for IC components used in systems being built for hi-rel applications.
Silicon Labs Introduced Single-chip Multimedia Digital TV Demodulator
Silicon Labs introduced a digital TV demodulator that combines satellite, terrestrial and cable digital-video broadcast (DVB) functions in one highly integrated device. The Si2167 multimedia TV demodulator provides the smallest single-chip, multi-standard demodulation solution, simplifying the design of integrated digital TVs (iDTV), set-top boxes (STB), personal video recorders (PVR), network interface modules (NIM), PCTV accessories, and professional video DVB receivers.
Lattice Expands Hot-Swap Application Coverage For Power Manager Devices
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the addition of a new, higher performance device to its second generation Power Manager II product family. The ispPAC®-POWR1220-02 device integrates a higher voltage charge pump with programmable current to control MOSFETs in Hot-swap and Sequencing applications. The new device is pin compatible with existing Power Manager II devices and integrates power management functions that typically require multiple ICs, including Hot-swap Controllers, Reset Generators, Voltage Supervisors, Sequencers and Trackers. The ispPAC-POWR1220-02 also integrates Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) ICs used for power supply voltage and current measurements, and DC-DC converter trimming and margining control ICs.
MAX2991: Fully integrated analog front-end IC designed for narrowband OFDM powerline communication saves cost by 50%
Maxim introduced the MAX2991, the first fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) specifically designed for OFDM-based signal transmission over power lines. Maxim's state-of-the-art solution provides superb performance for the challenging powerline-communication market, while reducing total AFE cost by more than 50% as compared to earlier discrete versions.
austriamicrosystems announces new low-power high-resolution magnetic rotary encoder IC for battery powered applications
Housed in a small 4x4 mm QFN package, the low-power encoder is the smallest device in its class. Depending on the readout rate, the current consumption is reduced to µA-levels, e.g. 50µA average at 10 measurements per second – the lowest in the industry.
Semtech Debuts World’s Lowest Power, Fully Integrated Capacitive Touch Sensor IC Platform
Semtech today announced the SX864x platform of capacitive sensing ICs that come in 8- and 12-channel models and feature integrated LED drivers. This platform supports a wide range of button, slider and touch wheel capacitive sensor designs that are increasingly found in white goods, mobile phones, media players, notebooks/netbooks and other consumer electronics.
Lowest Power, 16-Bit, 80Msps ADC Reduces Noise in Data Conversion Systems
Linear Technology Corporation introduces a low-power 16-bit no missing codes, 80Msps analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that dissipates only 89mW, less than half the power of competing 16-bit solutions. The LTC2259-16 provides a pin-compatible upgrade to the existing LTC2259-14 family of 14-bit low power ADCs, offering the lowest power dissipation for a single 16-bit ADC with double data rate (DDR) CMOS/LVDS outputs. In addition to offering significantly lower power, the LTC2259-16 integrates two useful features for reducing digital feedback, including alternate bit polarity (ABP) mode and a data output randomizer. These features, in combination with low power, ease the task of designing with high speed ADCs in a wide variety of applications, including HD broadcast cameras, IMO radar, Ethernet testers, portable test and instrumentation, software-defined radios and cellular basestations.
Avago Technologies Announces New High Performance Broad Band InGaP HBT Gain Blocks
Avago Technologies a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced two new economical, easy to use general purpose InGaP Hetero-Junction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC gain block amplifiers for use in a variety of wireless applications. Avago's AVT-51663/53663 gain blocks, which operate within the DC to 6000MHz frequency band, can be used as either a broadband gain block or driver amplifier. These gain blocks target designers of cellular infrastructure applications, but can be also be used in a variety of other wireless applications such as Base Stations, WiMAX, WLAN, CATV, Satellite TV and set-top boxes.
STMicroelectronics Maximizes Power Savings and Reliability Benefits of Industry-Standard Memory Monitoring and Protection
STMicroelectronics, a leader in analog ICs, has introduced the STTS2002, an integrated Serial Presence Detect (SPD) EEPROM memory and temperature-monitoring IC. The protection device meets the latest JEDEC TSE2002 standard for DDR3 DRAM modules featured in computing products ranging from ultra-mobile devices to high-performance servers.
MAX9621: Dual, 2-wire, Hall-effect sensor interface provides flexibility through analog and digital outputs
Maxim 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 ADCs
ZMDI, 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 radios
At 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 Linearity
Peregrine 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 Comparators
STMicroelectronics, 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 throughput
Texas 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 DAC
Wolfson 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 Power
Linear 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 & DNL
Linear 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 designs
Maxim 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 Package
Linear 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 savings
Texas 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 Demands
Peregrine 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.
