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42V Triple Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency & Operates from 3V to 42V Inputs

March 8, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – March 8, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8601, a 42V input capable, high efficiency triple output synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Its triple channel design combines two high voltage 2.5A and 1.5A channels with a lower voltage 1.8A channel to deliver three independent voltage outputs as low as 0.8V. Its synchronous rectification topology delivers up to 93% efficiency while Burst Mode< … Read More → "42V Triple Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency & Operates from 3V to 42V Inputs"

Sidense Exhibiting at TSMC 2016 North American Technology Symposiums

March 7, 2016

Ottawa, Canada and San Jose, Calif.

What

Sidense will be exhibiting at the North American TSMC Technology Symposiums (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX and Boston, MA). Stop by the Sidense booth to find out how low-cost, secure and reliable 1T-OTP non-volatile memory (NVM) IP, available from 180nm to 20nm including HV and BCD process nodes, can be a key component in your Smart Connected designs.

Where and When

San Jose, CA</ … Read More → "Sidense Exhibiting at TSMC 2016 North American Technology Symposiums"

AVX Extends & Improves its THH 230ºC Hermetic Series High Temperature SMD Tantalum Capacitors

March 7, 2016

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 7, 2016) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has added several new capacitance and voltage ratings to its THH 230ºC Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors, which, more than two years after their introduction, still feature the highest temperature ratings of any SMD tantalum capacitors available on the market. AVX has also improved the performance of the THH Series’ “I” case components, extending the maximum rated operating temperature from 215ºC to 230ºC. The series now features capacitance values spanning 6.8µ … Read More → "AVX Extends & Improves its THH 230ºC Hermetic Series High Temperature SMD Tantalum Capacitors"

Imec and BESI Successfully Demonstrate Long-Term Reliability of PV Module Based on Ni-Cu-Ag Plated Solar Cells

March 7, 2016

Drunen (The Netherlands) and Leuven (Belgium)—March 7, 2016—Today, at the SiliconPV conference, nano-electronic research center imec and Besi, a leading manufacturer of assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry, announced that they have demonstrated long-term reliability of their 60-cells Ni/Cu/Ag plated solar module, passing 600 thermal cycles, three times the IEC61215 specification, with only minimal power loss of one percent.

The module consists of 60 front side laser ablated and Ni-Cu-Ag plated p-type Cz-Si cells.The plating was done in an industrial Meco vertical plating tool (Direct Plating Line) followed by annealing in an inline … Read More → "Imec and BESI Successfully Demonstrate Long-Term Reliability of PV Module Based on Ni-Cu-Ag Plated Solar Cells"

Synopsys Enhances Luminaire Design with LightTools 8.4 Release

March 7, 2016

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

New Configuration Manager to model design variations quickly and efficiently
New hybrid ray tracing capability for faster simulation results
New Light Guide Designer to improve light pipe output
Enhanced Street Lighting Utility for design of symmetric fixtures targeting uniform luminance

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the release of its LightTools® 8.4 software, the latest version of the company’s illumination design solution for the modeling, … Read More → "Synopsys Enhances Luminaire Design with LightTools 8.4 Release"

Wideband 2GHz to 14GHz Mixer with Integrated LO Frequency Doubler Delivers IF Bandwidth from DC to 6GHz

March 7, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – March 7, 2016 – Linear Technology announces the LTC5548, a double balanced mixer that operates either as an up- or downconverter with an exceptionally wide frequency range from 2GHz to 14GHz. The LTC5548 features integrated balun transformers at the RF and LO ports, providing 50? match from 2GHz to 13.6GHz and from 1GHz to 12GHz at each port, respectively, while enabling single-ended operation. Additionally, the … Read More → "Wideband 2GHz to 14GHz Mixer with Integrated LO Frequency Doubler Delivers IF Bandwidth from DC to 6GHz"

TE Announces Further Expansion of Optical Connector Portfolio

March 4, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa. – March 1, 2016 –TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced today the launch of MC801 fiber optical connectors. This product supports numerous high-speed protocols, offering low insertion loss across multiple connector breaks, through the use of physical contact optical technology.

The increasing demand for secure high-speed data and signal transfer communication within the Aerospace and Defense industries, is expected to be the key growth factor for the fiber optics market. “This is an exciting new industry qualification for TE,” said Noel Thornton, TE product manager. “The MC801 product range further expands … Read More → "TE Announces Further Expansion of Optical Connector Portfolio"

Miniature PCB Mount 5 W AC-DC power supply meets international medical safety standards

March 4, 2016

XP Power today announced the EME05 series of ultra-compact, single output, 5 Watt AC-DC power supplies. Believed to be one of the smallest 5 Watt supplies on the market and available in either an encapsulated or open frame mechanical format, the EME05 measures just 1.4 x 0.94 x 0.69 inches, taking up minimal space in the end application.

The EME05 is approved to the 3rd edition of the international medical safety standards EN60601-1:2006 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005. The device provides a reinforced (double) insulation with 4000 VAC input / output isolation and two means of patient protection (2 x MOPP). </ … Read More → "Miniature PCB Mount 5 W AC-DC power supply meets international medical safety standards"

Conexant Brings Far-Field Microphone Processing Software to Qualcomm® Hexagon™ DSP

March 4, 2016

IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Mar 1, 2016) – The way people interact with their mobile devices is about to change forever. In a collaboration that brings intuitive, personalized interaction capabilities to the next generation of smart devices, Conexant Systems, Inc. and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced that Conexant’s AudioSmart™ software has been integrated into the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ digital signal processor (DSP) family, a product of Qualcomm Technologies, … Read More → "Conexant Brings Far-Field Microphone Processing Software to Qualcomm® Hexagon™ DSP"

Lenze Americas deploys Digitaltest’s MTS 30 Combinational In-Circuit/Functional test platforms to provide the highest quality to their customers.

March 4, 2016

March 2016, Digitaltest, Inc., Concord, CA and Lenze Americas, Uxbridge, MA announce that they have completed a project to provide enhanced automated test capabilities for their motion controller product lines.

Digitaltest’s MTS 30, combinational ICT and Functional systems have been deployed across Lenze Americas manufacturing plant to provide complete and automated test of their motion controller products. The MTS 30 systems provide real-time diagnostics, functional test, board calibration and board programming.

Khalil AzarTest Engineering Manager, Lenze Americas said: “We … Read More → "Lenze Americas deploys Digitaltest’s MTS 30 Combinational In-Circuit/Functional test platforms to provide the highest quality to their customers."

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