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Multi-output 60 W power supplies meet latest green power specifications

November 23, 2012

XP Power today announced the ECP60 series of compact low profile 60 Watt AC-DC power supplies. These highly efficient units, typically 88% efficiency, measure just 4 x 2 x 1.20 inches (101.6 x 50.8 x 30.4 mm) and fit into an industry standard footprint. Also, having a no load power consumption of less than 0.5 W the ECP60 series helps designers ensure their products comply with internationally recognized “green” energy efficiency specifications.

The ECP60 series comprises 8 models offering a +5 VDC single output, three dual-output and four triple output models. Dual output models have +5 VDC and an additional +12, +15 or +24 VDC output option. Triple output … Read More → "Multi-output 60 W power supplies meet latest green power specifications"

Vincotech Power Modules Featuring a Split Output

November 23, 2012

Unterhaching, Germany – November 23rd, 2012. Customers want smaller, even more affordable devices, compelling manufacturers to conserve installation space and cut costs. To do both, engineers have to come up with new designs that combine technologies in unprecedented ways. The trend tendency towards IGBTs and MOSFETs with higher switching frequencies is also picking up momentum, particularly for solar inverters and other applications where high efficiency is a must. This places even greater demands on drivers and power supply modules. In many applications, IGBTs and MOSFETs are driven by unipolar gate voltage, which presents considerable challenges when it comes to parasitic turn-on. … Read More → "Vincotech Power Modules Featuring a Split Output"

Renesas Electronics Announces Industry’s First Low-Power 16-bit Microcontrollers with Integrated USB that Enables High-Speed Charging (BC1.2 Standard)

November 21, 2012

Santa Clara, Calif., November 13, 2012 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the release of the RL78/G1C Group of microcontrollers (MCUs), which are the industry’s first 16-bit MCUs that conform to the USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.2 and provide USB host/function interfaces.

The battery charging function of the new RL78/G1C conforms to the USB BC 1.2 standard, which enables high speed charging up to 1.5 A. Furthermore, by adopting the RL78 core, which features the lowest power consumption class in the industry, power consumption during USB operation is … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Announces Industry’s First Low-Power 16-bit Microcontrollers with Integrated USB that Enables High-Speed Charging (BC1.2 Standard)"

NXP Introduces New Wireless Microcontroller Family for the Internet of Things

November 21, 2012

Eindhoven, Netherlands and Sheffield, UK, November 19, 2012 – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the JN516x family – its next generation of ultra-low-power wireless microcontrollers for JenNet-IP™, ZigBee® and other IEEE 802.15.4 applications. Integrating a 2.45-GHz radio and analog peripherals with microcontroller functionality in a single die, the JN516x wireless microcontrollers are the only single-chip devices in the industry to support JenNet-IP, ZigBee Light Link, ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Home Automation and RF4CE. The JN516x family also offers best-in-class memory options, with up to 256 … Read More → "NXP Introduces New Wireless Microcontroller Family for the Internet of Things"

Microchip Expands mTouch™ Sensing Portfolio With Turnkey Controllers for Multitouch, Proximity Detection and Haptic Feedback

November 21, 2012

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 20, 2012 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog, mixed-signal and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its mTouch™ Sensing Solutions portfolio, with four turnkey controllers for multitouch projected-capacitive touchscreens and touchpads, proximity detection, and haptic touch feedback.

The MTCH6301 is a turnkey projected-capacitive touch controller that makes it easy for designers to add popular multitouch and gesture interfaces—eliminating the learning curve and time of creating a design from scratch.  … Read More → "Microchip Expands mTouch™ Sensing Portfolio With Turnkey Controllers for Multitouch, Proximity Detection and Haptic Feedback"

congatec enters software partnership with Adeneo Embedded to offer BSPs for ARM modules

November 21, 2012

San Diego, California, November 20th, 2012   * * *  congatec, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, has entered into partnership with Adeneo Embedded to deliver ready-to-use board support packages for the Freescale ARM Cortex A9 i.MX 6 Series based modules. Thanks to this new software partnership, congatec’s worldwide customer base can now benefit from a cost-effective end-to-end solution enabling them to speed up the development of Windows Embedded and embedded Linux devices.

Adeneo Embedded, a worldwide leader in embedded operating system integration with facilities in Europe … Read More → "congatec enters software partnership with Adeneo Embedded to offer BSPs for ARM modules"

Cyntech offers immediate availability of its new enclosure and cable kit for the Raspberry Pi computer

November 21, 2012

Milton Keynes, UK, November 21, 2012: Cyntech Components, a specialist supplier of electro-mechanical components and power supplies, now has stock of its custom designed enclosure for the Raspberry Pi computer. Cyntech is also offering the enclosure with a full kit of cables and power supply unit (PSU). Both the enclosure and the full kit with cables are in stock for immediate delivery with higher volumes subject to a lead-time of just two weeks.

Dave Mellor, Cyntech’s managing director, said. “Our aim is to make life easier for our customers, especially educational users who just want … Read More → "Cyntech offers immediate availability of its new enclosure and cable kit for the Raspberry Pi computer"

Creonic Joins Aldec UNITE™ Partner Programme and Accelerates the Development of its IP Cores with Aldec Linting and Advanced Verification Tools

November 20, 2012

Basingstoke, United Kingdom – 14th November 2012 – Aldec Europe is pleased to announce that fast-growing, Germany-based IP provider Creonic GmbH, active in the field of wired and wireless communications, has joined Aldec’s UNITE™ Programme as an IP Partner.

As a member of the programme, Creonic guarantees its customers interoperability with Aldec’s EDA tools – most notably Active-HDL™, Riviera-PRO™ and Read More → "Creonic Joins Aldec UNITE™ Partner Programme and Accelerates the Development of its IP Cores with Aldec Linting and Advanced Verification Tools"

Tektronix Announces New Online Automotive Resource Centre

November 20, 2012

COLOGNE, Germany – 15 November 2012 – Tektronix, the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced its release of a new dedicated Automotive Resource Centre that provides online tips and guidance on common automotive measurement challenges.

The Automotive Resource Centre provides a content rich webpage enabling electronic designers to easily access information to debug and verify the latest embedded designs – such as common automotive serial buses (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, BroadR-Reach and MOST) which will speed integration of these embedded technologies and build confidence in their … Read More → "Tektronix Announces New Online Automotive Resource Centre"

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