Semiconductors


Single two-input exclusive-OR gate qualified for automotive applications

The Texas Instruments SN74LVC1G86-Q1 is an automotive qualified device that performs the Boolean function Y = AB + AB in positive logic. This single two-input exclusive-OR gate is designed for 1.65V to 5.5V Vcc operation.   If th

Texas Instruments | 18-04-2017

Heart rate monitor front end for ECG and other biopotential measurement applications

The Analog Devices AD823x devices, available now from RS Components are integrated signal conditioning blocks for ECG and other biopotential measurement applications. They are designed to extract, amplify and filter small biopotenti

RS Components | 11-04-2017

New 512Mb SDRAMs provide pin-for-pin replacements for discontinued devices

Alliance Memory has introduced two new 512Mb synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM) in the 54-pin TSOP II package. The AS4C32M16SB-7TCN and AS4C32M16SB-7TIN are available in commercial (0C to +70C) and industrial (-40C to +85C) temperature ranges. The d

Alliance Memory | 31-03-2017

New single-chip digitally enhanced power analog solution ideal for DC-DC power conversion

A new digitally enhanced power analog (DEPA) product for DC-DC power conversion is now available from Microchip Technology. The single-chip solution controls DC-DC converters and is capable of accepting a high voltage input (up to 42V) whil

Microchip Technology | 29-03-2017

MCUs with core independent peripherals for increased design flexibility and lower system cost

Mouser is now stocking PIC18FxxK40 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The 8-bit microcontrollers combine flash, EEPROM, and RAM memory; rich peripheral integration; and eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) features to suit a variety of general-

Mouser Electronics | 27-03-2017

High speed PIN photodiode delivers precise signal detection

Vishay Intertechnology has broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity for visible light. Offered in a compact 5mm x 4mm top-view, surface-mount package

Vishay | 27-03-2017

Latest MCU family suitable for range of general purpose and low-power applications

With the PIC16F15386 family, distributor Rutronik presents the most powerful launching point into the 8-bit PIC MCU portfolio from Microchip. In addition to Microchip’s current CIPs, this new family includes a high-accuracy 32MHz internal o

Rutronik | 24-03-2017

New platform transforms development with 100% code reuse

The new Texas Instruments SimpleLink MCU platform is transforming the pace of product proliferation by uniting a robust set of hardware, software and tools under a single development environment. Built on a shared foundation of drivers, fra

Texas Instruments | 21-03-2017

New MCUs increase system throughput while lowering power consumption in embedded applications

Microchip has expansioned its AVR MCU portfolio with the addition of three new devices to the tinyAVR MCU family. The new ATtiny1617 series of MCUs expands the range of AVR devices that feature CIPs, which help to increase system throughpu

Microchip Technology | 17-03-2017

IoT-focused processors designed for value-conscious engineers and developers

Mouser now stocks the i.MX 6ULL applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. The processors deliver up to 30% more power efficiency than the family’s nearest competitors and are specifically designed for value-conscious engineers and de

Mouser Electronics | 16-03-2017

New wireless SoCs help developers tackle multiprotocol IoT challenges

Silicon Labs has had a major expansion of its Wireless Gecko SoC portfolio, making it easier for developers of all skill levels to add versatile multiprotocol switching capabilities to increasingly complex IoT applications. The new EFR32xG1

Silicon Labs | 16-03-2017

Thread networking solution for multi-protocol SoC supporting BLE and IEEE 802.15.4

Nordic Semiconductor has launched its first Thread networking solution with the release of its nRF5 SDK for Thread that is designed to utilize the IEEE 802.15.4 PHY support introduced on their latest nRF52840 multi-protocol Bluetooth low en

Nordic | 16-03-2017

High-speed gigabit ethernet switch with extension cards on CompactPCI serial

The MEN Micro G102 CompactPCI serial switch offers the user a 29Gbit/s switch matrix, and up to 25gb Ethernet ports for their high-speed applications. Three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on X-coded M12 connectors, as well as a service access

MEN | 15-03-2017

Real-time industrial network protocols and network redundancy protocols on a single chip

Renesas Electronics has announced the new RZ/N Series of industrial networking communication MPUs that simplifies network-based application development. The series is ideal for use in industrial network devices such as network switches, gat

Renesas | 15-03-2017

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