Semiconductors


Rugged CAN transceiver provides ±60V fault protection for improved system reliability

Designed tom greatly reduce field failures without the need of costly external protection devices, an exceptionally rugged high-voltage tolerant controller area network (CAN) transceiver, the LTC2875 has been introduced by Linear Technology

Linear | 18-02-2015

Low-power single, dual and quad op amps for general-purpose applications

The low-power Texas Instruments OPA316 family of single, dual and quad operational amplifiers represents a new generation of general-purpose devices. Featuring rail-to-rail input and output swings, low quiescent current (400µA/ch typical

Texas Instruments | 17-02-2015

New four-channel video decoder provides high image quality to enhance automotive safety

The TW9984, a new four-channel analog video decoder has been introduced by Intersil. The device features a built-in analog video encoder for around-view parking assist applications, providing improved safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Intersil | 17-02-2015

Latest 100W S-Band GaN transistors for demanding needs

TriQuint's new TGF2929-FL and TGF2929-FS GaN transistors are now available from RFMW. The 28V devices offer 107W P3dB for applications in radar, professional / defence communications and avionics systems. Covering frequencies up to 3.5GHz,

RFMW | 17-02-2015

Reinforced isolated modulator with ±250mV input and LVDS interface

The Texas Instruments (TI) AMC1305 is a precision, delta-sigma (?S) modulator with the output separated from the input circuitry by a capacitive double isolation barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic interference. The barrier is

Texas Instruments | 13-02-2015

Three-channel multipoint differential I²C-bus buffer cuts through the noise

NXP Semiconductor's PCA9616 three-channel multipoint differential I²C-bus buffer is now stocked by Mouser. The Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) SMBus/I²C-bus buffer extends the normal single-ended SMBus/I²C-bus through electrically noisy environmen

Mouser Electronics | 13-02-2015

Automotive and industrial linear voltage regulators operate to 175C

A new fixed-voltage 5V linear voltage regulator ruggedized for high-reliability and high-temperature automotive and industrial applications, the CMT-ANTARES Series has been introduced by Cissoid. The devices deliver up to 200mA to the

Cissoid | 13-02-2015

Fight-channel multiplexed SAR ADC with sequencer combines performance with configurability

Linear Technology has introduced the LTC2373-18, a new eight-channel, 18-bit, 1Msps successive approximation register (SAR) ADC with exceptional 100dB SNR performance and configurability. The LTC2373-18 is equipped with a programmable se

Linear | 13-02-2015

Next-generation mainstream SoCs address fundamental needs of many systems

Microsemi's next-generation SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs are now available from Mouser. They are the only devices that address fundamental requirements for advanced security, high reliability and low power in critical industrial, defence, avi

Mouser Electronics | 10-02-2015

Current limit dual-channel high-side switch ICs offer over-current protection for USB lines

Rohm's BD2062FJ/BD2066FJ 2.4A current-limit high-side switch ICs are now available from Mouser. They are dual-channel devices with over-current protection for use in Universal Serial Bus (USB) power supply lines. The switch unit has t

Mouser Electronics | 09-02-2015

New USB-Type C port controllers speed time to market for top-tier PC OEMs

Cypress Semiconductor has sampled the industry’s first integrated, programmable USB Type-C port controller solution. The USB Type-C standard is gaining rapid support with top-tier PC makers by enabling slim industrial designs, easy-to-use c

Cypress | 09-02-2015

Bluetooth SoC provides OEMs with a flexible solution that suits a wider variety of designs

Broadcom's BCM20736 WICED SMART Bluetooth System-On-Chip (SoC) provides OEMs with a flexible solution that can be incorporated into a wider variety of devices to drive new designs. The chip includes built-in wireless charging support f

Mouser Electronics | 06-02-2015

Tiny 32-bit MCUs provide a full DSP instruction set and includes a hardware FPU

Silicon Labs CSP Package EFM32 Wonder Gecko 32-bit MCUs are now available from Mouser. The devices are based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core, which provides a full DSP instruction set and includes a hardware floating point unit (FPU) for fast

Mouser Electronics | 06-02-2015

Innovative LED driver designed to solve transformer and dimmer compatibility issues

Dialog Semiconductor has announced its entrance into the MR16 dimmable solid state lighting (SSL) market with an innovative LED driver designed to solve transformer and dimmer compatibility issues in challenging, low-voltage lighting applic

Dialog Semiconductor | 06-02-2015

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