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The Detection of Failure in Lithium-ion Batteries

Published:2012/1/12 3:30:00 Author:Li xiao na

A purely electrical test that can warn the impending catastrophic failure in lithium-ion batteries is developed by the US scientists. Researchers’ discovery of an intrinsic relationship between the internal temperature of lithium-ion cells and an easily measured electrical parameter of the cell is the basic of the sensor. Abus...   (View)

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Wavien Presents New LED Back Light LCD Micro Cube

Published:2012/1/12 3:12:00 Author:Amy

Wavien, Inc. recently demonstrated ultra-high brightness with over 7,000 nits LED back light LCD Micro Cube for video wall applications utilizing their proprietary Recycling LED Technology (RLT). These Micro Cubes target for outdoor advertisement with over 7,000 nits of brightness. Two Micro Cubes are being demonstrated at the CES trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10th - 13th, 2012, booth numbe...   (View)

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Waterproof Piezoelectric Speakers from Murata Feature Small Size and Advanced Design

Published:2012/1/12 2:16:00 Author:Amy

Recently, Murata Electronics North America expanded waterproof piezoelectric speaker product line touting the world’s thinnest. With enhanced sound quality through a slightly wider package (22 mm x 16.5 mm), the new VSLBG2216E1100-T0 is based on the company’s earlier waterproof model. With only 0.9 mm in thickness, the speaker has ver...   (View)

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ST Micro provided smart suit protetype for smart TV

Published:2012/1/11 21:08:00 Author:Phyllis

STMicroelectronics’s latest unveiled “smart” suit prototype include a sewn-in multi-sensor motion co-processor and can recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translates them to a digital model. Such body motion reconstruction technology could improve outcomes in clinical and sports medicine applications, as well as enhancing augmented reality where users could. The prototype suit has miniaturi...   (View)

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AVR UC3L, D, and A4 Microcontrollers from Atmel Feature USB Connectivity

Published:2012/1/11 1:47:00 Author:Amy

The AVR UC3L, D, and A4 microcontrollers from Atmel Corporation come with DSP instructions, USB connectivity, secure encryption, and capacitive-touch support. The UC3L only has 165 μA/ MHz consumption in active mode, as little as 600 nA with the RTC running, and as little as 9 nA in deep-sleep mode. The devices also feature 128 or 256 kbytes of flash memory and 32 kbytes of internal SRAM. The UC3D has a RTC with ca...   (View)

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Introduction of the Audio Module with Dual-band 802.11n Connectivity

Published:2012/1/11 1:43:00 Author:Li xiao na

Frontier Silicon was built in the year of 2011, which has been a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor, module and software solutions for digital radio and connected audio systems all over the world. The audio module with dual-band 802.11n connectivity has been released by Frontier Silicon, which operates in the 2.4 and 5GHz bands for wireless (View)

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NXP Introduced LPC11D00 and LPC12D00 Cortex-M0-based Microcontrollers

Published:2012/1/11 1:26:00 Author:Amy

The Cortex-M0-based LPC11D00 and LPC12D00 microcontrollers from NXP adopt LCD drivers to have high contrast and brightness. With the PCF8576D LCD driver, the devices can drive any static or multiplexed LCDs containing four backplanes and 40 segments. Designers can easily cascade these LCD drivers to suit as many as 2560 segments. T...   (View)

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NXP Demonstrates Its New MEMS-based Frequency Synthesizer

Published:2012/1/11 0:51:00 Author:Phyllis

NXP Semiconductors’ new MEMS-based frequency synthesizer presents a compelling alternative to quartz crystal-based timing devices. NXP’s MEMS technology replaces a quartz crystal with a bare silicon die that is more than 20 times smaller than the smallest crystal available today. The MEMS die does not require any dedicated, quartz-like, ceramic or metal-can hermetic package. Instead, it can be merged with other ICs...   (View)

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Mixer Released the HMC1015 Mixer

Published:2012/1/11 0:27:00 Author:Phyllis

Hittite Microwave Corporation recently released the HMC1015 triple-balanced GaAs MESFET MMIC mixer, which is well suited for microwave and millimeter wave radios, military sensors, and test/measurement equipment applications. The HMC1015 can be used as a frequency converter with 16 to 22 GHz at the IF port and 26 to 32...   (View)

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TE Connectivity Launched Power Drawer Connector for High-voltage Applications

Published:2012/1/10 4:26:00 Author:Amy

TE Connectivity announced the FORGE power drawer connector for high-current and high-voltage power supplies and power distribution systems. This blind-mateable connector is produced from a scalable mold platform, which enables users to specify the connector configuration that satisfies their design requirements. A voltage rating of up to 1000...   (View)

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Microchip Expanded its PIC24F MCU Family

Published:2012/1/10 1:29:00 Author:Phyllis

Microchip has expanded its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) microcontrollers with the PIC24F ‘GA3’ 16-bit MCU family by adding a low-power sleep mode with RAM retention down to 330 nA and the first PIC MCUs with VBAT for battery backup of the on-chip real-time clock calendar. With operating current of 150 microamperes/MHz, numerous lo...   (View)

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IEEE Aim to Redefine Power as Smart and Wireless

Published:2012/1/10 1:03:00 Author:Amy

IEEE, the professional association for advancing technology for humanity, introuduced a community of global industry leaders are joining forces with the intention to form the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) under the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Industry Connections Program. The PMA is dedicated to remaking consumers’ daily interaction with power as wireless, environmentally sound, and smart. The ...   (View)

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TI introduce the LM10504, LM10503 and LM10506 PMICs

Published:2012/1/10 0:20:00 Author:Phyllis

Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced LM10504, LM10503 and LM10506, the three single-chip, power management integrated circuits (PMICs) that are applied for all the supply rails in solid state drives (SSDs), hybrid drives and other flash memory management applications. Besides improve reliability and reduce system cost and development time, these PMICs also include a power-saving deep sleep mode, built-in c...   (View)

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A New Capacitor Technology is Introduced by Kemet

Published:2012/1/9 21:14:00 Author:Li xiao na

With Diamond Superabrasives, Kemet International Limited is in the leading place of precision and polishing technology. It is built in the year of 1938. This firm is able to provide innovative solutions to operations which need precision finish and close tolerance. Recently, a new capacitor technology is introduced by this f...   (View)

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An Asset Tracking and Control System Introduced by Treehouse Labs

Published:2012/1/9 1:39:00 Author:Li xiao na

Treehouse Labs is an innovative IP and new product development company that located in Austin, Texas. With its highly integrated approach, it is able to deliver seamless, low-power wireless networks. An asset tracking and control system will be revealed by Treehouse Labs. Using IEEE802.15.4 low-power radio at CES next week, the asset t...   (View)

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Symmetry Electronics Announced a Distribution Agreement with Dialog Semiconductor

Published:2012/1/9 0:52:00 Author:Phyllis

Symmetry Electronics has announced a distribution agreement with Dialog Semiconductors to supply and support the company’s radio transceiver ICs for 1.7, 1.9, 2.4 and 5.8GHz applications, including SmartPulse, the world’s first commercially available DECT Ultra Low Energy (ULE) devices. Dialog’s small range wireless ICs deliver ...   (View)

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Toshiba developed the New BENAND

Published:2012/1/8 23:50:00 Author:Phyllis

BENAND refers to Toshiba’s new development of single-level cell, NAND flash memory with embedded error correction code (ECC). The ECC has been embedded in the host processor and corrected 1 bit per 512 bytes until now. However, Toshiba said diminishing process geometries increase the need for improved error correction. <...   (View)

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TDK-Lambda AL60-100 Series of AC/DC Power Supplies Introduced for LED Lighting

Published:2012/1/8 20:48:00 Author:Amy

TDK-Lambda recently introduced the AL60-100 series of ac/dc power supplies designed for LED lighting, signs, displaying with output ratings of 60, 80, and 100W. Constant-voltage and constant-current models are available. The drivers and supplies include PFC and meet IP66 standards for splash-proof supplies and operate with universal power ...   (View)

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AUIRS2332J MOSFET- and IGBT-gate-driver IC Designed for EV, HEV Applications

Published:2012/1/8 20:20:00 Author:Amy

International Rectifier recently introduced the 600V, three-phase AUIRS2332J MOSFET- and IGBT-gate-driver IC for high-voltage EV (electric-vehicle) and HEV (hybridelectric-vehicle) applications featuring three independent high- and low-side-referenced output channels. Proprietary HVIC technology enables ruggedized monolithic construction with logic inputs compatible with CMOS or LSTTL outputs, down to 3.3V logic. T...   (View)

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Rotary DIP Switches Certified IP67 Protection

Published:2012/1/6 2:13:00 Author:Amy

E-Switch introduced the RDT Series rotary DIP switch, offering a selection of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 16 positions and IP67 sealing protection for applications that need protection from the elements. The switch comes with SMT or through hole option termination options, and right angle or vertical mounting options. This switch comes in your choice of tape & reel or tube packaging and has gold contacts. Specifications ...   (View)

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