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The Microcontroller Improved by Texas Instruments

Published:2011/9/14 3:38:00 Author:Li xiao na

For the safety-critical applications, Texas Instruments has improved the range and performance of its microcontrollers. The RM4x family of MCUs is based on dual ARM Cortex-R4F floating-point cores with clock speeds up 220MHz. This microcontroller has the supplier’s highest performance for industrial automation, servo drives and medical in...   (View)

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Advanced features for User Interface

Published:2011/9/14 2:50:00 Author:Phyllis

A driving force behind innovations in touchscreen technology is to improve the user experience. Better user experience means providing advanced features that solve known problems and help to make these devices easier and more intuitive to operate for the end consumer. It helps manufacturers differentiate their products in an increasingly crowded and competitive market. Projected capacitance touchscreen dev...   (View)

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The 4U Rackmount Server of Kontron

Published:2011/9/14 2:19:00 Author:Li xiao na

Kontron is a leading company in embedded computing technology. More than 30% of its employees work for research and development, so it is able to create many of the standards that drive the world’s embedded computing platforms. Kontron’s product longevity, local engineering and support, and value-added services, helps create a sustainable and viable embedded solution for OEMs and system integrators. The 4U ...   (View)

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Key Components to Analog CMOS

Published:2011/9/14 1:37:00 Author:Phyllis

Higher and higher levels of performance and precision are always the pursuit of electronic products ranging from mobile handsets, audio systems, HDTVs, to CT scanners and industrial control systems. Most of these systems rely on some form of digital microprocessor or DSP as the computational engine. However, each of these products derives their own characters from the high-performance analog chips inside. T...   (View)

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New Products Announced by Qualcomm

Published:2011/9/14 1:29:00 Author:Li xiao na

Qualcomm is a leading company in the field of wireless communication. The expanded availability of its Femtocell Station Modem (FSM) FSM9216, FSM9816 and FSM9832 enterprise chipsets, which can support femtocells with capacity of up to 32 active users, is announced by this firm. A Femto-Wi-Fi hardware reference design is also announced by ...   (View)

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Dialog Semiconductor plc has announced SmartPulse™

Published:2011/9/13 22:37:00 Author:Phyllis

SmartPulse™, the world’s first family of IC based devices, is recently released by Dialog Semiconductor plc which is interoperable with the DECT ULE (ultra low energy) wireless standard. These SmartPulse ICs are designed for use in ultra low power wireless applications, such as home automation, healthcare, security, and energy monitoring consumer applications. With the SmartPulse wireless (View)

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Plextek’s Blighter B303 Radar System will be Display in DSEi

Published:2011/9/13 22:31:00 Author:Li xiao na

Founded in 1989，Plextek is an electronics product and system design house that designs, develops and manages the manufacture of communications based products for the commercial, defence, automotive and medical markets. Plextek started developing the Blighter radar in 2003. Since then it has matured the technology and sold it into commercial, government and defence markets around the world. Nowadays, the products of...   (View)

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Analog Devices, Inc. （ADI） released the ADL5336 and the ADRF6516

Published:2011/9/13 22:05:00 Author:Phyllis

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) released the ADL5336 and the ADRF6516, which are two variable gain amplifier (VGA) products that feature new levels of integration and performance for designers of broadband communications systems. The ADL5336 VGA integrates a pair of programmable rms (root-mean-square) detectors and two IF (intermediate frequency) VGAs. The ADRF6516 VGA incorporates dual-channel, programmable, 6-pole low...   (View)

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The Orly Developed by STMicroelectronics

Published:2011/9/13 4:31:00 Author:Li xiao na

A multi-core STB SoC called Orly is sampled by STMicroelectronics, which has an ARM Cortex -A9 and a quad-core ARM Mali-400 MP GPU. With this chip, the content and applications can be played back through software environments such as Android, Qt and the HTML5 open internet standard and supports Adobe Flash-based gaming, media and data-...   (View)

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The Improvement of the Technological Systems in Military Field

Published:2011/9/13 2:33:00 Author:Li xiao na

It is said that the largest military cost in 2011 is the individual soldier in the field and the vehicles he or she uses. Nowadays, the programmes, which can enhance the effectiveness or improve the protection of troops, and/or reduce the burden they carry, will have a chance to develop better. For dismounted soldiers, typically car...   (View)

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Chip Makers Cut Third Quarter Sales, Citing the Weak Demand

Published:2011/9/13 2:08:00 Author:Phyllis

On September 12, Vishay Intertechnology Inc. and Intersil Corp. announced to reduce their third quarter sales target, made them become the latest chip makers take actions for the weak demand. Several chip makers including Texas Instruments, Altera, and Fairchild Semiconductor (FCS) have reduced their sales targets for the third q...   (View)

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Integrated Front-End Modules （FEM）

Published:2011/9/13 1:33:00 Author:Phyllis

With the booming of for portable wireless data communication applications, the challenge of designing multiple high-efficiency, low-noise RF channels in as small a space started to emerge. A key to this challenge is to find out integrated RF modules that can provide superior coexistence faster speed and efficiency than discrete compon...   (View)

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4D Proximity Sensors will Bring Better User Experience

Published:2011/9/13 1:07:00 Author:Li xiao na

The 4D-Touch touchscreen controller family can sense in all four dimensions with proximity sensing. Now, the Semtech is in volume production of it. With this technique, the users do not need to initiate the user experience any more. This product is designed for the applications of smart phones, tablets, handheld GPS, automotive consoles...   (View)

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Two Full-bridge Motor Driver ICs: A4952 and A4953

Published:2011/9/12 23:03:00 Author:Phyllis

Allegro MicroSystems Inc. has released two full-bridge motor driver ICs that are designed for use in brush DC motor drive applications. The two devices complement the next generation family of fully-integrated single, full-bridge motor driver ICs. Primarily targeting at the office automation market, these devices also are suitable for commercial and industrial applications requiring a brush DC motor driver IC. (View)

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Alginate Binder Improves the Battery

Published:2011/9/12 22:40:00 Author:Li xiao na

Alginate binders，which is able to improve lithium ion anodes, is found by US researchers. Binders are used to suspend the graphite, or more recently silicon, particles that interact with the electrolyte to hold charge. The inspiration for alternative binders was found from the sea. The researchers always looked at materials that had evolved in natural systems, such as aquatic plants which grow in water with...   (View)

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The MezzoStak 0.5mm-Pitch Mezzanine Connector Released by FCI

Published:2011/9/12 22:16:00 Author:Phyllis

FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, has released the MezzoStak 0.5mm-pitch mezzanine connector, a hermaphroditic mates-to-self design that uses the same part number for both mated sides. The MezzoStak is a low-cost alternative to high-speed, low pin count connectors, proven for performance in hig...   (View)

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XA035 Technology is Improved to Meet Increasing Requirements

Published:2011/9/9 3:16:00 Author:Li xiao na

The X-FAB 0.35 micron foundry process is extended to support operating voltages up to 100V and operating temperatures of 175 degrees Celsius at the same time, which has not been done before. With this combination, the design and manufacture of ICs can require highly efficient power management for harsh environments. The extended temperature range also makes the X-FAB 0.35 micron foundry process suitable for...   (View)

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Allegro Released A4952 and A4953

Published:2011/9/9 2:23:00 Author:Amy

Allegro MicroSystems Inc., a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-performance power and Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits, introduced two devices that complement the next generation family of fully-integrated single, full-bridge motor driver ICs. Rated for peak output currents to ±2 A, and operating voltages to 40...   (View)

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Full-bridge Motor Driver ICs Released by Allegro MicroSystems Inc.

Published:2011/9/9 2:10:00 Author:Phyllis

Allegro MicroSystems Inc., a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-performance power and Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits, released a pair of full-bridge motor driver ICs that are designed for use in brush DC motor drive applications. Designed for pulse width modulated (PWM) control of DC motor...   (View)

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The Advantages of Fibre Optic Technology

Published:2011/9/8 2:58:00 Author:Li xiao na

In the aspect of mechanical and environmental stability and cost of active components, the fibre optic technology has been regarded as a ‘black art’. Actually, this is not true, as the commercial market has shown for many years. The price of cabling systems is declining, and the quality is always on the way of improvement. Away from the ...   (View)

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