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New Flat Wire Inductors for High Temperatures Power Supply Applications

Published:2011/8/29 4:06:00 Author:Amy

Datatronic Distribution, Inc., a global award winning supplier of wirewound magnetics, recently introduced DR79892 and DR79893 Flat Wire Inductors which can be coiled and mounted directly to the circuit board to allow efficient heat dissipation. They are designed for performance in power suppliers, industrial controls and instrumentation applications. (View)

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Maxim Released MAX13256 H-bridge Transformer Driver

Published:2011/8/29 3:03:00 Author:Amy

Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM), one of the fastest growing semiconductor companies engaged in make highly integrated, analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, recently introduced MAX13256, a H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range for isolated power supplies. With this simple solution, engineers can quickly de...   (View)

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The Relationship between ARM and HiSilicon

Published:2011/8/29 3:02:00 Author:Li xiao na

With the licence with China-based system-on-chip (SoC) developer HiSilicon, ARM is trying to strengthen their position in 4G mobile basestation designs. HiSilicon has the good relationship with Huawei which is the China-based network infrastructure supplier; therefore, HiSilicon is a strategically important design partner for the Cambridge-based (View)

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Server Demand to Slow in the Back Half of 2011

Published:2011/8/29 2:42:00 Author:Phyllis

According to the market research firm International Data Corp (IDC), the demand for servers remained high in the second quarter, but the situation is seem to change due to the global weakening macroeconomic conditions. The worldwide server market factory revenue in the second quarter reached $13.2 billion and increased 17.9 percent than the same period of 2010, marked the sixth consecutive quarter of year-o...   (View)

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Linear Released LTC2990 Monitor

Published:2011/8/29 1:46:00 Author:Amy

Linear Technology Corporation, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of standard high performance integrated circuits, recently released LTC2990 - Quad I2C Voltage, Current and Temperature Monitor. The features of the device including: Measures Voltage, Current and Temperature Measures Two Remote Diode Temperatures ...   (View)

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Output Capacitance: an Important Part of Soft Switching Converter

Published:2011/8/29 1:29:00 Author:Phyllis

The output capacitance is an important part of soft switching converter design. In order to maximize power density, the power conversion switching frequency is being increasingly used. Soft switching techniques like zero voltage switching (ZVS) are frequently used to extend the frequency further. With the increase of switching frequen...   (View)

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The Reference Design of Portable Devices

Published:2011/8/29 1:06:00 Author:Li xiao na

A low-power display/keyboard/processor/sensor reference design and demo board for handheld products will be produced by Sharp and component distributor Arrow. Called Oryx runs on 26mW and contains hardware common to many handheld devices, and advanced features like wake-on-shake. The application code and proprietary hardware are added by the adopters, and do the production engineering. No matter whether it ...   (View)

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Maxim Introduced an H-bridge transformer driver

Published:2011/8/28 22:35:00 Author:Phyllis

The MAX13256, an H-bridge transformer driver with a wide input-voltage range, is recently introduced by Maxim Integrated Products for isolated power supplies. This product makes sure that the efficient of isolated DC-DC converter could reach as high as 90 percent. It provides a simple soluti...   (View)

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The Solar Cell Has Gained the Higher Efficiency Rate

Published:2011/8/28 22:29:00 Author:Li xiao na

The solar cell with 20.2% efficiency has broken the record, which is developed by German solar module maker Schott. This product is compatible with mass production. The solar development at Schott has declared that they have not applied any fancy stuff from the lab. They screen printed a silver grid on the front and aluminium on the back side. With this method, only 18-18.5% of the efficiency can be achieved. <...   (View)

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EM Research Released its 3,200 MHz DRO Replacement

Published:2011/8/28 21:39:00 Author:Phyllis

EM Research has recently released a dielectric resonator oscillator (DRO) replacement in high-reliability, ruggedized applications such as SATCOM, electronic warfare, GPS, radar, and telemetry known as the ESP-3200 phase-locked oscillator. (View)

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Former Lenovo Exec Becomes AMD’s CEO

Published:2011/8/26 4:03:00 Author:Amy

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), a true innovator and an industry leader of differentiated products, recent announced that it appointed Rory Read, a longtime IBM exec who most recently was president and chief operating officer at PC vendor Lenovo Group Ltd., as AMD’s CEO. The appointment of Read, 49, caps a seven-month search for a permanent CEO after Dirk Meyer resigned in January under pressure from AMD...   (View)

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The Buck-boost Regulator with ISL9110

Published:2011/8/26 3:50:00 Author:Li xiao na

The ISL9110 is highly-integrated Buck-Boost switching regulators that accept input voltages either above or below the regulated output voltage. Different from the other Buck-Boost regulators, this regulators automatically transition between operating modes without significant output disturbance. Both parts are able to deliver up to 1.2A output current, and offer excellent efficiency due to their fully synch...   (View)

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Battery-Operated Portable Meter Indicate Sound Level

Published:2011/8/26 3:16:00 Author:Amy

This Design is about a battery-operated, portable soundlevel meter (Figure 1). It is portable and can detect the source of noise in automotive engines and power trains, factory machinery, and residential HVAC (heating/ventilation/air-conditioning) systems. (View)

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The Development of 65nm Embedded Flash Process

Published:2011/8/26 2:43:00 Author:Li xiao na

United Microelectronics Corporation was founded in 1980s as Taiwan’s first semiconductor company. It offers advanced technology and manufacturing services for applications in all the main sectors of IC industry. The first working silicon on 65nm, which uses a silicon oxide nitride oxide silicon process, is developed by this company. This process supports the embedded flash memory. The development of...   (View)

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Vishay Expands Color Binning and Ordering Options for VLMW41xx Series SMD LEDs

Published:2011/8/26 2:26:00 Author:Amy

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, recently announced that it has expanded the color binning and ordering options for its VLMW41xx series of sapphire-based, cool white SMD LEDs in the PLCC-2 package. It is available in 14 different color bins with extremel...   (View)

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The stake of Hynix will be held by Korean chaebol and Arab wealth fund

Published:2011/8/26 1:48:00 Author:Li xiao na

It is reported by the Wall street Journal, the Korea Chaebol may bid for 15% stake of the HYnix with Arab sovereign wealth fund. With this 15% stake, they are able to gain the management control of the memory company. The Chaebol, STX, is a large company that devotes to build ships. The European ship building interests, which was manag...   (View)

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A New 16-bit Digital-to-analog Converter: DAC161P997

Published:2011/8/25 22:22:00 Author:Phyllis

DAC161P997, a new 16-bit digital-to-analog converter features in a single-wire interface and 4-to-20 mA current loop drive that simplifies the design of smart transmitters used in industrial two-wire sensor systems, is released by National Semiconductor Corp. The low-power DAC161P997 provides system designers an exceptional balance of accu...   (View)

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Micros Systems Fiscal 4Q Profit Increased 23 Percent

Published:2011/8/25 22:08:00 Author:Amy

Micros Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), a worldwide developer of enterprise applications and complete information management solutions, announced that its fiscal profit increased nearly 23 percent as revenue in all three of its business segments climbed. The Columbia, Md., based company, declared the net income of $41.5 million, or 50 cents per share, compared with $33.9 million, or 42 cents per share, last yea...   (View)

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SPI Devices will become the Trend in NOR Market

Published:2011/8/25 22:06:00 Author:Li xiao na

Micron has more than thirty years history, which is devoted to the analysis and production of memory and semiconductor technologies. Memory is the main product of this company, which is always applied in computing, networking, server applications, mobile, embedded, consumer, automotive, and industrial designs. It is the most prolific patent holders in the world, which always brings new ideas to the broader markets ...   (View)

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The New ADI Single- and Dual-channel A/D Converters

Published:2011/8/25 21:25:00 Author:Phyllis

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, recently released its new single- and dual-channel 14-bit high-speed A/D converters which featured in high speed and high accuracy. The new compact, cost-effective and functionally flexible converters meet the performance and small size requir...   (View)

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