Analog Devices has introduced two Analogue Front-End (AFE) devices with integrated 24-bit ΣΔ (sigma-delta) converter cores that deliver the industry’s best combination of low-power, low-noise and signal chain integration. The AD7124-4 and AD7124-8 AFEs connect directly to all standard industrial signal sources and sensor inputs, while reducing power requirements by 40% over comparable devices.

One of the planet’s most challenging applications is operating in a harsh environment like downhole drilling. Precision equipment designed for this type of application must be able to survive extreme pressure, shock and vibration, as well as offer a small form factor and long battery life. However, perhaps the biggest challenge for design engineers is how protect these functions from the impact of extreme temperatures.

Analog Devices has introduced the HMC1127 and HMC1126 MMIC distributed power amplifiers. Covering the frequency range of 2-50GHz, these power amplifier die simplify system design and improve performance by eliminating the need for RF switches between frequency bands. Each amplifier incorporates I/Os that are internally matched to 50Ω, facilitating easy integration into multi-chip modules.

  A quad-channel protector and two multiplexers offering ±55V overvoltage protection for precision converters, amplifiers and other components that operate from a low voltage of 4.5 up to 36V have been released by Analog Devices.

Car manufacturers strive to make future generations of vehicles safer, smarter and more fuel efficient than their predecessors. To accomplish this, electronics systems continue to increase in number and complexity as more ECUs (Electronic Control Units) are deployed in the vehicle – enabling features such as active noise cancellation, internet connectivity and in-car communications. By Ken Waurin, Segment Marketing Manager, Analog Devices

  Delivering peak performance greater than 24GFLOPS using two enhanced SHARC+ cores and advanced DSP accelerators (FFT, FIR, IIR), Analog Devices has announced eight SHARC processors as part of a new, high-performance, power-efficient, real-time series.

Designed to improve electric motor energy efficiency in industrial motor control, the ADuM4135 is an isolated IGBT gate driver from Analog Devices. It incorporates iCoupler digital isolator technology and galvanic isolation in a single package. It has, according to the company, the industry’s best combination of CMTI (Common-Mode Transient Immunity) at 100kV/µs and propagation delay of 50ns (typical).

Analog Devices has introduced an absorptive SPDT switch specified for the 9kHz to 13GHz frequency band, with high isolation of 48dB and low insertion-loss of 0.6dB at 8GHz operation. The HMC1118LP3DE is the first offering within ADI’s RF and microwave control product portfolio to exhibit the inherent advantages of silicon process technology, which offers critical advantages over legacy GaAs RF switches.

Combining low noise performance, high linearity and low power consumption, Analog Devices has introduced a highly integrated, 4-channel, 24GHz receiver down-converter MMIC, the ADF5904. The multichannel device achieves a 10dB noise figure that is 3dB better than competing devices while using 50% less power, according to ADI, and is assembled in a small, cost-effective 5x5mm LFCSP plastic package.

Analog Devices has introduced a 2.6GHz ADC, engineered to address the high-bandwidth and dynamic-range needs of aerospace and defence applications. The 12-bit AD9625BBP-2.6 is optimised to match the frequency planning and signal sensitivity requirements of advanced electronic surveillance and counter-measure applications, such as radar systems, secure communications networks and electronic signals monitoring.

A FET input AFE, introduced by Analog Devices, integrates an ADC driver to interface directly with current mode sensors such as photo diodes and highoutput impedance-voltage sensors. The ADA4350 integrates a FET input amplifier, switching network and ADC driver into a single package, which simplifies design and lowers power and PCB footprint by more than 50%, compared to discrete implementations.

The development of wireless vibration sensors is enabling a shift towards cloud-based predictive maintenance. By Bob Scannell, Analog Devices.

Analog Devices will demonstrate a broad portfolio of innovative solutions at PCIM 2015 that help engineers design safe, productive and energy efficient motor and power control systems. ADI will be in Hall 6 at Booth #317.

DEKA is transforming upper-limb prosthetics and helping to improving the quality of life for amputees. Driven by science, inspired by science fiction, enabled by innovation and supported by Analog Devices, this is the Luke arm. Named for Luke Skywalker’s prosthetic arm from Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back, the arm is made real by the engineering minds at DEKA R&D.

  Operating across a 100 to 300MHz band, the AD9154 quad-channel, 2.4GSPS, 16-bit DAC has been released by Analog Devices. Designed for complex IF transmitters, the converter is claimed to be the only device of its kind to feature an on-chip PLL and eight-lane JESD204B interface. 

By Shane Foss & Rob Reeder, Analog Devices.

Analog Devices has introduced the AD5761R, a single-chip, universal output DAC which combines a 16-bit data converter, ±2ppm/°C  2.5V reference, output buffer and gain scaling function on-chip. Additionally, ADI has announced two dual DC-DC regulators that power the DAC with two independently regulated positive and negative rails for power sensitive applications.

Analog Devices has introduced two low-cost Blackfin processor-based development platforms, targeting demanding ultra-low-power, real-time applications for image sensing and advanced audio. The Blackfin Low Power Imaging Platform (BLIP) leverages the ADSP-BF707 Blackfin processor as well as Analog Devices’ optimised software libraries for video occupancy sensing.

Analog Devices has introduced a 12-bit, 8-channel ADC/DAC/GPIO combination chip, the AD5592R, which includes a 400ks/s ADC, 6μs settling time DAC, digital I/O, and a reference on a single chip. The device can be user-configured in any combination of up to eight devices, allowing a single IC to complete multiple system monitoring and control functions.

Analog Devices has announced that Elster has selected ADI’s ADF7241 smart metering solution for use in gas and electricity meters as part of a nationwide energy efficiency initiative sponsored by the British government. Under the Smart Metering Implementation Programme, more than 50m smart gas and electric meters will be installed in all homes and small businesses across the U.K. by 2020.