Avago Technologies has announced the availability of its single-mode fiber optic transceivers targeted at 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel storage networking applications such as inter-switch links, storage replication, and other long reach applications. Leveraging Avago's expertise in fiber optics, the small-form-pluggable modules are RoHS-compliant and deliver superior electromagnetic interference benefits and device performance resulting in increased port...

Avago Technologies has announced the availability of its ACPM-7886 TD-SCDMA-based power amplifier modules for the Chinese market. The energy efficient and slim design of the ACPM-7886 enables handset OEMs to cost effectively build ultra-thin, third-generation (3G) cell phones with long battery life. Commit, a leading TD-SCDMA terminal chipset solution provider, has selected the ACPM-7886 for its next-generation TD-SCDMA/GSM handset reference desi...

Avago Technologies has announced its ADA-4789, a cost-efficient, high linearity silicon bipolar Darlington amplifier in a low thermal resistant SOT-89 package for use up to 2.5GHz. The ADA-4789's unconditional stability and broad bandwidth performance make it ideal for IF amplifier and pre-driver amplifier applications in cellular base stations, as well as IF amplifiers in direct broadcast satellite and cable television infrastructures. Additiona...

Avago Technologies has announced its first series of small six-channel optical incremental C-shaped encoder modules for Brushless DC motors used in industrial automation applications. Avago's AEDB-9340 series modules, which include a codewheel with an optical radius of 15 mm (0.590in), are designed to reduce overall motor size and fit easily into round encoder housings.

Avago Technologies has announced a family of decorative flexible light strip modules for a variety of consumer and industrial applications. Avago's ASMT-Lx50 and Lx60 are said to be the industry's first light strip modules that can be bent into any shape that a designer can imagine without affecting performance. The thin flexible light optical light strips, which provide a bright "neon wire" effect, come pre-assembled and provides designers with ...

Avago Technologies has announced the availability of three easy to use "plug and play" development kits that save customers time in evaluating its latest Red, Green and Blue color sensor products. All that is needed to use any of the new HDJD-JDXX RGB color sensor development kits is a personal computer.

Avago Technologies has introduced the ADCC-3100 and claims it is the first one-fifth inch optical format, 1.3-megapixel small form factor (SFF) CMOS image sensor with advanced image processing, including spot metering capabilities. Avago's entry into the emerging SFF product category captures the changing requirements in the cellular phone market.

Avago Technologies has announced two new gate drive optocouplers in Stretched Small Outline (SSO) packages for AC and DC brushless motors used in home appliances and industrial applications. Avago's ACPL-W302 and ACPL-W314 gate drive optocouplers are an ideal solution for controlling variable-speed brushless motors in energy-efficient home appliances such as air conditioners and washing machines. Other applications include small- to medium-sized ...

Avago Technologies, the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, today announced a new line of miniature LEDs ideally suited to operate under the severe environmental conditions in automotive and electronic sign applications, as well as a variety of home and office applications. Avago's ASMT-SWBM long-life, high-brightness surface mount technology (SMT) white light-emitting diodes (LED) are housed in thin, top-mount, single chip pack...

Avago Technologies, the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, today expanded its line of smart dot-matrix 5 by 7 LED alphanumeric displays to include the industry's first smart displays with 'eye catching' blue characters in a thin rectangular 8-character package. Avago's HCMS-2919 and HCMS-2976 LED displays are about the width of a AAA battery and ideal for those designers looking to enhance the appearance of their products with ...

Avago Technologies, the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, today introduced a new compact high-speed, low-power digital optocoupler for developers of Ethernet switch boxes used in industrial and office networks. Avago's ACPL-M60L, which offers power and space savings, is an ideal solution for designers of industrial and office networks who are planning to build smaller network devices that require less power to operate.

Avago Technologies today (July 20) announced that it has extended its agreement with TSMC to include the next two generations of its enhanced-performance image sensor products. Avago's 1.3-megapixel and newly introduced 2-megapixel sensors are already manufactured by TSMC and exhibit superior image quality and excellent uniformity. Avago Technologies will continue to work with TSMC to produce industry-leading multi-megapixel imaging products for...

Avago Technologies has announced it is among the first manufacturers to validate its SerDes core in 65 nm CMOS process technology. This milestone advances the state of SerDes ASIC core design from today's mainstream 90 nm to 65 nm process technology. With over 25 million embedded SerDes channels shipped, Avago extends its leadership position as a supplier of innovative embedded SerDes cores for OEMs building next generation networking, computing ...

Avago Technologies has introduced what it believes to be the industry's first RGB analog-output color sensor that meets the specifications of the Automobile Electronics Council AEC-Q100 Stress Test Qualification for Integrated Circuits. Components meeting these specifications are considered suitable for use in the harsh automotive environment.

Avago Technologies has announced what it says is the industry's first color controller with an integrated color photosensor for backlighting liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for a variety of portable display devices. Avago's new ADJD-J823 is said to enable more accurate and consistent RGB LED backlighting, and richer colors than conventional technology. This solution is ideal for use in digital cameras, cell phones, PDAs, portable DVD players and d...

Avago Technologies has announced its first series of 1W, high-power LEDs in one of the thinnest packages available. This new LED is said to offer brighter illumination, more reliability than competing products and can be installed easily. Avago's ASMT-MX00 is ideal for use in applications that require ultra-high-brightness LEDs, such as flashlights, reading lamps, architectural and garden lighting.

Avago Technologies has announced a higher resolution option for its AEDR-8300 series of reflective optical encoders, which are also among the industry's smallest. The new AEDR-8300-1Wx offers 212 LPI (lines per inch), higher maximum count frequency at 60 KHz and operates from a single 3.3 V to 5.0 V supply.

Avago Technologies has introduced a series of high-speed optocouplers in Stretched Small Outline (SSO) packages with two new features: they are as much as 50 percent smaller than conventional dual-inline packages while providing up to 8 mm of creepage and clearance to meet stringent IEC, UL and CSA reinforced safety and insulation regulatory requirements. Applications for the SSO6 and SSO8 (6 and 8 pins, respectively) packages include digital log...

Avago Technologies has announced it is now supplying four of its high-performance diode chips in the smallest surface-mount package that it has ever offered. At only 1.2 mm long by 0.8 mm wide and 0.6 mm in height, 12 diodes could fit on a grain of rice. The latest miniaturizations expand the company's offerings to developers of such diverse products as mobile handsets, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, wireless local area networks, cab...

Avago Technologies has announced what it says is the first module to combine five individual FBAR (Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator) filters to produce a totally passive solution for dual-band cellular communications with GPS. The ACFM-7101 quintplexer module directs PCS and cellular signals from the same antenna without the use of switches and control logic, eliminating the cost and electrical loss of the switch, as well as routing and matching loss...