Analog Devices has expanded its portfolio of power management products with two new low-voltage, step-up dc-to-dc converters. The products feature wide input-voltage support to enable highly efficient power management for portable consumer electronics, industrial and instrumentation applications. The ADP1612 and ADP1613 dc-to-dc converters enable designers to boost input voltages as low as 1.8 V up to output voltages as high as 20 V.

Analog Devices has introduced a family of low drop-out regulators (LDOs) optimized for low input voltage and output voltage operation where low-noise power is needed. Available in 800-mA, 1.2-A and 2-A load current ranges, the low-Vin, single-rail input ADP1740, ADP1741, ADP1752, ADP1753 and ADP1754 LDOs offer improved conversion efficiency and superior PSSR (power supply rejection ratio) to support today’s high-performance signal chains.

Analog Devices has introduced the industry’s first single-IC USB isolator which simplifies isolated USB-port implementation in system-critical medical and industrial equipment. USB ports provide a standardized, straightforward way to connect and disconnect peripheral devices to and from a computer without rebooting or turning off the system.

Analog Devices is adding to its broad RF portfolio with the announcement today of new integrated RF-to-digital baseband transceivers. The AD9356 and AD9357 integrated transceivers advance low-cost base-station designs and deployments for 4G technology, such as WiMAX and LTE (long term evolution). The deployment of WiMAX continues in both developed and developing nations to provide last-mile connectivity and wireless backhaul channels. As a result...

Analog Devices has introduced simultaneous-sampling ADCs that simplify the design of next-generation power-line-monitoring systems. The need for more efficient utility substations and “smart grid” management is growing as worldwide electricity demand increases. Electric utility companies need power-line-monitoring systems to monitor and control energy consumption, cost, and quality, as well as to protect expensive equipment from power surges...

Analog Devices has expanded its broad portfolio of digital isolation products with a family of four-channel devices that meet stringent medical-grade specifications for data and power isolation in patient monitoring and other medical equipment. Each device integrates ADI’s iCoupler digital isolation technology and proprietary isoPower dc-to-dc converter, providing both isolated power and isolated signal channels within a single package.

Analog Devices has announced the ADP5588 mobile I/O expander and QWERTY keypad controller with ambient light sensing for smart portable devices that require a large keypad matrix and expanded I/O lines. The ADP5588 integrates keypad scanning, de-bouncing and interrupt generation, resulting in reduced processor I/Os and loading.

Analog Devices has announced the ADP5588 mobile I/O expander and QWERTY keypad controller with ambient light sensing for smart portable devices that require a large keypad matrix and expanded I/O lines. The ADP5588 integrates keypad scanning, de-bouncing and interrupt generation, resulting in reduced processor I/Os and loading.

Analog Devices is expanding its iSensor intelligent sensor product family with the introduction of two highly-integrated inertial sensors that greatly simplify the complex task of embedded shock and vibration sensing within harsh industrial environments. Based on Analog Devices' iMEMS inertial sensor cores, these fully autonomous system-ready devices are one-tenth the cost and 100 times smaller than previous less-integrated, brick-level sensor mo...

Analog Devices has introduced what it says is the industry's smallest and lowest power instrumentation amplifier (in-amp). Smaller than the tip of a pencil, the miniscule size of the AD8235 in-amp, combined with its ultra-low power consumption, is effective for power-efficient and portable, lightweight medical devices and consumer-health products, including home-use ECG (electrocardiogram) monitors, infusion pumps and activity-monitoring medical ...

Analog Devices has introduced 18 power-efficient analog-to-digital converters (ADC) with resolutions ranging from 10 to 16 bits. Designed for power-sensitive communications, industrial, portable-electronics and instrumentation equipment, ADI’s new ADCs reduce power consumption by as much as 60 percent compared to many competing ADCs, while maintaining best-in-class noise performance and dynamic range. Improved power efficiency enables wireless ...

Analog Devices has announced the creation of a European automotive Sales and Marketing organisation led by Stefan Steyerl, European Automotive Sales Director, Analog Devices Inc. The automotive sector in Europe continues to evolve in response to regulatory and customer demand, with automotive manufactures increasingly designing cutting-edge electronics in their vehicles to give them a competitive advantage.

Analog Devices and Infineon Technologies have announced they have agreed to collaborate on the advancement of next-generation automotive airbag systems. The ADI-Infineon collaboration will ensure alignment of the companies’ respective product roadmaps and interoperability of their sensors and chipsets. The collaboration will accelerate the development of advanced airbag systems and provide automotive safety system suppliers and OEMs access to...

Adding to its broad portfolio of RF ICs, Analog Devices has introduced a new highly integrated modulator for broadband satellite communications applications, such as VSAT (very small aperture terminals). ADI’s new ADRF6750 modulator offers the highest level of integration and functionality by combining four devices into one small footprint.

Analog Devices, Inc has extended its family of low-power, low-distortion analogue-to-digital converter drivers today with the introduction of the ADA4932 and ADA4950 differential amplifiers. At 9.6 mA per channel, the new ADC drivers provide engineers with the industry’s lowest power consumption and the best performance of any ADC drivers operating at 50 mW or less.

Analog Devices is meeting the diverse requirements of new medical imaging applications by introducing the third generation of its award-winning octal (eight-channel) ultrasound receivers. Designed for CW as well as PW Doppler ultrasound, the AD9276 and AD9277 octal ultrasound receivers integrate gain, filtering, data conversion, and demodulation for CW Doppler signal processing on a single chip.

Analog Devices has announced today that Blackfin BF531 processors will drive Siemens’ Energy Sectors’ state-of -the art Automated Metering and Information System (AMIS). Utilizing Analog Devices’ Blackfin convergent processor’s powerful processing capacity, AMIS delivers, essential dynamic “demand response” energy usage communication between the consumer and the energy provider, facilitating true whole grid energy management. The low ...

With leading camera developers worldwide already designing its Blackfin processor into surveillance and machine vision cameras, Analog Devices has announced the availability of IntelliVision’s video analytics and intelligence solutions for Blackfin. IntelliVision’s video analytics solutions are used extensively in automated monitoring, surveillance and security solutions to identify and react to suspicious activities without the need for oper...

Onkyo, a leading global name in audio/video components and home theatre systems, has designed its new BR-925 CD/HDD receiver system around the Blackfin BF532 convergent processor from Analog Devices. Onkyo, whose stated philosophy is to “deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard of excellence,” chose the Blackfin processor for its ability to meet specific design goals for the BR-925 digital a...

Analog Devices has announced the availability of its latest version of its free, downloadable ADIsimSRD Design Studio for the development of short-range wireless devices. ADIsimSRD Design Studio Version 1.1 conducts real-time simulations, tests configurations and troubleshoots potential problems in short-range radio communications systems using ADI’s ADF70xx family of short-range transmitters and transceivers.