News & Analysis
±1C Remote and Local Temperature Sensors from TI have n-Factor and Series Resistance Correction
Texas Instruments today introduced what it says is the industry’s smallest remote junction temperature sensors with a built-in local temperature sensor. The single remote channel TMP421 and dual remote channel TMP422 provide remote sensor accuracy of ±1C (maximum) and a local temperature sensor range of ±1.5C (maximum). Both sensors are RoHS compliant and can be used in numerous applications including LCD/DLP/LCOS projectors, ...
Avago Technologies First to Offer SerDes Supporting Intel QuickPath Interconnect
Avago Technologies has announced the first availability of silicon-proven SerDes IP compliant with the Intel QuickPath interconnect. By demonstrating Intel QuickPath interconnect support in 90nm CMOS, Avago enables server manufacturers to implement ASIC solutions for Intel-based computing applications while ensuring that customers meet performance, time to market, and manufacturability goals.
ACAL Technology signs Wolfson Microelectronics
ACAL Technology has signed a technical distribution agreement for the UK, Ireland and Benelux with Wolfson Microelectronics for its mixed-signal IC range. This agreement covers inventory and technical support for geographic accounts and is complementary to the existing Wolfson direct sales force, enabling Wolfson to extend its reach to a broader customer base in the region.
Fibre optic sensor from Contrinex
Contrinex has developed a multiple beam, diffuse, fibre optic sensor to solve the problem of capturing, counting and controlling small components produced by modern, high performance manufacturing machinery.
NEC Electronics Europe to Exhibit at Equip Auto 2007
NEC Electronics Europe today announced its participation in the automotive fair Equip Auto 2007 being held October 15 through 20 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center. The NEC Electronics booth will be featuring the company’s embedded automotive solutions including leading-edge IMAPCAR (Integrated Memory Array Processor for CAR) technology for driving assistance and vision processing.
TI delivers DOCSIS 3.0 with Puma 5 family
Texas Instruments has announced that the company is delivering on its promise to introduce the Puma 5 family of DOCSIS 3.0-based (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) cable modem chipsets to support CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 testing in Certification Wave 56. This milestone will help drive the next wave of cable modem innovation and services.
RS-485/RS-422 single receiver delivers superior ESD protection in space-saving packages
Intersil has announced the ISL328xE series of single RS-485/RS-422 receivers designed with excellent IEC61000-level ESD protection (+/-16.5kV air gap and +/-9kV contact) and featuring an ultra-low supply current requirement in a small SOT-23 and TDFN packages.
Premier Farnell announces intention to acquire in India
Premier Farnell has announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Hynetic Electronics Pvt Limited (Hynetic) to purchase the assets and business carried on in India on Farnell’s behalf.
Wireless technology for intelligent green buildings presented at M & E '07
EnOcean GmbH will demonstrate its innovative self-powered wireless sensor technology for intelligent green buildings on Stand C22 at M&E 2007, The Building Services Event, taking place 10-11 October, Olympia, London. Powered by energy drawn from light, movement or even changes in temperature, EnOcean’s technology is rapidly becoming accepted as the standard for innovative sensor solutions in ecological building automation projects, ensuring gre...
Motion Sensors from STMicroelectronics Spearhead MEMS Consumerization
STMicroelectronics today introduced a new generation of ‘nano’ three-axis linear accelerometers. The versatile, low-power MEMS sensors provide complete output flexibility and embedded smart features, meeting the exploding demand for miniaturized motion-sensing solutions in the consumer and industrial markets.