Products
600mA charge pump with dual low dropout linear regulators from AnalogicTech
By combining a high current charge pump, backlight/keypad drivers, a high output flash driver, and two general purpose LDOs in a single 4x4mm package, and by retaining independent control of the backlight/keypad and flash functions, AnalogicTech’s AAT2842 offers portable system product developers an attractive way to lower parts count, lower the system BOM cost, and build more compact systems without compromising their design flexibility or cir...
Full-brick 700W DC-DC converters
UR has introduced the RFF series of isolated full-brick converters, manufactured by Artesyn Technologies and suitable for use with RF (radio frequency) power amplifiers. The new RFF series of converters comprises five 28V output models, offering a choice of two input voltage ranges and three output current ratings for optimum application flexibility. The range-topping RFF700 model is capable of delivering 25A at 28V (700W), yielding a power...
Multi-function quad output controller supports three major power functions in notebook computing
Intersil has introduced a high-efficiency, multi-function quad output controller that reduces engineering resources by allowing designers to qualify one part for all three power functions within the architecture of a notebook computer.
Lorlin Sub-Miniature Rotary Switch
Lorlin Electronics, has announced the introduction of its new MT sub-miniature rotary switch, coded the MT series. Suitable for though panel or on-PCB switching applications the MT series offers up to 8 switching positions in a 9.5mm diameter x 6.4mm high TO5 style moulded package.
NI's latest Integrated development environment for test, measurement and control applications.
National Instruments has announced NI LabWindows/CVI 8.1, the latest version of the proven ANSI C integrated development environment for test, measurement and control applications. LabWindows/CVI 8.1 builds on nearly 20 years of reliability and innovation and delivers new technology that gives engineers a simplified interface for communicating between local or distributed LabWindows/CVI applications as well as a single toolchain to easily control...
Low Power Active Mixer with Bandwidth to 4GHz from Linear
A new high performance mixer from Linear Technology features low power consumption and the capability of operating from low frequency up to 4GHz. The LT5560 can be configured either as an up- or a downconverting mixer, providing flexibility for a wide range of high performance portable or fixed wireless systems, including public-safety handheld radios, WiMAX transceiver modems, handheld RFID readers, VHF/UHF transceivers, wireless headphones and ...
Emulation system supports development with Microchip’s PIC microcontrollers
Microchip has announced its MPLAB REAL ICE emulation system to support the development of applications that use Microchip’s PIC microcontrollers and dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers. The MPLAB REAL ICE offers low-cost, next-generation emulation support, including faster memory interfacing and longer distance, higher speed target connections.
Liquid Level Control Relays
Sensing and instrumentation specialist Vydas International has announced a wide range of liquid level control relays designed to detect and control the level of electrically conductive liquids in tanks, wells and containers. Manufactured by Lovato Electric, this is a simple and cost effective solution to level detection and start-up priority change control.
Power MOSFET from STMicroelectronics makes lighting more efficient
STMicroelectronics has introduced the first member of a new power MOSFET family. The new family allows customers to drastically reduce conduction losses and increase efficiency and reliability of their lighting applications by achieving very low ON-resistance and excellent dynamic and avalanche characteristics.
eSATA cables available off the shelf from GTK
Interconnect specialist GTK is offering new external SATA II (eSATA) cable assemblies to add to its serial ATA products for the data storage/ peripheral market place. Up to six times faster than USB and IEEE 1394, eSATA allows for faster, more reliable data transfer with improved performance compared to existing external solutions.