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STMicroelectronics has announced that it is sampling a new digital AM/FM radio receiver chipset for use in automotive applications. Sophisticated digital signal processing techniques allow the chipset to feature excellent reception quality while reducing interference even in presence of challenging signal conditions such as weak field and strong multipath (reflection from mountains and buildings).

Texas Instruments has introduced a new 1-A, bqTINYT single-cell lithium-ion (Li-Ion) linear charger with enhanced thermal fold-back regulation and low dropout power management. The new 3 mm x 3 mm device will enable personal digital assistants, cell phones, digital cameras and wireless headsets to charge more safely and efficiently from a battery charge cradle or AC adapter.

STMicroelectronics has introduced an advanced high-frequency step-down dc-dc converter particularly suited for use in data-storage applications, such as hard disk drives, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, High-Definition DVDs, and in portable devices, such as MP3 players and digital cameras, that require high efficiency, small size, and light weight. The new, cost-competitive ST1S06 integrates functions that benefit users with excellent electrical performan...

Semtech has announced the SC194A, a highly integrated 1A DC-DC step-down (buck) regulator with the small size and output flexibility needed for portable device applications. The SC194A has an input voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V with a focus on portable applications that use Li-ion batteries. The device uses two programming pins to allow users to set the output voltage to 1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V or 1.8V. These pins can be hard-wired to set a constan...

The SV21 series of rotary position sensors from Murata is said to represent a breakthrough in the price/performance barrier for these increasingly popular ‘non-contact’ devices. To date, they have been significantly more expensive than traditional contact types, but with the SV21 series, Murata delivers a low cost non-contact sensor without compromising on performance or reliability.

EDA Solutions, exclusive European representative for analogue and mixed-signal tool vendor Tanner EDA, has introduced a 14-day service for custom design kits so that users of the company’s chip layout tools can take advantage of the new 0.25, 0.18 and 0.15 micron processes that have become available since X-FAB’s recent merger with 1st Silicon, Malaysia's premier 200mm wafer foundry.

Evatron has announced its EVA100-6A-RE series of hand-held plastic cases that will suit a wide variety of applications. They are available in either black or off-white.

Powersolve has announced a wide selection of external power supplies designed specifically for use with medical equipment. Made up of five product families, the new medically approved power supplies all meet UL, cUL2601-1 and EN60601-1 safety approvals and EMC standards to EN55011 or EN55022 “B” and FCC”B”.

Anglia and Microchip have announced the launch of the Analog2go.com Website, which allows customers to rapidly find and source samples from Microchip’s extensive range of analogue semiconductor products. The samples will be supplied from Anglia’s stock in its UK warehouse.

Switchtec has released an updated version of its dedicated control and isolation products brochure that covers all of its key panel products, from relays to panel indicators. Aimed at wholesalers, distributors, OEMs and manufacturers, the brochure will be an invaluable and useful aid to those who specify or purchase control and isolation products.