Mixed Signal/Analog

ZMDI has announced a sensor signal conditioning family capable of measuring single, dual or differential bridge inputs and internal or external temperature sensors. With a wide analog pre-amplification range, the ZSSC416x family is capable of highly accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction for most resistive bridge sensors as well as thermocouple readings. Measured values are provided via the digital SENT 3.0 output or I2C.

Suited for linearisation and calibration functions, ZMDI has introduced the ZSSC3027, a 16-bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) with an integrated 18-bit digital signal processor (DSP). The sensor interface IC combines the 18-bit DSP, high accuracy amplification and 16-bit precision analog-to-digital conversion.

Integrated Device Technology has a new family of ultra-compact wireless power receivers offering a board area footprint reduction up to 70% compared to switching regulator-based solutions. The latest Qi- and PMA-compliant devices expand IDT’s industry-leading wireless power portfolio to address densely-populated, cost-sensitive portable applications.

The ZON M3 (MAX71315) single-phase electricity meter SoC from Maxim Integrated Products offers engineers a highly accurate, low-cost design system for e-meters and solid-state meters. Automotive Superior metering metrology is essential for accurate monitoring and billing. Additionally, meter manufacturers must consider cost in their designs, as millions of meters are being deployed throughout the globe.

International Rectifier has introduced an audio chipset optimised for high performance Class D audio amplifier applications. The Class D audio chipset is comprised of the IRS20965 digital audio driver IC with protected Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) switching and a full complement of audio MOSFETs.

Designed specifically for use in hearing aid devices, the RHYTHM family of pre-configured DSP systems has been expanded with two additional devices. The devices, from ON Semiconductor, are designated the RHYTHM R3920 and RHYTHM R3110.

Available in a QFN1515-9L package, the 3W mono Class-D audio amplifier from Diodes Inc supports miniaturization of portable products such as MP3 players, tablets and smart phones. Providing two alternative pin-outs to help simplify board layouts, the PAM8013 and PAM8015 each measure just 1.5mm x 1.5 mm x 0.75mm and use a filterless output architecture to minimize the number of external components and total PCB footprint.

A top port MEMS microphone, the InvenSense ICS-40161 is suitable for mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, remote controls, smart TVs, Bluetooth headsets and digital still/video cameras. This provides the same performance as the previously announced ICS-40160 bottom port microphone.

JVD announce the availability of a second critical piece of IP for Analog Front Ends. Following the announcement of the SCi310 Current to Voltage Converter in January, JVD, in conjunction with Systemcom, has made available two additional IP blocks designed for conditioning signals from sensors where the generic information about the phenomenon being detected, whether light or other physical or chemical or electromechanical apparatus, passes the f...

For optical and magnetic length gauges featuring decimal gratings, the iC-MQF offers a sine resolution of up to 4000 edges. The circuit incorporates a signal conditioning analog front end, a vector-tracking converter for real-time conversion without latency, as well as fault-tolerant RS422 driver stages which output the incremental signals.