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Moving Beyond Silicon: A New GaN Power Transistor from EPC

Moving Beyond Silicon: A New GaN Power Transistor from EPC

Parts such as the EPC2046 that utilize alternative semiconductor technologies offer advantages over typical silicon devices.


News Jul 03, 2017 by Robert Keim
Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Flexible, Low-Noise Frequency Generation: A New Programmable Clock IC from ON Semiconductor

Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.


News Jun 30, 2017 by Robert Keim
High-Frequency Upconversion and Downconversion: A New RF Mixer from Linear Technology

High-Frequency Upconversion and Downconversion: A New RF Mixer from Linear Technology

New RF devices such as the LTC5553 help you to maintain high performance even at very high frequencies.


News Jun 27, 2017 by Robert Keim
Control, Routing, Multiplexing: A New Analog Switch from Vishay

Control, Routing, Multiplexing: A New Analog Switch from Vishay

Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a high-performance alternative.


News Jun 26, 2017 by Robert Keim
Sometimes You Just Need a Transistor: A New Low-Side Driver Array from Texas Instruments

Sometimes You Just Need a Transistor: A New Low-Side Driver Array from Texas Instruments

ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.


News Jun 22, 2017 by Robert Keim
High Fidelity, Low Power: A New Audio Amplifier from Analog Devices

High Fidelity, Low Power: A New Audio Amplifier from Analog Devices

You can simplify and improve the performance of your audio circuits with amplifier ICs such as the SSM6322.


News Jun 21, 2017 by Robert Keim
Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.


News Jun 14, 2017 by Robert Keim
Another Option for Frequency Generation: A New MEMS Oscillator from SiTime

Another Option for Frequency Generation: A New MEMS Oscillator from SiTime

MEMS oscillators such as the SiT2024B may be your best option for high-performance or harsh-environment applications.


News Jun 07, 2017 by Robert Keim
Wide Bandwidth, Low Phase Noise for High-Speed Systems: TI Releases ADC12DJ3200 ADC and LMX2594 PLL

Wide Bandwidth, Low Phase Noise for High-Speed Systems: TI Releases ADC12DJ3200 ADC and LMX2594 PLL

In this news brief, we look at the ADC12DJ3200 and the LMX2594 from Texas Instruments. Both products work together to help widen bandwidth and lower phase noise for high-speed systems.


News Jun 02, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

In this News Brief, we take a look at TI's two new device families: the DRV832x brushless DC (BLDC) gate drivers and CSD88584/99 NexFET Powers Blocks.


News May 25, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Silicon Carbide Footprint Growing in Power Electronics

Silicon Carbide Footprint Growing in Power Electronics

The SiC semiconductors showcased at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg demonstrate their readiness for industrial, automotive, and energy applications.


News May 23, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Sony Speaker

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Sony Speaker

With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.


News May 16, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
BeagleBone Blue for Robotics Applications: The Latest BeagleBone Single Board Computer

BeagleBone Blue for Robotics Applications: The Latest BeagleBone Single Board Computer

The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone predecessors here.


News Mar 17, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
New Class D Amplifiers and a DSP for Your Audio Applications

New Class D Amplifiers and a DSP for Your Audio Applications

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.


News Mar 10, 2017 by Robert Keim
Microchip’s PIC18F “K42” Family of MCUs

Microchip’s PIC18F “K42” Family of MCUs

Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the largest total memory of any 8-bit PIC MCUs.


News Mar 06, 2017 by Karissa Manske
New Low-Power Op-Amps for Your Analog and Mixed-Signal Designs

New Low-Power Op-Amps for Your Analog and Mixed-Signal Designs

Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and STMicroelectronics.


News Feb 24, 2017 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: Mercury Remote-Controlled Socket

Teardown Tuesday: Mercury Remote-Controlled Socket

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control power sockets.


News Feb 21, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
New Semiconductor Products for the Receive Chain in Your RF Designs

New Semiconductor Products for the Receive Chain in Your RF Designs

In this article we’ll take a look at three new semiconductor products to keep in mind for your next wireless system.


News Feb 17, 2017 by Robert Keim
Improve Your Power: New Products for Generating and Monitoring Your Supply Voltages

Improve Your Power: New Products for Generating and Monitoring Your Supply Voltages

In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.


News Feb 09, 2017 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: Mini Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Teardown Tuesday: Mini Digital Storage Oscilloscope

The DS211 Mini Storage Oscilloscope is a single channel, shirt pocket-sized oscilloscope. This week we open it up to see what is inside.


News Feb 07, 2017 by Mark Hughes