The Texas Instruments (TI) TPA3140D2 is an efficient, Class-D audio power amplifier for driving bridged-tied stereo speakers at up to 10 W / 6ohm or 8ohm (per channel). Advanced EMI Suppression Technology with Spread Spectrum Control and 1SPW modulation scheme enables the use of inexpensive ferrite bead filters at the outputs while meeting EMC requirements for system cost reduction.
Designed to maximize space efficiency and audio performance in small, slim consumer devices, such as mobile handsets or smartphones, Knowles’ dynamic receivers, also known as ear-piece speakers.
APEM has announced the expansion of its standard offering of LED indicators to feature Hyperbright LED indicators for daytime viewing and for applications where battery life and low power consumption are critical. With a current draw as low as 2mA, the indicators offer vivid panel indication without having to sacrifice battery life.
The Silicon Labs EZR32 32-bit wireless microcontroller families are the latest in the Silicon Labs offering of wireless microcontrollers, delivering a high-performance, low-energy wireless solution integrated from compact packages.
Altera has announced that its Arria 10 FPGAs have been chosen by Silkan, a provider of real-time data transmission, for its new deterministic real-time high-speed Ethernet interconnection technology. The Silkan CETRAC switch is a plug-and-play solution, using an Ethernet cable to connect critical systems in aerospace and defense (A&D) and instrumentations and controls (I&C) markets.
TDK-Lambda’s CUT75 Series triple-output low-profile 75W AC/DC power supplies. Based on a two-converter topology, the CUT75 series supports zero minimum load operation, appropriate regulation, convection-cooling and provides 500VAC isolation between the 5V and the secondary outputs for easier system configuration.
Microchip has announced that Kia Motors Corporation is enriching its infotainment system with powerful smart-phone connectivity in its flagship Kia K900 luxury sedan (known as ‘Quoris’ in some countries), using Microchip’s OS81110 intelligent network interface controller (INIC).
Cypress Semiconductor has announced its new highly-integrated, single-chip Bluetooth Low Energy solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and other wireless applications now offer double the memory capacity.
The Si70xx relative humidity and temperature sensors from Silicon Labs. Combining fully factory-calibrated humidity- and temperature-sensing elements and a patented analog front-end circuit design, the Si70xx family of low-power sensors uses proven techniques for measuring relative humidity (RH) and temperature.
Omron’s line of safety switches, relays and sensors are to suit a wide range of safety countermeasures in equipment and facilities. They are used for shut-out detection of mechanical guards, checking intrusion into hazardous areas and building safety circuits.
The Texas Instruments (TI) ISO78xx dual or quad-channel digital isolators which feature 8000VPK isolation voltage. The isolators provide high electromagnetic immunity and low emissions at low power consumption, while isolating CMOS or LVCMOS digital I/O’s. Each isolation channel has a logic input and output buffer separated by silicon dioxide (SiO2) insulation barrier. ISO7821 has one forward and one reverse-direction channel.
Vishay has launched a new surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor with a wide side terminal construction that yields a high 1W power rating in the compact 0612 case size. The WSL0612 combines its high power-to-footprint ratio with extremely low resistance values down to 0.001ohm and stable resistance tolerances to 1%.
Measurement Specialties’ MS5607-02BA barometric pressure sensors are designed for altimeters and variometers with an altitude resolution of 20cm. A high-resolution temperature function lets the user implement an altimeter / thermometer format without an additional sensor.
Murata’s new NXE1 series of cost-effective 1W Isolated DC-DC converters with a profile 30% lower than the 7mm height industry norm, making them ideal for designs where space constraint is an issue. The NXE1 has the additional advantage of being manufactured using automated processes that greatly improve overall product reliability and deliver consistent performance characteristics.
Honeywell SE and XE miniature sealed basic switches are designed for precise and reliable position indication of critical applications such as aerospace, defence and commercial and industrial applications where a degree of environmental sealing is required. SE Series switches include an SM basic switch; XE Series switches include the smaller SX Series basic switch.
Latest from Texas Instruments, the DRV2700 is a single-chip piezo driver with an integrated 105V boost switch, integrated power diode, and integrated fully-differential amplifier. The versatile device is capable of driving both high-voltage and low-voltage piezoelectric loads. The input signal can be either differential or single-ended and AC or DC coupled.
The FT600Q bridge ICs enable USB3.0 SuperSpeed and USB2.0 High Speed data exchange with high-performing devices such as multi-function printers, high-speed / high-resolution video cameras, medical and industrial imaging systems, still image cameras, high-definition displays, surveillance systems and scanners. Data-acquisition systems can use the devices to take advantage of USB3.0 as an alternative to Ethernet for high-speed, high-volume data transfers.
Atmel has announced its first wearable solution integrating its broad portfolio. The company has designed a 7cm x 9cm demonstrator around a smart badge concept, combining low-power embedded processing, wireless, touch and sensor technologies to create a turnkey system. By leveraging industry-leading Atmel technology, this complete system solution makes it simple to demonstrate virtually any type of wearable application.
