Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.
Camarillo, CA 93012-8543
Aug 25, 2008 Enabling real-time oscilloscope view of received data, Model VSC3441 multi-protocol, multi-rate SerDes transceiver operates at selected data rates from 125 Mbps to 6.375 Gbps. It incorporates advanced equalization to compensate for various impairments/losses encountered in copper cables, backplane traces, and connectors. In various modes, unit can function as single 20:1 SerDes with redundant I/O, dual 10:1 SerDes with redundant I/O, and quad 10:1 serializer or quad 1:10 deserializer.

Gao tek Inc.
Toronto M1B 2K4  Canada
Jul 28, 2008 EXTREME-compatible XENPAK models include 10GBASE-LR transceivers with link length up to 10 km on standard 1,310 nm single-mode fiber. ER XENPAK module can operate up to 40 km on 1,550 nm single-mode fiber, while SR XENPAK module supports distances up to 300 m on 850 multimode fiber. Also available, ZR XENPAK provides long haul 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for distances up to 80 km on 1,550 nm single-mode fiber.

GAOTEK Inc
Toronto   Canada
Jul 01, 2008 Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules support 850, 1,310, and 1,550 nm wavelength and 1.25 and 1.0625 Gbps data rates at working distances from 300 m to 10 km. Suited for high performance, point-to-point communication requiring gigabit or fiber channel interconnections, hot pluggable units have low EMI and low power dissipation. With up to 1.25 Gbps bi-directional data link, they are compliant with IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-2, and IEEE 802.3z/Gigabit Ethernet specifications.

Exar Corp.
Fremont, CA 94538
Jun 24, 2008 Requiring 1.62 V, XR16MXX4 series is comprised of 6 devices featuring 4 independent UART channels, selectable TX and RX trigger levels, and data rates up to 16 Mbps. Specific versions - XR16M564/564D and XR16M654/654D - also incorporate automatic sleep mode, hardware flow control, and software flow control; wireless IR encoder/decoder; and fractional baud rate generator. Each series member supports Intel and Motorola bus interfaces.

Gao tek Inc.
Toronto M1B 2K4  Canada
Jun 23, 2008 Models GPIM-01 and GPIM-09 are Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) that support 850, 1,310, and 1,550 nm wavelength, 1.25 and 1.0625 Gbps data rate, and 300 m to 10 km working distance. Suited for high performance, point-to-point communication requiring gigabit or fiber channel interconnections, hot pluggable units feature low EMI and low power dissipation. They are compliant with IEC 60825-1 and IEC 60825-2 requirements as well as IEEE 802.3z/Gigabit Ethernet specifications.

Broadcom Corp.
Irvine, CA 92618
Jun 18, 2008 Intensi-Fi® XLR BCM4323 dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) 802.11n solution enables use of 20 x 52 mm USB adapters for connecting devices without built-in wireless capabilities to network. Accelerange(TM) technology offers wireless performance and range to transfer HD content between devices, while ARM® processor and on-chip RAM can offload wireless functions from host processor. Direct packet transmission enables Wi-Fi client devices to communicate directly at max bandwidth of 300 Mbps.

Endwave Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
May 20, 2008 With microcontrollers, Smart T/R(TM) Modules can optimize bias, control, and monitoring of key transceiver components. Digital smarts compensate for lot-to-lot variations in RF semiconductor devices that form heart of subsystem. Units offer ability to switch from one transmitter output power level to any other in controlled time segment. With Smart T/R Modules, change is provided by digital microcontroller interface, which can select any control voltage within available range.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
May 15, 2008 MAX13041 provides ±80 V fault-protected voltage range as well as ±12 kV ESD protection on CAN bus lines. Diagnostics and over-temperature protection are included as well as 7 internal flags to indicate various fault conditions. Unit features 5 modes of operation, including sleep mode, which reduces current consumption to 18 µA in clamp-30, always-on nodes. Conformant to ISO 11898-2 specification, it is available in RoHS-compliant, 14-pin SO package and operates from -40 to +125°C.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
May 08, 2008 Quad multipoint-low-voltage differential signaling (M-LVDS) transceiver Model DS91M040 drives and receives clock and data signals in multipoint network applications supporting up to 4 networks simultaneously. It can manage as many as 32 loads at clock frequencies up to 125 MHz and data transfers up to 250 Mbps. Transceiver's smooth edges, with 2 nsec typical rise and fall times, minimize signal reflections due to unterminated backplane stubs.

Broadcom Corp.
Irvine, CA 92618
May 01, 2008 Fabricated in 65 nm CMOS process technology, Model BCM8481 supports IEEE 802.3 10GBASE-T operation over 100 m of Category 6A unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or Category 7 cables. Single-chip solution supports auto-negotiation between 4 different Ethernet speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gbps. DSP-based architecture combines front-end with ADCs, adaptive equalizers, PLLs, line drivers, LDPC encoders and decoders, echo and crosstalk cancellers, and XAUI interface.

National Hybrid, Inc.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Mar 21, 2008 Featuring 7 x 7 x 2 mm footprint, NHi-1565CSP and NHi-15LV65CSP Dual Transceivers are available in +3.3 or +5 V versions with optimal noise performance. Each receiver converts 1553 Manchester encoded bi-phase data to complementary Rx and Rx_L TTL digital outputs, while each transmitter converts TTL Data to analog bi-phase Manchester data. Coupling transformer is used to provide proper analog signal levels to 1553 bus or stub.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Jan 28, 2008 Designed for transparent digital signal transfer and fast-gated bus isolation, Model DS3690 is 3.3 V, 3-state transmission gate that provides 26 independent channels which can be used for input, output, or I/O signal applications. Packaged in lead-free, 5 x 11 x 0.8 mm, 56-pin TQFN, it is fully specified over -55 to +85°C extended temperature range. Unit suits applications such as point-of-sale terminals, PIN pads, cryptographic processors, and lottery terminals.

Exar Corp.
Fremont, CA 94538
Jan 22, 2008 Designed for bidirectional communication on multipoint bus transmission lines, SP4082E 5 V RS-485/RS-422 half duplex transceiver contains 1 differential driver and 1 differential receiver. It supports common-mode voltage range from -7 to +12 V and all RS-485 bus-pins are protected against severe ESD events up to ±15 kV. Up to 256 transceivers may coexist while preserving full signal margin. Device operates from single 5.0 V power supply and draws negligible quiescent power.

Pentek Inc.
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Jan 08, 2008 Featuring user-programmable FPGA, Model 7141 offers users complete software radio system for connection to HF or IF ports of communications system. Solution accepts 2 full scale analog HF or IF inputs on front-panel MMCX connectors at +10 dBm into 50 ohms with transformer coupling into 14-bit 125 MHz ADC. A/D output samples are delivered into Virtex-II Pro FPGA for signal processing or routing to other module resources.

AMI Semiconductor, Inc.
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Jan 07, 2008 Designed for long-wire and low baud rate Controller Area Network (CAN) applications, ASSP transceivers enables use of CAN-enabled equipment in industrial applications requiring line lengths in excess of 500 m. Including Models AMIS-42670 (5 V), AMIS-42671 (3.3 V, auto-baud rate), AMIS-42673 (3.3 V), AMIS-42675 (low power), and AMIS-42770 CAN repeater, units feature pin-out and functionality and ±45 V (common mode) overvoltage protection on CAN bus.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Dec 19, 2007 With H-grade option, RS422/RS485 LTC285xH Series features extended operating temperature of -40 to 125°C. Select models offer slew rate limiting, while others include receiving logic-selectable 120 W termination. All operate in systems with 3.3 or 5 V supplies, possess max data rate of 20 Mbps, and maintain input impedance capable of supporting up to 256 nodes. ESD protection guarantees that no damage or latchup can occur up to ±15 kV HBM.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Nov 26, 2007 Suited for space-constrained applications, Models MAX13181E-MAX13184E include ±15 kV ESD protection, pullup/pulldown resistors, and 1/8 unit-load receiver-input impedance, allowing up to 256 transceivers on the bus. Models MAX13181E/MAX13183E feature selectable half- or full-duplex operation, while MAX13182E/MAX13184E are configured for full-duplex operation. Models MAX13181E/MAX13182E provide slew-rate-limited drivers that enable up to 500 Kbps error-free transmission.

Pentek Inc.
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Nov 14, 2007 Offering software radio system in COTS PMC/XMC module, Model 7142-428 employs 4 A/D converters and 1 D/A converter capable of bandwidths exceeding 40 MHz for connection to HF and IF ports of communications or radar systems. Digital downconverters in IP core are implemented as 2 cascaded DDC stages, each with programmable decimation of 1-256. Because decimations from 2 stages multiply, users can choose decimation from 2-65,536. Interpolation filter extends interpolation range to x2-x32768.

Atmel Corp.
San Jose, CA 95131
Oct 19, 2007 Available in Pb-free SO8 packages, ATA6623 and ATA6625 are designed in compliance with LIN 2.0 specification and SAEJ2602 standard. They incorporate LIN (Local Interface Network) transceiver, designed for optimal EMC performance, as well as low-drop voltage regulator. Offering 3.3 and 5 V output, respectively, ATA6623 and ATA6625 can operate at supply voltages up to 40 V and feature ESD stability rated at greater than 6 kV. Multiple protection features are included.

Quorum Systems, Inc.
San Diego, CA 92121
Sep 05, 2007 Built on single die, Sereno(TM) QS3200 supports dual-band 1,900 and 2,000 MHz TD-SCDMA/HSPDA Category 10 and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE technologies. Unit integrates all 6 LNAs and requires no external Baluns. Digital transmit design eliminates need for external transmit SAWs for TD-SCDMA as well as GPRS/EDGE. Utilizing 2.5G architecture, QS3200 helps designers achieve optimal handset standby and talk times.