STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 23, 2004 Suited for voltages between 800-1,200 V and small currents from 1-3 A, Series STTH features planar, platinum-doped silicon, which optimizes combination of voltage drop and leakage current recovery time. With max operating temperature of 175°C, devices are suitable for free-wheeling, clamping, snubbing, and demagnetization functions in power supplies and other power-switching applications.

National Semiconductor Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Nov 19, 2004 Model LP3950 synchronizes LEDs based on music's amplitude or frequency response. Two RGB LED outputs can drive up to 300 mA output current for color LEDs or camera flash LED. Offering 16 colors with 8 brightness values, Model LP3942 features charge pump, SPI interface, and 2 separately programmable outputs. Featuring magnetic boost converter and SPI interface, Model LP3931 allows each output port to be controlled separately with programmable start and stop time, slope, and brightness.

Zierick Manufacturing Corp.    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Nov 19, 2004 Able to accommodate power or signal connection, SMT Bottom Entry, Through Board Socket is suited for high density applications and demanding environments. Mating pin sizes include 0.025 in. square and 0.027–0.032 in. diameter round pins. Material is 0.0005 in. thick beryllium copper with bright tin finish over copper. Socket is available in tape and reel in standard tape pocket format, allowing use of standard pick-and-place tape feeder.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Nov 19, 2004 With frequency accuracy of ±0.5% typ, LTC6905 generates clock signals from 17-170 MHz using SOT-23 device and one resistor. Output frequency, determined by resistor, allows generation of any frequency value over entire range. As solid-state CMOS device, product has no internal mechanical resonating element. Silicon fabrication and assembly provide immunity to shock and vibration, while feedback loop linearizes relationship between set resistor and frequency.

Datatronics    Romoland, CA 92585 8916
Nov 19, 2004 Designed for pulse and signal applications in timing, gate drive, and data transmission circuits, sealed Model 4257 measures 0.170 x 0.30 x 0.170 in. Through-hole transformer features 250 Vrms dielectric strength, 10,000 Megohm insulation resistance, and ability to withstand max peak pulse voltage up to 50 V. Compatible with dip or wave soldering, product operates from –30 to +80°C and features inductance range from 30–500 µH. DCR is from 0.38–0.81 ohm—primary.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Nov 18, 2004 Offered in 3 x 5 mm DFN package, Model LTC4267 ensures compliance with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet standard and includes onboard 25 kohm signature resistor and classification current source. Internal 100 V power MOSFET protects against inductive voltage spikes, while dual-level inrush current limit allows for seamless interface with legacy PoE systems. Model LTC4267 fits in powered devices or any small Ethernet-connected device that requires less than 13 W.

Pentek Inc.    Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Nov 18, 2004 Sampling at rates to 215 MHz, Model 6822 dual-channel, 6U VMEbus signal acquisition and processing board features 12-bit ADCs and up to 4 front panel data port connectors that output data at rates to 320 Mbytes/sec each. VXS interface provides two 1.25 Gbyte/sec switched serial fabric ports to VME backplane. Available in commercial, air-cooled, and conduction-cooled versions, board is also offered with 24-pair LVDS data channel through P2 backplane connector.

KOA Speer Electronics Inc.    Bradford, PA 16701
Nov 16, 2004 Multilayer chip NV731E protects sensitive devices against high voltage transient surges and exhibits static electricity absorption properties. It has varistor voltage range from 8–120 and is suited for countermeasures against ESD, with responsitivity that conforms to IER 1000-4-02. Available in 7 in. embossed plastic paper, 100% lead-free product can be used in high-speed signal lines, such as USB 2.0, in cellular phones, compact flash cards, and PDAs.

Leadis Technology, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4117
Nov 16, 2004 Designed to enhance color depths and display richness of images, LDS184 with integrated controller features max display resolution of 98 (RGB) x 70 combined with 65k color display mode. It incorporates 109 k-bit display RAM, on-chip oscillator, and temperature compensation for adjustment of VCLD and frame frequency. Programmable display features include area scrolling and partial display mode, color depth selection, and N-line inversion.

BlockMaster Electronics    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Nov 15, 2004 Series 622/645/675 terminal blocks provide flexibility to match wire color to terminal block color. Series 622 features dual-wire entry, Series 645 offers angled wire entry, and Series 675 provides for front wire entry. All products are screw-less style terminal blocks that lock wire in place. Pin configuration is for PCB mounting.

FCI Electronics    Etters, PA 17319 9769
Nov 12, 2004 Single-row Clincher 2.54 mm pitch connectors offer polarization keys to assure proper connector orientation to corresponding shrouded headers, and active latching options to protect against accidental un-mating from shock or vibration. Applications include membrane switches, industrial equipment and instrumentation, automotive electronics, and displays.

austriamicrosystems AG    Premstätten   Austria
Nov 11, 2004 Model AS1352 can be programmed on-site from 1.8–3.3 V in steps of 100 mV. Device offers better than ±2% accuracy of output voltage, and output currents of 200 mA. Ceramic output capacitors ranging from 1–4.7 µF guarantee stability. Low-noise performance of 40 µV rms at 10–100 Hz allows direct connection of noise-sensitive circuits without additional filtering networks. Unit is suited for mobile phones, MP3 players, CD/DVD players, and handheld battery-powered devices.

Waytek Inc.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Nov 11, 2004 Stop/Tail/Turn and Clearance/Marker LED lights, available in red or amber, are 4 in. round sealed LED kits that include LED light, grommet, and pigtail. LEDs are set in impact-resistant plastic housing to increase life expectancy. Also available, sealed white LED back-up kits come with LED light, grommet, and pigtail.

Micronas GmbH    Frieburg D-79108  Germany
Nov 11, 2004 Incorporating Maximum Ratio Combining technology, mixed-signal Model DRX 3976D allows for sophisticated processing of COFDM signals received simultaneously by multiple antennas. It includes progressive channel estimator with diversity interface. Implemented digital filtering algorithms comprise movement estimation with adaptive prediction and interference detection. Two or more DRX 3976Ds may be daisy-chained directly using diversity I/O ports of chip.

Micronas GmbH    Frieburg D-79108  Germany
Nov 10, 2004 MDE 95xyD single-chip DVB-compliant MPEG-2 decoder family is suited for free-to-air, pay-TV, and PVR set-top boxes. System-on-chip platform integrates MIPS-compatible 32-Bit processor with configurable unified memory interface and utilizes MICTOS. Processor is engulfed by transport stream interface unit with parallel and serial inputs, transport stream demultiplexer, embedded DVB descrambler, and MPEG-2 A/V decoders. Series also includes ATA, UART, and Ci module interfaces.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Nov 10, 2004 Available in 8-pin QFN or chip scale packages, TPS6106x 1.5 x 1.5 mm integrated circuits feature intelligent digital brightness control and 1 MHz fixed switching frequency. Synchronous boost converter provides inductor-based solution to power and control white LED backlights in handheld electronics. Models TPS61060, TPS61061 and TPS61062 integrate 400 mA power MOSFET and synchronous rectifier, support 2.7–6 V input voltages, and power up to 3-, 4- and 5-series LEDs.

Microtune GmbH & Co. KG.    Ingolstadt 85055  Germany
Nov 10, 2004 One-chip, Model MT1120 integrates FM amplifier, AM amplifier, and automatic gain control functions for FM and AM bands. It amplifies signals with frequencies in 0.15–6.2 MHz range for AM and 76–162.4 MHz range for FM. Thresholds of AM and FM AGC function are variable and can be set according to application requirements. Temperature-compensated reference generator and high-output voltage op-amp combine to form automotive-qualified power supply.

FCI Electronics    Etters, PA 17319 9769
Nov 09, 2004 Used on test cards for validation of PCI Expressâ„¢ platforms and add-in cards, connectors support implementation of serial PCI Expressâ„¢ architecture in desktop PCs and servers. Products also facilitate connections between coplanar circuit boards. Series offers 1, 4, 8, or 16 serial PCI Express lanes, each comprised of differential transmit and receive signal pairs that support 2.5 Gbps data rate. Card slot accepts 0.062 in. thick add-in card.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Nov 09, 2004 Housed in 48-pin QFN lead-free package, SN65LVCP40, 0–4 Gbps data buffer/signal conditioner enables upgrade of 1 Gbps systems to 4 Gbps without redesigning backplane. It provides 0, 3, 6, or 9 dB selectable output pre-emphasis on drivers and features 5 dB receiver equalization for ISI jitter cleaning. Unit combines one pair of 1:2 buffers with single pair of 2:1 serial multiplexers and incorporates selectable switch-side loopback and 80 psec edge rates.

TDK Semiconductor Corporation    Tustin, CA 92780
Nov 09, 2004 Available with various pin-count options, 73S12xx family of 8-bit system-on-chips allow manufacturers of PIN-pads to build USB-connected PIN-pad smart card readers with full-speed USB and PIN encryption. Series features 20-MIPS 80C52 core, built-in ISO-7816 interface, optional USB and PIN-pad interfaces, and real time clock. It is dedicated to smart card readers embedded into laptops and USB-connected PIN-pad smart card readers.