Circuits

PLL Hard Macros save chip space.

Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) hard macros feature die size of approximately 0.07 mmÂ-² in 0.13 Â-µm generation technologies. Area includes dividers and required digital support logic, supply bypass capacitance, and block isolation. Built to support wide frequency and multiplication ranges, products offer low-jitter performance over entire operating range. LockNow! technology improves PLL lock...

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RFID Memory Chip supports EPCglobal Class 1 specification.

RFID Memory Chip supports EPCglobal Class 1 specification.

Suitable for RFID transponders and tags for supply chain and logistics applications, Model XRA00 is suited for 902-928 MHz and 866-868 MHz bands. When connected to its antenna, chip's power is derived from RF energy produced by RFID readers. Operating up to 10 m from reader, chip contains 128-bit memory organized as 8 blocks of 16 bits. First block stores 16-bit CRC and next 6 blocks store 96-bit...

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Fiber Optic Devices are offered in various styles.

CFE370, CFD470 and CFR520 feature self-aligning plastic lens caps, while CFR530 is a flat window, metal lens can device that provides hermetic seal. CFE370 contains an 850 nm AlGaAs DDH high speed fiber optic emitter with microlens centered on chip for efficient coupling. CFD470 contains 850 nm fiber optic PIN photodiode with 950 milÂ-² active area. CFR520 and CFR530 contain 5 Mb direct...

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Rotary Encoder IC comes in 5.3 x 6.2 mm package.

Rotary Encoder IC comes in 5.3 x 6.2 mm package.

Multiple output, 10-bit system-on-chip, Model AS5040 integrates field sensing Hall elements, analog front-end, and digital signal processing. It operates in contactless system with small magnet that is placed above or below device. Operating at 3.3 or 5 V, encoder provides absolute, incremental, and pulse width modulated digital output signals simultaneously. It can detect 1,024 positions in full...

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Logic Functions have DQFN form factor.

Logic Functions have DQFN form factor.

Quad-, 6- and 8-bit LCX and VCX series low-voltage logic functions reduce noise and crosstalk between I/O terminals. Chips have exposed die attach paddle underneath and visible solder joints. Products include 2.5-3.3 V bi-directional octal transceiver; 2.5-3.3 V octal buffer line driver; 2.5-3.3 V decoder/demultiplexer; 1.2-3.3 V quad dual-input and gate; and 1.4-3.3 V bi-directional octal...

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RFID Integrated Circuits operate at 13.56 MHz.

RFID Integrated Circuits operate at 13.56 MHz.

Model EM4035 includes ISO18000-3 mode 1 compliant crypto-algorithm with 96-bit secret key for symmetrical challenge/response, making it suitable for high-security, hands-free access control. Models EM4135 and EM4034 are identical to EM4035, but do not include Crypto and are suited for logistics and tracking applications. Requiring serial 3-wire microcontroller interface, Model EM4094 provides up...

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Digital-to-Analog Converter comes in 3 x 3 mm package.

Digital-to-Analog Converter comes in 3 x 3 mm package.

Model LTC2601 integrates voltage output 16-Bit DAC in 10-pin DFN package. It allows multiple DACs to be controlled with 3 wires using daisy-chainable SPI serial interface. Operating with voltages from 2.5-5.5 V, unit's DAC output can directly drive capacitive loads to 1,000 pF or current loads to 15 mA. Asynchronous update pin enables DAC update to be synchronized to hardware signal as well as...

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Dual 2-Phase Controller regulates low output voltages.

Dual 2-Phase Controller regulates low output voltages.

Synchronous dc/dc Model LTC3802, with 3-30 V input range, operates without sense resistors. Current limit is adjustable, and overcurrent is detected by sensing voltage drop across external MOSFET. With nominal 550 kHz switching frequency, phase lockable from 300-750 kHz, controller regulates output voltages as low as 0.6 V. IC employs modulation architecture and features programmable up/down...

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Bus Buffer translates I-²C bus levels to 1.xV processors.

Bus Buffer translates I-²C bus levels to 1.xV processors.

Model LTC4301L accepts input data and clock pull-up voltages as low as 1 V and level translates them to standard 3.3-5 V logic rails. It allows card insertion into live backplane without corruption of SDA and SCL lines, while providing capacitive isolation between lines even if respective supplies are at different levels. SDA and SCL pins withstand 10 kV ESD, protecting card from damage due to...

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