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DC-DC Boost Converter features inductorless design.

DC-DC Boost Converter features inductorless design.

Offering low-noise constant frequency operation, Model AS1302 is capable of output currents as high as 30 mA from input of 2.9-5.15 V. It includes 10 nA shutdown mode in which output is fully disconnected from input, and soft-start feature that prevents excessive inrush current during startup. With 1.2 MHz switching frequency, device provides up to 99% efficiency in 1:1 mode and up to 90% in 1:2...

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ICs require only single 5 V supply to filter/buffer video.

Targeted for digital TV, Blu-ray, PVR, and set-top box applications, TSH345 and TSH346 drive output signals to TV screen over 75 W video connections. They eliminate multiple discrete components used to transmit RGB signals or component video such as Y-Pb-Pr. Model TSH345 can drive either high-definition signals at up to 30 MHz or standard-definition video in progressive or interlaced formats,...

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IC enables connection between DisplayPort and VGA displays.

Model STDP3100 DisplayPort-to-VGA Converter IC consolidates DisplayPort input, VGA output, and supporting functions into single chip. Embedded in desktops, workstations, notebooks, and docking stations, it supports 2-lane DisplayPort receiver to enable 1080p HD video on 1,920 x 1,200 pixel displays. It lets PC users watch multimedia content at up to WQXGA and FHD 120 Hz resolution and features 20...

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Load Switches offer low quiescent current of 1 -µA.

Operating from 1.6-5.5 V, IntelliMAX FPF2024, FPF2025, FPF2026, and FPF2027 prolong battery life in biometric sensor modules found in laptops, ultra-mobile portable computers, smart phones, and other portables. Devices include current limiting protection, which prevents damage from surge events. Housed in 1 x 1.5 WL-CSP packaging and bolstered with 5.5 kV ESD protection, switches utilize Pb-free...

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Interconnects enable ultra-thin cables for consumer devices.

Model QLx4270-DP Q:Active Media Interconnect delivers 10.4 Gbps DisplayPort connectivity in 4 x 7 mm package, while QLx3300-16B, also 4 x 7 mm, delivers HDMI for active cables and media switch devices. At 3 x 3 mm, QLx1600 is suited for SuperSpeed USB. Units can run up to 5 m on active copper cabling and up to 10 m for USB 3.0, providing 10.2 Gbps full bandwidth DisplayPort over 40 ga copper....

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Digital Audio IC combines processing and amplification.

Sound Terminal(TM) model STA339BWS utilizes techniques such as Full Flexible Amplification (FFX) to enable fully digital stream from sound source to loudspeaker, promoting audio performance and reducing size for home-audio equipment using small speakers, such as flat-panel TVs and docking stations. Solution combines IP from audio processing and class-D power amp ICs into one chip and includes...

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Single-Stream 802.11n Device enhances consumer electronics.

Supporting bit rates to 150 Mbps, Marvell 88W8786 makes 802.11n single-stream Wi-Fi available to manufacturers of consumer electronics such as digital cameras and printers. Additional support is provided for STBC and various aggregation schemes, promoting range, robustness, and throughput. Solution aids seamless transition to 802.11n single stream technology for manufacturers using 802.11g and...

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Overvoltage Protection IC optimizes available PCB space.

Supplied in 3.0 x 4.0 x 0.9 mm package, NUS6189 integrates performance and functions of overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit, 30 V P-channel power MOSFET, low VCE(sat) transistor, and low Rds(on) power MOSFET to protect sensitive electronic circuitry in portable devices from overvoltage transients and power supply faults. Overvoltage turn-off time of less than 1.0 Â-µsec ensures quick...

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Cable STB IC promotes interactive HDTV services deployment.

In one package, STi7141 combines support for HDTV, up to 120 Mbps broadband data transfer, and DVR functions. This minimizes deployment efforts for providers while also driving subscriber take-up of new services such as interactivity. HD broadcast standards are supported via 3 embedded cable receivers and multi-standard MPEG4/H.264/VC1 decoding, and included cable modem meets DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS...

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Cable Modem SoC supports DOCSIS-®/Euro-DOCSIS(TM) 3.0 standard.

Requiring only memory to provide complete DOCSIS functionality, BCM3380 series integrates flexible QAM receiver with split wide-band tuners free of channel lineup limitations, multi-channel upstream power amp, as well as GbE and USB transceivers. Single-chip solutions provide features such as bonding support for up to 8 simultaneous DOCSIS channels and offer complete compatibility with DOCSIS...

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