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FRAM ICs feature non-volatile memory.

Operating from 3-3.6 V, 2 Mbit Models MB85R2001 and MB85R2002 provide read access times of 100 ns and read/write cycle times of 150 ns. Model MB85R2001 features 256 K words x 8 bit configuration, while Model MB85R2002 offers 128 K words x 16 bit configuration. Integrated circuits are suited for automotive navigation systems, multi-function printers, measuring instruments, and other applications...

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Compact Photo Detector IC suits DVD and CD applications.

Used in optical pick-up units of DVD and CD drives, ATR0874 comes in 4 x 3.5 mm QFN open-house package that can fit into slim drives found in laptops. IC includes 10 channels with 4 different gain steps, and open cavity permits laser direct access to die surface and photo diodes. Able to be soldered at temperatures to 260-

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Controller directly steps down voltages from 60 V.

Controller directly steps down voltages from 60 V.

LTC3812-5 high input voltage synchronous step-down switching regulator controller uses single inductor to employ constant on-time valley current mode control architecture. Onboard 1 W gate drivers minimize switching transient losses associated with driving MOSFETs at high frequency and voltage. Devices' 0.8 V reference has -

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DC/DC Converter comes in 20-pin HTSSOP PowerPAD(TM) package.

DC/DC Converter comes in 20-pin HTSSOP PowerPAD(TM) package.

Model TPIC74100-Q1 automotive-qualified dc/dc power management IC switches autonomously between buck and boost modes to provide constant regulated output voltage of 5 V. Eliminating need for external components, unit operates over input voltage range of 1.5-40 V. Device also minimizes EMI in system by implementing clock modulator and adjustable slew rate, and features programmable alarm function...

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Yokogawa and Fujitsu Develop 40 Gbps DQPSK Optical Transmission Technology

New Technology Enables Ultra High-capacity Inter-city Optical Networks Tokyo, Japan, Apr 5, 2007 - Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Fujitsu Limited today announced the joint development of the world's first practical 40 Gbps optical transmission technologies using differential quadrature phase shift keying (DQPSK)[1]. The two companies are respectively planning to incorporate the technologies in...

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Dual-Wire Bus Buffer IC increases load limit.

Dual-Wire Bus Buffer IC increases load limit.

RoHS-compliant IES5501 extends and expands bus load limit of 2-wire bus systems - I2C, SMBus, PMBus, and IPMB - by buffering clock and data lines. Using analog IC design principles for digital bus, product features input-output offset voltages that permit use in cascade, multidrop bus, or daisy chain configurations. Fully I2C-compliant IC does not impose additional restrictions on bus logic...

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Boost Converter offers high efficiency in small package.

Delivering 87% efficiency, FAN5336 integrates switching NFET into ultra-thin-profile, molded leadless package that measures 3 x 3 x 0.6 mm to conserve board space for smaller LCD and LED backlight displays. RoHS-compliant IC has soft-start capability and offers 9-33 V output range, 1.5 A peak current, 0.2% line and load regulation, and 1.5 MHz switching frequency. Characteristics help minimize...

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QUALCOMM Expands Reach of EV-DO Rev. A Mobile Broadband Smartphones

SAN DIEGO, March 27 // -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced the expansion of its product lineup to enable mainstream CDMA2000(R) Smartphones. QUALCOMM's Mobile Station Modem(TM) (MSM(TM)) MSM7525(TM) for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A devices will enable cost-effective...

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QUALCOMM Introduces Complete Solution for Ultra Mobile Broadband

ORLANDO, Fla., March 27 // -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced the addition of an end-to-end solution for Ultra Mobile Broadband(TM) (UMB(TM)) to its roadmap. QUALCOMM's next-generation Cell Site Modem(TM) (CSM(TM)) CSM8900(TM) and Mobile Data Modem(TM) (MDM(TM))...

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Marvell WLAN Plus Bluetooth Single-Chip Solution Qualified for Bluetooth Version 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate

Marvell(R) 88W8688 Delivers Faster Transmission Speeds Featured in Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 11 -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), the leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced that the 88W8688, the world's first WLAN plus Bluetooth single-chip solution for high-volume consumer electronics, has been qualified by the Bluetooth SIG for...

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