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NMOS Low-side Driver replaces Darlington transistor arrays.

NMOS Low-side Driver replaces Darlington transistor arrays.

With 600 mA drain current per channel, 7-channel Model TPL7407L drives LED matrix, relay, or stepper motor in high-voltage applications, such as white goods, building automation, lighting, and HVAC. Integrated circuit offers 40 V output and very low output leakage of less than 10 nA per channel. Available in 16-pin SOIC and TSSOP packages, IC operates from -40 to 125-

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Digital Isolators target SPI communications applications.

Digital Isolators target SPI communications applications.

Based on iCoupler-® digital isolator technology, ADuM315x SPIsolator™ Series features low propagation delay and jitter in CLK, MO-SI, MI-SO, and SS channels to support SPI clock rates up to 40 MHz. Family has 3.75 kVrms isolation rating and also supports maximum sample rate for select ADI 12-, 16-, and 18-bit precision A/D converters. Housed in 20-lead SSOP package, isolators are suited for...

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FRAM Microcontrollers range from 32-128 KB.

FRAM Microcontrollers range from 32-128 KB.

With EnergyTrace++™ real-time power profiler and debugger, MSP430FR59x/69x FRAM MCUs are suited for smart utility metering, wearable electronics, remote sensors, energy harvesting, and data acquisition systems. Ultra-low-leakage technology with embedded FRAM delivers active power of 100 -µA/MHz and accurate-RTC standby power of 450 nA across temperature range of -40 to +85-

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IP supports 28 nm high-performance compact process.

Providing interface, analog, logic library, and embedded memory IP for TSMC 28HPC, DesignWare-® IP delivers low leakage and active power in compact footprint, giving designers ability to optimize SoC designs for energy efficiency, area, and speed. Both process and IP are optimized for tablets, smartphones, and LTE basebands as well as ultra low-power Internet-of-Things applications.

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Integrated MCUs use field-oriented and motor control technologies.

Reducing development time while promoting speed control, efficiency, performance, and reliability, C2000™ Piccolo™ TMS320F2805x MCUs are equipped InstaSPIN-FOC™ (field-oriented control) and InstaSPIN-MOTION™ motor control technology on ROM of chip. These MCUs, optimized for 3-phase sensored or sensorless motor control applications, feature diverse integrated analog control peripherals,...

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Analog Front End Sensor detects road hazards.

Analog Front End Sensor detects road hazards.

Designed for automotive radar applications, 4-channel Model AFE5401-Q1 provides 25 MSPS/channel sampling speed, enabling quick position and speed discrimination of fast moving scenes. Device monitors 4 channels simultaneously to determine exact direction of incoming radar signal. This allows radar system to make smart decisions about where object is located, if it is moving, and how soon response...

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Operational Amplifier drives heavy loads at high output.

Operational Amplifier drives heavy loads at high output.

Delivering over 1 A output current, 40 V Model ADA4870 provides wide bandwidth of 52 MHz and slew rate of 2,500 V/-µs to facilitate high-voltage pulses necessary to drive piezoelectric transducer in high-intensity focused ultrasound for medical treatment and procedures. In small-cell base stations and compact military radios, op amp assists with drive of power amplifier’s low impedance bias...

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Single-Output 300 mA CMOS-LDO Regulator ICs suit mobile devices.

While TCR3DMxx comes in- 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.58 mm DFN4- package, TCR3DFxx comes in 2.8 x 2.9 x 1.1 mm, general-purpose, SMV (SOT-25)- package. Both have built-in low inrush current reduction circuit and- output auto-discharge function as well as over current protection and thermal shut down function. Low drop-out voltage is- 490 mV typ at 1.2 V output (VIN-VOUT) and- 300 mA (IOUT), and output...

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SoftKinetic and Melexis First to Bring 3D Vision to Automobile Infotainment

SoftKinetic and Melexis First to Bring 3D Vision to Automobile Infotainment

Enabling driver monitoring as well as gesture recognition to control media Tessenderlo, Belgium,-  – SoftKinetic-®, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, together with global automotive semiconductor and sensor innovator Melexis (MELE), today announced the availability of the first time of flight (ToF) 3D sensor for automobile safety and infotainment...

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DTS-HD Decoder Now Available to Streaming and OTT Box Manufacturers via Amlogic SoC

Amlogic is the first SoC provider to offer DTS-HD decoding capabilities to Android-based OTT and streaming content box manufacturers CALABASAS, Calif. - DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, and Amlogic, a leading fabless semiconductor company providing solutions for advanced consumer products, today announced the availability of...

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