New Circuits Products

Dual-Core MCUs suit functional safety applications.

Based on 32-bit lockstep ARM-® Cortex-®-R5 cores in cached memory architecture, Hercules™ RM57Lx and TMS570LCx support speeds up to 330 MHz, delivering 550 peak DMIPS, 660 peak MIPS, and up to 330 MFLOPS. RM57Lx models help developers meet IEC 61508 functional safety standards, while TMS570LCx MCUs help meet ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Floating point devices support up to 4 MB of...

PCIe SSD Controller fully complies with SATA Express standard.

Two-lane PCIe Gen2 SSD controller, 88SS1083, offers transfer rates up to 1 GBps and supports Separate RefClock with Independent SSC (SRIS), which- eliminates need for shielded cable for minimizing noise and allows for SATA Express cable. While NAND flash controller design is based on Marvell IP and can scale to support 15 nm NAND flash, power management technologies include 28 nm low-power...

Bluetooth SoCs enhance peripheral device connectivity.

Targeting such products as remote controls, keyboards, and mice, BCM20734 and BCM20738 Bluetooth-® Smart chips support Windows and Android host devices and do not require second crystal to stay connected during extended periods of device inactivity. Dual-mode BCM20734, supporting both Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Classic, also integrates ADC support for voice search capability.

Xilinx Highlights All Programmable and Smarter Vision Solutions at Embedded Vision Summit West 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX), will highlight its All Programmable and Smarter Vision solutions at the Embedded Vision Summit West, May 29, 2014 in Santa Clara, CA.- Xilinx technology experts will present and demonstrate Xilinx's capabilities and solutions portfolio for smarter embedded vision systems. Xilinx-® All Programmable devices, coupled with Xilinx's hardware-optimized...

Laser Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting

This eBook discusses the differences between laser cutting and plasma cutting, two common thermal cutting methods.

Hall Effect Switches incorporate non-volatile memory.

Suited for automotive applications, Series MLX92242 ICs each contain voltage regulator, Hall sensing element, and current sink-configured output driver. Devices support 2-wire implementation, only needing VDD and GND pins, but providing diagnostic capacity if malfunction conditions occur. Through built-in EEPROM, OEMs can carry out end-of-line programming, allowing cancellation of mechanical...

AC Input LED Drivers are offered in low-power versions.

Eliminating flicker while promoting efficiency, DLE25- and 35 series come in IP67-rated, 3.68 x 2.89 x 1.29 in. enclosure and incorporate universal input with active PFC in 2 power stage design. Drivers, designed as class II isolation product without need for safety earth, are also approved as class 2 limited power source. Dimmable constant current versions are available with facility for PWM,...

Dialog Semiconductor Leads Rollout of Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0 Compatible Charging ICs Into Japanese Smartphone Market

Hosiden says Dialog's solution offers highest efficiency and power density for its Quick Charge 2.0 adapters for one of Japan's leading mobile TELCO providers LONDON - Dialog Semiconductor plc (http://www.dialog-semiconductor.com) (FWB: DLG(http://www.dialog-semiconductor.com/investor-relations)), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid state lighting and short-range...

Multi-Cell Battery Monitors optimize battery pack safety.

Incorporating cell-balancing drivers, regulated output supplies, and other features to provide protection against overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent conditions, Model bq76920 supports 3- to 5-series cells or 18 V packs, while Model bq76930 manages up to 10-series cells or 36 V packs, and Model bq76940 monitors up to 15 cells or 48 V batteries. Circuits measure cell voltages, temperature,...

Low-Power DSP delivers up to 200 MHz performance.

Offering combination of low stand-by and low active power, Model TMS320C5517 is suited for battery-powered, portable systems requiring analytics, such as- smart products offering face detection, object tracking, and voice recognition.- McSPI operates in master or slave modes and- enables low-power analytics through connectivity to external sensors. Allowing customers to connect to standard...

Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs suit battery-operated equipment.

Supplied in subminiature- SOT-23 surface mount package, Nanopower Anisotropic Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs feature solid state, non-contact design and are suitable for battery powered applications where previously only reed switches could be used. Model SM351LT provides magnetic sensitivity as low as 7 Gauss with current draw of 360 nA, while Model SM353LT offers sensitivity down to 14 Gauss with...

Vector® Sports Training Ball Offers Visible Point of Contact

Our goal is to help every athlete derive maximum enjoyment from their sport and become a better player. We offer a line of innovative training tools that combine cutting-edge technology and out of the box thinking to deliver an unbeatable competitive advantage. The Vector® Sports Training Ball is just another example of our commitment to innovation. To learn how the Vector® is helping ballplayers everywhere, see our video.