Rohde & Schwarz announces two additional maximum frequency options for its SMW200A vector signal generator, 56 GHz and 67 GHz. The company believes that the SMW200A is the first to achieve a flat frequency response and 2 GHz modulation bandwidth above 44 GHz.
TDK offers PhaseCap Energy Plus, two new EPCOS PFC capacitor family. These series feature unmatched life of up to 240,000 hours in temperature class -40/D, IP20 level contact terminals, and preinstalled ceramic-based discharge resistors. The robust winding design with wave-cutting technology enables the capacitors to withstand inrush current up to 500 times the rated current. For a short time, the series can be used at 60C with hot spot temperatures up to 85 ° C.
Diodes Incorporated offers two new Mux/DeMux linear ReDrivers that support 20Gbps DisplayPort ultra high bit rate (UHBR20) transport modes. PI3DPX20021 is a 2-to-1 four-lane multiplexing device, while PI3DPX20012 is a 1-to-2 four-lane multiplexing device. The two devices support eight equalizer adjustment Settings, plus four adjustment Settings for output flat gain and output swing for better signal integrity adjustment.
The global chip shortage plaguing the auto industry is easing. Chip suppliers shipped 30 percent more chips to the automotive industry in 2021 than a year earlier, far outpacing the 22 percent increase in total global chip shipments last year, according to market research firm ICinsights.
The largest single market for semiconductor applications often changes hands as each new wave of technology disrupts the consumer market and creates a new consumer terminal with a wide range of applications. PC processor and smart phone processor are the golden growth points of their own times, leading the semiconductor industry to grow along with Moore's Law. But the dominance of any single golden growth point cannot last forever.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned on May 31 that a global shortage of critical chips is likely to continue throughout 2023 and beyond.
Yingjixin fast charging protocol chip family welcomes a new member, IP2738 makes a stunning appearance
Euroquartz has released a new range of UK-made surface mount voltage controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO) that provide high frequency output with ultra-low phase jitter performance. The new EG_JF series offer frequencies from 15MHz to 2100MHz for CMOS, LVPECL, LVDS and CML differential outputs, Offering frequencies from 15MHz to 700MHz for HCSL differential output, the components are offered in a standard format with an eight-pad 7mm x 5mm patch ceramic package sealed metal lid
Imperas Software, Inc. has announced that NSITEXE has selected ImperasDV for advanced RISC-V processor hardware design validation. This expands the use of NSITEXE's simulation technology, models, validation IP and tools for the next generation of 64-bit RISC V designs, vector accelerators for AI automotive applications, and validation levels to ISO 26262 ASIL D requirements.
New Yorker Electronics is now offering Enolux two new side view RGB high Brightness patch LED series. The compact package is only 2mm x 0.6mm x 1.1mm with a 120-degree viewing Angle. These leds are commonly used in iot/smart devices
Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the SAMA7G54 ARM Cortex A7 microprocessor, which runs up to 1GHz. SAMA7G54 includes both the MIPI CSI-2 camera interface and the traditional parallel camera interface, allowing developers to design low-power stereo vision applications with more accurate depth perception. The device also integrates Arm TrustZone technology with secure boot, secure key storage and encryption and acceleration.
The embedded design agreement between STMICROELECTRONICS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure is the latest development in the semiconductor industry's push to securely connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the cloud. A reference platform built around its STM32U5 microcontroller and StSAFe-A110 security component integrated into these MCUS works in tandem with AWS and Azure platforms to facilitate secure cloud connectivity for resource-constrained iot devices.
Embedded FPGA (eFPGA) technology continues to gain momentum as system-on-chip (SoC) designers look to integrate reconfigurability into their communications and data center chips. Then there are the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial, consumer, and aerospace/defense industries that leverage eFPGA technology to enable a single SoC to serve multiple applications
A new four-channel vector signal generator claims to provide broadband frequency design services in real time for demanding wireless applications in 5G, 6G research, satellite communications and radar. It covers the frequency range from 9 kHz to 54 GHz and generates test signals with rf bandwidths up to 5 GHz.
Analog Devices will partner with Synopsys to provide the power device model library for Synopsys SaberRD system simulation tools. The addition of ADI's component models, including DC/DC ICS and µModule regulators, provides comprehensive power management modeling for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.
Mediatek has introduced its first 5G millimeter-wave chip Dimensity 1050, which boasts seamless connectivity, fast display, gaming and power efficiency. By performing 3CC carrier aggregation on the sub-6ghz spectrum and 4CC carrier aggregation on the mmWave spectrum, the Dimensity 1050 is 53% faster than the LTE + mmWave aggregation alone and covers a wider range
Renesas RAA489206 16-cell battery front End (BFE) is an important part of any battery management system, scanning the battery status and operating environment regularly. BFE supports I2C, SPI, and SPI with CRC protocols, enabling customers to connect MCU in a proprietary battery management solution. The device has an internal cell balancing circuit, each cell providing a balanced current of 8mA.
A number of protocols for vehicle diagnostics have been developed over time, but automotive Oems and suppliers have agreed to use unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) as a standard protocol to ensure universal compatibility. Diagnostic protocols are defined in the ISO-14229 standard, which automotive Oems follow to provide a common computer system that can be used to diagnose any vehicle.
