AVX Corporation is currently the only company to be recognized as a qualified supplier of space-level base metal electrode (BME) X7R dielectric multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for use in aerospace designs and US military applications under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) S-311-P-838 specification. This specification defines the requirements for high reliability, ceramic dielectric, […]
RF ceramic caps feature low losses
KEMET, a supplier of electronic components, has announced the expansion of its radio frequency (RF) and microwave product portfolio to include a new series of Ultra HiQ-CBR Squared Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors. These new devices feature a geometrically square construction resulting in lower inductance than standard EIA case sizes, thus improving low loss performance and operation at higher […]
Bipolar two-channel stepping motor driver also handles BDC motors
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. has introduced the newest addition to its broad selection of motor drivers. The TC78S122FNG is a multi-configurablebipolar stepping motor driver with a two-channel drive function, enabling it to run two stepping motors independently in a high-voltage, low-power MOS process. A high-speed, highly efficient, and multi-stepper or brushed DC motorcontrollable driver […]
Precision chip resistors sport ±0.05% tolerances
TT Electronics has announced an extension to its WIN series range of precision chip resistors with improved tolerances and TCRs. The minimum ohmic value is now halved to 5 ohms, and a tolerance of ±0.05% and TCR of ±15ppm/°C is now included. In addition, WIN is now available with optional SnPb terminations, allowing its use […]
Rad-tolerant diode arrays handle 700 mA, 125 V
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, has announced the newest member of its high-reliability space product portfolio, the LX7710 radiation-tolerant diode array. The LX7710 is the industry’s first integrated solution of its kind offering eight diode pair channels designed specifically for satellites and other space […]
Industry’s longest reach 28Gbps repeater ICs
Broadcom Limited has announced a new set of 8-channel 28Gbps repeater IC devices, the BCM82109 and BCM82181, designed for network backplane and front panel applications. The BCM82109 is an 8-channel unidirectional repeater device footprint-compatible to the Broadcom BCM82209 unidirectional retimer device. The BCM82181 is an 8-channel bidirectional repeater device footprint-compatible to the Broadcom BCM82381 bidirectional retimer […]
Stright and right-angle pins for PCBs and recepticles
Mill-Max has developed additional straight and right angle male PCB pins to complement the existing 35XX and 37XX series. In addition to the .020” (0,51mm), .025” ( 0,63mm), .030” (0,76mm) and .040”( 1,02mm) diameters available, these new pins now offer diameters of .060”( 1,52mm ) and .080”(2,03mm). They are suitable for plugging into receptacles and/or […]
New selection of wideband attenuators from IDT
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has announced the availability of a selection of wideband attenuators from Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT). The F1912, F1950, F1951, F1953 and F1956 are part of IDT’s family of Glitch-Free digital step attenuators optimized for the demanding requirements of base station radio cards and communications infrastructure applications. The silicon design results in […]
4Gbaud quad-channel linear modulator driver
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), has announced the MAOM-006428, the industry’s first 64Gbaud quad-channel linear Mach Zehnder modulator driver. This device will support data rates of 400 Gbps and beyond on a single wavelength for long haul communications using coherent technology. By increasing the data rate on a single wavelength, operators can increase capacity and […]
36-V op amps target industrial uses
The TSB572 and TSB611 single op amps are the first devices produced using ST’s new 40V-ready BiCMOS semiconductor process. This technology delivers superior GBW/Icc efficiency resulting in about five times lower supply current in relation to performance, compared with standard op amps. In addition, low input-offset voltages with temperature drift below 6µV/°C simplify system design, […]
