Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI) introduced a family of IEEE 1588 time and frequency generator chips to reduce costs while meeting the synchronization needs of LTE-Advanced, wireless backhaul and heterogeneous networks. The unique architecture and capabilities of these devices are fully documented and accessible to allow IEEE 1588 software designers to implement their […]
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Introduces New Precision Hall-Effect Angle Sensor ICs
Designed for Digital Safety Critical Automotive Applications Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new family of contactless Hall magnetic sensors with the debut of its A1332 and A1334 high resolution 360° angle sensor ICs. Based on magnetic Circular Vertical Hall (CVH) technology, the A1332 and A1334 devices, with their system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, provide fast output refresh […]
IDT’s radio frequency switch with ultra-high isolation and linearity
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI) introduced the F2912 switch, the first in a line of new radio frequency (RF) switch products planned by the semiconductor company. The F2912 has an industry leading combination of low insertion loss, high isolation and linearity making it an ideal choice for base stations (2G, 3G and 4G), […]
Low Noise Active Mixer spans 4-23 GHz
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced at EuMW 2014 in Rome, Italy, its MAMX-011023 low noise active mixer is available for sampling immediately. The highly anticipated market arrival of the 4–23 GHz MAMX-011023 discrete mixer gives system designers unrivaled flexibility to target a wide […]
FET-input op amps target transimpedance amplifier apps
Linear Technology announces the LTC6268 and LTC6269, FET-input single and dual op amps, which deliver outstanding performance for high speed and high dynamic range transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and buffer applications. With just 3fA bias current at 25°C and 4pA max over the entire -40°C to 125°C temperature range, the LTC6268/LTC6269 can resolve input currents from […]
IDT extends PCIe timing leadership with 1.5V extensions
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI) announced it has expanded its leading system-on-chip (SoC)-friendly PCI Express® (PCIe®) timing family with the addition of 1.5 V clock generators and clock multiplexers. The new devices join the previously introduced 1.5 V buffers to provide enterprise-level performance for space- and power-constrained designs. The chips offer up to […]
Dual IC device to “5th generation” LNB regulator family
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announces a new addition to their existing family of Low Noise Block Regulators (LNBRs). Allegro’s A8302 dual LNB Regulator IC has a comprehensive set of features and functions that can be used for all dual tuner satellite receiver applications. The A8302 consists of a monolithic switching and linear voltage regulator, specifically designed […]
4 new sensing circuits help solve industrial design challenges
Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expanded its broad portfolio of industry-leading sensing integrated circuits (ICs) with four new devices that allow engineers to accurately sense key parameters in tight spaces with very low power. These new products provide solutions for temperature, humidity, ambient light and capacitive sensing in a host of industrial and enterprise applications. […]
Xilinx and TSMC Reach Volume Production on all 28nm CoWoS™
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) and TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) announced production release of the Virtex®-7 HT family, the industry’s first heterogeneous 3D ICs in production. With this milestone, all Xilinx 28nm 3D IC families are now in volume production. These 28nm devices were developed on TSMC’s Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS™) 3D IC process that produces significant […]
