ROHM Semiconductor announced the new BD34301EKV, a 32bit D/A converter IC designed for high fidelity audio equipment, capable of high-resolution playback of audio sources. ROHM also offers BD34301EKV-EVK-001 evaluation boards for testing the new IC’s performance (available via distributor channels). Designed to maximally extract and convert high-resolution audio data to analog, audio DAC chips are one of […]
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High-power speaker amp ICs optimized for advanced instrument clusters
ROHM recently announced the AEC-Q100 qualified 2.8W output Class AB monaural speaker amplifiers the BD783xxEFJ-M series (BD78306EFJ-M, BD78310EFJ-M and BD78326EFJ-M) ideal for instrument clusters – used in vehicles equipped with autonomous driving and ADAS. ROHM developed the BD783xxEFJ-M series for vehicle clusters — requiring various sound outputs at high volume, including warning sounds, turn signals, welcome tones, and voice guidance. […]
Ultra-high noise tolerant ground-sense comparators target automotive sensor apps
Rohm announced the development of the BA8290xYxxx-C series of ground sense comparators delivering breakthrough tolerance against EMI (noise resistance,) ideal for sensor applications in automotive systems such as ECUs and powertrain. New advancements in computerization and increase of densely packed electric devices have increased the amount of noise in electric vehicles and cars equipped with Advanced […]
High fidelity audio apps excel with MUS-IC D/A converters
ROHM has launched a new branding “MUS-IC” reflecting ROHM’s focus on solutions for high-fidelity audio products. This branding covers a range of D/A converter ICs (DAC ICs), optimized for high-fidelity reproduction, and power supply products. The increased adoption of high-resolution audio sources has lately strengthened the demand for audio equipment that can deliver an appropriate sound […]
CMOS op amp features low-noise operation for sensing apps
ROHM today announced the availability of a CMOS op amp featuring the lowest noise in the industry optimized for industrial applications requiring high-accuracy sensing, such as accelerometers used in sonar systems, and optical sensors that handle ultra-small signals. In recent years, in addition to IoT devices, sensors are being adopted in a variety of applications from […]
Op amp ICs feature superior EMI immunity in all bands
Automotive-grade ground sense opamps ar esaid to deliver breakthrough EMI tolerance (noise immunity) for automotive systems using sensors. Developed using proprietary layout, processes, circuit design technologies, the BA8290xYxx-C series features superior noise immunity that suppresses output voltage fluctuation in all frequency bands to less than ±1%, compared to ±3.5% to ±10% with conventional products. The […]
Analog switch vs. digital switch ICs
Analog switch integrated chips (ICs), when turned on, will conduct both analog and digital signals from the input pin to the output pin. Digital switches can only accept digital signals and duplicate the logic level on the input pin at the output pin. When the digital switch is turned off, it returns to a default […]
Color sensor detects color temperature, brightness, RGB components of ambient light for adjusting display qualities
ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the availability of a color sensor for display-equipped devices such as smartphones and tablets capable of detecting the color temperature, brightness, and RGB components of ambient light. A working demo will be showcased at this year’s Sensors Expo held on June 28-29th at booth 616, at the McEnery Convention Center […]
