16bit ADC runs from as little as 315µA or 2.3V

Texas Instruments has created a 16bit ADC that runs from as little as 315µA. Called ADS112C04, it is a ΣΔ device that will run from supplies between 2.3 and 5.5 V over -40 to +125°C. Interfacing on the digital side is I2C-compatible two-wire at up to 1Mbit/s, with  two address pins that allow selection of 16 different ...

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Fast opto-coupler for automotive

Toshiba is automotive applications with a high-speed analogue-output optocoupler. Comms in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles is the main target. TLX9309 is AEC-Q101 qualified and consists of a GaAlAs LED optically-coupled to a photo-diode backed by an amplifying transistor. By separating the photo-diode and amplification transistor, said the firm, collector capacitance is reduced, cutting  propagation delay ...

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CMOS op-amp achieves 2.9nV/√Hz and 5μV for sensing

Rohm is aiming at high-accuracy sensing with a low-noise CMOS op-amp. Accelerometers used in sonar systems and optical sensors are potential applications. LMR1802G-LB achieves input equivalent noise of 2.9nV/√Hz at 1kHz, and 7.8nV/√Hz at 10Hz – according to the firm, it created a new differential input stage circuit to get these figures. It also has 68° ...

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Quarter brick hits 1kW and 97% efficiency for telecoms

Murata has announced the 1kW quarter brick dc-dc converter. The fully regulated DRQ-11.4/88-L48xx series provides 11.4V output at 88A, with a Vin Range of 36 to 60Vdc, operating from 48V battery systems or 54V networking equipment. Efficiency peaks at 97%. Developed by Murata Power Solutions to the industry standard DOSA high power 1/4 brick specification, the ...

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Teledyne e2v qualifies QorIQ Power PC multi-threaded CPUs

Teledyne e2v has qualified and released the first two up-screened versions of NXP’s T-Series processors to operate at -55°C to 125°C.  The T-Series is the latest generation of QorIQ Power PC multi-threaded CPUs. The military grade qualified devices are available in both RoHS and leaded packages.   As part of Teledyne e2v’s Semiconductor Lifecycle Management ...

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Smiths Interconnect small pitch coaxial socket for high speeds

Smiths Interconnect has introduced a 0.65mm pitch coaxial socket as part of its DaVinci 45G range of high speed testing sockets. The higher speed socket with 0.65mm pitch will be used for testing graphics processors and CPUs.  The socket’s signal probe design and patented IM-coated body structure are intended to achieve high reliability and superior ...

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Protection for USB3.2 SuperSpeed and USB Type-C

For USB3.2 SuperSpeed and USB Type-C interfaces, Nexperia has introduced ESD protection devices. “The new USB3.2 standard introduces an optional capacitor at the Rx inputs, so Nexperia is launching two groups of devices, one that delivers high surge robustness for positioning between the connector and capacitor, and a second that has a low trigger voltage ...

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Enclosure for high-end workstations

Lian Li Industrial of Taipei has produced a computer chassis optimised for water-cooled and other fast processors. Called ‘PC-O11 Air‘, the high air-flow enclosure is aimed at high-performance workstations where good cooling is essential for stability. Up to three 360mm radiators can be mounted and the front vent can house a 240/280/360mm radiator without interference. “This ...

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Ferroelectric Memory Company raises 4.6m euros

Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC) of Dresden has raised € 4.6 million in a financing round led by eCAPITAL. The funds will enable the company with base in Dresden to expand its team, accelerate the further development of their solutions and conquer a significant market share by replacing the current standard technology. MCUs require extended data retention, higher ...

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Cortex-M3 chip supports electrochemical sensors with low-noise 16bit ADC, and more

In a comprehensive smart electrochemical sensor interface IC, Analog Devices  has combined potentiostat and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in a single chip, claiming this to be a first. ADuCM355, as it is known, is aimed at applications such as industrial gas sensing, instrumentation, vital signs monitoring and disease management. Effectively the chip is an Arm ...

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