Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Integrated circuit",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Power switches protect USB connections from
Texas Instruments (April 2006-), which we summarised at the time by saying "Protects an input voltage supply against potential short-circuit conditions that may occur when using a USB connection".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Analogue IC takes adjustable resistors onboard from
Microbridge: "The MBSTC-02 incorporates low-noise operational amplifiers with Rejustors to provide precise signal conditioning with integrated temperature correction".
In January 2008, we covered the news from JDSU
concerning its JDSU TOSA
- take a look at Small transceivers receive full tunability
which says: "JDSU's TOSA brings full band tunability to pluggable small form factor transceivers that previously only supported one to two wavelengths".
Take a look also at the news release from IMEC, Video decoding receives efficiency boost,
as well as STARC adopts statistical timing signoff tool from Synopsys,
and IC partnership targets touch technology from AMI Semiconductor.
See also:
How not to let your electrical system catch cold
(December 2007)
Rob Morris argues that power systems - like computers - need to be protected from viruses
Membership furthers near-field acceptance
(December 2007)
EM Microelectronic joins other industry leaders in the NFC Forum to further develop the acceptance of NFC technology
Controller eases handheld webpage navigation
(December 2007)
Multifunction control devices combine slide-operation stick switches with a centre push function
Regulator modules target military and avionics
(December 2007)
Complete and encapsulated 10A switching DC/DC regulator system is the first device in a new family for rugged military and avionics applications
Health sensor wins electronics award
(November 2007)
The 'digital plaster' is an ultra-low power smart sensor, which can continuously monitor multiple vital health signs such as such as heart rate, body temperature and respiration
Design kit mixed-mode and logic sub-processes
(November 2007)
A packaged RF flow tutorial takes an RF circuit design from schematic capture through RF simulation, layout and post-layout simulation
DSPs help reduce workplace risk
(November 2007)
DriveCam's event recorder and peripherals are governed by multiple TI processors, including the ultra-low-power MSP430 processor and a multimedia-optimised DSP
IC receiver handles 4.5 to 10.5GHz frequency bands
(November 2007)
The XR1011-QH integrates an image reject mixer, an LO buffer amplifier and a low-noise amplifier within a fully moulded 4 x 4mm QFN package
Design software offers new compatability
(November 2007)
The HDL Designer formulates an optimum design-to-verification environment for creating and managing complex designs using VHDL, C/C++, PSL, Verilog, mixed-languages and now, SystemVerilog
LED drivers provide high-quality video
(November 2007)
The TLC5945 is optimised for video displays with fast video action, such as stadium sporting events, as it provides a very fast refresh rate capability with no delay
High-voltage optoisolators handle speedy data
(November 2007)
Optoisolators are ideal for a variety of applications that require high-speed data transmission or high voltage signal isolation
Pre-amplifier IC boosts laptop battery life
(November 2007)
With operating speeds of up to 1.5Gbit/s, the PA2500 preamplifier offers exceptional performance for mobile HDDs
News on the A4931 DC motor pre-driver integrated circuit from Allegro MicroSystems Europe
(November 2007)
Enable, direction and brake inputs can be used to control the motor, speed, position and torque
DRAM interface handles high data rates
(October 2007)
The Rambus DDR3 memory controller interface cell is designed to accommodate applications including PC main memory, consumer electronics, servers, workstations and network communications
ESD device protects mobile devices
(October 2007)
ON Semiconductor has integrated ultra-low capacitance pin diodes with high-power TVS diodes into a monolithic die that can be used as a high-performance off chip ESD protection solution
Ethernet transceiver supports IEEE1588 protocol
(October 2007)
The DP83640 precision Phyter transceiver synchronises the distributed network nodes to a master clock with 8ns accuracy
Test socket aids mass production
(October 2007)
The Quatrix Kelvin QFN test socket allows chipmakers to migrate Kelvin-configuration testing of QFN packages from the lab to mass production
Speed and precision makes amp difference
(September 2007)
High-speed, low-distortion and precision dual-channel difference amplifiers designed for applications that require extremely fast and precise measurement
Auto router optimises yield
(September 2007)
NexusRoute has been used by integrated circuit (IC) engineers to reduce design closure and manufacturing cycle time and increase chip yield by as much as 10%
MMIC combo balances millimetre-wave links
(September 2007)
Surface-mount GaAs MMIC receiver and transmitter pair are well suited for millimetre-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services, satcom and Vsat applications
Software cuts parametric yield loss
(September 2007)
SolidoStat is a Stat tool for transistor-level statistical design and verification
Chip design method receives patent
(September 2007)
Spine and Stitch is a linear routing style used to connect custom cells placed in channels or spine areas of memory
Photonic IC allows faster networks
(September 2007)
The ILMZ photonic integrated circuit will allow JDSU to develop smaller, higher performance and more cost-effective tunable solutions that support faster network speeds
LVDS switch suits clock and data switching/routing
(September 2007)
The DS25CP104 is well-suited for clock and data switching/routing in telecom, professional video, storage, and automated test equipment (ATE) applications
Quad and dual-port transformers cut space required
(August 2007)
Focus EDL's new gigabit modules are 50% smaller than currently available modules
News on the Integrated Circuit Designs from Texas Instruments (April 2006-)
(August 2007)
Acquisition continues TI's RF portfolio expansion and follows the successful acquisition of Chipcon earlier this year
Integrated circuit suits vibration motors
(August 2007)
A soft-switching algorithm is used to reduce audible switching noise and EMI interference
LSI to shed IC assembly and test operations
(July 2007)
Move is expected to achieve greater cost efficiencies through the adoption of a variable cost structure and to provide for scalable capacity without additional capital investment
News on the Integrated Circuit ORB from PrismTech
(July 2007)
IP core eases complex device design by providing standards-based CORBA protocol messaging for FPGA logic blocks
Driver raises relay reliability
(July 2007)
Relay driver IC incorporates protective measures to reduce contact arcing, extending relay contact lifetime and lowering electromagnetic interference
Multiport transformers provide extended protection
(July 2007)
Dual- and quad-port gigabit discrete isolation transformer modules with extended operating temperature ranges suit industrial and military applications
Deal targets characterisation of novel materials
(July 2007)
Keithley and CEA Leti will research methods for characterising advanced semiconductor materials and devices that support DC, high frequency and RF-level signals
Current sensor enable system power savings
(July 2007)
Bidirectional current/power monitor IC provides a high accuracy current sensing solution that offers 1% maximum accuracy
Waveform generator validates long Infiniband cable
(June 2007)
Tektronix has has used its AWG7102 arbitrary waveform generator to validate the performance of the new Intel 100m Infiniband cable operating at speeds up to 20Gbit/s