Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Passive components",
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 stage and controller come together from
International Rectifier, which we summarised at the time by saying "The iP1206 is designed for two-phase single output applications up to 30A or dual independent outputs up to 15A".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Distribution deal extends to full line from
Digi-Key Corporation: "Digi-Key now carries the full range of Vishay semiconductor and passive components".
In December 2007, we covered the news from JDSU
concerning its OSA-320 module
- take a look at Optical spectrum analyser finds the true SNR
which says: "The JDSU OSA-320 module has been engineered to test optical performance in the Agile Optical Network".
Take a look also at the news release from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement, Optical spectrum analyser covers a wide range,
as well as Shortform brings passive components together from Easby Electronics,
and Software eases passive component design from Cadence Design Systems.
See also:
Online tool marries power LEDs with drivers
(October 2007)
The LED Webench helps engineers select from more than 200 high-brightness LEDs in minutes
LED driver offers power and efficiency
(October 2007)
National's LM3433 LED driver opens the way for high-reliability LEDs to be used in large-screen LCD TV backlighting applications
Transceiver offers miniature USB option
(September 2007)
USB 2.0 transceiver comes with a package footprint of just 2.2 x 1.8mm
EMI suppressors fit in small footprints
(September 2007)
BLM02 devices provide EMI suppression and prevention of abnormal oscillation in mobile phone power amplifier modules
Transceiver IC raises ISM band performance
(August 2007)
Low-power transceiver IC targets wireless applications in industrial, scientific and medical and short range device frequency bands at 315, 433, 868 and 915MHz
Driver dims multicolour LED lighting
(July 2007)
High-efficiency driver is designed to drive tricolour RGB LEDs for fun lighting or enhanced LCD backlighting in portable applications
Cooling technology addresses shrinking electronics
(July 2007)
The increased power densities of modern electronic products demand new approaches to thermal management: Michael Dreyer looks at advances in thermal interface materials
Passive, e-mech and battery products come together
(July 2007)
Catalogue features 400 pages of competitively priced passive, electromechanical and battery products
Driver ICs cut stepper system size and cost
(June 2007)
Single-chip stepper motor drivers eliminate the need for switches, Hall sensors, flyback diodes and many passive components
Ultraminiature fuses protect on the surface
(May 2007)
Thick- and thin-film surface-mounting micro fuses can be reflow soldered and come with full safety agency certification
Passive components come to Northern Europe
(May 2007)
Walsin Technology Corporation has extended its existing passive component distribution deal with Arrow Electronics to cover Northern Europe
Polish capacitor deal reached
(May 2007)
Elhurt is set to distribute Kemet's complete range of surface mount and thru-hole capacitor and inductor products in Poland
SiP receiver covers T-DMB and DAB-IP broadcasts
(April 2007)
Single-chip receiver for T-DMB and DAB-IP broadcasts uses enhanced SiP techniques to integrate multistandard baseband IC with a high-performance RF tuner and ancillary passives
Passive components come together
(April 2007)
The 2007 catalogue from RCD Components features a variety of new product families and dozens of products with expanded ranges
Reference design module for USB host controller.
(April 2007)
Reference design module for an embedded USB host controller includes a practical firmware application that demonstrates file transfer using the USB mass storage class interface
Design platform puts Wi-Fi/DAB/FM module to work
(March 2007)
Low-cost Wi-Fi radio reference platform for 'four-in-one' module helps designers build portable and clock radio products incorporating Internet radio, DAB, FM and music streaming capabilities
Improved calibration for vector network analyser
(March 2007)
Vector network analyser (VNA) has been redesigned so that it provides high output power and improved calibration stability so that the broadband VNA can satisfy the most demanding measurement needs
Flexible framework for complex power-up protocols
(February 2007)
LDOs are designed specifically for powering FPGA, CPLDs, DSPs and microcontrollers
EM simulation switches to Linux
(February 2007)
Alongside the five fully featured high frequency CST MWS solvers, the low frequency and static modules included in CST Studio Suite have been ported to Linux
Codec and signalling chipset for telecomms
(February 2007)
CML's new CMX865A DTMF codec and telecom signalling combo gives designers increased flexibility when designing new-generation telemetry and telephone based information systems
RFID transceiver supports multiple protocols
(February 2007)
Multiprotocol transceiver IC enables a broad range of 13.56MHz RFID interrogator designs
IC cuts automotive motor drives down to size
(February 2007)
Miniature automotive motor driver IC will save space, reduce component count and simplify the design of DC servo applications operating in LIN environments
Allied expands North American distribution
(February 2007)
Allied Electronics will carry Optek's full product offering, including fibre optic devices, optoelectronic components, magnetic sensors and LED components and assemblies
Single chip DVB-H for small devices
(February 2007)
Frontier Silicon has announced a single-chip IC (integrated circuit) for DVB-H broadcast mobile digital TV (MDTV), enabling longer battery life, smaller handset form factors and faster time-to-market
MAX16819/MAX16820, high-efficiency LED drivers
(February 2007)
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16819/MAX16820, high-efficiency LED drivers for architectural, industrial, and automotive lighting applications
3G RF subsystem comes in single integrated package
(February 2007)
Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled the industry's smallest 3G multiband form factor RF subsystem for handset design
Inductors to expand passives portfolio
(January 2007)
Kemet is set to enter the surface-mount inductor market with a comprehensive range of devices including ferrites, surface-mount multilayer and wire-wound inductors
Passives suppliers help fight cancer
(January 2007)
Three employees from Buckingham based passive components supplier NIC Components Europe have completed the Northampton Race for Life
Mobile WiMAX front end module
(December 2006)
New M30001 gives wireless OEMs high performance in small package, helping to meet demand for space-constrained devices
System-in-package design infrastructure
(December 2006)
The new System-in-Package (SiP) paradigm in electronics product implementation allows the mixing of optimum active and passive device technologies in bare die format within a single package outline
Low voltage, 3A synchronous buck regulator
(December 2006)
National Semiconductor Corporation has added a new, high-efficiency 3A synchronous buck regulator to its popular Simple Switcher product family
Coleman looks to consumer electronics sector
(November 2006)
JAE Europe has appointed Gavin Coleman as Key Account Manager for the company's customers in the consumer electronics sector
Touch sensor chips cover more keys
(November 2006)
Touch sensor chips offer designers the opportunity to build robust, sealed and secure control panels for applications such as domestic appliances, kiosks, security panels and portable instruments
Multiplexers mix audio, video and USB data
(October 2006)
Dual 2:1 multiplexers enable the transmission of quality audio, video and high-speed USB data through a single input/output port, eliminating up to two ports on each portable device