Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "SPI interface",
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 Low-glitch DACs reject transients from
Texas Instruments (April 2006-), which we summarised at the time by saying "Multipurpose family of 16, 14 and 12bit DACs offers breakthrough multichannel performance with the combination of high accuracy, low power consumption and small
footprint".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Embedded Linux board comes with small claims from
Hectronic: "The Hectronic H6043 is billed as the smallest Linux computer available today".
In October 2007, we covered the news from QuickLogic
concerning its CSSPs
- take a look at Interface option eases mobile chipset integration
which says: "Addition of high speed SPI Host Controller to silicon-proven system block library extends range of alternatives for connecting to high-performance peripherals".
Take a look also at the news release from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp, UARTs take interfaces and RS232 onboard,
as well as Image sensor suits machine vision applications from Cypress Semiconductor,
and Potentiometers handle extended temperature range from Microchip Technology.
See also:
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
Ethernet controller takes on TCP/IP processing
(July 2007)
Memory-mapped hardware TCP/IP device provides ready-made Internet capabilities at full speed with no need for additional PHY layer ICs
Secure MCU offers flexible Flash alternative
(June 2007)
Flash-based secure microcontroller targets applications that require high computing power, high-speed communication interfaces and seamless connection to very large memories
Serial devices provide higher-density Flash
(June 2007)
Serial Flash memories boast capacities of 16 and 32Mbit in space-saving cost-effective 8-pin SOIC packages
Analogue devices address automotive demands
(June 2007)
Growing portfolio of analogue products for high-current powertrain applications includes output drivers, signal monitoring and conditioning devices, and H-bridges
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
Slimline accelerometer aids handset integration
(June 2007)
Three-axis digital-output accelerometer is claimed to be 77% smaller than previous industry offerings
Display drivers support electronic paper
(May 2007)
Display drivers and evaluation kits support the adoption of electronic paper segmented displays from E Ink Corp
Survey ranks EEPROM contenders
(April 2007)
The iSuppli analysis reports that STMicroelectronics had a 2006 EEPROM market share of 25%, substantially ahead of its nearest competitor
Prototyping module for USB-based designs
(March 2007)
USB prototyping module is suitable for both the rapid development of USB-based products and incorporating into low-volume finished products
IC has the meter of energy measurement
(February 2007)
The MCP3909 energy-measurement IC combines low power consumption with an SPI interface and active power pulse output
Motor controller takes Flash memory onboard
(January 2007)
Melexis introduces the MLX81100 DC motor controller with embedded Flash memory and CPU for automotive high current applications
PWM driver promises smooth DC motor control
(January 2007)
Driver IC is designed to control two DC motors or up to three different loads in automotive and industrial applications such as flap control for a cash dispenser
Mixed-signal driver ASSP with protection
(December 2006)
AMI Semiconductor has expanded its family of high-side driver ASSPs with a new device designed specifically for the control of LEDs, relays, solenoids, transistor gates, valves and other loads
Touch sensor combines control functions
(October 2006)
Novel touch-sensing and control IC combines the functionality of a touch slider or wheel with seven additional keys
Serial FRAM boosts nonvolatile storage density
(October 2006)
Nonvolatile FRAM provides increased data collection and storage capacity in a tiny, 8-pin package, cutting costs and board space in a range of applications
FlexRay components near release
(September 2006)
Three FlexRay components from Elmos Semiconductor have passed important internal project milestones and are on the brink of release
Driver takes charge of auto DC motors
(September 2006)
Driver IC is designed to control two DC motors or up to three different loads via a microcontroller in automotive applications
Touch sensor is complete user interface
(August 2006)
A complete control integrated circuit combines the functionality of a touch slider or wheel with seven additional keys
Simplified control of automotive loads
(July 2006)
Miniature ASSP integrates eight drivers, protection, microcontroller interface, charge pump and diagnostics into single SO28
Network processor embodies shift in computing
(July 2006)
The IM3200 network processor is designed to deliver a sustained TCP/IP throughput of 25Mbit/s over Ethernet while consuming less than 100mW
FRAM adds intelligence to automotive safety
(May 2006)
Hyundai Autonet of Korea is using nonvolatile FRAM technology for smart airbags and occupant sensors in Hyundai automobiles among others
Video crosspoint switches more in one
(March 2006)
The ISL59532 is billed as the industry's first 32 x 32 video crosspoint switch
Embedded device servers on display
(January 2006)
Lantronix will showcase its embedded device server product line ate Embedded World 2006 in Nuremberg
Power chip has designs on inkjet printers
(December 2005)
A novel power combo IC aims to simplify the system design of inkjet printers and multifunction office devices
High-voltage DAC drives up to 200V
(July 2005)
The HVDAC 200 is a high voltage four-channel 9bit serially configurable voltage/current D/A convertor capable of driving outputs in excess of 200V
RF modules cover 2.4GHz ISM band
(July 2005)
Nanotron Technologies has developed a new generation of RF modules for the 2.4GHz ISM band - the nanoPAN 5360 and nanoPAN 5361
Serial Flash cuts costs in FPGA applications
(May 2005)
NexFlash spiFlash serial Flash memories are now qualified for use with the LatticeECP and LatticeEC field-programmable gate array (FPGA) family
Serial Flash is ideal match for FPGA applications
(May 2005)
NexFlash spiFlash serial Flash memories have been qualified for use with Xilinx's new SpartanT-3E field-programmable gate array (FPGA) family
ICE spreads to new Atmel 8051 derivative
(April 2005)
Hitex now supports the new Atmel AT89C51CC03 enhanced 8051-based microcontroller with its modular DProbeHS in-circuit emulator system
Ricoh picks FRAM for multifunction machines
(April 2005)
Japan-based Ricoh Company has selected Ramtron's nonvolatile FRAM for use in its multifunction printers and laser printers for 2005
Touch slider chip is electronic pot replacement
(March 2005)
Quantum Research Group describes its QT401 QSlide chip as the world's first capacitive touch slider integrated circuit
MIPS-based processor scales down to 90nm process
(March 2005)
A new 64bit single-chip MIPS-based RISC microprocessor is the first embedded PCI-based device to use Toshiba's industry-leading 90nm process technology and the proprietary TX49/H4 400MHz CPU core
Data acquisition systems shrink to 6mm square
(February 2005)
A pair of low-noise, low-cost data acquisition microsystems are claimed to provide the industry's best performance and value for demanding applications