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Listing of all 359 news releases from National Semiconductor:
Tiny buck regulators lead efficiency stakes
Regulators integrate MOSFET switches to reduce system component count, and a high switching frequency enables use of ultrasmall inductors and capacitors for very small solution size.
News from National Semiconductor (25 April 2008)
Video clock generator ensures SMPTE compliance
The LMH1982 can replace discrete and FPGA phase-lock loops with multiple voltage controlled crystal oscillators, while offering low total power dissipation of 250mW.
News from National Semiconductor (15 April 2008)
LED driver doubles handset flashes
Device drives one or two high-current LEDs in series in handheld devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, smartphones, portable scanners and medical strobe lights.
News from National Semiconductor ( 3 April 2008)
Clock buffers cut system noise
The LMK01000, LMK01010 and LMK01020's low additive jitter allows system designers to distribute multiple copies of a clean clock, while maintaining clock integrity.
News from National Semiconductor (31 March 2008)
Precision amp shows little bias
Device yields maximum system sensitivity and accuracy from photodiode and high-impedance sensors.
News from National Semiconductor (19 March 2008)
Low-power amp suppresses microphone noise
Dual-input microphone array amplifier reduces background noise and improves voice communication clarity in mobile phones, two-way radios and powered headsets.
News from National Semiconductor ( 4 March 2008)
Op amps keep power consumption down
All three of National Semiconductor's new op amps have power consumption of less than 16uW per channel, while providing 130kHz of usable bandwidth.
News from National Semiconductor (26 February 2008)
Four-channel equaliser runs at Express speed
Provides high-speed signal transmission over backplanes and cables used in storage area networking, switch fabrics, comms infrastructure and automated test equipment.
News from National Semiconductor (21 February 2008)
Continuous-time architecture is first for ADC
Eight-channel 12bit 50Msample/s ADC offers an alias-free sample bandwidth up to 25MHz, while consuming 30% less power than competing pipeline devices.
News from National Semiconductor ( 4 February 2008)
Buffer keeps noise out of audio applications
The LME49600 can respond to highly dynamic inputs, accurately reproducing these signals without degrading them by adding distortion.
News from National Semiconductor (23 January 2008)
Audio power amp ICs cut distortion
Highly integrated single-chip devices accelerate the design of high-end consumer and professional audio applications.
News from National Semiconductor (17 January 2008)
DC/DC regulator takes two switches onboard
The LM5015 enables easy implementation of either isolated or nonisolated DC/DC convertors using a minimum of external components.
News from National Semiconductor (19 December 2007)
Crosspoint switches promise jitter performance
The DS25CP102 and DS10CP152 work as splitters or multiplexers for high-speed signal routing and switching in OC-48 telecomms as well as SD, HD and SDI video.
News from National Semiconductor (21 November 2007)
Buck regulators enhance system reliability
Synchronous buck regulators provide high-efficiency DC/DC power conversion for point-of-load power supply designs in applications such as communication, data storage, industrial and automotive.
News from National Semiconductor ( 6 November 2007)
LED drivers provide stable colours
The LM3401 is a high-efficiency hysteretic PFET switching controller that provides a high-performance, constant current drive to a string of LEDs, resulting in a constant colour output.
News from National Semiconductor ( 1 November 2007)
Comparator offers high-accuracy signal detection
The LMP7300's adjustable hysteresis improves the noise immunity of the comparator and prevents false readings
News from National Semiconductor ( 1 November 2007)
Online tool marries power LEDs with drivers
The LED Webench helps engineers select from more than 200 high-brightness LEDs in minutes.
News from National Semiconductor (29 October 2007)
LED driver offers power and efficiency
National's LM3433 LED driver opens the way for high-reliability LEDs to be used in large-screen LCD TV backlighting applications.
News from National Semiconductor (26 October 2007)
Schematics and footprints are free to download
The Ultra Librarian Reader with both footprints and symbols for National ICs is available now for download from the CAD section of the company's website.
News from National Semiconductor (25 October 2007)
Signal-conditioning equalisers for the long run
A new programmable quad equaliser extends the reach of high-speed serial buses up to 10Gbit/s data transmission rates, while consuming only 94mW per channel.
News from National Semiconductor (24 October 2007)
Operational amplifiers provide signal conditioning
Power management products extend battery life
Synchronous buck regulators handle 42V
Amps expand high-fidelity family
Ethernet transceiver supports IEEE1588 protocol
Differential amplifiers suit defence applications
Op amps offer low noise and high accuracy
LVDS switch suits clock and data switching/routing
Knowledge is power for designers
ADCs suit WiMAX and 3G wireless communications
Equalisers extend reach for PCBs and HDMI
Programmable gain amp claims top precision
Power amplifier mops up discrete components
Audio op amps claim liner precision
Mobile I/O companions offload processor tasks
Video devices target critical subsystems
Audio amp powers up slimline ceramic speakers
Comparator cuts power and waiting time
Power management technology goes on show
Chipset provides serial interface for HD broadcast
Chipsets for use in latest broadcast video systems
Signal conditioning buffers for LVDS products
Power management design seminar tours Europe
Dual op amp is qualified for space missions
Equaliser chip adds reach to standard cables
Chipset boosts the reach of copper cable to 400m
Buck controller has ultrawide input range
Power detector for testing 3G handsets
Audio amplifier chips have built in convertors
Acquisition to extend sigma-delta expertise
Customisable DC/DC convertor IC takes IEC award
Buck regulators feature wide input voltage ranges
Frugal ADC meets space-grade specifications
Low voltage, 3A synchronous buck regulator
Rail-to-rail op amp boasts big bandwidth
LDOs claim excellent transient performance
Clock conditioners claim best jitter performance
Serdes chipset speeds past 1Gbit/s
Power manager gets more from battery sources
Analogue IC upgrades multifunction peripherals
Signal path to success in Munich
Small claims for flash LED driver
Industrial transceivers add diagnostics
Audio amp keeps quiet about handheld interference
LED drivers offer wider input voltage ranges
High-bandwidth ADC reduces IF demands
Switching controller powers up to 10A
Driver powers up high-end audio
Energy management IC works with on-chip IP
Serdes enables distributed basestations
Power management units integrate four outputs
SDI reclocker is the industry's smallest
Sensors give true picture of thermal management
PWM convertors create high-density systems
Controller emulates current mode
Phyter 10/100 Ethernet Family now in tiny packages
Managers take control of lighting levels
Speedy convertors cope with bursting data
DAC family offers its own upgrade path
A/D convertor claims biggest bandwidth
Buffer/multiplexers boast best signal integrity
Switching regulator suits automotive duties
Multiplexer-buffers boast best signal integrity
Quality system upgrades to automotive standard
Serialisers drive studio advances
Op amps upgrade specs in ones, twos and fours
Power management ICs suit XScale devices
Controller integrates more for efficient design
Controller provides more power over Ethernet
Four-channel LVDS buffer runs up to 800Mbit/s
Op amp also aims for low-noise applications
National passes margin milestone
European centre has designs on power supplies
Interface spec upgrades SoC power management
Filter design tool wins IEC award
LVDS PHYs handle industrial environments
Power chip offers alternative source for PoE
Power management design courses tour Europe
Micro chip package promises major space savings
Novel package hosts smallest audio subsystem
Handset audio chip has analogue and digital paths
Analogue technology drives National growth
Difference amps offer accurate current sensing
Serdes chipset saves display system costs
Power chip cuts core consumption
Controller chip balances parallel power supplies
BiCMOS technology improves operational amplifiers
Switch controller needs no external compensation
ADC claims sampling speed record
New process improves op amp performance
Ethernet transceiver designed for embedded systems
Buck regulator handles more current
Margins continue to rise for National
All-in-one decoder takes analogue route to RGB
Buffer/repeaters boost backplane integrity
Linear regulator keeps it quiet
Power management seminars come to Europe
Frugal DAC family offers choice of resolution
Sensors adjust gain to boost thermal management
Toolset speeds signal path specification
Charger chips cut circuit component counts
Analogue focus continues National's margin growth
PWM controller is efficient at light loads
Lead-free programme nears full coverage
Monitor watches eight analogue voltages
National to sell off cordless business
Gigahertz amplifiers tackle video duties
ADCs offer speed and resolution upgrade path
Differential amplifiers provide fast signal paths
Backlight drivers shrink to smaller footprint
No inductors required for buck convertors
National to sell off PC Super I/O business
Audio amplifiers promise flexible design
Amps go in the mic to improve sound quality
Margin focus begins to pay off for National
Power controller has split personality
Novel sensor refines thermal management
Synchronous buck regulator is simple choice
Seminars explain latest analogue technology
Serdes chipset survives automotive environments
Convertors switch modes to save portable power
National employees dig deep for tsunami victims
Programmable chip promises flexible power
ICs drive ceramic and piezoelectric speakers
Amplifiers aim for accurate current sensing
Online tool speeds active filter design
One chip powers up all handset LEDs
Tool offers three steps to FPGA power management
Buck controller supports high-efficiency power
Equaliser compensates for backplane losses
University teaches analogue engineering online
Website makes Ethernet design easy
European distributor of the year designated
Buck regulator has high frequency control circuits
Video multiplexer amplifiers for speed
Audio amplifier design can be created in minutes
LED drivers for cellphones, smart phones
Convertors slash power consumption in mobiles
Audio subsystems have expanded feature sets
First Chinese plant opens for business
Dual-mode amp saves power in sensor applications
Ethernet power comes down to single-chip solution
Precision amplifiers lead the line
Controllers handle complex power requirements
Gate drivers promise peak performance
HDTV deserialiser is well protected from ESD
Audio amps aim for handsets and monitors
I/O devices are trusted with PC security
Gigahertz-speed dual convertor performs frugally
Record Q1 margins are tempered with warning for Q2
National to sell off image sensor business
Video amplifiers claim speed record
LDOs are tailored to specific handheld loads
Power controller cuts SoC consumption
National hits record margin in Q4
Audio amp is first in ultrathin package
Current feedback amps target portable applications
Module is speedy route to cordless handsets
Connectivity processors aid automotive networking
Chipset improves the image of large-screen LCDs
PWM controller aims for intermediate power bus
Buck regulator ramps up to 100V input
LDO aims for automotive market
Lead-free packaging programme almost complete
Mixed-signal net chip boosts Sun Ethernet line
National improves on seasonal norm
High-efficiency convertor handles high voltages
ADC cuts power-budget for gigahertz conversion
Analogue crosspoint runs up to 1.5Gbit/s
Small claims for triple-band GSM VCO
Amp saves power and space in handheld audio
Display interface standard cuts noise and power
Transceiver upgrades legacy backplanes
Active clamping boosts power controller efficiency
Easy route to op amp specification
Bluetooth transceivers optimised for handhelds
National reports best bookings for three years
Hot swap controller takes more onboard
Training attracts special award
Cellphone stereo audio shrinks to tiny package
Artisan joins in with PowerWise initiative
Investment confirms "central role" for Greenock
Speedy performance from frugal ADCs
Analogue gurus hit the road in Europe
Gigabit Ethernet transceiver integrates four ports
Serdes provides an extra couple of bits
Online webcast to target analogue engineers
Gate drivers improve power supply efficiency
Compact buck regulator provides bias supplies
Novel audio amp design cuts out bypass capacitor
AMD to take over information appliance business
Successful streamlining enables stock buy-back
Headphone amp runs from single-cell supplies
All-in Bluetooth enables wireless camera
Wide input range for flexible switching controller
Buffers provide full JTAG test access
Restucturing costs eat into National's growth
Frugal operation for high-frequency PLLs
Online design tools gain power support
Low-power chipset enhances mobile colour displays
Baseband closure puts National on track
Amps increase bandwidth and minimise distortion
Geode core powers video processor
Serdes chipset aids flexible comms system design
Dual LDOs keep current under control
PC interface solutions bring protection onboard
Regulators "redefine" high-voltage supplies
PLLs optimise RF performance for cellular uses
Web tool takes analogue designers back to college
Integrated PLL/VCO chip cuts CDMA designs to size
Technology promises digital voice in a microphone
Handheld power managers make light work
Foveon to improve National's image
Analogue bright spot in National loss
Boost regulators lay claim to top power density
GSM/GPRS module integrates audio and Bluetooth
Breakthrough claimed for amplifier performance
Chipset enables flexible power supply design
Fingerprint sensor promises security solution
LVDS technology improves system-level designs
Microsoft puts National on the SPOT
Dual-rail CMOS LDO boosts efficiency
Serial port module leads simple Bluetooth range
Processor is cool solution for thin client
Regulator powers up DDR notebook designs
National stays in black for third quarter running
Work starts on Chinese assembly and test facility
Power supply chipset aims for the Microsoft SPOT
All-CMOS Bluetooth boosts Pocket PC battery life
Conceptual platform fits between laptop and PDA
Processors make the most of CMOS image sensors
Processors bridge network technology gaps
Shrinking mirophone amplifiers boost performance
National and ARM collaborate to cut power drain
National is partner for Microsoft
I/O controllers mop up Pentium system functions
Bluetooth provides wireless printer link
Serdes quadruples comms capacity
Sensor provides a degree of control over fans
Transceiver solves real world networking problems
Fairchild aims to double market share in Europe
Crosspoint switch powers novel A/V router
National returns to profit but remains cautious
DigitalQuake acquisition boosts National's display
Bluetooth module receives certification
Switching regulators supply low-voltage cores
PLLs fix basestation frequencies
Trench process boosts amplifier performance
Crosspoint switch speeds comms networks
National joins the RapidIO fan club
Device embeds testabiltity in comms systems
Speedy digitisation on a lower power budget
Regulator raises line-powered system efficiency
Controller cuts the cost of remote management
National gathers Bluetooth alliances
National Semiconductor back in the black
Two amps in one handle all cellular audio
Video preamps take on-screen displays onboard
CMOS sensors take on digital imaging
Speedy Ethernet transceiver shrinks to leadframe
European acquisitions put more power to National
16-port switch on a chip for Gigabit Etherenet
National and Vitesse in Ethernet accord
National licenses power technology
National joins with iReady to exploit networks
Amplifiers shrink space for headphone drive
Magnificent seven work on set-top box
Reference designs put Microsoft Mira on Geode
Big showing from National at CeBIT
Positive book-to-bill boosts National
Regulator for DDR memories cuts system cost
Security coprocessor keeps PC platforms safe
LDO aims for 42V automotive power systems
Chip supports mixed-signal test bus
Sensor for future digital camera designs
Flash MCU powers novel white goods
Trench technology speeds amplifier trio
National and Texas collaborate on bus transceivers
Embedded support for Geode processor
Ease of use claim for switching controller
National puts its Geode into Microsoft Mira design
Widcomm joins National in Bluetooth alliance
Siemens recognises National quality
Analogue strength boosts National revenues
ADC trio push for communications applications
LDO boosts battery operating times
x86-based processors aim at information appliances
Faster clocking for fourth-generation switcher
Geode to power tiny server on a card
Controller integrates common laptop functions
National and Microsoft to put XP Embedded on Geode
Big Flash baseband aids cordless versatility
Website supports Linux-based set-top-box design
Audio amps have high PSU rejection for cellphones
Today Europe, tomorrow the world for Kunz
Thaler uses National's reference to better effect
Simple solution for powering set-top boxes
National and TSMC conclude interface process
IBM and National work on home gateways
A/D convertor trio boost speed while cutting power
Linux simplifies set-top box development
All's well for Allwell Geode-based set-top box
Server I/O chips support latest Intel platforms
Flat fourth quarter for National Semiconductor
Architecture optimised for information appliances
National to acquire Wireless Solutions Sweden
Compaq to use Geode in thin-client systems
Convertor family expands to higher voltages
Ultra-low-power PLLs go wireless
Online wireless loop filter design tool
National appoints UK and Ireland sales boss
All-in-one embedded power system on a chip
National in strategic alliance with TriMedia
National Geode powers Ciaolab's HomeStation
Geode enhancement is easier on the eye
National reports third quarter down on 2000
Boomer amp for noise-free portable audio
National and Motorola aim for better batteries
National puts more bandwidth on the backplane
Frugal dual-channel A/D conversion
National joins Embedded Strategic Silicon Alliance
innoCOMM boosts National's wireless portfolio
Boomer shrinks stereo headphone amplification
Leadless leadframe package shrinks LDO
World's smallest multifunction supervisory ICs
National's Geode wins processor award
National's Geode enables Philips display module
Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet transceiver
