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  • Measuring chip temperature without additional sensors
    Stress induced by thermal cycles causes power electronic systems to have a finite service life. To estimate this service lifetime, accurate information on the thermal profile in the chips under the given operating conditions is required.
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  • More chip cores can mean slower supercomputing
    The attempt to increase the speed of supercomputers by increasing the number of processor cores on individual chips unexpectedly worsens performance for many complex applications, according to simulations by Sandia.
  • Silicon back in the race for quantum computers
    The odds that the quantum computer will be built of silicon have increased now that researchers from the Centre for Quantum Computer Technology (CQCT) have announced recently invented technology.
  • Compact cooling results in faster and more sensitive electronics
    Researcher Srinivas Vanapalli has investigated the possibilities for the extreme cooling of electronic components at a chip level.
  • Thermoelectric breakthrough in silicon nanowires
    Energy lost as heat during the production of electricity could be harnessed using synthesised silicon nanowires
  • Chip monitors your body from the inside
    A special chip-filled pill was used by Prof Maria Hopman, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, to monitor the reactions of the human body to the exertion of walking during the 91st International Four Days Marches in Nijmegen, the Netherlands
  • Pushing the limits of chip miniaturisation
    Over the last four decades, computer chips have found their way into virtually every electronic device in the world. During that time they have become smaller, cheaper and more powerful
  • Sandwich technique solution
    Complex three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuits involving both optical and electronic elements are now easier to make, thanks to a 'wafer bonding' technique developed by a European research consortium
Product (41)
  • Kontron FMC-SER0 FPGA mezzanine card/KIT-FMC-DEV VITA 57 development kit
    The FPGA mezzanine card FMC-SER0 and the VITA 57 development kit KIT-FMC-DEV have been introduced by Kontron.
  • Maxim Newport smart meter reference platform
    Maxim has introduced the Newport smart meter reference platform that integrates the latest in metrology, security and powerline communications (G3-PLC) technology.
  • Maxim MAX98089 stereo audio codec
    The MAX98089 from Maxim is an integrated stereo audio codec designed to improve audio performance and prevent speaker damage.
  • International Rectifier DirectFET2 power MOSFET chipset
    International Rectifier has introduced a motor vehicle DirectFET2 power MOSFET chipset optimised for DC-DC applications used in internal combustion engine in cars, hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • Adlink NuPRO-E340 system host board
    Adlink has introduced the NuPRO-E340, the latest PICMG 1.3 full-sized system host board.
  • International Rectifier IRS2052M 2-channel class D audio driver IC
    The IRS2052M 2-channel class D audio IC for home theatre systems and car audio amplifiers has been released.
  • Freescale Semiconductor LDMOS power transistor
    Freescale Semiconductor has introduced what it claims is the first 50 V, 300 W LDMOS power transistor that delivers its full rated gain and power even after withstanding a load mismatch of 65:1 VSWR across all phase angles.
  • austriamicrosystems AS3676 lighting management unit
    austriamicrosystems has announced the AS3676, an integrated lighting management unit with ambient light sensing and dynamic luminance scaling.
  • austriamicrosystems AS3900 27 low-power transceiver
    austriamicrosystems has introduced the AS3900 27 MHz FSK (frequency shift keying) low-power transceiver.
  • Diodes 74LVC1Gxx and 74LVCE1Gxx single-gate logic series
    Diodes has released its first family of single-gate logic products. Built on a 5 V CMOS process, the 74LVC1Gxx series provides users with the eight most popular standard logic functions in SOT25 and SOT353 package options and the 74LVCE1Gxx series offers enhanced performance versions of these same functions.
  • Wolfson Microelectronics WM2002 stereo headphone driver
    Wolfson Microelectronics has introduced the WM2002 stereo headphone driver for what is claimed as the world’s first digital ambient noise-cancelling application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • Maxim 1.0625 to 11.3 Gbps transmit/receive chipset
    Maxim has introduced a 1.0625 to 11.3 Gbps transmit/receive solution composed of the MAX3946 laser driver with impedance-mismatch tolerance and the MAX3945 dual-path limiting amplifier.
  • Texas Instruments coin cell demo for Bluetooth low-energy standard
    Texas Instruments has released the claimed world’s first coin cell demo for the Bluetooth low-energy open standard based on the company’s upcoming CC2540 singlemode system-on-chip.
  • Access I/O PCI-DIO-96C3 digital input/output card
    Interworld Electronics has released the PCI-DIO-96C3 from Access I/O, a 96-line digital input/output card with counter/timer capabilities for use in high I/O density applications.
  • microETXexpress-DC computer-on-module
    Kontron’s microETXexpress-DC computer-on-module is equipped with the Atom processor N270 (1.6 GHz) with hyperthreading, Intel 945GSE and Intel ICH7M chipset and Kontron’s S5 Eco State.
  • Vehicle driver IC
    International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS2016S for motor vehicle gate drive applications, including common injection rails, diesel and petrol direct injection applications and solenoid drivers.
  • Magnetic rotary IC
    austriamicrosystems has introduced the AS5215 dual die, high-precision analog sine and cosine output magnetic encoder IC which targets redundant motion sensing solutions for motor vehicle microcontroller-based systems.
  • Energy gateway
    Digi International has introduced a smart energy product family, including what is claimed to be the industry’s first ZigBee smart energy-ready modules and certified energy service portal gateways built on these modules.
  • Data gateway
    Telit has introduced the GG863-SR, an all-in-one gateway focusing on data transmission in smart metering systems, home and industrial automation, security, healthcare, urban and landscape applications.
  • Advantech PCM-3761I digital input card
    Advantech has introduced the PCM-3761I, a form C type, 8-channel relay and 8-channel isolated digital input PCI-104 card for machine and production automation.
  • Green laser chips
    Crystal Technology has launched PPLN (periodically poled lithium niobate) chips for the generation of green laser light from a conventional semiconductor laser source.
  • Dual MOSFET combo
    Diodes has released a complementary pair of 100 V enhancement mode MOSFETs into an SO8 package, claiming to achieve the same performance of much larger individually packaged parts.
  • Navigation system
    Renesas has announced the SH77722 (SH-NaviJ2) as the second-phase product in the SH-NaviJ series, which are system on chip (SoC) products for compact portable navigation systems and low-end to middle-range dashboard-mounted car navigation systems.
  • Pre-amp chip
    Diodes has introduced an eight-channel DAC and pre-amplifier chip for designers of audio video receivers and add-on sound cards.
  • Integrated IGBT driver
    Mornsun has launched the hybrid integrated IGBT driver QP12W05S-37 for high-precision and high-frequency applications.
  • Amplifier driver
    International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2093 driver IC for Class D audio applications from 50-150 W including home theatre systems and car audio amplifiers.
  • AC power measurement
    Teridian Semiconductor has released its first system-on-a-chip for power outlet measurement and monitoring.
  • 500 mA battery charger
    Summit Microelectronics has introduced its latest device to its family of programmable battery charger integrated circuits for single-cell Li-Ion and Li-polymer powered systems.
  • Dual driver IC
    International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS4427S dual low-side driver IC for low-, mid- and high-voltage motor vehicle applications including general-purpose motor drives, vehicle DC-DC converters and hybrid powertrain drives.
  • PCI cards
    Strategic Test Corp has announced two 400 MS/s 14-bit digitiser cards for the PCI bus.
  • Power switching IC
    Switches Plus has introduced the STR-A6000 series, a small capacity switching power supply IC that features a consumption of 25 mW with no load.
  • Power control ICs
    Renesas has announced the R2A20114 series of power factor correction control ICs employing continuous conduction mode interleaving to enable implementation of compact, highly efficient, low-noise power supply units for high-power products such as computer servers and air conditioners.
  • Chip resistor array
    Vishay has released the ACAS 0612 AT motor vehicle precision thin film chip resistor array, which is tested according to AEC-Q200 and offers a 1000 V ESD stability rating.
  • Motor vehicle ICs
    International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS212xS family of rugged 600 V, single-channel high-side driver ICs for low-, mid- and high-voltage motor vehicle applications, including general-purpose drives, high-voltage actuators and fuel-efficient direct injection systems.
  • Quad multicomputer
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the DSP220 6U VXS (VITA 41.2) quad 8641/8641D multicomputer.
  • Gate driver IC
    International Rectifier has introduced the IRS233x(D) family of three-phase gate drive ICs for low-, mid- and high-voltage motor drive applications including permanent magnet motor drives for air conditioners, washing machines, pumps and fans, and micro, mini and general-purpose inverter drives.
  • Wireless chip
    Freescale Semiconductor has released the next-generation MC13224 device in its single-chip IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee platform-in-package family.
  • WiMAX chipsets
    Fujitsu has announced a mobile WiMAX chipset optimised for mobile devices such as smart phones and PDAs.
  • Controller area network (CAN)
    Embedded Logic Solutions supplies a range of controller area network (CAN)-based solutions. Whether the user needs a plug-in card for the PC, a microcontroller module for temperature recording, a CANopen-based application, or just the right kind of cable, the company claims to cover the user's needs.
  • Voice interface chips
    Zarlink Semiconductor has launched its latest family of voice interface solutions, the VE890 series, optimised for the international digital subscriber line market.
  • Plug-in, surface-mount and coaxial component kits
    Mini-Circuits offers a wide range of plug-in, surface-mount and coaxial component kits to aid the engineer during the evaluation, design and the prototype processes. In addition, there are also kits offered to provide components for use in the testing laboratory.
News (8)
  • Terabit comms moves closer
    University of Sydney scientists have developed a photonic integrated circuit that can not only increase internet network speeds making them 60 times faster but can act as traffic monitors to keep the speed high and error free.
  • Phone chip under joint development
    NTT Docomo, Renesas, Fujitsu and Sharp plan to jointly develop the SH-mobile G4 single-chip LSI device, and a platform incorporating it, to support the HSUPA/HSDPA/W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) mobile telephony standards.
  • Taiwan chip designers count down trend
    Taiwan, with the world’s second-largest chip design industry, has some companies that have countered a slump in the global economy by tapping emerging markets such as China.
  • Phone chip under joint development
    NTT Docomo, Renesas, Fujitsu and Sharp plan to jointly develop the SH-Mobile G4 single-chip LSI device, and a platform incorporating it, to support the HSUPA/HSDPA/W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) mobile telephony standards.
  • Chip scales under scrutiny
    Smaller and faster are two goals in today’s electronics market, and an article in an international trade publication shows how North Dakota State University researchers, Fargo, design and build such electronics packages.
  • Distributor of RFID modules appointed
    Unique Micro Design Pty Ltd (UMD), a distributor of ‘edgeware’ devices and solutions, has been appointed as the Australian and NZ distributor of RFID modules by SkyeTek, a US-based company specialising in low-cost RFID modules for embedded and mobile applications.
  • Energy-efficient milestone
    Intel Corporation has announced two energy-efficient 50 W server processors that represent a 35 to nearly 60% decrease in power from Intel's existing 80 and 120 W quad-core server products.
  • Breakthrough in organic RFID
    The Holst Centre presented a plastic 64-bit inductively coupled passive RFID tag operating at 13.56 MHz at the International Solid State Circuit Conference.
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