Malvern, Pa. — The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. offers a new AEC-Q101-qualified, fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor with an industry-high operating temperature range to +105 °C. The VCNL4020X01 combines an IR emitter, a photo-pin-diode for proximity, an ambient light detector, a signal processing IC, and a 16-bit ADC in one small 4.8…
DetailsMilpitas, Calif. – Linear Technology has introduced its LT3669 IO-Link PHY compatible (COM1/COM2/COM3) industrial transceiver that integrates a high efficiency step-down regulator and a low dropout linear regulator. The device offers cable interface protection to ±60V. Other key features of the IO-Link transceiver include wake-up detect functionality and a programmable power-on reset timer for system reliability. The…
DetailsSan Jose, Calif. – Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has added two new parts to its family of motor controller and driver ICs. The TC78H610FNG and TB67Z800FTG motor driver ICs save space, which simplifies design for a wide range of motor applications. The TC78H610FNG is an H bridge driver for low-voltage brushed DC motors, such as those…
DetailsDallas, Tex. — Texas Instruments (TI) has expanded its Thunderbolt portfolio with the TPS65980 DC/DC switching regulator. Touted as the first fully integrated power solution for bus-powered Thunderbolt applications, the TPS65980 is the centerpiece of TI’s certified Thunderbolt single port peripheral reference design, simplifying the power chain and speeding the design of bus-powered applications, such as hard…
DetailsARM has concluded its acquisition of Duolog Technologies, a leader in design configuration and integration technology for the semiconductor industry. The acquisition strengthens ARM’s IP configuration and integration capability, helping ARM partners design and deploy system IP and manage increasing SoC integration complexity. About ARM ARM is at the heart of the world’s most advanced…
DetailsEconomic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 14th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 62nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the Institute for Supply Management®(ISM®)Manufacturing…
DetailsAtmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of Newport Media, Inc. (“NMI”), a leading provider of advanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions. “We are pleased to have the talented team of Newport Media join Atmel,” said Steve Laub Atmel’s President and CEO. “This…
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With annual revenues for 2014 projected at $1.8 billion, over 3,200 employees, nearly half a million customers, 81 localized websites and a daily fulfillment schedule that averages over 16,000 orders per day, Digi-Key Corp.’s leadership team inevitably faces complex challenges and typical operational growing pains in figuring out the best way to scale the business.…
DetailsIpswich, Mass. – San-tron, Inc., a leading manufacturer of RF and microwave coaxial connectors and cable assemblies, has announced the launch of their new website that features a robust product finder, which pulls from San-tron’s extensive library of RF and microwave coaxial connectors and adapters, as well as a simple, user-friendly cable assembly builder. Both tools feed…
DetailsPMC-Sierra, Inc. (PMC®) (Nasdaq: PMCS), the semiconductor and software solutions innovator transforming networks that connect, move and store big data, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2014. Net revenues in the second quarter of 2014 totaled $126.8 million, an increase of 0.2 percent from $126.5 million in the first quarter of…
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