COMPONENT FOCUS Industry News in Brief Cypress Semiconductor Software-free design for LED lighting Freescale Semiconductor USB OTG and touchscreen for 32-bit embedded designs NXP Semiconductors Communication-rich MCU integrates ARM7 core and large memories Fairchild Semiconductor Single-chip synchronous rectifier saves board space and energy Clare Smallest 1-Form-A relay achieves EN60950-1 isolation NXP Semiconductors Small-signal MOSFETs in ultra-small SOT883 outperform larger rivals International Rectifier New IGBTs convert more solar energy Freescale Semiconductor Storage processors integrate state-of-the-art interfaces Exar Corporation Drivers extend PROFIBUS performance Cypress Semiconductor Spread-spectrum clock generators combat EMI at source Vishay Trench-MOSFET losses reach new low Future Electronics Future starter kit gives head-start for PSoC designs ON Semiconductor Solid-state shunt keeps LED strings working after single-device failure Vishay MOSFETs for mobile devices are specified at 1.2V gate drive Murata Miniature monolithic inductors are big mobile performers Orion Fans DC fans deliver more choice on performance and features austriamicrosystems Miniature step-up converter boosts efficiency for handheld display-driving duties Vishay High-temperature Schottky diodes enhance size, cost and power Zetex Semiconductors Small-outline MOSFETs deliver low losses at low gate-drive voltage NXP Semiconductors Filterless Class-D amplifier saves space and power for portable audio Murata Directional couplers save power and space in cellular applications

 

APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT Tyco Electronics Poke-in connectors cut build time and cost for LED lighting JAE PCI Express interconnects maximise options for designers AVX Corporation Space-efficient, versatile, surface-mount IDC connectors C&K Components A smart-card connector for every need Tyco Electronics Configurable interconnects support multi-gigabit VME-based design Tyco Electronics Combined interconnect for lighting-system tap and splice connections Mill-Max Maintainability adds to LED lighting advantages Tyco Electronics Hot-pluggable connectors ensure safe, fast maintenance of lighting JAE Connect using DisplayPort for large-screen, high-definition experience AVX Corporation Industrial-strength SIM connectors upgrade M2M performance Tyco Electronics Solar-optimised connector system boosts electrical and economic performance Tyco Electronics RJ45 connectors integrate magnetics for next-generation Ethernet applications Tyco Electronics Super heavy-duty interconnects for automotive and harsher environments Tyco Electronics Connectors make light work of small-lamp assembly Tyco Electronics Stacking connectors emphasise density and signal integrity

 

TECHNICAL VIEW Future Electronics Accelerating parallel product development with 8- and 32-bit compatible devices Future Electronics How to choose between discrete and on-board ADCs

 

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