Future Technology Magazine

ISSUE 0904

COMPONENT FOCUS



	Industry news in brief

NXP Semiconductors	More freedom to connect, for next-generation 32-bit MCUs

Freescale Semiconductor	8-bit MCUs target industrial connectivity with Full-speed USB

International Rectifier	Dimming ballast control ICs deliver greener energy-saving lighting

Vishay	Invisible protection for high-speed data lines

Ramtron	F-RAM delivers faster, lower power replacement for serial EEPROM

NXP Semiconductors	TVS diodes boost transient protection per PCB area

Diodes Incorporated	Smallest self-protected low-side MOSFET delivers highest power density

Vishay	Smaller and more powerful remote controls, with 3mm-diameter infrared emitterith 3mm-Diameter Infrared Emitter

Microchip	Serial RAMs solve system memory expansion challenges

Exar	Small-footprint buck regulator relaxes input and output requirements

Orion Fans	Blowing Away the Competition

DESIGN NOTES



austriamicrosystems	Achieving reliable, precise sensor outputs in linear-motion control systems

NXP Semiconductors	Modelling and simulating magnetoresistive sensors in positioning and control systems

Micrel	Using synchronous buck regulators to meet stringent eco-design targets

Freescale Semiconductor	Frequency analysis in the industrial field using Freescale accelerometers

APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT



Freescale Semiconductor	Digital accelerometer supports adaptive, low-power motion-detection designs

austriamicrosystems	Accurate rotation sensing in harsh and noisy environments

Melexis	Single-chip light sensing unlocks size, cost and design savings

National Semiconductor	CMOS temperature sensor drives loads directly

Freescale Semiconductor	Proximity sensing in software saves cost and components

Cypress Semiconductor	Motion starter kit adds movement sensing to fast-start SoC-design tool

Vishay	Ambient-light sensor closer to human-eye response for better comfort and economy

Murata	Ultra-small magnetic sensors combine ruggedness and ease of use

Freescale Semiconductor	Demonstration board accelerates touch-based design

Melexis	MEMS gyroscope increases accuracy, integration and noise immunity

National Semiconductor	Temperature-controlled switch and temperature sensing in a single chip

Vishay	Surface-mount infrared receivers have industry’s best sensitivity-to-size ratio

Future Electronics	Demonstration kit speeds time to market for touch-sensitive LED controls

TECHNICAL VIEW



Future Electronics	RFID technology, standards and system design

Future Electronics	Is it really off?

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