Supply Chain
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Wearable Sweat Sensors Monitor Health
The new system could lead to wearables that alert users to health problems like fatigue, dehydration and high body temperatures.
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Digital Voltage Regulator Reduces Time-to-market
Infineon Technologies’ PMBus SupIRBuck voltage regulators have a programmable I²C/PMBus interface that helps customers reduce time-to-market.
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IDT Introduces 24-bit SSC IC for Barometric Pressure and Thermopile
The chip was developed as a result of IDT’s recent acquisition of ZMDI
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II-VI Acquires Two Chip Vendors to Expand Semiconductor Laser Portfolio
The buyout of EpiWorks and Anadigics will expand the company’s capacity and technology offerings for vertical cavity surface emitting lasers.
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Mitsubishi Electric Introduces 10 Gbps Optical Transmitter for Mobile Networks
The module reduces fluctuations in optical wavelengths for dense wavelength-division multiplexing.
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Photocoupler Handles High Data Rates, Temperatures
Toshiba’s TLP2768A photocoupler sustains data rates to 20 Mbps and operates from a -40 to +125°C range.
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Rambus Boosts Cryptography Business with Smart Card Software Acquisition
The deal will give the company a smart ticketing and mobile payment platform.
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Atmel Applies Force to Capacitive Touch Sensing
The company is sampling its force-sensing technology in the latest maXTouch U series for smart phones.
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100 W to 150 W Power Adapters Meet DoE Efficiency Standards
TDK Corporation’s TDK-Lambda DT100D and DT150D power adapters comply with the new level VI efficiency standards mandated by DoE.
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Sony Makes IoT Grab with Acquisition of Altair Semiconductor
The deal is for about $212 million.
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Western Digital Deals for More Than 100 IBM Patents
The patents cover distributed storage, object storage and emerging non-volatile memory.
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Researchers Develop Thin-film Electrolyte for Next-gen Power Storage
This fuel cell electrolyte was developed to offer cleaner, more efficient energy.
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Solid State Relay Combines High Power Density, Multiple Connection Options
Crydom’s NOVA22s are 22.5mm DIN rail and panel mount solid state relays with higher power density and more connection options than comparable solid state relays.
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Step-Down Regulator Has Adjustable Rail-to-Rail Output
Linear Technology’s LTC3649 synchronous buck regulator has a wide input and output voltage range to accommodate a range of test, measurement, and industrial applications.
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CMOS Image Sensors, Memories Lead the Way in 3D Chip Technology
Three-dimensional devices are sure to be a hot topic in 2016. The key is to know what kind of 3D chips you’re talking about.
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All-in-One SoC Released for Internet of Things
The IC works in smart home applications to wireless toys.
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ST Rolls USB Type C Interface Chip for Consumer Devices and Internet of Things
The device offers reversible plug orientation with data rates up to 10 Gbps.
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ST Rolls Out High Frequency Microwave RF Synthesizer
The IC can be used in radio links, satellite communications, base stations and test and measurement equipment.
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Compact Current Sense Transformers Sense Current up to 20 Amps
Coilcraft’s CST7030 current sense transformers measure only 5.2 x 7 mm with a maximum height of 3 mm.
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Notebook OEMs Turn to High Resolution Displays to Generate Interest
IHS forecasts full high-definition panels will comprise 20% of the notebook market in the first quarter of this year but will grow to 30% by the third quarter.
