Microchip announces the MCP3551 and MCP3553 delta-sigma, analogue-to-digital (A/D) converters with 22-bit resolution. These devices are having a power consumption of 120 microamps typical and are available in 8-pin MSOP packages (3.1mm x 3.1mm x 1.18mm). In addition to their low power consumption (0...

Linear Technology introduces the LTC2442, an multiplexed 24-bit No Latency Delta Sigma ADC with an integrated amplifier. The device achieves 1 part-per-million (ppm) linearity with the amplifier configured as a unity gain buffer, drive requirements for high impedance sensors. Optional external res...

Sharp opto-components already comply with EU Directive 2002/95/EC which restricts the use of hazardous substances (RoHS) and comes into effect on 1st of July 2006. These include lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and diphenylether. Most of the hazardous materials in...

Epcos has added two series to its range of PTC thermistor chips. Available in case size 0603, they feature space savings of about 50% in comparison with predecessor series B59701* in case size 0805. The standard version B59601A0*A062 has been developed for temperatures from 75 to 135 °C in ten-degre...

Epcos has added the SpeedPower II and III series to its SpeedPower range of tantalum chip capacitors because more and more applications call for diversification of equivalent series resistance (ESR) as well as of capacitance and rated voltage in capacitors. ESR is often the critical factor for the e...

Analog Devices is introducing eight multi-channel monolithic digital-to-analog converters (DACs). Developed using Analog Devices’ iCMOS process technology, the new DACs combining up to 40 channels, high accuracy, and ±10V output range, in a 9 mm x 9 mm footprint. Programmable on-chip features, ...

Texas Instruments announced a 16-channel, 24-bit analog-to-digital converter from the company’s Burr-Brown product line which features a channel cycle rate of 23.7kSPS and a latency of 42µs. The ADS1258 offers fixed-channel (125kSPS data rate) or automatic channel scan (23.7kSPS data rate) mode...