Diodes has introduced a device that delivers enhanced robustness and advanced protection for the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface in a multitude of applications, where heavy capacitive loads and short-circuits could occur when connecting devices via the USB port. The ubiquitous presence of USB p...

Amalfi Semiconductor announced the availability of CMOS-based transmit modules for front-end GSM/GPRS cellular handsets. The family of dual- and quad-band GSM/GPRS transmit modules uses a standard CMOS process and proprietary architecture. The modules are targeted primarily at the entry and ultra-lo...

National Semiconductor introduced a 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) featuring a single-wire interface and 4-to-20 mA current loop drive that simplifies the design of smart transmitters used in industrial two-wire sensor systems. Its delta-sigma DAC offers 16-bit accuracy with a minimal temp...

National Semiconductor introduced a pair of quad- and dual-channel, digital variable gain amplifiers (DVGA) for wideband radio systems. The LMH6522 quad and LMH6521 dual DVGAs provide superior linearity performance over a wide frequency range, making them a solution for the most challenging multi-ch...

Farnell stock two Bourns RS-485 evaluation boards. Bourns developed the two boards to provide customers using its TBU High-Speed Protector (HSP), metal oxide varistor (MOV), gas discharge tube (GDT) and transient voltage suppression (TVS) products a way of evaluating circuit protection on RS-485 ser...

TDK-EPC has developed a series of Epcos EP5 SMT pulse transformers. They are used to couple gate-drive circuits to MOSFETs and IGBTs operating at switching frequencies within a range of 150 kHz to several MHz. These transformers are available with a wide range of turns ratios, polarities and outputs...

Kemet has announced its Power Solutions (KPS) High Voltage (HV) SM Series capacitors. The KPS family of devices utilises leadframe technology to isolate the multilayer ceramic component from the printed circuit board. The HV SM Series devices offer up to 10mm of board flex capability and exhibit low...