AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) has announced enhancements to its family of single-chip stepper motor driver and control ICs. New features include a facility for running stepper motors at a continuous velocity and an automatic start function which allows a stepper motor to start automatically when powered ...

Oxford Semiconductor has announced the first devices in a new family of network-attached storage (NAS) controllers, designed specifically for consumer applications. Integrated and supported by a complete Linux based software design suite, the OXE800 products supports OEMs. Integrating Gigabit Ethern...

By delivering 500mA in a tiny, 2 x 2 x 0.55mm package, AnalogicTech’s AAT1120 step-down converter allows designers to build small, thin systems. In its 8-pin STDFN package, the AAT1120 occupies 4mm2 of PCB area. Designed for systems powered by a single-cell lithium-ion/polymer battery, 5V or 3.3V VB...

Microchip announces that it has expanded its linear product portfolio with the MCP6031, MCP6032, MCP6033 and MCP6034 operational amplifiers. The devices have a quiescent current of 900nA and a bandwidth of 10kHz. The amplifiers are ideal for handheld, portable electronic devices used in the medical,...

German automation industry set to grow until 2008

The german Association ZVEI-Fachverband Electronic Components and Systems reports a strong turnover growth in the fourth quarter of 2006 for its organized manufacturers of electronic modules. These companies include manufacturers of own products as well as production service manufacturers. The order...

The 44th Design Automation Conference (DAC), to be held at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, June 4 - 8, 2007, announced the program for the 12th annual Workshop for Women in Design Automation (WWINDA). The half-day workshop focused on "Managing Your Career" will be held on the...