Murata Power Solutions has announced a series of transformers that simplify implementation of isolated RS-485 and RS-422 interfaces based on Analog Devices chipsets by eliminating the need to select, compare and test alternative solutions.

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Maxim Integrated Products introduces the DS26900 JTAG signal multiplexer with secondary port autodetection. As MicroTCA-compliant single-chip solution, the DS26900 provides 3 arbitrated master ports and 18 independent secondary ports, which can be cascaded for up to 36 secondary ports. This device p...

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), a semiconductor foundry, announced its commitment to Ansoft Corporation's HFSS simulation technology for S-parameter extraction, frequency-dependent SPICE model extraction and EMI prediction. SMIC's adoption of HFSS extends its RF CMOS de...

Texas Instruments reported third-quarter 2007 revenue of $3.66 billion. Revenue increased 7 percent compared with the prior quarter primarily due to increased demand for analog semiconductor products. The revenue decreased 3 percent from a year ago. Net profit was $ 776 million. This was an increase...

In the 3rd business quarter, Fairchild Semiconductor achieved an overall turnover of 426.8 m US$. In the same quarter of the previous year, the turnover was 417.0 m US$. However, the profit was reduced from 25.1 m US$ to 20.3 m US$. This reduction was due, among others, to a provision of 7.8 m US$ f...

Tyco Electronics will sell its Power Systems business to The Gores Group LLC for $100 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of calendar 2007 or early in 2008. Tyco Electronics announced earlier this year its intent to sell its Power Systems business. In anticipation of the...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the DS1124 5.0V, 8-bit programmable delay line that features a 3-wire serial interface to allow cascading of several devices for multiple programmable delays. The nominal delay per step is 0.25ns, with a delay of 20ns at step 0 and 83.75ns at step 255. The DS1124...