STMicroelectronics introduced a self-contained, entertaining development package, the STM32 Primer, for the STM32 Flash microcontroller family, which is based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core. It includes an user interface, games, and other features to introduce new users to the family, as well as Raisonan...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX13181E–MAX13184E full-duplex and selectable half-/full-duplex RS-485 transceivers. Packaged in a 2mm x 2mm µDFN. The devices save over 50% board space compared to existing RS-485 transceiver footprints. The small footprint of these transceivers makes them ...

The BR6000 family of PFC controllers from Epcos has been equipped with a series of additional features. The controllers now offer automatic initialization with identification of the connected PFC system parameters as well as a plausibility test. The number of recorded switching operations and the ca...

The LS022Q8UX05 2.2-inch TFT LCD and the LQ025Q3DW02 2.5 inch-displays from Sharp Microelectronics are primarily aimed at market for special handhelds. These include small-format industrial portables e.g. testing and measuring devices and mobile systems for medical applications, as well as different...

Toshiba Corporation has developed a gallium nitride (GaN) power field effect transistor (FET) for the Ku-band (12GHz to 18GHz) frequency range that achieves an output power of 65.4W at 14.5GHz. The main application of the transistor will be in base stations for satellite microwave communications, wh...

Omron Electronic Components Business Europe has announced a new addition to its range of air and gas flow sensors designed for medical, analytical and HVAC/VAV (Variable Air Volume) equipment. The MEMS-based D6F-P air flow sensor delivers uni- or bi-directional sensing with amplified output. The D6F...

Danaher will make a cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Tektronix for $38.00 per share. The aggregate purchase price is approximately $2.8 billion, including debt, transaction costs and net of cash acquired. With annual revenues of approximately $1.1 billion, Tektron...