The MSM CS metal pushbutton switch from Schurter is equipped with an actuator made of rugged ceramic. The material is resistant against scratches, abrasion and impact as well as chemicals; it can also be labeled and is translucent. Equipped with these versatile features, the MSM CS pushbutton switch...

Cypress Semiconductor announced USB-IF certification of its two SuperSpeed USB Peripheral Controllers: EZ-USB FX3 (CYUSB3014) and West Bridge Benicia (CYWB0263BB). Both of these peripheral controllers are in full production now. EZ-USB FX3 is an USB 3.0 peripheral controller and a programmable solu...

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX44000, a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. This IC integrates three optical sensors, two ADCs, and digital functionality into a 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm package. The chip consumes 5µA when the ambient sensor ...

Linear Technology announces the LTC6945, a 6GHz integer-N frequency synthesizer with -226dBc/Hz normalized closed-loop in-band phase noise, -274dBc/Hz normalized in-band 1/f noise, a wideband phase noise floor of -157dBc/Hz and -102dBc spurious output. In a typical 900MHz application, these perform...

Diodes announces a 25V rated synchronous MOSFET controller for notebook and laptop power supply designs of 90W and above. By enabling the replacement of inefficient Schottky diodes in flyback converters, the ZXGD3104N8 increases power supply efficiency by up to 3.5% through a reduction in rectifier ...

PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme introduces its Universal Debug Engine (UDE) 3.1.7., a debugger solution for the new 32-bit multicore architecture, which Infineon Technologies introduced in October of this year. The UDE version 3.1.7 provides a debug and test solution for the first implementation...

To keep the space requirements for the installation of MicroTCA systems as small as possible, but without compromising on reliable cooling and system redundancy, Schroff has added a 4 U MicroTCA.0 system to its product portfolio. Thus, customers can select from a complete system range for telecoms a...