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• 07.07.2010
• Fairchild controller advances performance, reduces BOM in PFC apps

Designed for boost PFC applications that operate in critical conduction mode, Fairchild Semiconductor is offering an active PFC controller that integrates a PFC-ready pin, which can be used to trigger the next power stage when output voltage reaches the proper level.

• 04.22.2010
• TI DSP-based dev kit puts fingerprint functions into portables

Texas Instruments recently launched the TMS320C5515 Fingerprint Development Kit, enabling designers to quickly and easily integrate fingerprint biometric features in portable applications.

• 12.16.2009
• Controller IP supports leading memory card interfaces

Compliant with the latest SD Memory v3.0 and Multimedia Card eMMC 4.4 specifications, Arasan Chip Systems' latest controller IP supports transfers up to 104-Mbyte/s and incorporates all standard security features.

• 08.13.2009
• Full-size PICMG 1.3 system host board features Intel Q45 Express chipset

ADLINK's NuPRO-E320 provides Intel Core2 Quad performance and DDR3 scalability for demanding x86 embedded systems applications, including industrial control, automation, machine vision, intelligent transportation systems and telecommunications.

• 07.15.2009
• Transceiver cuts component count by 50% in industrial applications

TI has introduced what it claims is the first isolated CAN transceiver.

• 07.06.2009
• Multifunction card contains a watchdog timer

ACCES I/O Products' multifunction card contains a watchdog timer used to monitor the operation of your application program and operating system to initiate a system reset in case of a lockup.

• 06.04.2009
• High-speed PCIe digital I/O board offers flexible I/O features

ADLINK Technology's PCIe-7350 supports up to 200 MB/s throughput, making it well-suited for image sensor testing and digital pattern generation.

• 05.26.2009
• Toolset validates USB 3.0 transmitter devices

Tektronix Inc. has announced a comprehensive toolset for characterization, debug and automated compliance test of Superspeed USB (USB 3.0) devices.

• 05.26.2009
• PLX unveils PCI Express-to-USB 2.0 host controller bridge

PLX's OXPCIe200 advanced multi-port PCIe bridge offers serial connectivity consisting of two USB 2.0 host ports, SPI or SRAM interface, a 950 UART port, GPIOs and Rx/Tx FIFOs.

• 05.07.2009
• Compact ESD protection device requires up to 80 percent less board space

Texas Instruments has introduced products in its new PicoStar package, which the chip maker is calling the industry's thinnest for portable consumer electronics.