Semiconductors, MMIC
MOSFET Package Advances Help Deliver Mobile Functionality Ahead of the Chipset Roadmap
June 14, 2013 4:42 pm | by Sam Abdeh, Marketing Manager, ON Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsMobile penetration has reached a high level in developed markets and is increasing in other areas around the world. According to information from the GSMA, leading European nations now have over 90% subscriber penetration. Developing markets are set to rise from an average penetration level of 39% in 2012 to 47% in 2017, and will be the largest factor spurring the global growth of mobile over the next five years.
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Peregrine’s Next-Generation Phase-Locked Loop Device
June 13, 2013 12:38 pm | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsPeregrine Semiconductor announced from booth #1811 at the International Microwave Symposium in Seattle it has further expanded its high-frequency product line with the Integer-N PE33241 Phase-Locked Loop (PLL). The UltraCMOS technology-based PLL features a very low phase noise Figure of Merit.
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Capturing Lost Revenue: 5 Steps for Semiconductor Companies
June 12, 2013 3:16 pm | by Chanan Greenberg, senior director of business development at Model N Inc. | Blogs | CommentsThe global economy is on the upswing in 2013, which means semiconductor companies have a great opportunity to reap the benefits. According to analyst firm IHS, revenue is expected to grow 6.4 percent this year after two straight years of decline. As a result, semiconductor professionals are asking themselves two questions: How can we take advantage of this growth, however brief it might be? And what happens if the economy takes a plunge...
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RFMW Introduces Dual LNA from TriQuint Semiconductor
May 17, 2013 10:45 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW announces design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor dual device amplifier model TQP3M9041. Spanning the frequency range of 2.4GHz to 4GHz, this high linearity, ultra-low noise figure LNA offers a 0.8dB noise figure in a balanced configuration at 1.95GHz.
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Touchstone Semiconductor’s TS3300 Boost Regulator
May 16, 2013 11:49 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsTouchstone Semiconductor has announced the TS3300 boost regulator. The TS3300 uses only 3.5 µA of supply current, and the TS3300’s efficiency performance is constant over a 100:1 span in output current. Additional features include anti-crush, automatic start-up current limiting.
LISTED UNDER: Semiconductors, Diodes | Semiconductors, FET | Semiconductors, ICSkyworks Launches Family of Antenna Switches Supporting Carrier Aggregation
May 15, 2013 6:23 pm | by Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | News | CommentsSkyworks Solutions, Inc. [NASDAQ: SWKS], an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, introduced groundbreaking RF switching technology that is enabling early adopters to implement carrier aggregation solutions. Carrier aggregation allows mobile service providers to combine spectrum and increase data rate throughput by utilizing...
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RFMW Introduces 600-Micron Discrete FET
May 15, 2013 11:28 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW, Ltd. (San Jose, CA) has announced the discrete 600-Micron GaAs pHEMT FET. The TGF2060 from TriQuint Semiconductor is constructed without via holes thereby allowing for self-biasing and eliminating the need for a negative supply voltage. Features include...
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TI Extends Remote Control Portfolio with New Bluetooth Solution
May 7, 2013 8:18 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NASDAQ: TXN] has announced the extension of its remote control solutions offering with a new Bluetooth low energy advanced remote control kit. As a technology, Bluetooth low energy allows for remotes...
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Embedded Systems & Networking | Power, ControllersAllied Electronics Signs Distribution Agreement with ON Semiconductor
May 6, 2013 2:23 pm | by Allied Electronics, ON Semiconductor | News | CommentsAllied Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with ON Semiconductor, one of the largest global semiconductor companies offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient products. “The addition of ON Semiconductor to the Allied linecard offers customers a premium brand focused...
LISTED UNDER: Semiconductors, Diodes | Semiconductors, FET | Semiconductors, ICDual-Color Lasers Could Lead to Cheap and Efficient LED Lighting
May 3, 2013 9:24 am | by Institute of Physics | News | CommentsA new semiconductor device capable of emitting two distinct colours has been created by a group of researchers in the U.S., potentially opening up the possibility of using light emitting diodes (LEDs) universally for cheap and efficient lighting.
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IAR Announces RX111 Microcontroller Support
April 29, 2013 10:23 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsIAR Systems has announced full support for the newly introduced RX111 microcontrollers. As a result of IAR Systems’ strategic alliance with Renesas, immediate support for the group is available in the world-leading C/C++ development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench.
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April 28, 2013 5:18 pm | by GaN Systems Inc | News | CommentsGaN Systems Inc, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, will exhibit at the PCIM conference and exhibition and conference. Visitors to stand 523, Hall 9 will be able to take advantage of a special introductory offer covering the company’s soon-to-be-available evaluation.
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AVX Extends TransGuard Varistor Series
April 26, 2013 8:56 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has added several new varistors to its trusted TransGuard and TransGuard Automotive Series. Based on AVX’s reliable zinc-oxide varistor technology, the extended TransGuard series provides customers with a much broader range of voltage and energy rating options...
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions' New Single-Channel CMOS Driver
April 26, 2013 8:41 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsM/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc.has introduced a new single-channel CMOS Driver for Microwave Switching Applications. The MADR-009269 is a high-performance, single-channel CMOS Driver that is used to translate TTL control inputs into complementary gate control voltages for GaAs FET microwave switches and attenuators.
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April 23, 2013 11:45 am | by CML Microcircuits | News | CommentsRF has been a recent focus for CML. This new design team builds on existing foundations and will enable CML to address new opportunities in higher frequency wide band systems. CML also expects to utilise this addition of new design engineers to further its planned and existing research activities.
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