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Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI

• 18 bit 600 Ksps serial ADC
• 500 W Class D audio amplifier reference design
• First 16 bit DAC to achieve a sample rate of 1 GSaps
• High-accuracy addition to current sensor family
• High-performance audio processors

• Low-power current feedback amplifier has high bandwidth
• Output transistors with internal bias control eliminate amplifier warm-up period
• Programmable auto-zero amplifier simplifies sensor designs
• SPI-compatible temperature sensor
• Switchable video filters
• Two-wire thermal sensors in SOT-23

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Circuit & System Protection

• Surface mount fuse-link advances circuit protection

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Computer/Embedded Technology

• Caltrans 'converts' for the future
• New AdvancedTCA backplane versions have tripled performance
• Nine-slot TFT LCD portable workstations

• Opto isolation and reed relays for USB
• Rugged embedded range gets more cost-effective member
• Rugged self-contained fan-less IPC

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Design Automation

• Designing efficient, realtime audio systems with VisualAudio

• New PCB design system version released
• Prevent costly design iterations by checking HDL code early in the FPGA/ASIC design cycle

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DSP, Micros & Memory

• 40 MHz PIC microcontrollers for high-end designs
• Maximising design potential with a mixed-signal MCU

• Microcontrollers series offers up to 128 KB of Flash
• USB JTAG emulator for TI DSP platforms

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Electronics Technology

• Authentication IC for battery packs

• Oscillator promises OCXO stability at TCXO power and package size
• The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) uses National Instruments' LabVIEW for central control

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Interconnection

• A line-up of connectors for smartcards
• Double-level male headers for through-hole reflow

• High data rate cable assemblies
• High power modules added to backpanel line
• RJ45 product family expanded

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Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

• 1 U monitor drawer maintains user friendliness

• Enclosure for outdoor applications keeps electronics dry
• High-quality concept for rework based on the standard IPC-A-610C: Freshly dispensed paste is essential

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Opto-Electronics

• Integrated reflective optical sensor

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Passive Components

• 10 mm incremental encoder

• FM variable capacitance double diode
• Polymer type chip capacitors for 125°C

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Power Electronics / Power Management

• High-current MOSFETs in D2Pak

• New Schottkys said to outperform traditional Ultrafast rectifiers
• Precision voltage references use extremely low power

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Programmable Logic

• Third-generation devices set to move flash into the mainstream

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Switches, Relays & Keypads

• Ergonomic safety solutions

• Small 70 kV gas-filled relay sealed for safety

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Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

• 'Wireless mesh' networks in wine country
• Dual-channel RMS power detector for RF
• Good reasons to use short-range RF for sensor monitoring

• High performance antennas for cellular communications
• RF Micro Devices introduces third-generation PowerStar power amplifier module
• SAW resonators now two-in-one for increased safety

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Test & Measurement

• DAQ devices faster and more accurate
• Gas sensors

• New three-phase power quality analysers launched
• Single-supply PCB-mount current transducer is small and flat

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