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THAT Corporation Introduces Low-Noise Differential Audio Preamplifier IC
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THAT Corporation Introduces Low-Noise Differential Audio Preamplifier IC

The new THAT1580 is a versatile, high performance current-feedback amplifier which improves price-performance ratio for differential microphone preamplifier and bus summing applications. The 1580 is designed to mate perfectly with THAT’s series of Digital Preamplifier Controller ICs.
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New CSRatlas7 SoC and tuneX Solutions for Display Audio Infotainment and SDR Tuners
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New CSRatlas7 SoC and tuneX Solutions for Display Audio Infotainment and SDR Tuners

CSR announced two new automotive infotainment products at TU Automotive Detroit 2015. The new CSRatlas7 platform combines hardware and software to boost simplicity, lower costs, and speed time-to-market. CSR also has entered the car radio tuner front-end market with tuneX, a cost-effective software-defined radio (SDR) solution for the in-vehicle environment.
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Diodes new Tiny Audio Class-D Amp Produces 1.9 W from 5V
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Diodes new Tiny Audio Class-D Amp Produces 1.9 W from 5V

Diodes introduced its new PAM8905 Class-D audio power amplifier with integrated boost converter and battery tracking AGC. This highly-integrated solution drives up to 1.9W (1% THD+N) into an 8 ohm speaker with 85% typical efficiency, helping to extend battery life when playing audio in smartphones, portable electronics and low-power speakers.
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Next Generation Premium Multi-Channel DAC Series from AKM Reaches the Market
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Next Generation Premium Multi-Channel DAC Series from AKM Reaches the Market

The new series of 2/4/6/8ch D/A converters from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is powering a new generation of high-quality consumer electronic devices, measurement equipment and control systems, now reaching the market. The AK4452VN, AK4454VN, AK4456VN and AK4458VN chips are 768kHz 32bit premium D/A converters, based on AKM’s Velvet Sound chip architecture.
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New Programmable Triple Output DC Power Supplies from B&K Precision
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New Programmable Triple Output DC Power Supplies from B&K Precision

The new 9130B Series of programmable triple output DC power supplies from BK Precision offers isolated outputs, series/parallel/tracking modes, and standard USB, RS232, and GPIB interfaces. This allows easy control, generating test sequences, and log data via the provided PC software or NI-certified LabVIEW driver.
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SmartScope: Get your own open-source oscilloscope!
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SmartScope: Get your own open-source oscilloscope!

Following a very successful crowdsourcing campaign on KickStarter, LabNation started a new oscilloscope revolution with the introduction of the SmartScope, an open-source measurement device at an affordable price. The device works with OS X, Linux, Windows, Android and iOS (jailbroken).
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Tektronix Introduces Solutions for Education, Entry-Level Test
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Tektronix Introduces Solutions for Education, Entry-Level Test

Tektronix announced a complete network-based lab instrument management solution for education. The new AFG1022 Arbitrary/Function Generator integrates with TekSmartLab, a new solution to improve the teaching and learning experience, with centralized management of up to 400 Instruments and allowing students to retrieve test results with smartphones.
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New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design
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New COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.1 Allows Integrated Simulation App Design

COMSOL released its Multiphysics version 5.1 software including the first integrated simulation environment for building multiphysics models and for creating and sharing easy-to-use simulation apps. For the industry this allows integrating model building and app design tools into a single environment. The new version also includes hundreds of new features.
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Microchip Releases new Multizone Technology for Whole-home Audio and Multi-room Applications
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Microchip Releases new Multizone Technology for Whole-home Audio and Multi-room Applications

Microchip Technology announced its second generation multizone audio technology and a mobile app for use in whole-home-audio and multi-room applications based on the JukeBlox 4 platform. The JB Multizone 2.0 enables tightly synchronized and highly robust audio streaming to multiple speakers in conjunction with the JB App, a turnkey mobile app that enables easy setup and operation of the wireless speaker.
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Energy-Friendly IC and Evaluation Kit for iOS Audio Accessory Development
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Energy-Friendly IC and Evaluation Kit for iOS Audio Accessory Development

Silicon Labs now offers a digital audio bridge chip and evaluation kit designed to simplify the development of accessories for iOS devices with Lightning connector. Target applications include guitar and microphone recording dongles, audio docks, and headphones. The CP2614 IC also provides built-in support for communication between iOS applications and accessory hardware.
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