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Maxim Integrated Introduces Highest Efficiency and Smallest Multi-Phase AI Power Chipsets
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Maxim Integrated Introduces Highest Efficiency and Smallest Multi-Phase AI Power Chipsets

Designers of high-performance, high-power artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now achieve highest efficiency (to reduce power cost and heat) and smallest total solution size with the MAX16602 AI cores dual-output voltage regulator and the MAX20790 smart power-stage IC. The MAX16602 and MAX20790 chipset achieves greater than 95 percent efficiency and supports designs from 60A to 800A or more, delivering best-in-class transient performance with 40 percent reduced output capacitance.
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New Piezo Sounder Driver for Bluetooth Location Trackers and Haptic Feedback Devices from Diodes
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New Piezo Sounder Driver for Bluetooth Location Trackers and Haptic Feedback Devices from Diodes

Diodes introduced a new 22VPP/31VPP selectable output piezoelectric sounder driver, for maximizing sound pressure level (SPL) delivery from a ceramic/piezo sounder. The PAM8907 has a built-in synchronous boost converter, which extends SPL in battery-powered systems and outperforms other similar sounder drivers. The device is optimized for use in wireless trackers, alarm systems, domestic appliances, or ultrasonic related piezo driver applications and haptic feedback.
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Acroname Launches First Programmable USB Type-C Hub Designed for USB-PD Debug and Validation
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Acroname Launches First Programmable USB Type-C Hub Designed for USB-PD Debug and Validation

USB Specifications, unified by products using a USB Type-C connector, commonly called USB-C, promise standardized power and data delivery. Unfortunately, poorly tested devices in the market can make USB-C systems unpredictable, expensive, and frustrating to consumers. Improving USB-C testing is critical to delivering on the “one connector to rule them all” promise of USB-C. Acroname's new USBHub3c makes testing USB-C devices easier, safer, and cheaper.
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Fairview Microwave Releases Input Protected Low Noise Amplifiers with GaN Semiconductor Technology
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Fairview Microwave Releases Input Protected Low Noise Amplifiers with GaN Semiconductor Technology

Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave and millimeter wave components, has just unveiled a new series of Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) that are perfect for use in test and measurement and R&D applications, as well as radar, space systems, and microwave radio. Fairview Microwave's new series of input protected LNAs feature Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology which provides robust input power protection.
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Tektronix Delivers Automated USB Type-C Compliance and Debugging Solutions
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Tektronix Delivers Automated USB Type-C Compliance and Debugging Solutions

As manufacturers intensify their efforts to meet consumer demand for ever faster data downloads, from live streaming videos to global videoconferences, multiple industries are now accelerating adoption of the latest USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 specifications over USB Type-C connectors. Tektronix announced three new testing solutions to help drive these efforts, which can easily be integrated into test environments, enabling higher speed data transfers.
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Pico Technology Launches Its First 1 GHz Mixed-Signal Scope With Active Probes
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Pico Technology Launches Its First 1 GHz Mixed-Signal Scope With Active Probes

Pico Technology announced a further development of its PicoScope 6000E Series mixed-signal oscilloscopes (MSOs) with the launch of four new 4-channel models, each of which can be configured with 16 optional digital channels. With bandwidths of 750 MHz or 1 GHz, 8-bit or 8/10/12-bit Flexible Resolution and up to 4 GS deep capture memory, these products enhance the existing PicoScope 6000E portfolio, adding to the 350 MHz and 500 MHz models that were introduced in 2020.
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Cadence Extends Popular Tensilica Vision and AI DSP IP Product Line with New DSPs for Automotive, Mobile and Consumer Markets
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Cadence Extends Popular Tensilica Vision and AI DSP IP Product Line with New DSPs for Automotive, Mobile and Consumer Markets

Cadence Design Systems expanded its popular Tensilica Vision DSP product family with the debut of two new DSP IP cores for demanding and always-on AI applications. The Tensilica Vision P1 DSP is optimized for always-on and smart sensor applications in the consumer market, providing an energy-efficient solution. Packing an industry-leading 3.8 tera operations per second (TOPS), the flagship Cadence Tensilica Vision Q8 DSP delivers 2X performance and memory bandwidth compared to the Tensilica Vision Q7 DSP.
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Microchip Introduces First Automotive-Qualified, Single-Chip Solution for Ultrawide Touch Displays
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Microchip Introduces First Automotive-Qualified, Single-Chip Solution for Ultrawide Touch Displays

To better meet the need for safe, intuitive and easy-to-use user interfaces within automotive dashboards, designers are continuing to consolidate the vehicle’s cluster, center stack and co-driver displays into very wide screens. Supporting both LCD and OLED displays, Microchip’s latest maXTouch touchscreen controller reduces integration complexity and cost for ultrawide touch displays up to 45 inches.
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Microchip Offers Comprehensive Programming Environment and Code Base for USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) Designs
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Microchip Offers Comprehensive Programming Environment and Code Base for USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) Designs

With Microchip's new Power Delivery Software Framework (PSF), designers can now modify and own the IP in their USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) systems. By merging their proprietary code with Microchip's fully functional PD stack, designers have the ultimate flexibility for creating differentiated products while choosing from a wide variety of Microchip SmartHubs, microcontrollers (MCUs) and standalone PD solutions for their USB systems.
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Renesas Launches RX23W Module with Bluetooth for System Control and Wireless Communication on Connected Devices
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Renesas Launches RX23W Module with Bluetooth for System Control and Wireless Communication on Connected Devices

Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX23W Module with full Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy support for system control and wireless communication on endpoint connected devices. Featuring the RX23W 32-bit RX MCU supporting fully integrated Bluetooth Low Energy communication, the new RX23W module is equipped with an antenna, oscillator and custom-matched circuit. A solution ready for the development of connected home appliances, healthcare and sports and fitness equipment.
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