November 23rd, 2011

Atmel Launches Complete Digital Audio Platform for Consumer Applications
Offers designers a complete, easy-to-use platform including firmware, hardware and licensing agreement for audio applications
Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced a complete Digital Audio Platform for consumer, automotive and industrial applications. The Atmel Digital Audio Platform offers audio equipment ...
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November 22nd, 2011

Intersil’s 256-Tap DCPs Feature Industry’s Lowest Supply Voltages and Power Consumption
Compact Packages Make the ISL233x5 and ISL234x5 Ideal for Battery Operated Equipment, Regulator Voltage Margining or Trimming Sensor Circuits
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Intersil Corporation(NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) has developed a new series of single, dual and quad digitally controlled potentiometers (DCPs) featuring the industry’s lowest supply voltages, power ...
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November 22nd, 2011

TI Sitara™ AM335x ARM® Cortex™-A8 microprocessors: First single-chip solutions offering integrated industrial communication protocols to accelerate industrial designs
-- Multiple, on-chip, production-ready, industrial Ethernet and fieldbus communication protocols eliminate the need for an external ASIC/FPGA and save 30 percent on BOM costs
-- One scalable, low-power ARM Cortex-A8 processor platform (275 MHz to 720 MHz) for many ...
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November 21st, 2011

NXP Launches Industry’s First Medium Power Transistors in 2x2-mm Leadless DFN Package
Ultra-small transistor delivers unrivalled performance while saving PCB space
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the industry’s first medium power transistors in a 2-mm x 2-mm 3-pin leadless DFN package. Offering a unique solution in an ultra-small DFN2020-3 (SOT1061) Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic ...
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November 21st, 2011

SMSC Launches Industry's First, Hi-Speed Inter-Chip USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet Controller for Low Power Applications
SMSC’s Patented Interconnect Technology Provides Link for SoCs & Peripherals Via On-Board USB
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SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company creating valued connectivity ecosystems, today introduced its LAN9730, the industry’s first fully integrated Hi-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC) USB 2.0 to-10/100 Ethernet ...
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November 18th, 2011

TI offers best noise performance and lowest power in 14-bit, 8-channel ADC at 80 MSPS for medical imaging applications
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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced the industry's best noise performance and lowest power octal-channel, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) at 80 MSPS. The ADS5294 meets designers' needs for power-efficient, cost-effective designs by delivering a ...
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November 18th, 2011

STMicroelectronics Unveils Highest Performing Secure Processor for Advanced Computer Security
Breakthrough 32-bit Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system-on-chip supports next-generation TCG standards for attack-resistant trusted computer hardware
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM - News), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and the provider of Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) to all major PC OEMs, ...
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November 15th, 2011

Freescale Introduces ‘Home Health Hub’ Solution for Telehealth Applications
Comprehensive reference platform helps accelerate development of medical devices with seamless connectivity and data aggregation capabilities
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Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL - News) today introduced a home health hub (HHH) reference platform to help medical equipment manufacturers quickly and easily create remote-access devices that can collect, connect ...
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November 11th, 2011

STMicroelectronics Announces Industry’s First TV System on Chip to Complete Irdeto Security Certification
Delivers a fully integrated conditional access security framework needed for accessing premium content, while reducing cost and system complexity
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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in developing and delivering ...
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November 11th, 2011

IDT Demonstrates Industry's First Touch-Over-AUX DisplayPort™ 1.3-Based Timing Controller
IDT’s Embedded DisplayPort TCON With Integrated Touch Controller Utilizes Auxiliary Channel to Eliminate USB Interface and Reduce System Cost in Notebooks, Ultrabooks, and Tablets
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ:IDTI - News), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed ...
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