Industry News (2011/09/21)

The Suitable Way to Test 3D ICs

Published:2011/9/21 23:02:00 Author:Li xiao na

Semiconductor design begins to use the 3D IC package. This can reduce the package size and power consumption while increasing performance due to the improved physical characteristics of the very small TSV connections compared to the much larger bond wires used in traditional packaging. However, the test process will become more compl...   (View)

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OmniVision Introduced OV5680: the First 5-Megapixel CameraChip Sensor

Published:2011/9/21 22:56:00 Author:Amy

OmniVision, a leading provider of advanced digital imaging solutions, has released the OV5680. Using OmniVision’s new 1.75-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel, the device is the first 5-megapixel CameraChip sensor. With combination of best-in-class image quality and sensitivity with high frame rate 1080p high definition (HD) video, the OV5680 is the highest performance 5-megapixel sensor in mobile applications. As video...   (View)

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SMT 0540 series Transducers

Published:2011/9/21 21:39:00 Author:Amy

Currently, small hand-held products are a commonplace in our life. As we can see, these products are getting smaller and smaller, so that the small audio devices come necessary. The parts provide a typical sound output of 80dBA at 10cm though the parts may be small. It is comparable to parts three times the size. There are three versions of different configurations to select, which make a great option f...   (View)

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Low-Halogen Joint Industry Standard Announced

Published:2011/9/21 6:19:00 Author:Amy

The Electronic Components Industry Association has released a new joint standard developed by ECIA (representing the passive electronic components industry) and JEDEC - The Solid-State Technology Association. The standard designated as JS709 is entitled, “Low-Halogen” Passives and Solid-State Devices (Removal of BFR/CFR/PVC). The standard offers terms and definitions for low-halogen passive electronic co...   (View)

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Microchip Released MCP6V2X Family of Operational Amplifiers

Published:2011/9/21 6:00:00 Author:Amy

Microchip Technology, a leading supplier of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, recently introduced the MCP6V2X family of operational amplifiers (op amps). It has a self-correcting auto-zero architecture allowing ultra-high precision. The MCP6V2X fam...   (View)

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TrueSTUDIO Makes the Choice of ARM Microcontroller Easier

Published:2011/9/21 3:56:00 Author:Li xiao na

Atollic is a privately held company. It was founded 2003 by an experienced management team. It is a professional supplier of products, development tools and expert services. Products of this company are innovative, interoperable, cross-platform and easy to use. The embedded systems and te...   (View)

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Cooper Expanded Solar Combiner Boxes

Published:2011/9/21 3:18:00 Author:Amy

Cooper has developed its offering of Solar Combiner Boxes, which meet UL1741 for use in grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems. The product offering of combiners from Crouse-Hinds groups input wires and circuits from several arrays or solar panels into one main buss or feed going to the inverter. They are available in a range of 36...   (View)

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Gartner Said Semiconductor Industry would be worrisome

Published:2011/9/21 3:00:00 Author:Phyllis

According to Gartner, semiconductor days of inventory (DOI) are forecast to plateau in the third quarter of 2011 at worrisome levels given current conditions and it seems consumer and business spending will be weaker than expected. The market research firm expects the semiconductor industry to begin an inventory correction in late 2011. Analyst of Gartner said the (View)

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The International Electron Device Meeting in 2011

Published:2011/9/21 2:17:00 Author:Li xiao na

The International Electron Device Meeting was a forum for chipmaker to find out the fastest, densest processes before. However, in the recent years, the focal point has changed from the peak speed to a tradeoff between power and performance, because several paper reflecting the need to move away from traditional transistor metrics. In...   (View)

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Vishay Launches IHLP-3232CZ-11

Published:2011/9/21 1:36:00 Author:Phyllis

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. launched an IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor in the 3232 case size that features an 8.26 mm by 8.79 mm footprint with a low 3.0 mm profile. The compact IHLP-3232CZ-11 offers high efficiency with a wide range of standard inductance values from 0.22 µH through 33.0 µH and a maximum DCR down to 1.62 mΩ. With an up to 1 MHz frequency range, the IHLP-3232CZ-11 is we...   (View)

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Ericsson Released Sixteenth-Brick Format DC-DC Converters

Published:2011/9/21 1:32:00 Author:Amy

According to information, Ericsson has released two sixteenth-brick format DC-DC converters. They provide quick and reliable board-mounted power solutions. As for 60-W to 65-W applications, the new PKU4619 and PKU4710 are produced for telecom and datacom systems and equipment, but are also suitable for use in power industrial, process...   (View)

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The CAT2300 current mirror can be used as a current monitor

Published:2011/9/21 1:12:00 Author:Li xiao na

ON Semiconductor is a leading supplier of semiconductors, including power and signal management, logic, discrete and custom devices for automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, military/aerospace and power applications. This firm has run a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices...   (View)

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