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P-channel MOSFET from Diodes Inc. raises efficiency with smaller package |
| Helping to increase battery efficiency and reduce board space, the miniature DMP1245UFCL 12V P-channel enhancement mode MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated has been introduced to meet the requirements of designers of space-starved portable products. |
| 13 December 2011 |
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ST cuts package size by almost a factor of 2 on world's smallest 3-axis gyroscope |
| STMicroelectronics has expanded its motion-sensor portfolio with the addition of the world's smallest high performance 3-axis analog gyroscope to meet the demand for smaller footprints in next-generation applications. |
| 07 November 2011 |
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Diodes Incorporated’s DC/DC converters increase efficiency |
| Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP6507 and AP6508 synchronous DC/DC buck converters. Delivering a continuous load current of up to 3A, the AP6507 & AP6508 converters offer designers of distributed power systems an operating efficiency of up to 90% |
| 14 September 2011 |
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Diodes Incorporated’s world’s smallest Hall effect switch saves power as well as space |
| Diodes Incorporated has announced the release of the world’s smallest dual output omnipolar Hall effect switch IC, specifically designed for open/close detection in portable, battery-powered products. |
| 03 August 2011 |
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STMicroelectronics encourages energy efficiency and strengthens design platform for three-phase motor drives |
| STMicroelectronics has unveiled new resources for customers that will simplify design and speed up development of energy-saving intelligent motor drives for applications such as white goods, air conditioners, industrial automation and power tools. |
| 01 August 2011 |
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Microchip introduces six new low cost 8-bit enhanced mid-range core microcontrollers |
| General purpose MCUs feature Microchip’s eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology which offers the industry’s lowest sleep currents, down to 20 nA, and active currents of less than 50 micro Amperes/MHz, to lower overall power consumption |
| 12 July 2011 |
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Microchip expands low pin-count, enhanced mid-range 8-bit PIC® MCU family |
| Microchip has announced the latest additions to the Enhanced Mid-Range core 8-bit PIC® microcontroller (MCU) family with the peripheral-rich, low pin-count PIC12F(LF)1840 and PIC16F(LF)1847. |
| 28 June 2011 |
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Low power current monitors from Diodes Incorporated provide accurate current measurement |
| With an operating current of only 3µA, the ZXCT11xx series of low power high-side current monitors from Diodes Incorporated provides accurate, high efficiency measurement of load current in motor drive, overload protection and safety applications. |
| 22 June 2011 |
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Intersil’s latest dual synchronous buck regulators deliver 95% peak efficiency to maximise battery life |
| The new ISL8022, ISL8033/A and ISL8036/A have quiescent currents as low as 40uA and support an input voltage range of 2.85V to 6V, making them ideal for single Li+ cell, three NiMH cell or 3V/5V DC input voltage applications. |
| 31 May 2011 |
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Microchip introduces low-cost 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers with eXtreme Low Power technology and integrated LCD control |
| Microchip has announced an expansion of its 8-bit segmented LCD microcontroller (MCU) family with five new devices combining low-cost LCD control with industry-leading low power consumption. |
| 18 May 2011 |
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