Fairview Microwave Inc. a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, announces the release of their new digitally controlled programmable attenuators with performance up to 40 GHz and up to 60 dB attenuation range with 0.03 dB minimum step size. These programmable attenuators are commonly used in electronic warfare, military and space communication systems, radar […]
Clock synthesizer keeps jitter ultralow from 2 MHz to 2,7 GHz
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC6951, a low phase noise integer-N synthesizer with an integrated VCO and an ultralow jitter clock distribution section, ideal for clocking data converters. The LTC6951 features four high performance current mode logic (CML) outputs, each equipped with an independent low noise clock divider and digital delay block to cover a […]
Texas Instruments introduces new microcontroller dev kit
Newark element14 today announces the launch of Texas Instruments’ MSP CapTIvate microcontroller (MCU) development kit, a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform providing real-time sensor tuning, all without writing a single line of code. The modular design, easy-to-access data and application orientated approach of the MSP430FR2633-based MCU board, contained within the kit, makes it ideal for application in, […]
Optical transceiver modules come in inexpensive TO cans
Manufacturers of SFP28 modules for data center and radio fronthaul applications can now use TO-cans enabled by the industry’s first transceiver IC, which is shipping now from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Maxim’s SFP28 transceiver allows module manufacturers to avoid a driver inside the transmit optical subassembly (TOSA). This keeps heat away from the sensitive laser, […]
Laser diodes for 100 Gbit/sec switching transceivers
Oclaro, Inc. has announced the successful qualification of its non-hermetic 25Gbit/s 1.3 μm distributed feedback (DFB) laser diodes for 100Gbit/s transceivers. Featuring leading optical performance with low operating current at high temperatures, the Oclaro 25Gbit/s DFB is a key component for enabling data center operators to transition faster to highly meshed 100Gbit/s connections over single-mode […]
FPGAs get cryptographic keys to prevent cloning
Microsemi Corporation, a provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its Secured Production Programming Solution (SPPS) for its field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The new solution securely generates and injects cryptographic keys and configuration bitstreams into Microsemi’s FPGAs thus preventing cloning, reverse engineering, malware insertion, leakage […]
Bluetooth LE module transmits to 400 m
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY) has introduced a Bluetooth Low Energy module solution that extends the range of Bluetooth to 400 meters, eight times that of current Bluetooth solutions. The new EZ-BLE PSoC XT/XR module’s extended range opens up the use of Bluetooth connectivity to a broad range of home automation, industrial and smart city […]
Low-power Wi-Fi modules target IoT apps
Microchip Technology Inc. has announced four compact, low-power, highly integrated solutions that allow Wi-Fi and networking capability to be embedded into virtually any device, including Internet of Things (IoT) applications. These four modules provide complete solutions for 802.11b/g/n and are industry certified in multiple countries. The new RN1810 and RN1810E are stand-alone, surface-mount WiFly radio […]
DDR design IP will handle 16-nm FinFET chips
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has announced that it is updating its leading-edge, high-speed SerDes communication interfaces and low-latency Denali DDR memory IP solutions to support TSMC’s 16nm FinFET Compact (16FFC) and 28nm HPC Plus (28HPC+) process technologies. These key design IP solutions for TSMC’s 16FFC and 28HPC+ processes can help reduce time to market for customers […]
SDK for extended-range Bluetooth router
Cassia Networks has unveiled its official SDK that will give developers and vendors the ability to create new applications utilizing the extended range for Bluetooth devices that its flagship product, the Cassia Hub, enables. Cassia Networks also announced that it has received early interest from companies like Epson, Foxconn, Hupu, Zepp, CiMing, iHealth and many […]
