Analog
Analog IC market lead in growth over logic and others
Semiconductor industry market researcher IC Insights forecasted analog IC unit shipments to grow at an average annual rate of 8.9%, faster than the 7.2% forecast for the total IC market and faster than all other major IC product categories (Figure 1). The other findings shared by IC Insights
2 min readAMS Dialog merger deal not worked
The plan to merge of AMS and Dialog Semiconductor has not worked. Both AMS and Dialog have released statements, where they decided to not to merge their businesses. Dialog Semiconductor is in to power Ics, analog/mixed signal and uses fabless business model. AMS is also into analog semiconductor
1 min readZero-drift Op Amps from ST
STMicroelectronics is offering zero drift op amps for applications such as Internet-of-Things (IoT) or wearable-device applications including temperature sensors, wellness and fitness monitors, and automotive controls. With input-offset voltage of 5µV at 25°C, and temperature stability of 30nV/°
2 min readTI promotes Brian Crutcher to executive VP, Steve Anderson to lead Analog
Texas Instruments Incorporated has promoted Brian Crutcher to executive vice president of Business Operations with oversight for the company's product lines and sales. Crutcher recently held senior vice president position of the analog business in TI. Steve Anderson is moving to the position
1 min read16-bit, 310 MSPS dual ADC can detect and isolate weak signals
The 16-bit, 310 MSPS dual A/D converter from Analog Devices can digitise the analog signal of 155 MHz signal-bandwidth and provides an analog input bandwidth of 650 MHz. This new ADC can detect and isolate weak signals in the presence of large signals, blockers, and spectral clutter. The applicati
2 min read64GSPS ADC and DAC semiconductor ip cores for 32nm
Analog semiconductor specialist Semtech has announced availability of its 64GSPS ADC and DAC preliminary silicon IP cores for IBM’s 32nm SOI (Silicon on Insulator) technology for SoC chip designers. The high speed data converter IP cores are targeted high-speed telecom applications such as opt
3 min readChallenge the Unconventional—Make Unipolar DACs Bipolar
By Yuriy Kurtsevoy, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Maxim Integrated Introduction: The trend in analog ICs is toward single-supply digital-to-analog converters (DACs). A DAC with only a positive 5V supply is convenient, but it limits the available applications to those not requiring hig
3 min read4 GSPS speed capable 12-bit ADC
The new 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Texas Instruments, ADC12J4000 clocks in at 4 GSPS and supports the JEDEC JESD204B serial interface standard for data converters up to 8 Gbps. TI claims this ADC consumes 1.9 Watts of power, a 50 percent less power than competitive devices. 10-mm
2 min readSTMicroelectronics hosts IEEE workshop on advanced analog design
STMicroelectronics hosted IEEE workshop on advanced analog design by eminent professor and industry veteran Dr. Michael H. Perrott from Silicon Laboratories. Dr. Perrott lectured on Analog and Digital PLLs (Phase-Lock Loops), VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator)-based ADCs (Analog Digital Converters)
2 min read3.5Wrms rated class D audio amplifier for Ultra books and tablets
Dialog Semiconductor plc has announced a new class D audio amplifier for audio amplification in Ultra books, tablet computers, and speaker accessories. The DA7202 in a 9 bump WLCSP package with 0.5mm pitch and it features 90dB Total Harmonic Distortion plus noise (THD+N) and 100dB Signal to Noise ra
2 min readLow noise rail to rail op amp
New Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (New JRC) has introduced to the market the NJU77806, a rail to rail output single CMOS operational amplifier with low noise characteristic (5.5nV/√Hz typ. at f=1kHz) consistent with low operating current of 500μA. JRC claims this is the industry's best noise performance.
2 min readReplacement Op Amp ICs for ADI's AD8051, AD8052 and AD8054
Exar has announced three operational amplifiers XR8051, XR8052 and XR8054, which are pin to pin replacement for Analog Devices AD8051, AD8052 and 150MHz AD8054 single, dual and quad devices, respectively. The XR805x family of high-speed operational amplifiers is well suited for applications such as
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