
‘Analogue Switch’
An Electronicstalk guide
Start with the news release Linear introduces H-grade switching regulator from Linear Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Linear Technology has announced a H-grade step-down switching regulator for load dump and cold-crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications as well as 24V industrial supplies.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Rakon TCXOs feature power management from Rakon: "Rakon has developed a range of digitally controlled temperature controlled crystal oscillator that can maximise battery life and minimise the electronic signature of military equipment. ".
In December 2010, we covered the news from Elma Electronic - take a look at Load board that assesses cooling systems which says: "Elma UK, a manufacturer of high-performance backplanes, has announced a new 6U VPX Load Board in a conduction-cooled format, to help test a system's cooling capabilities and to locate its hotspots.".
Take a look also at the news release from Linear Technology, Voltage controller with integrated power MOSFET, as well as High slew-rate option for power supplies from Magna-Power Electronics, and Valve connector simplifies manufacturing process from Molex.
Latest stories...
VGA for wireless infrastructure transceivers (December 2010)
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX2062, a fully programmable, multistate, dual-channel, analogue and digital IF/RF variable-gain amplifier suitable for automatic gain control circuits.
Sensor IC withstands harsh automotive environments (December 2010)
Allegro Microsystems has launched the A1356, a user-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC with a pulse width modulated (PWM) output for automotive gear and clutch detection and position sensing.
Tektronix offers architecture for PCI Express 3.0 (December 2010)
Tektronix has announced an addition to what it claims is the industry's most comprehensive solution for PCI Express 3.0.
PFC/PWM controller targets power engineers (December 2010)
Fairchild Semiconductor is offering the FAN6920MR, an integrated critical mode PFC and quasi-resonant current-mode PWM controller.
Offline switcher IC eliminates no-load waste (December 2010)
Power Integrations has introduced the Linkzero-LP, a highly integrated offline switcher IC targeting chargers and adapters up to 3.2W for portable devices such as mobile phones and toothbrushes.
CMOS LDO regulators for low-power applications (December 2010)
Torex Semiconductor has introduced the XC6420 dual-channel CMOS LDO regulators, which are suitable for both RF and digital applications.
TFT LCD targets display instrument applications (December 2010)
Saelig has introduced SGD 24-M, a customisable, high-contrast 2.4in TFT LCD colour display with built-in touch screen, dual analogue inputs and alarm outputs to suit a range of display instruments.
Bench-top oscilloscopes ideal for students (December 2010)
Saelig has launched two bench-top oscilloscopes - PDS8102T and PDS8202T - that are suitable for design, maintenance and laboratory use.
Further reading
- Analogue switch enhances audio quality
Austriamicrosystems has expanded its analogue switch portfolio with the AS1747, a dual SPDT (single-pole/double-throw) low-voltage analogue signal switch. - Little resistance to analogue switch upgrades
The DG469 and DG470 offer a very low 3.6ohm typical and 4.2ohm maximum on-resistance with typical flatness of 0.4ohm.

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