Blackfin processors enhance signal conversion

Analog Devices has unveiled the latest devices in its Blackfin range of processors for converged digital signal and control processing applications - the Blackfin BF50x series.

News from Electronicstalk, 19 January 2010

ADI metering ICs improve smart-meter accuracy

Analog Devices has introduced four energy-metering ICs (integrated circuits), designed to improve the accuracy and performance of commercial, industrial and residential smart meters.

News from Electronicstalk, 9 December 2009

Analog's AD9122 DAC supports high data rates

Analog Devices has launched the AD9122, a dual-channel, 1.2GSPS (giga-sample-per-second), 16-bit digital-to-analogue converter (DAC).

News from Electronicstalk, 29 September 2009

ADI's mobile TV RF tuners consume less power

Analog Devices (ADI) has extended its mobile television RF (radio frequency) product range with the introduction of what it claims are the industry's smallest terrestrial mobile TV RF tuners.

News from Electronicstalk, 14 September 2009

Rigol selects Blackfin as signal processing system

Rigol has selected Analog Devices' (ADI's) Blackfin BF531 processor as the signal processing platform within its DS Series digital oscilloscopes and its DSA1030A series of spectrum analysers.

News from Electronicstalk, 10 September 2009

Analogue low-power amplifiers have fast slew rates

Analogue Devices has introduced its AD827x low-power difference amplifiers combining a supply range of 2.5 to 36V and low power with a 550kHz bandwidth.

News from Electronicstalk, 25 August 2009

Switching regulators simplify point-of-load design

Analog Devices (ADI) has introduced the ADP2118 DC-to-DC switching regulator, the latest in its portfolio of integrated power management switching regulators.

News from Electronicstalk, 7 August 2009

ADI launches ultra-low-power operational amplifier

Analog Devices (ADI), a provider of high-performance semiconductors and amplifier technology, has unveiled a dual-channel, ultra-low-power, zero-drift operational amplifier.

News from Electronicstalk, 4 August 2009

ADP1655 brightens digital-camera flashes

Analog Devices has released a dual-white LED flash driver for battery-operated digital cameras that increases flash brightness to more than 200 lumens and improves picture quality.

News from Electronicstalk, 2 July 2009

ADI's ADP2108 converter offers more flexibility

Analog Devices (ADI) has expanded its family of miniature switching regulators with a 3MHz step-down DC-to-DC converter optimised for better energy efficiencies in battery-powered portable devices.

News from Electronicstalk, 12 June 2009

• Analog announces RF transceivers

• ADI USB isolator aids sharing of medical files

• AD8235 reduces medical devices' power consumption

• Analog Devices introduces ADRF6750 modulator

• AD9551 clock generator simplifies clock design

• Differential amplifiers launched by Analog Devices

• ADXL345 cuts portable devices' energy use by 75%

• ADI unveils precision instrumentation amplifier

• ADI releases the ADF4602-1 transceiver

• TxDac Dacs aid energy efficient product design

• Blackfin BF51x processors reduce power consumption

• Analog Devices unveils audio codecs

• ADI releases regulators for mobile handsets

• Analog introduces HDMI v 1.3 transmitter

• A/D convertor measures smaller signals faster

• Front-end IC cleans up transmitter designs

• Microcontrollers integrate 24bit convertors

• Intelligent sensor has six degrees of freedom

• MEMs sensor targets machine monitoring

• Monitors guarantee power system accuracy

• Half-bridge gate drivers are fully isolated

• Programmable controller eases PSU design

• Variable gain amp upgrades cable modems

• RF driver amp has power to perform

• Kit eases convertor selection and development

• Reference design networks home entertainment

• Direct digital synthesiser is made for handhelds

• Processors add performance, peripherals and power

• Synthesiser provides low phase noise

• Audio devices upgrade TV sound systems

• Speed and precision makes amp difference

• Transceivers integrate full WiMAX feature set

• Upgrade for DSP development

• Radio edits out advertising

• Instrument amplifier requires little power

• Free software simplifies radio link design

• Sensors combine for handheld inertial measurement

• Amps enable advanced RF radio architectures

• Demodulator covers a wider band

• Integrated convertor eases motor controller design

• Clock generator keeps networks in sync

• Blackfin stars in embedded comparisons

• Chipset boosts basestation receiver bandwidth

• SoftFone chips for multimedia on low-cost handsets

• Differential drivers have low distortion

• TigerSHARC chip to boost 3G networks

• In-amp maintains DC precision over gain

• Partners to show industrial and automotive designs

• Dual 14bit ADC speeds up to WiMAX

• Designers' guide to in-amps

• Chipset expands portfolio of TD-SCDMA technology

• LED driver preserves handset flash power

• Proximity sensors provide consistent detection

• PC codecs upgrade to high-definition audio

• Battery monitor manages automotive power

• SoCs package all electricity metering functions

• Transceiver chip covers multiple low-power bands

• Convertor cuts size and power drain

• Satellite receivers sport multiple Blackfins

• Acquisition expands Analog's audio expertise

• DSP-based upsampling improves CD audio

• Switches speed to route QXGA video signals

• Convertor saves power in basestations

• Online software aids DDS development

• Amplifiers integrate click-and-pop suppression

• Amps are instrumental in precision

• Dedicated compression chip masters digital cinema

• Analog acquires cellular IP

• Sensors watch mainboard conditions

• Detector chip gets the measure of basestations

• PLL synthesiser runs up to 8GHz

• Acquisition to expand RF signal processing

• MEMS gyro is made for industrial application

• Quad 14bit ADC claims a first

• PLL solutions range over wireless basestations

• Fast-sampling monitors aid energy efficiency

• Quadrature modulators have all bands covered

• MCU takes precision analogue peripherals onboard

• Top-speed ADCs cut size and power consumption

• Digital isolators protect power and data in one

• Convertors cope with high-speed inputs

• Serdes is optimised for passive optical networks

• Convertor keeps watch over basestation environment

• Processor adds colour to infra-red imaging market

• Chipset enables wideband featurephones

• Processor powers collaboration phone convergence

• Chinese tests validate dual-mode 3G chipset

• Regional showing for embedded products

• Analogue front end takes imaging to HD levels

• Digital audio processors target HDTV duties

• Differential amplifier in drive for basestations

• DSP drives self-powered hardware encoder

• Multichannel DACs address design concerns

• MEMS accelerometer has ultra-low power consumption

• DC/DC controller supports cost-conscious design

• Processor powers fingerprint-recognition modules

• A/D convertors save with flexible inputs

• Single processor takes on networked AV centre

• ADCs expand basestation dynamic range

• ADCs improve image quality in ultrasound equipment

• Digital media camcorder uses JPEG2000 compression

• Viennese office clocks up 20 years

• Parametric evaluation tool aids op amp selection

• Instrumentation amplifier shrinks by a half

• Lead-free conversion gathers pace

• ArWest commits to Blackfin

• Frugal op amps boast low noise and distortion

• Processor helps keep track of vehicle movements

• Processors connect with automotive buses

• RF mixer reduces board space and cost

• Speedy 12bit convertors cut consumption

• Network processor extends to the home

• Instrumentation amplifier runs down to 1.8V

• Industrial VGA claims leading specs

• Quad amp claims new noise lows

• Precision industrial amplifier boasts lower noise

• Convertor boasts best-in-class specifications

• Design points the way to TD-SCDMA handsets

• MEMS sensor shipments top 200 million

• PLL design software takes on ISM band transceivers

• Capacitance and impedance convert to digital

• Secondary-side controller mops up PSU discretes

• Switch takes XAUI port redundancy onboard

• Applications guide to instrumentation amplifiers

• Blackfin board hosts embedded Linux development

• Semiconductor devices enable low-cost handsets

• Multiple proccessors aid automotive safety

• High-performance demonstrations in Nuremberg

• No drift claim for 16V instrumentation amp

• Chipset drives Fibre Channel up to 4.25Gbit/s

• Cordless telephony chipset hits 5.8GHz ISM band

• Frugal transmitter suits consumer applications

• Big SFDR suits ADC to basestation duties

• Clock chips boast subpicosecond jitter

• Environment speeds development of DSP-based audio

• ICs cover full cellular signal chain

• Chipset ready for Chinese 3G deployment

• Novel CMOS process runs up to 30V

• Precision amplifier is 70% smaller

• RF splitter enables multichannel set-top boxes

• 16bit DACs shrink to SOT-23 outline

• Video compression chip drives digital cinema

• TCL Mobile ships 10 millionth SoftFone-based unit

• Dual ADCs save up to 40% board space

• Convertors claim no compromise

• Free tool speeds PLL design

• Translator switch speaks many different voltages

• Benchmarks demonstrate processor superiority

• Chipset meets ADSL2/2plus standards

• Small claims for D/A convertor family

• Processor enables flexible 3G basestation design

• Dual-core processor gains RTOS support

• Award for high-speed op amp

• DSP-based platform simplifies home theatre setup

• Chipset provides a wireless Edge

• Processor powers digital radio receiver solution

• Switch cuts resistance for multimedia handsets

• Platform gives an Edge to wireless modems

• Dual 12bit SAR convertor is speedy sampler

• RDC solution delivers robust performance

• Microsoft designs Blackfin into set-top products

• Coupler range adds three- and four-channel devices

• CMOS wideband switches exceed 1GHz

• Switches take voltage translation onboard

• New generation DSPs boost speed and cut power

• Frugal sigma-delta ADC finds handheld niche

• Onboard programming for OTP trimmer

• Wide bandwidth for digitally controlled amp

• Concept designs aim at Windows Powered Smartphones

• Convertor accelerates four channels of acquisition

• Selectable crossover cuts amplifier distortion

• Direct digital synthesis on a tenth of the power

• Small-outline package for temperature sensor

• Arrow looks to mirror European success in Americas

• PCI-based emulator speeds through DSP designs

• Cable line driver aids set-top box designs

• Speedier sampling from SAR ADC

• More memory and speed for data-acquisition SoCs

• Regulator produces three outputs from 3V supplies

• High-density DAC provides 40 channels

• Convertors shrink to chip scale packaging

• Quadrature modulator has all basestations covered

• Wide operating voltage range for digital pot

• MEMS milestone with 100,000,000th accelerometer

• Reference upgrade includes a shrink in size

• Transceiver cuts RS485 power budget

• CDMA handset power manager packs multiple LDOs

• Thermal monitors take on more responsibility

• Communications DACs drive down to 3V systems

• Amplifier rejects common-mode noise

• Analog takes linear award from Rockwell Collins

• Synthesiser keeps wireless systems quiet

• On-chip serial interface aids ADC applications

• 16bit SAR convertor shrinks to SOT-23 package

• Distortion, noise and power all cut in new amp

• CCD processor combines front end and timing in one

• High speed and fast settling from feedback amps

• Switching regulators for high current density

• Frugal dual amplifier is cool performer

• Chip keeps an eye on complex comms waveforms

• Free software simulates PLL performance

• FastFET amplifiers keep the noise down

• Chip cuts battery-charger complexity

• Dual-loop control aids 10Gbit laser diode driver

• ADC boasts speed, accuracy and low power

• Chip integrates IF to digital for critical radio

• Convertor improves optical measurements

• Flat panel interface incorporates three ADCs

• More precision from JFET op amps

• Single chip powers the whole handset chipset

• Stereo audio conversion to 16 or 24bit resolutiom

• Data convertor is key to solid-state energy meters

• Chip provides a digital view of temperature

• 14bit A/D conversion at 105Msample/s