Microcontrollers designed for multi-applications

NXP Semiconductors has launched the SmartMX2, a range of secure microcontrollers designed for applications such as e-government, banking, pay TV, mobile transactions and public transport.

News from Electronicstalk, 2 December 2010

NXP launches IC systems for vehicle LED headlights

NXP Semiconductors has launched a range of fully integrated, flexible driver IC solutions that are based on automotive-qualified technology and designed for vehicle LED headlights and tail lights.

News from Electronicstalk, 10 November 2010

Microcontrollers suited for battery-powered units

NXP's LPC1100L and LPC1300L microcontrollers are suited for lighting controllers, digital power conversion and management systems, and portable battery-powered consumer products and accessories.

News from Electronicstalk, 20 October 2010

Microcontroller ideal for contactless applications

NXP Semiconductors's Mifare Plus contactless microcontroller has been selected by Russian city Sochi to power the automatic fare collection (AFC) system of its ground transportation network.

News from Electronicstalk, 8 September 2010

NXP IC ideal for solar battery charge controllers

NXP Semiconductor has launched the MPT612, a low-power IC dedicated to performing the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) function for applications using solar photovoltaic cells or fuel cells.

News from Electronicstalk, 26 August 2010

Contactless IC for security sensitive applications

NXP Semiconductors has announced that Mifare Plus contactless microcontroller IC has been adopted by the Turkish highway card-based automated toll scheme Kartli Gecis Sistemi (KGS).

News from Electronicstalk, 21 June 2010

CFL bulbs for dimming and non-dimming lamps

NXP Semiconductors has introduced the UBA2027 range of compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) bulbs for energy-saving lamps, which provide smoother dimming capabilities to levels below 10 per cent.

News from Electronicstalk, 14 May 2010

CAN receiver has improved EMC and ESD levels

NXP Semiconductors has launched the TJA1043 - a high-speed CAN transceiver with improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance levels.

News from Electronicstalk, 30 April 2010

LFPAK Mosfets reduce footprint by 46 per cent

NXP Semiconductors has brought out a range of automotive power Mosfets housed in the compact, thermally enhanced Loss Free Package (LFPAK).

News from Electronicstalk, 20 April 2010

NXP silicon tuner supports worldwide TV reception

NXP Semiconductors has announced the TDA18272, a silicon tuner designed for worldwide terrestrial and cable TV reception.

News from Electronicstalk, 11 December 2009

• Power IC drives dimmable compact fluorescent lamps

• NXP launches HS-CAN transceivers

• Transient voltage suppressor diodes save PCB space

• Moscow Metro utilises Mifare technology

• NXP transceiver is LIN 2.1 compliant

• NXP launches Flexray transceivers

• NXP and Pegatron create half-size TV tuner card

• NXP launches ESD protection device

• NXP develops Schottky rectifiers

• NXP has high-speed microcontrollers

• NXP launches Interface Conditioning chips

• Video decoder has automotive qualification

• Acquisition combines digital TV expertise

• Power chipset meets green PC standard

• HDMI switches run up to 20m of cable

• Downconvertor IC is satellite transmitter

• Real-time clock cuts power and size

• Set-top-box design passes NorDig test

• Basestation transistor handles high power levels

• Media processor drives personal recorder

• More performance for ARM-based MCUs

• Smart card IC suits ticketing systems

• Multimedia processor entertains car passengers

• Microcontrollers add software-based encryption

• Assisted-GPS device is first fruit of acquisition

• Cellular baseband can evolve with standards

• Acquisition brings ready-made GPS expertise

• Inverter controllers shed light on LCD TVs

• High-speed phone eases downloads

• Chip improves passport security

• ICs suit entire UHF range

• Multimedia system suits low-cost handsets

• Singapore is central to wireless USB development

• BlueStreak acquisition expands ARM portfolio

• Down convertor cuts LNBs down to size

• UHF transistor boosts power for broadcast

• EDGE mobile phones built around Nexperia platform

• Chipset puts TV on mobiles

• Slimline filters protect against EMI and ESD

• Transistors claim breakthrough in small signal

• Flyback and power factor control come together

• NXP provides reception module for S-band mobile TV

• High quality image processing on a chip

• Multimedia processor upgrades handset audio

• Bluetooth and WLAN coexist in handsets

• Consortium to set standards for NFC payments

• NXP pulls pin on Crolles2 Alliance

• Multicore processors drive in-car entertainment

• UART family supports next-generation interfaces

• ESD protection for PC notebooks and TV displays

• Alliance unites contactless smart card standards

• Contactless IC is first with Advanced Encryption

• Cellular chipset enables fixed mobile convergence

• Chipset creates future-proof IP set-top boxes

• WiMAX transceivers are made for handhelds

• Dual-bus MCUs accelerate communications

• Controller cuts wireless USB footprint

• Semiconductor spinoff firms management structure

• High-security chip set for US passports

• Reference designs aid TV differentiation

• DVB channel decoder cuts size and power

• ESD protector meets multimedia standard

• RF transceivers support 802.16e WiMAX

• French adopt e-passport technology

• Hybrid TV tuner has all standards covered

• Reference design brings Dell TV to market

• Design cuts the cost of quality LCD TVs

• Near field communication put to the test

• Labs check devices for HDCP compliance

• Decoders offer an enhanced digital experience

• Near field communication set for full-scale trial

• Collaboration is key to RFID advances

• Digi-Key adds new dimension to distribution

• IC makers collaborate to fast track RFID standard

• Two-chip set puts TV on the motherboard

• Future adds European franchise

• Philips commits to Windows Media

• Alliance partners reach SoC IP accord

• Handset design takes UMA onboard

• Dual TV decoder exploits PCI Express bandwidth

• ARM9-based microcontroller stakes its claim

• System in package to bring DVB-H TV to handsets

• Bird signs for system solution

• Smartphone system solution runs Linux

• Kit speeds cellular system development

• Multimedia processor aims for smartphone duties

• Edge chipset set for debut in Samsung handset

• Tiny MCUs take system-level functions on-chip

• Cards are just the ticket for German footie fans

• BiCMOS logic shrinks into DQFN packages

• Mobile displays crack the billion barrier

• Small claims for FM radio on a chip

• Migration path for more code capacity

• Compact outline for ESD protection diodes

• Smart card controller has passport to travel

• System solution gives TCL and Alcatel the Edge

• MOSFET boasts industry leading on-resistance

• Samsung signs up for near field commms devices

• NASA to test smart-card security

• Samsung adds SACD format to DVD players

• MOSFETs optimised for DC motor control

• WLAN and Bluetooth shrink to one package each

• Top technology role for Penning de Vries

• Partners bring more software to programme

• Successful debut for 90nm SoC process

• Reference design puts digital Class-D amp to work

• Silicon tuners simplify satellite reception

• ARM7-based microcontrollers take CAN onboard

• Buffers take on comms card system management

• LCD TV in one

• Programme promotes connected home

• Decoder raises LCD TV picture quality

• Single-chip MPEG-2 codec on the record for DVD

• MOSFET features submilliohm on-state resistance

• Processor enables mutimedia messaging

• Complete Bluetooth system shrinks to one package

• Display driver cuts 3G handset power budget

• Convertor bridges the gap to digital TV

• CPU core powers up new media processors

• Philips joins IMEC programme

• Logic device takes on oscillator control

• DVD reference design gains five more fans

• Scaler switches TV designs to LCDs

• Multimedia systems to gain Memory Stick support

• Processor speeds BenQ to rewritable DVD market

• Pioneer to use SACD chip in advanced DVD players

• Chips bring higher picture quality to LCD TV

• Cellular system solution speeds Bird to market

• Landmark for automotive sensor applications

• Schottky diodes shrink by half

• Controller upgrades USB capabilities

• Reference design upgrades legacy TVs to digital

• ARM7-based MCU aims to set the 32bit standard

• Reference design gains more functions

• Software sorts out mobile acoustics

• RFID chips keep track of Benetton's garments

• Integrated PSU chips join Smartphone concept

• Plug-and-play configuration for basestation amps

• Fierce stuff for wireless accord

• Gateway design combines DECT with wireless LAN

• Joint venture eyes Chinese 3G market

• Systemonic acquisition to boost WLAN solutions

• Module provides easy-to-apply Bluetooth addon

• Sasken to help with 2.5G and 3G offensive

• Smart cards are just the ticket for the tube

• Smart manager takes two fans under PWM control

• Integrated convertor boosts onboard power density

• Transceiver handles non-PC USB uses

• 2.5G cellular solution gains J2ME cpability

• One-chip power for Visteon car radio platform

• Single-chip reader IC goes multistandard

• LCD controller takes interface onboard

• Ericsson Mobile Platforms keeps faith with Philips

• Linux-based gateway-on-a-chip secures routers

• Broadband hybrids take control onboard

• Bird selects cellular semiconductor solution

• I2C multiplexed EEPROMs aim for notebooks

• MOSFET package keeps cooler and thinner

• Second-generation baseband aids Bluetooth solution

• Clarion standardises on DSP for in-car sounds

• Development help for USB On The Go

• Technological breakthrough in silicon tuners

• Single-chip MPEG2 codec aims at DVD recorders

• Philips and Ucentric in entertaining alliance

• Technology approval for dual-interface controller

• TV chips accelerate move to 100Hz sets

• Single chip handles all CD audio player functions

• Process combines SiGe with CMOS logic and more

• Single-chip solution for Super Audio CD

• Semiconductor passive integration shrinks RF amp

• RF reference design for GSM/UMTS handsets

• TriQuint agreement keeps Philips up with III-V

• Development kit gets 3G basestations started

• IC reinvents radio receiver architecture

• Banham takes Philips standard products to market

• Telematics IC is single-chip in-car solution

• Philips and Mitsumi in analogue accord

• Philips adds ASIC skills to Flarion programme

• Transceiver passes interoperability tests

• Faster logic solution for low-voltage applications

• Philips to develop 3G chipset for China

• Philips and Flarion collaborate on mobile comms

• Quintet co-operate on automotive safety standards

• High security for smart card MCU family