Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3A6386 USB Type-C multimedia port switch, designed to enable manufacturers to continue supporting legacy data and analog peripherals through USB Type-C ports. As a result of the adoption of USB Type-C ports in mobile phones and tablets, manufacturers are removing other ports such as USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio sockets. The […]
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Analog Top Talks in May 2019 on EDABoard.com
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around analog ICs and analog design. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. Mains setpoint monitoring basic circuit – I need to monitor the mains with setpoint and I need an […]
Millimeter-wave waveguide antennas cover up to 220 GHz
Pasternack has released a new line of waveguide antennas designed to address R&D, military/aerospace, experimental radar, test & measurement and wireless communication applications from 40 GHz to 220 GHz. Pasternack’s new line of millimeter-wave waveguide antennas consist of 85 new models that cover broad frequency ranges of 40 to 220 GHz, feature waveguide sizes ranging from WR5 […]
Lever-actuated spring pin socket for BGA676 packages
A new BGA socket called the CBT-BGA-6087 features a contactor in the form of a stamped spring pin with 19-gm actuation force per ball and a cycle life of 125,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.93 nH, insertion loss < 1 dB at 14.1 GHz, and contact resistance is
Clamshell spring pin socket handles SAW filters
A new LGA socket addresses high-performance requirements for custom pitch devices – CBT-LGA-5017. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 14.5-gm actuation force per pin and cycle life of 100,000 insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.98 nH, insertion loss is below 1 dB at 31.7 GHz and capacitance is 0.067 pF. The […]
Input-protected, low-noise amplifiers handle 1-W CW inputs
Pasternack has released a new line of input-protected low-noise amplifiers (LNA’s) with no damage up to +30 dBm CW input power that are ideal for radar systems, EW applications, military/microwave radios, wireless and satellite communications and test instrumentation. Pasternack’s new line of input-protected low-noise amplifiers consists of 12 different models that cover a broad range of frequency […]
Stress & Strain, Part 1: Fundamental principles
The mechanical strain induced on electronic components due to mechanical and thermal stress is an important aspect of their performance consistency and limitations; stress is also used to enable some materials provide critical electronic functions. Although electronic systems and circuits invoke intangibles such as voltages, currents, power, EM fields, and Maxwell’s equations — to cite […]
MEMS inertial accelerometer now offered in ±10 g and ±50 g ranges
Silicon Designs, Inc. announced that additional new g-ranges and end-user enhancements have been added to its Model 2227 MEMS inertial accelerometer series. Initially launched in October 2018 as a strictly ±25-g product, the Series is now offered in both ±10 g and ±50 g ranges, respectively. Stock quantities of all three models are immediately available […]
Choosing the right MEMS microphone interface for your project
by Bruce Rose, CUI Inc. Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphones have been steadily increasing their market share, driven by the surge in popularity of voice-controlled electronics with applications like voice-enabled navigation devices and digital home assistants. But what are the different types of MEMS microphone electrical interfaces available and how do you apply them to your […]
Sockets handle 25-pin BGA packages little loss, minimal increase in PCB
A new high-performance socket handles 0.4-mm-pitch BGA 25-pin devices. The CG-BGA-5030 socket is designed for the 2.125×2.225-mm package size and operates at a bandwidth up to 30 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The socket is designed with an easy open clamshell lid with an integrated compression mechanism. The contact resistance is […]