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iC Haus Announce New iC-HF - 6 Channel RS-422 Driver with Encoder Link & Bypass

The new iC-HF from iC Haus provides 6 RS-422 line drivers for 3V – 5.5V encoder applications. With the integrated Encoder Link function, the line drivers can be deactivated and analog/digital signals directly accessed through the line driver output pins. For differential RS-422 line driver operation, six differential complementary drivers are implemented.

From iC-Haus GmbH 25 Nov 2013

RS Components Signs Global Authorized Distributor Agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has signed a Global Authorised Distributor agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor. The agreement broadens the scope of the existing collaboration between the two companies to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of discrete semiconductor devices and power management ICs to customers worldwide.

From RS Components Ltd. 25 Nov 2013

RS Components Sign Franchise Deal with Silicon Labs

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has signed a franchise deal with Silicon Labs, a leader in high-...

From RS Components Ltd. 22 Nov 2013

Siemens Introduces Three New Communication Modules for Simatic S7-1200 Controller

Siemens is introducing three new communication modules for Simatic S7-1200 and two matching industrial routers with which remote terminal units (RTUs) can be economically implemented. The communication modules CP 1243-1, CP 1243-1 DNP3, and CP 1243-1 IEC connect the Siemens control via the Telecontrol Basic and Telecontrol Professional telecontrol systems to higher-level systems or a control center.

From Siemens 22 Nov 2013

LineStream Adds Advanced Position Control to InstaSPIN-MOTION

LineStream Technologies is adding on-chip position control expertise to the InstaSPIN™-MOTION software suite. Launched in collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI) in April 2013, InstaSPIN-MOTION originally focused on improving performance and design simplicity of sensorless speed control applications by embedding motor control software expertise on chip.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 22 Nov 2013

Imec and Holst Centre Announce Availability of Evaluation Kit for Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring

World-leading nanoelectronics research centre imec and Holst Centre, an open-innovation initiative by imec and TNO (NL), today announced the availability of evaluation kits for their proprietary ultra-low power ECG analog front-end chip for ambulatory cardiac monitoring.

From imec 20 Nov 2013

TI to Demonstrate Industrial Automation and Control Solutions at SPS IPC Drives

At SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, Germany on Nov. 26-28, 2013, Texas Instruments (TI) will showcase new technology innovations for the industrial market on its booth in Hall 6, stand # 136. Several hands-on analog and embedded processing demonstrations will highlight key technology advancements in industrial automation, including motor control, industrial drives, programmable logic control (PLC), industrial communication and sensors. Further details can be found on TI’s industrial automation portfolio web page.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 20 Nov 2013

RS Components Now Offers Schneider Electric Acti 9 Series Power Distribution Systems

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has added the Acti 9™ power distribution system to its inventory of Schneider Electric products.

From RS Components Ltd. 19 Nov 2013

Spansion Introduces Family of Flexible Microcontrollers for Industrial Applications

Spansion Inc., a global leader in embedded systems solutions, today announced a complete family of microcontrollers addressing high performance and low power needs for industrial applications such as factory automation, building management, inverter drives, smart meters, home appliances and medical devices.

19 Nov 2013

STMicroelectronics and Yogitech Partner to Develop Comprehensive Safety Package for Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Yogitech, a leader in providing functional safety solutions, have signed an agreement to create a comprehensive package that will simplify the development and certification of safety-critical applications based on STM32 microcontrollers.

From STMicroelectronics 19 Nov 2013

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