What is Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC)?
A Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) is a type of IC that operates at microwave frequencies (300MHz to 300GHz), performing such functions as microwave mixing, power amplification, low-noise amplification and high-frequency switching. |
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2014-05-08 | DSP-integrated SoC prolongs wearables' battery life The SoC architecture integrates a multi-functional DSP core into a tiny MCU, where the DSP handles the always-listening chores and wakes up the MCU only when necessary. |
2008-11-06 | Downconversion mixer is highly integrated Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX19985A 700MHz to 1000MHz, dual, downconversion mixer that integrates an LO switch, buffer, and splitter. |
2005-07-18 | Digicams make use of integrated motor drivers Learn motion-control requirements in modern DSCs and motor-driver solutions based on an integrated driver IC |
2004-09-17 | Dialog Semi, Carl Zeiss partner on integrated VGA camera Dialog Semi and Carl Zeiss have developed an integrated VGA camera with an image sensing processor, flex module and 20-pin connector. |
2004-06-29 | Dialog LCD drivers have fully integrated graphic display RAM Dialog Semiconductor Plc released the first two products in its new color LCD driver family. |
2008-09-02 | Deploying wireline-quality VoIP by using integrated service level test automation As cable operators begin to benefit from the effects triple-play service bundling has on customer retention and increased subscriber revenue, they must proactively ensure that the total customer experience meets expectations from VoIP day-of-install onward. |
2005-12-01 | DC/DC converter with fully integrated synchronous rectifier austriamicrosystems' AS1320 is a high efficiency step-up DC/DC converter with fully integrated synchronous rectifier eliminating the need for external transistors. |
2006-11-14 | Data I/O, Intel's flash group collaborate on integrated solutions Data I/O has partnered with Intel's Flash Memory Group to offer integrated solutions, based on the companies' expertise in automated programming solutions and flash memory. |
2003-04-02 | Dallas ships integrated RTC chip in 10-pin ?SOP The company's DS1374 2-wire serial real-time clock features a 32-bit binary counter with a watchdog, period alarm, and programmable square-wave output. |
2011-08-26 | Corelis, NI offer integrated JTAG solution Corelis and NI are offering a JTAG solution that provides a seamless path for deploying boundary-scan test and programming capabilities. |
2006-07-13 | Connectors offer integrated magnetics, LED options Bel Stewart Connector introduced the RJ-45 connectors with integrated magnetics and LED options for high-density networking and telecommunications applications. |
2009-11-13 | Coming soon: x86 core with integrated graphics Advanced Micro Devices has provided rough outlines of two new x86 cores as well as its first 32nm Fusion chips that integrate x86 and graphics cores. |
2005-12-06 | Clock generator with integrated PLL Dallas Semi's new crystal-based clock generator has an integrated phase-locked loop to generate clock outputs and three pin-selectable multiplier rates and three dither magnitudes to reduce EMI. |
2002-07-05 | Cirrus MPEG codec chip integrated into Intel reference design Cirrus Logic Inc.'s CS92288 MPEG A/V codec chip has been incorporated into Intel Corp.'s Media Center Reference Design. |
2003-11-21 | Cirrus Logic DAC features integrated line drivers Cirrus Logic Inc. has expanded its portfolio of analog and mixed-signal audio components with the release of the CS4351 DAC device. |
2004-02-02 | Choosing the right design flow model with integrated architecture Users of ASIC, COT and COPD models are finding that flows based on an integrated RTL-to-GDSII system can offer additional benefits when fully leveraged. |
1999-06-29 | Chip scale integrated passive devices for wireless applications This paper deals with the integration of multiple channels of high-performance filters and ESD protection in a very small footprint that provides enhanced performance. |
2012-12-04 | Challenges of display integrated with touch Know the opportunities and challenges that still exist with this technology, as well as the response of the discrete sensor vendors. |
2000-05-03 | Cellphone design using highly integrated GSM radio chipset The highly integrated RF subsystem for GSM900MHz and DCS1800MHz (or PCS1900MHz) with minimal external component count and low power is presented. The entire subsystem include RF front-end IC in receive path, power amplifier (PA), transceiver with integrated dual loop synthesizer, and power amplifier controller. This article describes the GSM900MHz and DCS1800MHZ systems. |
2008-06-02 | Cascade offers fully integrated flicker noise measurement system Cascade Microtech introduces the EDGE Flicker Noise Measurement System that provides measurements from 1Hz to 30MHz, |
2008-06-03 | Cascade goes integrated in bid to maximize investments In response to the ever-increasing cost associated with developing new process nodes, Cascade Microtech has announced a new initiative to develop integrated measurement systems for on-wafer semiconductor device characterization and process development. |
2011-08-31 | Calypto acquires Catapult C for better integrated ESL flow Aiming to get all as many pieces of an integrated ESL design flow together, Calypto said it has acquired, in a yet undisclosed terms, Catapult C Synthesis from Mentor. |
2000-12-11 | Bussing with MECL 10,000 Integrated Circuits This application note describes some of the guidelines to consider when designing high-speed bus lines and shows how the MC10123 can be used for maximum bus performance. |
2009-02-10 | Building integrated PV hotspots emerging in Europe The European building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market is showing great investment and growth potential as it spreads through Europe. A Frost & Sullivan report says that there is substantial amount of interest in this market due to its high year-on-year growth and an increasing number of countries that now have legislation supporting the BIPV technology. |
2008-05-06 | Brushless DC motor driver is fully integrated Allegro has introduced two new full-bridge motor drivers that allows the integration of a Hall element, an H-bridge output driver and PWM speed control logic into a monolithic IC. |
2000-12-05 | Brushless dc motor drive incorporates small outline integrated circuit packaged MOSFETs This application note describes a brushless DC motor drive (BLDC) design similar in size to those found in hard disk spindle motor drives. |
2007-12-12 | Boost converter has integrated 1.2A switch Texas Instruments Inc. has introduced a tiny, high-voltage boost converter with an integrated 40V, 1.2A FET and a wide input-voltage range of 3V to 18V. |
2010-12-17 | Bi-directional integrated solution provides efficient loop for composites Ansys and Vistagy integrate Ansys 13.0 Composite PrepPost and FiberSIM 2010 to deliver quicker, more accurate composites design and analysis. FiberSIM’s Analysis Interface allows optimization of parts, assemblies and structures more efficiently. |
2013-08-13 | Benefits of integrated signal, power isolation Know how integrated signal and power isolation provides robust and compact measurement and control. |
2013-03-06 | BCD process tech for integrated smart energy apps MagnaChip's 0.35? ultra-high voltage BCD 700V technology targets smart energy market for applications such as AC/DC and switched-mode power supplies as well as LED lighting. |
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