PHOENIX, USA: ON Semiconductor has introduced the NCS5650 - a new line driver device targeted at Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications applications such as smart metering, industrial control and street lighting.
The NCS5650 is a high efficiency, Class AB, low distortion driver, specifically designed to drive power line mains and capable of accepting a signal from any power line carrier modem.
The NCS5650 contains an operational amplifier which can be configured as a unity gain follower buffer, or alternatively used to provide the first stage of a 4-pole low pass filter. The output stage has the capacity drive up to 2.0 A peak into an isolation transformer or simple coil coupling to the mains.
At an output current of 1.5 A, the output voltage is guaranteed to swing within 1.0 V or less on either rail, ensuring optimal signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in harsh environments. The NCS5650 draws just 150 µA while in shutdown mode. Power supply options are single-sided 6 V to 12 V and dual balanced ±3.0 V to ±6.0 V.
With its unique full power bandwidth, the NCS5650 can operate in any region of the world while complying with local PLC frequency band regulations like CENELEC.
The devices have an extended junction temperature range of −40 °C to +125 °C. They are offered in a compact QFN package with an exposed thermal pad for enhanced heat dissipation and increased thermal reliability which provides cost sensitive designers a further bill of materials cost reduction.
The NCS5650 is offered in a compact 20-pin, 4 mm x 4 mm x 1 mm, Pb-free, QFN package priced at $3.73 per unit in 10,000 unit quantities.
“The advent of power line communications allows utility companies to add greater levels of functionality to their electricity distribution networks - thereby providing consumers more control over their energy consumption,” said Simon Keeton, general manager of ON Semiconductor’s Audio, Video and Interface products division.
“When combined with an industry leading Spaced Frequency Shift Keying (SFSK) modem, like ON Semiconductor’s AMIS-49587, the NCS5650 acts as an adaptive solution for PLC communications with a desirable balance of performance and price. Designs employing this solution will benefit from high levels of integration which provides a reduced component count and a decreased overall bill of materials.”
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Intersil's battery charger most efficient and versatile for 1- and 2-cell Li-Ion/Li-polymer batteries
MILPITAS, USA: Intersil Corp. has added to its growing family of compact, fully integrated battery chargers by introducing the new ISL9220.
The new device is based on a true switched-mode topology that ensures the highest operating efficiency and lowest power dissipation for 1-cell and 2-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer based portable applications such as smartphones and tablet computers.
The ISL9220 minimizes charge time while providing maximum power efficiency and heat reduction using synchronous pulse width modulation technology with integrated MOSFETs. The device's 1.2MHz switching frequency allows the use of small external inductors and capacitors. The device provides up to 2A charge current and charge voltage accuracy is 0.5 percent. Programmable input current limiting is included along with programmable pre-charge and fast charge settings.
Integrated overvoltage protection on the adapter/USB power input protects both the battery and circuitry from damage due to excessive voltage on the input. A programmable safety timer is provided to terminate charging if the battery fails to charge in the programmed period. The ISL9220 can also monitor the battery temperature and discontinue charging if the temperature becomes unsafe.
Pricing and Availability
The ISL9220 for 1-cell and ISL9220A for 2-cell batteries are both available now in compact 4mm x 4mm 20-lead TQFN packages. Pricing starts at $2.30 each in 1,000-piece quantities.
The new device is based on a true switched-mode topology that ensures the highest operating efficiency and lowest power dissipation for 1-cell and 2-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer based portable applications such as smartphones and tablet computers.
The ISL9220 minimizes charge time while providing maximum power efficiency and heat reduction using synchronous pulse width modulation technology with integrated MOSFETs. The device's 1.2MHz switching frequency allows the use of small external inductors and capacitors. The device provides up to 2A charge current and charge voltage accuracy is 0.5 percent. Programmable input current limiting is included along with programmable pre-charge and fast charge settings.
Integrated overvoltage protection on the adapter/USB power input protects both the battery and circuitry from damage due to excessive voltage on the input. A programmable safety timer is provided to terminate charging if the battery fails to charge in the programmed period. The ISL9220 can also monitor the battery temperature and discontinue charging if the temperature becomes unsafe.
Pricing and Availability
The ISL9220 for 1-cell and ISL9220A for 2-cell batteries are both available now in compact 4mm x 4mm 20-lead TQFN packages. Pricing starts at $2.30 each in 1,000-piece quantities.
RFMD commences volume shipments of next-generation WCDMA/HSPA+ power amplifiers for smart phones and 3G devices
GREENSBORO, USA: RF Micro Devices Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, has commenced high-volume production shipments of its RF720x WCDMA/HSPA+ power amplifiers (PAs) to leading smart phone and 3G device manufacturers in Korea and China.
The RF720x product family is currently supporting multiple new data-centric devices, and volume shipments are forecast to increase materially in calendar 2010.
RFMD's RF720x PAs maximize efficiency across all major 3G frequency bands (1-6, 8-11, 33, 34) to extend battery life in both voice and data operation. RFMD's RF720x PAs also feature the industry's highest mid-power to high-power switch point, enabling further improvement in efficiency and higher data throughput in mid-power data modes up to 19 dBm - several decibels better than current competitive offerings.
The higher mid-power switch point is especially critical to manufacturers of next-generation 3G/4G smart phones, as they seek greater reductions in output power in data-only operation. Also, by optimizing all switch points (low-power, mid-power and high-power) for data-centric smart phones, the RF720x product family reduces customer test times related to calibration, further lowering total system costs while also accelerating time-to-market.
Eric Creviston, president of RFMD's Cellular Products Group (CPG), said: "RFMD's innovative new RF720x product family represents the next-generation of discrete 3G power amplifiers for smart phones and 3G devices. RFMD's RF720x product family helps smart phone manufacturers significantly enhance the consumer experience by extending battery life and enabling smaller device form factors. The RF720x product family also lowers our customers' total system costs and helps to maximize customer-level factory throughput by minimizing design cycle times and test times.
"We are particularly excited about new smart phone programs we are supporting in Korea and China, and we look forward to ramping new design wins in the near-term in Europe and North America."
RFMD's RF720x product family includes nine high performance PAs designed for smartphones and 3G devices implementing mode-specific, band-specific front end architectures. The RF720x product family accommodates all major WCDMA/HSPA+/TD-SCDMA bands and band combinations and is optimized for seamless operation with reference designs from Qualcomm and other leading open market 3G chipset suppliers.
RFMD's 3G product portfolio accommodates all major RF architectures, including existing mode-specific/band-specific and mode-specific/multi-band architectures as well as emerging multimode/multi-band, converged architectures. RFMD also supplies a broad portfolio of switch-based components optimized for smart phones and 3G devices, providing a comprehensive RF product portfolio covering the entire cellular front end.
The RF720x product family is currently supporting multiple new data-centric devices, and volume shipments are forecast to increase materially in calendar 2010.
RFMD's RF720x PAs maximize efficiency across all major 3G frequency bands (1-6, 8-11, 33, 34) to extend battery life in both voice and data operation. RFMD's RF720x PAs also feature the industry's highest mid-power to high-power switch point, enabling further improvement in efficiency and higher data throughput in mid-power data modes up to 19 dBm - several decibels better than current competitive offerings.
The higher mid-power switch point is especially critical to manufacturers of next-generation 3G/4G smart phones, as they seek greater reductions in output power in data-only operation. Also, by optimizing all switch points (low-power, mid-power and high-power) for data-centric smart phones, the RF720x product family reduces customer test times related to calibration, further lowering total system costs while also accelerating time-to-market.
Eric Creviston, president of RFMD's Cellular Products Group (CPG), said: "RFMD's innovative new RF720x product family represents the next-generation of discrete 3G power amplifiers for smart phones and 3G devices. RFMD's RF720x product family helps smart phone manufacturers significantly enhance the consumer experience by extending battery life and enabling smaller device form factors. The RF720x product family also lowers our customers' total system costs and helps to maximize customer-level factory throughput by minimizing design cycle times and test times.
"We are particularly excited about new smart phone programs we are supporting in Korea and China, and we look forward to ramping new design wins in the near-term in Europe and North America."
RFMD's RF720x product family includes nine high performance PAs designed for smartphones and 3G devices implementing mode-specific, band-specific front end architectures. The RF720x product family accommodates all major WCDMA/HSPA+/TD-SCDMA bands and band combinations and is optimized for seamless operation with reference designs from Qualcomm and other leading open market 3G chipset suppliers.
RFMD's 3G product portfolio accommodates all major RF architectures, including existing mode-specific/band-specific and mode-specific/multi-band architectures as well as emerging multimode/multi-band, converged architectures. RFMD also supplies a broad portfolio of switch-based components optimized for smart phones and 3G devices, providing a comprehensive RF product portfolio covering the entire cellular front end.
Component shortages hurdle to recovery
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Stockcall.com offers investors comprehensive research on the printed circuit boards industry and has completed analytical research on Flextronics International Ltd and Celestica Inc.
Electronics Manufacturers were poised for a bounce back year but component shortages have slowed down the recovery. The shortage of components has adversely affected the electronics production chain. Essentially, electronics manufacturers were producing at a high rate due to the recent spike in global computer and mobile phone demand. However, a shortage in components, namely semiconductors, is negatively impacting recovery and growth.
Raw materials shortages also created difficulties. Manufacturers produced at a rate to meet demand but when the production chain was interrupted, many manufacturers saw a decline in profits and an increase in issues related to being overstocked. Visit www.stockcall.com/ to see how companies in this industry have grown over the past years and how they are expected to perform in the future.
There is reason for optimism though as efforts are underway to correct the components shortage issues. Already narrow operating margins will continue being put into increased peril while the production chain slowly corrects itself. In the meantime, many electronics manufacturers will try to weather the storm until production returns to rates prior to the shortages.
Electronics Manufacturers were poised for a bounce back year but component shortages have slowed down the recovery. The shortage of components has adversely affected the electronics production chain. Essentially, electronics manufacturers were producing at a high rate due to the recent spike in global computer and mobile phone demand. However, a shortage in components, namely semiconductors, is negatively impacting recovery and growth.
Raw materials shortages also created difficulties. Manufacturers produced at a rate to meet demand but when the production chain was interrupted, many manufacturers saw a decline in profits and an increase in issues related to being overstocked. Visit www.stockcall.com/ to see how companies in this industry have grown over the past years and how they are expected to perform in the future.
There is reason for optimism though as efforts are underway to correct the components shortage issues. Already narrow operating margins will continue being put into increased peril while the production chain slowly corrects itself. In the meantime, many electronics manufacturers will try to weather the storm until production returns to rates prior to the shortages.
Traction battery market to exceed $55 billion by 2020
ROCKVILLE, USA: MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of IDTechEx Ltd's new report "Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2010-2020" to its collection of Energy market reports.
Rapidly growing market for traction batteries will exceed $55 billion in only ten years. However that spans battery sets up to $500,000 each with great sophistication needed for military, marine, and solar aircraft use.
Huge numbers of low cost batteries are being used for e-bikes but even here several new technologies are appearing. The largest replacement market is for e-bikes today and the value market for replacement batteries will not be dominated by cars when these batteries last the life of the car -- something likely to happen within ten years. The trends are therefore complex and that is why IDTechEx has analyzed them with great care.
Vehicle manufacturers are often employing new battery technology first in their forklifts or e-bikes, not cars, yet there is huge progress with car batteries as well -- indeed oversupply is probable in this sector at some stage. The mix is changing too. The second largest volume of electric vehicles being made in 2010 is mobility aids for the disabled but in ten years time it will be hybrid cars.
The market for car traction batteries will be larger than the others but there will only be room for six or so winners in car batteries and other suppliers and users will need to dominate their own niches to achieve enduring growth and profits.
This report analyzes the successes, the needs, the statistics and the market potential for traction batteries for all the major applications. It is important to look at the whole picture because traction battery manufacturers typically sell horizontally across many applications and electric vehicle manufacturers increasingly make versions for many applications.
Rapidly growing market for traction batteries will exceed $55 billion in only ten years. However that spans battery sets up to $500,000 each with great sophistication needed for military, marine, and solar aircraft use.
Huge numbers of low cost batteries are being used for e-bikes but even here several new technologies are appearing. The largest replacement market is for e-bikes today and the value market for replacement batteries will not be dominated by cars when these batteries last the life of the car -- something likely to happen within ten years. The trends are therefore complex and that is why IDTechEx has analyzed them with great care.
Vehicle manufacturers are often employing new battery technology first in their forklifts or e-bikes, not cars, yet there is huge progress with car batteries as well -- indeed oversupply is probable in this sector at some stage. The mix is changing too. The second largest volume of electric vehicles being made in 2010 is mobility aids for the disabled but in ten years time it will be hybrid cars.
The market for car traction batteries will be larger than the others but there will only be room for six or so winners in car batteries and other suppliers and users will need to dominate their own niches to achieve enduring growth and profits.
This report analyzes the successes, the needs, the statistics and the market potential for traction batteries for all the major applications. It is important to look at the whole picture because traction battery manufacturers typically sell horizontally across many applications and electric vehicle manufacturers increasingly make versions for many applications.
LED products Manufacturers Association (LEDMA) floated
HYDERABAD, INDIA: LEDMA was formed to address the issues of the growing industry and to make people aware of the future lighting technology. This will serve as a platform for LED Product Manufacturers across the country to strengthen and develop the LED industry.
The Association aims to promote awareness about Solid State Lighting and introduce energy efficient lighting systems, which makes optimum use of available power resources in India.
LEDMA also seeks to draw the Government's attention towards subsidy for LED lighting products and hopes to help waive-off of taxes as in the case of solar products in the country.
A constitutional body has been formed under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 in Hyderabad and the Association plans to build its zonal presence in the future. The first meeting was attended by about 50 Manufacturers.
Dr M.V, Ramana Rao, chairman and managing director of MIC Electronics Ltd is the president of LEDMA.
He said: "LEDMA's ultimate goal is to bring out the best technical and reliable LED products in our country. To put India on the global map of the LED industry, it is important to establish a strong and comprehensive indigenous manufacturing base. The Association will regulate the working of the Indian LED industry to ensure its quality product delivery, adherence to international standards and its success in the long run."
The Association aims to promote awareness about Solid State Lighting and introduce energy efficient lighting systems, which makes optimum use of available power resources in India.
LEDMA also seeks to draw the Government's attention towards subsidy for LED lighting products and hopes to help waive-off of taxes as in the case of solar products in the country.
A constitutional body has been formed under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 in Hyderabad and the Association plans to build its zonal presence in the future. The first meeting was attended by about 50 Manufacturers.
Dr M.V, Ramana Rao, chairman and managing director of MIC Electronics Ltd is the president of LEDMA.
He said: "LEDMA's ultimate goal is to bring out the best technical and reliable LED products in our country. To put India on the global map of the LED industry, it is important to establish a strong and comprehensive indigenous manufacturing base. The Association will regulate the working of the Indian LED industry to ensure its quality product delivery, adherence to international standards and its success in the long run."
Mercedes-Benz implements LUXEON Rebel LEDs from Philips Lumileds
SAN JOSE, USA: Daimler AG announced that it has adopted LUXEON® Rebel LEDs for use in the Daytime Running Light (DRL) function on several vehicle models within its fleet. Starting with the E-Class models in June 2010, Daimler intends to expand the use of LUXEON Rebel LEDs for the DRL function in other models, as well.
“We have chosen Philips Lumileds as our partner for the next generation LED DRLs not only due to the product supremacy in lumen output, quality of light and thermal stability, but due to the entirely trustful cooperation between the engineering teams on both sides,” said Uwe Kostanzer, head of exterior lighting department, Mercedes-Benz car group.
Michael Holt, CEO of Philips Lumileds, said, “We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Daimler AG for many years, and the adoption of LUXEON LEDs in the Mercedes platform is an exciting expansion of our relationship.”
“Mercedes’ leadership in adopting LED technology is a tremendous signal for the entire segment and could further accelerate the penetration of LEDs into vehicles,” said Klemens Brunner, VP Global Business Unit Automotive LEDs at Philips Lumileds.
“This is another important step in our mission to bring long lasting, energy efficient and environmentally friendly solid state lighting solutions to the automotive industry.”
Adopting LUXEON Rebel LED technology on automobiles enables carmakers to produce lighting modules that increase visibility, enhance safety, save power, and reduce CO2 emissions.
“We have chosen Philips Lumileds as our partner for the next generation LED DRLs not only due to the product supremacy in lumen output, quality of light and thermal stability, but due to the entirely trustful cooperation between the engineering teams on both sides,” said Uwe Kostanzer, head of exterior lighting department, Mercedes-Benz car group.
Michael Holt, CEO of Philips Lumileds, said, “We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Daimler AG for many years, and the adoption of LUXEON LEDs in the Mercedes platform is an exciting expansion of our relationship.”
“Mercedes’ leadership in adopting LED technology is a tremendous signal for the entire segment and could further accelerate the penetration of LEDs into vehicles,” said Klemens Brunner, VP Global Business Unit Automotive LEDs at Philips Lumileds.
“This is another important step in our mission to bring long lasting, energy efficient and environmentally friendly solid state lighting solutions to the automotive industry.”
Adopting LUXEON Rebel LED technology on automobiles enables carmakers to produce lighting modules that increase visibility, enhance safety, save power, and reduce CO2 emissions.
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