August 2009

Featured Products

A4403 Valley Current-Mode Control Buck Converter

The A4403 from Allegro MicroSystems is a buck converter that uses valley current-mode control. This control scheme allows very short switch on-times to be achieved, making it ideal for applications that require high switching frequencies combined with high input voltages and low output voltages.

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Features Applications

Broadest range of densities - 18Mb (GS818), 36Mb (GS834), 72Mb (GS886) Broadest range of organizations - x8, x9, x18, x36 Highest speeds - up to 400 MHz Lowest power Quad Data Rate compatible

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Every SRAM You Could WantThe largest selection of SigmaQuad-II™ and SigmaDDR-II™ SRAMs availableGSI Technology, Inc. offers a full line of SigmaQuad/SigmaDDR–II products which are fully compatible with other Quad Data Rate (QDR™)andDDRSRAMs.TheseproductscomeinBurstof2orBurstof4configurationsinorganizationsofx8,x9,x18,andx36bits. GSI Technology’s 18Mbit SigmaQuad-II Burst of 4 devices operate at speeds up to 400MHz—100MHz faster than the nearest competitor. This gives designers access to technology that can manage more than 400 million fully random address references per second in a single device. All SigmaQuad/DDR-II devices provide the highest performance available in their class. By providing these fast speed bins, customers who require higher performance memory for specialized applications can now realize the full potential of their products.

GSI also offers leaded packages for those designs that have not transferred to green manufacturing processes and RoHS compliant packages for applications that demand environmentally friendly products.

Founded in 1995, GSI Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of high performance SRAMs primarily incorporated in networking and telecommunicationsequipment.Headquartered inSantaClara,California,GSITechnology is ISO9001certifiedandhasworldwidefactory and sales locations.

SigmaQuad-II SigmaDDR-IIDensity 18Mb 36Mb 72Mb 18Mb 36Mb 72Mb

GSI 400MHz 333MHz 333MHz 400MHz 333MHz 333MHz

Cypress 200MHz 300MHz 333MHz 300MHz 300MHz 333MHz

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Samsung 300MHz 333MHz 300MHz 300MHz 333MHz 300MHz

STM32 Connectivity Line32-bit microcontroller with USB OTG, Ethernet with IEEE 1588, dual CAN, audio class I²SThe STM32 Connectivity Line is the latest addition to the highly successful STM32 Family of ARM® Cortex™-M3 powered MCUs, adding support for high performance industry standard interfaces while maintaining pin-and-software compatibility with other STM32 Product Lines.

Superior connectivity: Ethernet with IEEE 1588, USB OTG and dual CANThe STM32 Connectivity line makes networking economical as a result of an embedded Ethernet MAC with a dedicated DMA controller. The IEEE 1588 precision time protocol hardware support provides accurate clock synchronization over the network and retains ample CPU bandwidth to implement an embedded application.

USB 2.0 OTG makes the STM32 Connectivity line a turnkey solution to add a USB device, host or OTG function to aproduct.Firmwareupgradesinthefield,dataloggingordatastoragearenowaseasyasconnectingastandardUSB mass storage device to the STM32. Adding a USB keyboard, mouse or any other device is just as easy.

The dual CAN 2.0B makes the STM32 Connectivity Line a turnkey solution to implement a CAN gateway. Also since dual CAN and USB peripherals can be used simultaneously,theSTM32istheperfectfittoconnectacomputerorUSBdevicetoCANnetworks.

Superior audio: audio class I²SThe two audio class I²S of the STM32 Connectivity line, combined with the embedded Ethernet and USB OTG peripherals, address the connectivity and features required of many home-audio applications. The high-quality audio is achieved thanks to a new PLL block with the two I2S peripherals, which then generate the accurate master clock for the audio DAC.

The USB 2.0 OTG controller can connect any USB device, including USB mass storage devices and portable audio players. The powerful Cortex-M3 core running at 72MHzisabletohandleaudiodecodingofmusicfilesstoredonanSDcardorUSBmassstoragedeviceconnectedtotheSTM32,aswellastheuserinterface.

The combination of advanced, connectivity-oriented peripherals, standard STM32 peripherals including a PWM timer, and the high processing performance of the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3™ CPU also allow developers to consolidate multiple functions such as motor-control, user-interface control and connectivity features in equipment such as domestic appliances, building controls or industrial automation. Other applications will include systems requiring network accessibility, data-logging, or USB peripheral extension, such as patient monitors, point-of-sale terminals, vending machines, and safety or security systems

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A4403 Valley Current-Mode Control Buck Converter Flexible Solution for a Wide Range of Applications

Features Benefits

Wide input supply voltage range 9 V to 46 V Large input supply range for a variety of applications

High step-down ratios < 50 ns on-time permits low output voltage with high input voltages

Wide output voltage range 0.8 V to 15 V at 3 A output current Flexibility for a wide range of applications

Programmable on time with switching frequencies up to 2 MHz

High frequency switching reduces the size and cost of external components

Minimal external components Up integration of external components reduces cost and PC board footprint

Programmable soft start Reduces supply inrush current and reduces potential voltage overshoot on the output

Input under voltage, over current and over temperature protection

ProtectsA4403frommostoutofspecificationoperating conditions

-40ºC to 105ºC operating ambient temperature range Designed for demanding operating environments

16 contact QFN package with exposed thermal pad (4 x 4 x 0.75 mm) SmallthermallyefficientpackageisidealwherePCboardspaceis

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Office automation: Printers, scanners, copiers

Instrumentation: Small footprint portable test equipment and medical diagnostic instruments

Industrial: Battery chargers, high power LED supply, system power supplies for factory automation equipment

Consumer: Set top boxes, cable and DSL modems and routers, GPS, infotainment

The A4403 is a buck converter that uses valley current-mode control. This control scheme allows very short switch on-times to be achieved, making it ideal for applications that require high switching frequencies combined with high input voltages and low output voltages. Low cost is accomplished through high switching frequencies of up to 2 MHz, allowing smaller and lower value inductors and capacitors. In addition, minimal external components are required through high levels of integration. Optimal drive circuits are utilized to minimize switching losses. The switching frequency is maintained constant, as the on-time is modulated by the input voltage. This feed-forward control ensures excellent line correction. The on-time is set by an external resistor pulled-up to the input supply.

Whenpowerisinitiallyappliedandthedeviceisenabled,auser-configurablesoft-startfunctionoccurstominimizeinrushcurrentandto prevent output overshoot. Internal housekeeping and bootstrap supplies are provided which only require the addition of one small ceramic capacitor. A top-off charge pump is also provided to ensure correct operation at light loads. Internal diagnostics provide comprehensive protection against overcurrents, input undervoltages, and overtemperatures. The device package is a 16-contact, 4 mm × 4 mm, 0.75 mm nominal overall height QFN, with exposed pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating.

For more information, including pricing, availability, datasheets and samples (if available), please visit www.nuhorizons.com/portal6

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VersaClock™ III Programmable ClocksMulti purpose clock provides many solutions including cost savings, reduced board space and greatly increased versatility VersaClock™ products allow designers to save board space and cost by replacing crystals, oscillators and buffers with a single timing device. Exceptionalversatilityandconfigurabilityallowformaximumfreedominthe design process.

There are four internal PLLs, each individually programmable, allowing for up to seven unique frequencies. These frequencies are generated from a single reference clock, which can come from one of two redundant clock inputs. A glitchless automatic or manual switchover function allows the redundant clock to be selected during normal operation.

VersaClockdevicesarehighlyconfigurableandcanbeprogrammedthrough the use of the I2C interface. The programming interface enables the device to be programmed when it is in normal operation. An internal EEPROMallowstheusertosaveandrestoretheconfigurationofthedevice without having to reprogram it on power-up.

VersaClock products from IDT provide an almost universal solution for a variety of high performance clock applications. All Versaclock III product information, software, and support contact information can be found at: www.idt.com/go/versaclock3

Features

Four individually programmable internal PLL’s

Products support up to 9 outputs

VCXO and crystal oscillator products

Internal non-volatile EEPROM

Userfriendlysoftwarewithauto-configurationaswell as bit level manipulation

I2CInterfacefordeviceconfigurationandin-system programming

2 PLL’s support spread spectrum generation

Redundant clock inputs with glitchless auto and manual switchover capability

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Outputs supported: LVTTL/LVCMOS, LVPECL, LVDS, and HCSL Programmable slew rate control Programmable loop bandwidth VDDO capability Space saving QFN packages, including 24-pin, 28-pin, and 32-pin Output frequency range of 4.9kHz to 500MHz Jitter performance

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Consumer electronics Embedded systems Data communications Telecommunications Networking ®

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Low-Voltage CML Families SY56xxx - 6.4Gbps Precision Edge IC’s with Equalization

SY54xxx – The Power Saving Clock Distribution Family

The products in the SY56xxx family are fully differential and operate up to 5GHz or 6.4Gbps. The input structures of these products have an Equalization (EQ) circuit that compensates for signal degradation caused by the transmission medium. The EQ circuit can compensate for up to 27 inches of FR4 signal attenuation.

The differential input includes Micrel’s unique, 3-pin input termination architecture that interfaces to ANY differential signal, without any level-shifting or termination resistor networks in the signal path. The differential input can accept AC-coupled CML, LVPECL, and LVDS signals.

The SY56xxx family operates from a 2.5V ±5% core supply and a 1.2V, 1.8V, or 2.5V ±5% output supply. It is guaranteed to operate over the full industrial temperature range, from -40°C to +85°C.

Features 1.2V/1.8V/2.5V CML Differential Line Driver/Receiver with Equalization Equalization 9, 18, 27 inches of FR4 Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and voltage: DC-to >6.4Gbps Data throughput DC-to >5.0GHz Clock throughput

Applications Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC SONET clock and data distribution Fibre Channel clock and data distribution Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution

Micrel’s new Low-Voltage Current Mode Logic (CML) family of buffers, MUXes and crosspoint switches have low-power consumption compared to its counterparts. The CML family of products can interface to either a 1.2V or 1.8V receiver.

The CML family of products is useful in applications that have stringent power specifications. Theyareaimedathigh-speed clock and data applications. The internalterminationsimplifiesthedesignsand keeps total jitter below 10psRMS.

Features 1.2V/1.8V CML Line Driver/Receiver with Fail-Safe Input Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and voltage: DC-to- > 3.2Gbps throughput Ultra-low jitter design High-speed CML outputs 2.5V ±5% , 1.8/1.2V ±5% power supply operation Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C Available in 8-pin (2mm x 2mm) MLF® package

Applications Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC SONET clock and data distribution Fibre Channel clock and data distribution Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution

Low-Voltage CML FamiliesSY56xxx, 6.4Gbps Low Voltage CML Family with Equalization

The products in the SY56xxx family are fully dif-ferential and operates up to 5GHz or 6.4Gbps. The inputs structures of these products ave an Equalization (EQ) circuit that compensates for signal degradation caused by the transmission medium. The EQ circuit can compensate for up to 27" of FR4 signal attenuation.The differential input includes Micrel's unique, 3-pin input termination architecture that interfaces to ANY differential signal, without any level-shifting or termination resistor networks in the signal path. The differ-ential input can accept AC-coupled CML, LVPECL, and LVDS signals.The SY56xxx familoy operates from a 2.5V ±5% core supply and a 1.2V, 1.8V, or 2.5V ±5% output supply and is guaranteed to oper-ates over the full industrial temperature range, from -40°C to +85°C.Features• 1.2V/1.8V/2.5V CML Differential Line Driver/Receiver

with Equalization• Equalization 9, 18, 27 inchesof FR4• Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and voltage:

– DC-to >6.4Gbps Data throughput – DC-to >5.0GHz Clock throughput

Applications• Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC• SONET clock and data distribution• Fibre Channel clock and data distribution• Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution

Micrel's new Low-Voltage Current Mode Logic (CML) family of buffers, MUXes and cros-spoint switches have lowe-power consump-tion compared to its counterparts. The CML family of products can interface to either 12.V or 1.8V receiver.The CML family of products is useful in applications that have stringent power specifications. They are aimed for high-speed clock and data applications.The internal termination simplifies the designs and keep total jitter below 10psRMS.Features• 1.2V/1.8V CML Line Driver/Receiver with Fail-Safe Input• Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and voltage: – DC-to- > 3.2Gbps throughput• Ultra-low jitter design • High-speed CML outputs• 2.5V ±5% , 1.8/1.2V ±5% power supply operation• Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C• Available in 8-pin (2mm x 2mm) MLF® package

Applications• Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC• SONET clock and data distribution• Fibre Channel clock and data distribution• Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution

Part Number Function PackageSY56011R 1:2 Fanout Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56017R 2:1 Multiplexer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56023R 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56020R 1:4 Fanout Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56216R Dual Channel Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56034AR 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Six Outputs 32-Pin 5mm x 5mm MLF®

SY56040AR 4x4 Crosspoint Switch without Equalization 44-Pin 7mm x 7mm MLF®

SY56016R Low Voltage CML Buffer with Equalization 10-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®

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SY54xxx Family of Buffers, Multiplexers and Crosspoint Switches Saves Significant Power

Part Number Function PackageSY54011R Low Voltage CML Fanout Buffer/Translator 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY54016R Low Voltage CML Translator with Fail-Safe Input 8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®

SY54016AR Low Voltage CML Translator 8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®

SY54017R Low Voltage CML with Fail-Safe Input 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY54017AR Low Voltage CML MUX 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY54023R 2x2 with Fail-Safe Input 32-Pin 5mm x 5mm MLF®

Low-Voltage CML FamiliesSY56xxx, 6.4Gbps Low Voltage CML Family with Equalization

The products in the SY56xxx family are fully dif-ferential and operates up to 5GHz or 6.4Gbps. The inputs structures of these products ave an Equalization (EQ) circuit that compensates for signal degradation caused by the transmission medium. The EQ circuit can compensate for up to 27" of FR4 signal attenuation.The differential input includes Micrel's unique, 3-pin input termination architecture that interfaces to ANY differential signal, without any level-shifting or termination resistor networks in the signal path. The differ-ential input can accept AC-coupled CML, LVPECL, and LVDS signals.The SY56xxx familoy operates from a 2.5V ±5% core supply and a 1.2V, 1.8V, or 2.5V ±5% output supply and is guaranteed to oper-ates over the full industrial temperature range, from -40°C to +85°C.Features• 1.2V/1.8V/2.5V CML Differential Line Driver/Receiver

with Equalization• Equalization 9, 18, 27 inchesof FR4• Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and voltage:

– DC-to >6.4Gbps Data throughput – DC-to >5.0GHz Clock throughput

Applications• Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC• SONET clock and data distribution• Fibre Channel clock and data distribution• Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution

Micrel's new Low-Voltage Current Mode Logic (CML) family of buffers, MUXes and cros-spoint switches have lowe-power consump-tion compared to its counterparts. The CML family of products can interface to either 12.V or 1.8V receiver.The CML family of products is useful in applications that have stringent power specifications. They are aimed for high-speed clock and data applications.The internal termination simplifies the designs and keep total jitter below 10psRMS.Features• 1.2V/1.8V CML Line Driver/Receiver with Fail-Safe Input• Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and voltage: – DC-to- > 3.2Gbps throughput• Ultra-low jitter design • High-speed CML outputs• 2.5V ±5% , 1.8/1.2V ±5% power supply operation• Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C• Available in 8-pin (2mm x 2mm) MLF® package

Applications• Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC• SONET clock and data distribution• Fibre Channel clock and data distribution• Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution

Part Number Function PackageSY56011R 1:2 Fanout Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56017R 2:1 Multiplexer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56023R 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56020R 1:4 Fanout Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56216R Dual Channel Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY56034AR 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Six Outputs 32-Pin 5mm x 5mm MLF®

SY56040AR 4x4 Crosspoint Switch without Equalization 44-Pin 7mm x 7mm MLF®

SY56016R Low Voltage CML Buffer with Equalization 10-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®

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SY54xxx Family of Buffers, Multiplexers and Crosspoint Switches Saves Significant Power

Part Number Function PackageSY54011R Low Voltage CML Fanout Buffer/Translator 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY54016R Low Voltage CML Translator with Fail-Safe Input 8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®

SY54016AR Low Voltage CML Translator 8-Pin 2mm x 2mm MLF®

SY54017R Low Voltage CML with Fail-Safe Input 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY54017AR Low Voltage CML MUX 16-Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF®

SY54023R 2x2 with Fail-Safe Input 32-Pin 5mm x 5mm MLF®MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technologies.

Part Number Function Package

SY54011R 1:2 Fanout Buffer/Translator 16-Pin MLF®

SY54016R 1:1 Driver/Receiver with Fail-Safe Input 8-Pin MLF®

SY54016AR 1:1 Driver/Receiver 8-Pin MLF®

SY54017R 2:1 Multiplexer with Fail-Safe Input 16-Pin MLF®

SY54017AR 2:1 Multiplexer 16-Pin MLF®

SY54023R 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Fail-Safe Input 32-Pin MLF®

SY54023AR 2x2 Crosspoint Switch 32-Pin MLF®

Part Number Function Package

SY56011R 1:2 Fanout Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin MLF®

SY56017R 2:1 Multiplexer with Equalization 16-Pin MLF®

SY56023R 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Equalization 16-Pin MLF®

SY56020R 1:4 Fanout Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin MLF®

SY56216R Dual 1:1 Buffer with Equalization 16-Pin MLF®

SY56034AR 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Six Outputs 32-Pin MLF®

SY56040AR 4x4 Crosspoint Switch without Equalization 44-Pin MLF®

SY56016R Low Voltage CML Buffer with Equalization 10-Pin MLF®

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Accelerate Your Designs – Right out of the Box

The Spartan®-6 FPGA SP601 Evaluation Kit is an ideal entry-level development environment for evaluating the Spartan-6 family. This low-cost kit is the Xilinx Base Platform for developing consumer, infotainment, video, and other cost- and power sensitive applications. As a Base Level Targeted Design Platform, the new kit provides an integration of hardware, software, IP, and preverifiedreferencedesignssodevelopmentcanbeginrightoutofthebox.

Key Features:

FPGA: XC6SLX16 CS324 Spartan-6 Configuration Onboardconfigurationcircuitry Quad SPI Flash 4Mb 256Mb Parallel (BPI) Flash JTAG

Memory DDR2 component memory 128Mb IIC 1KB IIC EEPROM

Communication 10/100/1000 Tri-Speed Ethernet PHY, Marvell Alaska PHY (88E1111) Serial (UART) to USB Bridge Expansion connectors FMC-LPC connector (68 single-ended or 34 differential user-definedsignals) 8 user I/O (Digilent 2x6 Header)

Clocking 200MHz oscillator (differential) Socket (single-ended) populated with 27MHz Osc SMA connectors (differential)

Display 4X LEDs

Control 4X pushbuttons, 4X DIP switches

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• Analog (Data Conversion, Power Management) • Communications (Bluetooth, LIN, CAN, POTS, GPS, RF, WiMax, Zigbee) • Memory (Flash, EEPROM, Modules) • Microcontrollers (8051, AVR, ARM7TDMI, ARM926EJ) • Multimedia & Imaging (CCD/CMOS Arrays, IR, Video) • Network Storage (Data Storage, Switched Ethernet) • Programmable Logic (FPGA, SPLD/CPLD) • Sensors (Biometrics, RF, Smart Cards)

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• Power and Battery Management (IGBT and MOSFET gate drivers) • Sensor and Imaging Arrays (Hall Effect Sensors) • Signal Conditioning (Solid State Relays, Optocouplers) • Telecom (Embedded Modem, MF Trunk signaling, DTMF)

• Audio (Speakers-on-a-Chip, PC HD-Audio, PC HD- Audio Modem Combo) • Video (MPEG Encoders/Codecs, Video Decoders, Demodulators, Surveillance / Security) • Imaging Solutions (Fax Modems, Fax and MFP System Solutions, Digital Photo Frames) • Dial-Up Access Modems (PC Dial-Up Modems, Embedded Dial-Up Modems) • Broadband (ADSL Solutions, VDSL Solutions, SHDSL Solutions, Embedded Communications Software) • Passive Optical Networks (GPON, BPON)

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(Formerly Astec / Artesyn) • AC-DC Switchers - Low Power (LP, NT, DA, DP, SSL) 25W-350W - Medium Power (MP) Up to 1200W - High Power (VS) Up to 2500W - Intelligent High Power (iVS) Up to 4860W • DC-DC Modules (1/16 Brick, 1/8 Brick, ¼ Brick, ½ Brick, RF Power Brick) • Industry Standard - Non Isolated Point-of-Load (C-Class, E-Class, F-Class) • Power Systems Engineering Services

• Data Converters (ADC, DAC) • Interface (PLB/PCI/I2C/SPI UART’s, RS232/485/422 Transceivers.) • Power (Buck/Boost Regulator’s, Charge Pumps, LDO’s, DC/DC modules, Supervisors, PWM) • Storage (SAS/SATA Multipliers and Selectors) • Telecom (T1/E1/DS1/DS3/E3 LIU’s, SONET/SDH Framers, Mappers & Aggregators)

(Fiber Optics Division) • Optical Components (WDM Management, 850nm VCSELs & Detectors, 1310nm Lasers & Detectors, CML Transmitters) • Optical Transceivers (GBIC, XFP, MSA300, SFP, SFP+) • Passive Optics (WDM networks)

• Audio (Mux/Demux, Codec) • Image Processor (Scaler, Deinterlacer, Motion Co- CPU) • Telecom (SERDES, CDR, Laser Drivers, TIA’s, Limiting Amps) • Video (HDMI, Equalizers, Cable Drivers, Reclockers, Optical Modules (SFP))

• Memory (QDR/DDR SRAM, Zero-Wait SRAM (NBT), Sync Burst SRAM, Specialty Sync-SRAM)

® (Including ICS) • Audio (2,4,8, & 10 Channel Codecs) • Clock Distribution (Synthesizers, Translators, Oscillators, PLLs, Spread Spectrum, Video) • Clock Generation (Fan-Out, Multiplexers, PLLs, Translators, Programmable) • Datacom (10/100BaseT Phys) • Interface (PCIE Switches, Rapid I/O) • Logic (FST, ALVC, LVC, FCT & BusSwitch) • Memory (FIFO, SRAM, Multiport RAM) • Telecom (Network Search Engines, T1/E1/J1 LIUs, Framers, ATMs, AFEs, TSIs) • Video (LVDS TX/RX, HDMI Multiplexer/Switches)

• Memory (DDR DRAM,SDRAM, EDO & FPO DRAM, E2PROM, PSRAM, SRAM, DDR II Synchronous SRAM, Asynchronous SRAM) • Smart Card (Two-Wire Serial EEPROM, Secure, MCU Based, ICs)

• Power (MOSFET, IGBT, Diodes, Thyristors, DC/DC, PWM Control, LED/Lamp/Display Drivers) • RF Power (FETs, Drivers, Amplifiers, Microwave modules, RF Modules) • Solar Devices (Solar Cells, Solar Bits, Solar Die, Solar Battery Chargers)

• Data Converters (Delta Sigma, SAR, Voltage DAC, Current DAC) • Frequency Control (Silicon Timing) • Interface (RS-232, 422/485, CAN PHY) • Power Management (Switching Regulators, Linear Regulators, DC/DC µModules, LED Drivers, Hot Swap, PoE) • Signal Conditioning (Amplifiers, Comparators, Filters, Voltage References, Thermal Couple Compensators) • Wireless / RF (I/Q Modulators – Demodulators, Up & Down Converting Mixers, IF Amplifiers, PA, RF Log Detectors, RF Power Detector)

• Data Communications (10/100/1G/10G Ethernet Switches, 10/100/1000/10G PHYs) • Embedded MCU / MPU (ARM V5TE, PXA StrongARM, PPC & MIPS Systems Controller) • Power Management (POLA) • Storage (FAS/SATA/PATA, SAS/Fiberchannel, Storage Processors) • Video (Format Converter) • Wireless / RF (802.11 Modules)

• Analog ( Drivers / Voltage & uC Supervisors / Filters / Switches / Regulators) • Bus Device ICs ( USB / PC / PCMCIA / SMBus) • Ethernet ( 10/100 PHYs, Controllers, Switches) • Linear ICs ( Active Filters / Comparators / Op Amps / References / Timers) • Power Management ICs ( Battery, Display, Hot- Swap, PCI/PCIX/PCIE, High Side, LDOs, DDR) • Precision Edge ICs ( Clock distribution, generation, synthesizers / Multiplexers, PLLs, buffers, CDRs) • RF (290 – 980 ISM band / ASK/FSK / 200kbps max data rate) • System Management ICs ( Fan Control / Thermal Supervisor I2C)

• DRAM (DDR3 SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, SDRAM, RLDRAM, PSRAM) • DRAM Modules (FBDIMM, RDIMM, SODIMM, UDIMM) • Mobil DRAM (Mobil SDRAM, Mobil DDR SDRAM) • Multichip Packages (MobilDRAM & NAND Flash Combinations) • NAND Flash Memory (Managed NAND, High Speed NAND, Solid State Storage, Embedded USB)

(Formerly C&D Technologies) • AC/DC Power Supplies (200 – 2000 Watts, 2.5VDC to 48 VDC Out – PCI Modules) • Data Acquisition (Electronic Imaging, A/D Converters, D/A Converters, Sample/Hold Amplifier, Multiplexers) • DC/DC Converters (0.25 to 340 Watts, 0.02 to 80 Amps, 1.2 to 48 VDC Out; 3 to 75 VDC In) • Digital Panel Meters (Voltmeters, Wire Meters, Process Monitors, AC/DC Ammeters) • Magnetics (Inductors & Transformers, Differential common-mode filters, Databus Isolators)

• AC-DC Power Supplies (125 – 275 Watts, 12VDC to 56 VDC Out, 90-264VAC In, 3” x 5” format) • Power Systems Engineering Services

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• Wireless/RF (2.4G / 900M / 433M Transceiver, MCU based RF, Audio streaming)

• Communications (Voice & Audio CODECs, Pro-X SLICs, USB Audio Codec) • Logic ICs (I/O Controllers, ISA Bridge, Power Management, Hardware Monitors, Clock Generators, Power I/C, Card Reader IC’s, IEEE1394) • MPU (8-bit 80C51 based, 32-bit ARM7TDMI) • Power (ACPI Controller, PWM, DDR Bus Term, Power Switch) • Voice Solutions (Record & Playback ICs)

• Connectivity (CAN, J1850) • Display Drivers (LCD / VFD Driver / Controllers) • Embedded MCU / MPU (4-Bit NX 63K / ARM7TDMI / ARM946E – Full Development Tool Suites) • Memory (P2ROM, DRAM ) • MEMS (3D Accelerometers -3g to +3g) • Power Management (Linear (LDO) & Switching Voltage Regulators, Power Switch (USB) devices) • Speech (BGM Mixer - ADPCM & ADPCM2, Voice Synthesizers & Recorders, Audio Codec) • Telecom (ADPCM – Linear – PCMA-Law - VoIP Codec’s, Echo Cancellers, Transceivers) • Video (NTSC / PAL / SECAM Encoders – Decoders, NR-FIFO)

• Analog Image Sensor (NTSC/PAL) • Digital Image Sensor (CIF, VGA, 1.3M / 2.0M / 3.2M / 5.17M Pixel) • Image Processors

• Amplifiers&Comparators(Audio, Op Amp, Gain Control, Level Detect/Sense, Video) • Analog Switches (Audio, Data, Video) • Circuit Protection (EMI / RFI Filters) • Clock Management (Synthesizers, ZDB, PLL, Skew Control, Fan-Out, Buffers, Timers) • Discretes (FETs, Transistors, Diodes, Rectifiers, Thyristors) • Interface (232 / 422 / CAN Tranciever, Modulator / Demodulators., Smart / SIM) • Logic (Gates, Inverters, MUX, Latches) • Power Management (PFC, Battery Management, Supervisors, References, DC/DC Switchers, Off-Line Reg/Ctrl, LDO)

• High-Power Laser Diodes (Single, Laser Bar / Stacks) • Infrared (Photo detectors, Emitters, Sensors) • Intelligent Displays (Self-Contained LED Displays) • LED’s (Side / Radial / Top Emitters, Arrays, High Power)

(Including SaRonix)

• Analog Switches (3-17V SPDT-SPST-DPST-MUX, Custom HDMI/DVI-PCI-USB-LAN) • Bridges (PCI, PCIX, PCI Express – 32/64Bit – 66/133MHz) • Clock ICs ( VCXOs, Buffers, Drivers, Generators, Skew Controllers) • Crystals & Oscillators (Quartz Crystal Resonators) • Digital Switches (2-Port, Bus, Crossbar, DDR, Mux/DeMux, Low Voltage Translator) • Interface (Re-Drivers, Buffers, Flip-Flops, Gates, Latches, Registers, Transceivers, Voltage Translators) • Logic (ALVC, FCT, LCX, LPT) • PCI Express Solutions (Packet/Signal Switches, Bridge, PHY, Signal Conditioning, Clock-Buffers/ Generators/Crystals) • Translators (Voltage, I/O Signal)

• Frequency Control (Oscillators, Crystals, VCXO, TCXO, OCXO, Sine Wave Oscillator)

• Communications (CAN, LIN, ZigBee) • Discrete (Diodes, Power MOSFETS, Thyristors, Triacs, Transistors) • Embedded MCU / MPU (16/32 Bit MCUs) • Logic (Standard – High/Low Voltage, Interface, Multi-Purpose) • Memory (Fast Flash, Low Power SRAM, EEPROM)

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• Frequency Control (Oscillators, Optical Timing Clocks, Sine Wave Oscillator) • RF Components (SAW Resonators, SAW RF & IF Filters, RFIC Transceivers) • RF Modules (ZigBee, 802.15.4, UHF Mesh, FHSS ISM, Bluetooth, 802.11b) • Standalone RF modules (FHSS, 802.15.4, 802.11b, and Bluetooth)

• Flat Panel Displays (LCD – 2” to 65”) • Memory (Flash – NOR) • Optoelectronics (LEDs, Laser Diode, Photo coupler, IrDA, photo interrupters, Emitters/Detectors, Sensors) • Power (LDO / Switching Regulators, LED Drivers, Solid State Relays)

• Digital Video Processors • Storage Products (Serial ATA - Parallel ATA, Parallel ATA Controller, RAID Storage Processors, SATA Controllers, SATA Port Multipliers) • Video Transport (HDMI, DVI and iTMDS Products - Receivers, Transmitters, Switches, PHYs)

• Microcontrollers ( 8-Bit 8051, 20-100MIPS, 1-28K Flash, 256-8448 RAM, ADC, DAC) • Power (Digital Isolators, AC Current Sensors, PoE) • Timing (Clock Multipliers, VCXOs, XOs, Sonet/SDH Precision) • Wireless (FM Transmitters/Receivers, ZigBee, Satellite Receiver) • Wireline (Modem, Codec, SLIC, DAA, CDR/PHY ICs)

• Controllers (Flash Memory Card Controller, USB Flash Controller) • Embedded Graphics (128-bit 2D/3D mobile graphics engine, Mobile Graphics Coprocessor) • Mobile Communication (Mobile Satellite TV Tuner IC) • Multimedia SoC (MP3/WMA Digital Audio Player, USB 2.0 Megapixal Image Controller)

• Advanced I/O Controllers (USB-ATA, Southbridge) • Datacom Satellite Receiver (10/100 MAC/PHY Controller, 10/100PHY, Multimedia Processors, ArcNET, CircNET) • Environmental (Temperature Sensors, Fan Control) • USB Solutions (Card Reader, Flash Drive, Disk Drive, Hub, PHY)

• Power Management (AC/DC, Battery Management, DC/DC, LDO, MPU - Supervisor, PoE, VDC References, AC Switches) • Discretes (Thyristors, Diodes, FETs, Transistors) • Signal Conditioning (Comparators, Op-Amps, Clamp Diode Arrays, Crowbar Diodes, EMI Filtering) • Logic (3.3V, 5V, Translators, Gates, Switches, Port - Expansion) • Sensors (Accelerometers, Proximity, Thermal, Touch) • Interface (Smartcard) • Wireless (Bluetooth, ZigBee, GPS, RFID) • Audio (Decoders, Power Amps, Analog CPU, Digital CPU, Radio) • Image Sensor (Camera Modules, Imaging Signal Processor, CMOS Arrays) • Video (Demodulator, Decoders) • Motor Control (Controllers, Drivers, MCU’s) • Microcontrollers (8-bit, 16-bit, ARM7TDMI, ARM926E, Cortex M3)

• Optoelectronics (LED Drivers, EL Lamp Drivers) • Power (Switching, Automotive, PFC, Backlight, LDO, High Voltage Interface / Driver’s, PoE) • Transducers (Ultrasound)

• AC/DC Power Supplies (Industrial and Medical - 300W - 1500W) • DC/DC Converters - Industry Standard (1/8-Brick, 1/4-Brick, 1/2- Brick, Full Brick) - Non-Isolated Point of Load - Intermediate Bus Converters (1/8-Brick, 1/4- Brick, 1/2-Brick)

• Audio / Video (3 Input A/V Switch, Dual SCART A/V Switch) • Modems (V22bis, Data Pumps, AFEs, DAAs) • Power Measurement Metering Control (Single/ Poly Phase Meter ICs) • Smart Card Reader (SoC - Smart Card Reader & Power Management, Interface ICs) • WAN / LAN (10/100 PHY, 10Base2/5 - OC-3 / STM-1 / STS-3 / E4 & DS3 / E3 / STS-1 Transceivers)

• Data Interconnect (Signal Conditioners and Retimers, Crosspoint Switches, Backplane, Switch Fabrics) • Ethernet (10/100/1G/10G PHYs, 10/100/1G/10G MACs, Switches, Transceivers) • Storage (FC, SerDes, Transceivers, SAS Controllers, SATA Controls) • Transport Physical Layer (TIAs, Amplifiers, Photodiodes, CDR, MUX, DEMUX, Transceivers, PON) • Transport Processing (VC, FEC, Network Processors, TSI, Pointer Processors)

• Memory (SDRAM / DDR1, Pseudo SRAM, Serial Flash, Parallel Flash)

• Filters • Inductors • Isolators • Transformers (Modem, Analog/Voice Switching, DSL, Cable Modem, RJ45, PoE)

• Advanced / General Purpose FPGAs • CPLD (32 – 512 Macrocells, Low Power/High Performance) • Development Platforms • Development Tools (DSP, Embedded Processing, Synthesis & Implementation) • Intellectual Property (including PCIe, PCI, 10/100/1G/10G Ethernet, MPEG4, FEC, PPC, µBlaze, PicoBlaze) • Services (Design Services, Training, XPA)

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