Frequency
3.3V PCIe clock generators operate at just 100mW
Expanding its low-power PCIe portfolio of clock generators, Integrated Device Technology has announced six and eight output 3.3V clock generators. The 9FGL06 and 9FGL08 operate at approximately 100mW (roughly one-fifth the power of traditional PCIe clock devices), making them the lowest power 3.3V PCIe clock generators on the market and effectively eliminating thermal concerns.
Single-chip clock IC targets wireless base stations
The industry’s most highly integrated clock IC for wireless infrastructure applications, including small cell and macro cell base stations, has been introduced by Silicon Labs. The Si5380 is also claimed to be the industry’s first clock IC capable of replacing a low phase noise integer-N clock, VCXO, discrete loop filters and voltage regulator components with one single-chip device.
RFID in healthcare expands to smart cabinet systems
Analysis from Frost & Sullivan, titled Market Opportunity for RFID Smart Cabinet Systems in Healthcare, finds that the uptake of RFID smart cabinets is likely to gather momentum over the next three to five years. The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain are leading markets.
Block filters offer high symmetrical attenuation
Designed for single-phase systems, the FMAB NEO series of block filters has been released by SCHURTER. The devices combine a compact design with a high level of performance.
High power amplifiers cover UHF, VHF, L, S & C bands
Covering UHF, VHF, L, S and C frequency bands, Pasternack has announced a portfolio of solid state, high power, coaxial packaged RF amplifiers. The devices are designed for use in applications such as electronic warfare, instrumentation, military communications, radar, SATCOM, telecomms, data links and medical devices.
RFID market to reach $5409.0m by 2020
According to a recent study from Frost & Sullivan, titled Analysis of the Global RFID Market in Retail, the RFID market will grow from $737.8m in 2014 to $5409.0m in 2020. The study covers middleware, hardware and tags. The proliferation of omni-channel retailing is increasing the demand for RFID technology.
Real-time clocks save board space
Volume production has commenced of Epson’s new RX8130CE and RX8900CE Real-Time Clocks (RTCs) offering long battery life and small size. Distributor Rutronik offers them as of now. Both new modules, RX8130CE and RX8900CE RTC, are offered in Epson’s smallest ever (3.2 x 2.5 x 1.0mm) package and include an IC and crystal in the package.
RF-MEMS switch passes one billion test cycles
DelfMEMS has announced that its twelve throw RF-MEMS ohmic contact switch design has just passed the one billion test cycles milestone and is still going strong.
Infineon & Google develop an IoT sensing solution
Infineon Technologies has announced that it is working with Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP) to develop a sensing solution. Potential applications include wearables, IoT and automotive applications.
RFID transponder wirelessly transfers ID & status
HARTING has enhanced its RFID embedded transponder, Ha-VIS RFID ETB 86v1, with a range of extended functions including the ability to monitor and transmit sensor data. As a result, it becomes possible for an object or component that is equipped with an RFID transponder to determine and wirelessly transfer not only its own ID, but also its current status.