Analogue / Linear / Mixed Signal ICs

Combining eight high performance UARTs and a PCI compliant host interface in a single chip, the OX16PCI958 communications controller from Oxford Semiconductor s

Linear Technology has a series voltage reference in a smaller 3-lead 2x2mm DFN package

A full-bridge motor driver from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is designed to drive single phase, low voltage bipolar brushless DC motors

National Semiconductor claims to have the first audio subsystem to incorporate both digital and analogue input paths for multimedia, smart and voice-over-Intern

Intersil has introduced a PWM (pulse width modulation) controller with a programmable switching frequency and programmable soft start

Maxim Integrated Products has a battery-charger IC which charges three to four lithium-ion (Li+) cells in series at charge currents greater than 3.5A

A free online design tool for Intersil op amps includes an interactive tool for selecting and simulating the firm’s devices

Micrel has launched the MIC68200, a 2A low drop-out regulator designed for powering applications such as FPGA or Asic core voltages

On Semiconductor has introduced a white LED driver designed to drive high brightness LEDs in torch or flash applications

Microchip is offering two delta-sigma, analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs) with 22-bit resolution