Low-power FPGA has standby mode The Zero+ family of 3.3-V FPGAs, based on the Xilinx XC2000 and XC3000 architecture, is designed for memory cards withContinue
Microcontroller drives LCD displays The H8/3834 microcontroller combines the H8 processor core with a 32-Kbyte ROM, 1-Kbyte RAM, and 36-segment x 4-bit common LCD
ASICs for pacemakers and hearing aids The ASIC process used by ABB Hafo mixes digital, including EEPROMs, with high-voltage drivers, bipolar transistors, and analog
PowerPC microprocessor begins to sample Motorola is sampling the MPC601 microprocessor, the first of the PowerPC family, later to include the 603, 604, and 620.Continue
Fuzzy engine processes rules in parallel The NLX-230 is a 40-pin neural-network fuzzy-logic engine, with eight input and eight output pins, all multiplexed eight
PCMCIA controllers extend Intel functions A family of three controller chips supports PCMCIA interfaces. The 208-pin VG-468 supports two PCMCIA slots, supports hot
Comparators use little power The MAX921/922/923/924 combination comparator/reference ICs are offered as featuring the lowest power consumption available in their class.
Linear power amps for digital cellular The MHW926, MHW927A, and MHW927B power modules are designed for mobile radios operating with 12.5-V supplies in the 824Continue
Power management ICs for cellular phones The S-8440AF power management ICs incorporate four regulators and three voltage detectors into a complete power management