The power modules of the series ISL820xM of Intersil are highly integrated step-down converters, that combine all essential components for a complete function (controller, power FETs with drivers, storage throttle and compensation network) in a compact QFN package with a need for space of only 15x15 mm.

A few days ago, Intersil introduced the first two products of their new SAR ADC series (SAR = successive approximation register).

The driver ZLED7320 extends the family of the 40V LED driver of ZMDI. With a maximum output current of 1.0A, it very usefully completes the already existing components with 0.75A and 1.2A.

The requirement of constantly higher read and write rates of SSDs led to the necessity of caching data submitted by the outer SATA II interface in DRAM buffers at first. With such kind of architecture, a sudden voltage breakdown can lead to a loss of the data that are not yet stored in the NAND flash.

The new serial module OBS421 operates by the current Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR standard and will also support the new Bluetooth 4.0 + low energy standard as dual mode module by a free firmware update which will be available beginning of 2012.

With the new WLAN modules WLM100 and WLM101 of Laird Technologies the WLAN connection of industrial applications into WLAN networks is especially easy.

har-flex®, the connector series of board-to-board and board-to-cable applications, becomes supplemented by angled models.

Schaffner broadened the range of IEC inlet filters by the power cord family IL13 with an integrated locking system for the connector plug. For locking and unlocking, only a slight pressure on a plainly visible red locking knob is necessary.

SE Spezial-Electronic AG pays its respect to the important electronics location Munich. On 1st October, the company inaugurated a sales office in the immediate environs of the Bavarian metropolis, in Ismaning.