Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2366, a 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADC that outputs data at up to 3Msps in tiny 6- and 8-lead TSOT-23 packages. Operating from a single 2.35V to 3.6V supply, the LTC2366 consumes only 7.2mW at the maximum output rate, a 20% power savings over the nearest competitor. With its tiny footprint and very low power dissipation, the LTC2366 is ideal for a wide variety of portable and space-constrained applications, including medical devices, communication systems, and industrial monitors.

Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2451 and LTC2452, a pair of 16-bit delta sigma ADCs with 0.5uA (max) shutdown current in ultra-tiny 3mm x 2mm DFN packages. Their low power, tiny size, and guaranteed 16-bit no missing code resolution makes these ADCs ideal for battery-powered applications such as remote sensors. Operating from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply, these ADCs are designed to measure single-ended or differential sensors via either I2C or SPI serial interfaces. The LTC2451 communicates via I2C and can measure a single-ended input between 0V to VCC, whereas LTC2452 communicates via SPI and is capable of measuring a differential input up to ±VCC.

GLYN introduces MITSUBISHI´s new Intelligent Power Module (IPM) of the L1-Series featuring high-speed, low-loss IGBT chips with full gate CSTBT™ (Carrier-Stored Trench Gate Bipolar Transistor).

The RS-232 is a popular communications protocol for connecting computers to modems and varied peripherals. Here is a complex of useful information, instructions, tips & tricks, datasheets and etc. You can find pinout of the standard connectors, what is HANDSHAKING, wiring with IC's from MAXIM - MAX232.

Summary of required information, tutorials, instructions, tips & tricks, datasheets etc

A simple programmer for the Atmel AT89c2051 microcontrollers. Complete PCB, schematics, description, and controlling software for DOS.

The LIN is a new bus technology which brings a more possibilities. The main field of usability is the vehicle industry. It should be considered as the low-cost alternative to a CAN (Controlled Area Network) bus. The both - CAN and LIN - are usable in several industries not only in the car industry. The low-cost and wide applicability has been the main reason for the LIN development. The LIN bus seems like a good solution and we can expect a big advancement of the technology.

Industrial plants comprise many devices interconnected in different ways: simple data collection units without any built-in intelligence, more intelligent devices such as sensors with built-in intelligence, single-loop controllers or programmable controllers and supervisory systems. Bluetooth wireless technology is potentially useful for all of these.

Realterm is a terminal program specially designed for capturing, controlling and debugging binary and other difficult data streams. It is far better for debugging comms than Hyperterminal. It has no support for dialing modems, BBS etc - that is what hyperterminal does.

Usefull and small terminal emulation program for the Serial port communication. It's working with seven com ports, you can use Transmit Macros. This program is free - download it.