Low-Power, 7-Bit, Dual 1.5-GSPS or Single 3.0-GSPS ADC
The ADC07D1520 is a dual, low-power, high-performance CMOS analog-to-digital converter. The ADC07D1520 digitizes signals to seven bits of resolution at sample rates up to 1.5 GSPS. Its features include a test pattern output for system debug, a clock phase adjust and selectable output demultiplexer modes. This device is guaranteed to have no missing codes over the full operating temperature range.
Resources: Datasheet, IBIS model, ADC07D1520RB reference board

• Low power simplifies system design (cooling) and reduces board size and cost.
• 2-GHz input bandwidth maintains good noise and distortion performance up to and beyond 2 GHz to enable sampling into higher Nyquist zones
• Applications: Point-to-point microwave backhaul, optical communications, oscilloscope, software-defined radio (SDR), set-top box (STB), wideband I/Q sampling designs

ADC07D1520: 1KU pricing: $135.00

Low-noise, eight-channel, 24-bit analog front-end (AFE) for bio-potential measurements
The ADS1299 is a low-noise, multichannel, simultaneous-sampling, 24-bit, delta-sigma (ΔΣ) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a built-in programmable gain amplifier (PGA), internal reference and an onboard oscillator. The ADS1299 incorporates all commonly-required features for electroencephalogram (EEG) applications.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, IBIS model, performance demonstration kit

• Fully-integrated solution requires 90 percent less PCB space and 92% fewer components versus discrete implementation.
• Low noise performance enables high precision measurement of bio-potential signals in the presence of interference.
• Applications:  Electroencephalogram, ECG electrocardiogram, patient monitoring

ADS1299: 1KU pricing: $36.00

5A brushed DC motor or quad 1.75A solenoid/relay driver with ±30V split supply support
The DRV8844 provides four individually-controllable 1/2-H-bridge drivers. It can be used to drive two DC motors, one stepper motor, four solenoids or other loads. The DRV8844 can operate from 8 to 60V supporting industry standard +24 and +48V rails and also supports split rail supplies of up to ±30V. Each half bridge has its own PWM and enable pins to provide flexibility to support a number of different end applications.
Resources: Datasheet, application software, evaluation module

• On-chip 3.3-V LDO reduces system cost and provides enough current to power external MCU or combinational logic.
• Integrated protection ensures higher reliability and reduces design complexity.
• Applications: Textile machines, office automation machines, gaming machines, factory automation, robotics

DRV8844: 1KU pricing: DRV8844PWP $3.00, DRV8844PWPR $2.50

2.4GHz programmable differential amplifier with gain control
The LMH6881 family of programmable differential amplifiers (PDAs) deliver industry-leading performance while significantly reducing design time, size, and complexity. Unlike traditional differential amplifiers with external-resistor based designs, the LMH688x offers optimized noise, distortion and bandwidth performance across the entire gain range with its well-matched gain control, enabling more flexible, robust, and cost-efficient systems. Compared to traditional DVGAs, the LMH6881 family offers minimal noise and distortion performance variation over the wide gain range.
Resources: Datasheet, reference design, spice model, evaluation module

• Programmable gain range from six to 26 dB enables one design that caters to multiple applications.
• Excellent channel gain/phase matching provides superior image rejection suitable for zero IF/direct conversion.
• Applications: General purpose differential amplifier, differential ADC driver, wideband direct conversion, SAW filter buffer/driver, twisted pair cable driver

LMH6881: 1KU pricing: $3.71

Buck/boost converter for LTE and HSPA RF power amplifiers
The LM3269 is a buck-boost DC/DC converter designed to generate output voltages above or below a given input voltage and is particularly suitable for single cell Li-ion batteries for portable applications. The LM3269 operates at a 2.4 MHz typical switching frequency in full synchronous operation and provides seamless transitions between buck and boost operating regimes. When used to provide power to RF power amplifiers, the LM3269 can drastically improve efficiency.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram, application circuit diagram

• Variable output power improves power amplifier efficiency extending battery life and reducing heat.
• 750 mA maximum load capability eliminates the need for an isolator, reducing BOM cost.
• Applications:  Tablets, battery-powered, portable devices with a radio/antenna, smart and feature mobile phones, e-readers, datacards

LM3269: 1KU pricing: $1.20

Step-down DC/DC converter for RF power amplifiers
When used to provide power to RF Power Amplifiers, the LM3262 can drastically improve efficiency for: - extended battery life = more talk time and/or data usage - reduced heat = improved reliability and reduced heat transfer design requirement The LM3269 can also be used with low voltage batteries; when Vin is below Vout, the device goes into boost function to maintain max power at PA.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram

• Bypass mode enables the LM3262 to supply power to the power amplifier directly from the battery.
• Applications: Tablet, portable devices with a radio/antenna, mobile phones, e-book

LM3262: 1KU pricing: $0.40

System power management and protection IC with PMBus
LM25066I is fully compliant to Intel Node Manager 2.0. LM25066I provides designers of blade servers, storage networking systems, routers/switches and modular subsystems a solution that improves system reliability and reduces operating expenses in data centers.
Resources: Evaluation board, functional diagram, PMBus manager GUI

• Wide 2.9 to 17 V input range allows one device to manage either 3.3, 5 or 12 V rails.
• Adjustable current and power limiting protects the MOSFET, increasing system reliability and robustness.
• Applications:  Blade servers, storage networking systems, router/switches

LM25066I: 1KU pricing: $2.33

Six-channel, high-voltage, constant current LED driver with dynamic headroom control
The LM3463 is a six-channel linear LED driver with dynamic headroom control (DHC) interface that is specialized for high power LED lighting applications. The variation of the output current of every output channel in the temperature range of -40°C to 125°C is well controlled to less than ±1 percent. The output current of every channel is accurately matched to each other with less than ± 1 percent difference as well.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation module, functional diagram

• 12- to 95-V input voltage range allows a seamless connection to common power supplies
• Dynamic headroom control automatically adjusts boost converter output to optimally drive LEDs
• Applications:  Street lighting, outdoor area lighting, high-bay lighting

LM3463: 1KU pricing: $4.19

Industrial Ethernet PHY
The TLK105 and TLK106 are single-port Ethernet PHY for 10Base-T and 100Base TX signaling, integrating all the physical-layer functions needed to transmit and receive data on standard twisted-pair cables. The device supports the standard media independent interface (MII) and reduced media independent interface (RMII) for direct connection to a media access controller (MAC). The cable diagnostics featured in the TLK106 device measure the cable length and find faults with an accuracy of 1m.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram, IBIS model, evaluation module

• Best-in-class deterministic channel latency
• Supports industrial and extended temperature ranges in a small package
• Applications:  Industrial networks, factory automation, motor and motion control, general embedded applications

TLK105: 1KU pricing: $0.99

I2C-compatible keypad controller with GPIO, PWM, and IEC61000 ESD protection
The LM8330 I/O expander and keypad controller is a dedicated device designed to unburden a host processor from scanning a matrix-addressed keypad and to provide flexible and general purpose, host-programmable input/output functions. Three independent pulse width modulation (PWM) timer outputs are provided for dynamic LED brightness modulation.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram

• Robust IEC ESD protection eliminates the need for external components
• On-chip power-on reset saves power when the device is inactive
• Applications: keyboard, phones

LM8330: 1KU pricing: $0.55

3.3V-Supply RS-485 with IEC ESD Protection
The SN65HVD72 is a 3.3-V RS485 transceiver with IEC electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection available in speed grades up to 50 Mbps. The 250-kbps SN65HVD72, 20-Mbps SN65HVD75 and 50-Mbps SN65HVD78 perform better than the competition across all key performance areas, including power, ESD and hysteresis, offering a tailored solution for designers using RS485 transceivers in harsh, noisy industrial applications. To further enhance design, the devices feature a wide common-mode voltage range suitable for multi-point applications over long cable runs.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram, IBIS model, evaluation module

• Low quiescent supply current saves critical power for low-power applications
• Large receiver hysteresis provides immunity to noise signals on the bus lines
• Applications: Factory automation, telecommunications infrastructure, motion control

SN65HVD72: 1KU pricing: $1.00