Milpitas, California
Linear Technology now offers the LTC1407A and LTC1407 analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). These 14-b and 12-b, 3-MSample/s ADCs have two simultaneous sampling inputs. Plus, the high-speed serial ADCs are available in a 10-pin MSOP package. At less than half the size of an SO-8, they allow the design of compact, high-speed data-acquisition systems.

The LTC1407A device achieves 73.5-dB SINAD and guarantees 14-b with no missing codes. Its small size, in combination with its high speed and simultaneous sampling capabilities, makes the LTC1407 an ideal choice for medical applications, instrumentation, multiphase motor control, and narrowband I & Q demodulation applications.

The LTC1407A is powered from a single 3-V supply. Its power dissipation is typically 12 mW. When the device is not converting, power dissipation can be reduced to 3.3 mW in the NAP mode with the on-board 2.5-V reference remaining active. It can be reduced to 6 µW with everything powered down in SLEEP mode. The two conversion results are delivered sequentially to high-speed digital-signal-processor (DSP) serial ports via a three-wire serial peripheral interface (SPI). These features support new smaller, lower-power designs for simultaneous sampling applications.

The LTC1407A and LTC1407 ADCs are each now available. They may be purchased in either the commercial or industrial temperature ranges. Pricing begins at $7.00 each for the LTC1407A and $4.00 each for the LTC1407 in 1000-piece quantities. For more information on either ADC or to view the datasheets, go to www.linear.com.

San Jose, California
Sensio and Xilinx, Inc. are now collaborating on a breakthrough three-dimensional (3D) video-processing technology known as SENSIO 3D. Sensio credits Xilinx and its programmable-chip technology with enabling the creative design and economic viability of its SENSIO 3D Video Processing system. The SENSIO system works by transforming the conventional home theater into a 3D stereoscopic movie experience. It is said to rival the best theme-park experience. At its core are Xilinx's low-cost Spartan programmable chips. They provide the central processing capability.

Sensio has met with major motion-picture studios like MGM, IMAX, Dreamworks, LightStorm Entertainment, and TroubleMaker Studios in efforts to build up a library of 3D movies under SENSIO 3D DVD. The company plans to have eight new 3D titles available in 2004 for about $40.00 (Canadian) each. The Sensio system consists of a 17-x-6.25-in. rack-style component that is compatible with commercial DVD and digital-TV systems. It is accompanied by LCD-based wireless viewing glasses. The system is based on the Xilinx processor's ability to alternatively display left and right stereo images and synchronously communicate to the shutters in the viewing glasses. The left-eye and right-eye images alternate every sixtieth of a second, thereby creating the 3D effect for the viewer. Objects can appear to be behind and in front of the screen or shoot right through the audience. The screen itself virtually disappears, bringing the viewer directly into the heart of the action.

Sensio is among a growing number of consumer-product manufacturers to realize the competitive advantage afforded by Xilinx's low-cost programmable chips versus traditional ASIC technology. Xilinx attributes its recent record-breaking gain to its focused market-diversification efforts and the broad adoption of its low-cost Spartan Series FPGAs in high-volume consumer applications.

For more information on this collaboration or details pertaining to Xilinx's programmable chips, go to www.xilinx.com or visit Sensio at www.sensio.tv.

Boise, Idaho
Micron Technology, Inc. is now leading volume production of Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) memory components. It is the first and only memory supplier to ship DDR2 components in all densities. This includes 256 Mb, 512 Mb, and 1 Gb variations. These components provide the foundation for Micron Technology's line of registered and unbuffered Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMM), which range in densities from 128 MB to 4 GB.

Micron Technology led the development of DDR2 through Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) device and module standards work, early product introductions, platform design and demonstration, and validation in customers' systems. It now offers a full complement of DDR2 densities and module configurations. Coupled with its existing position on DDR333/400, this makes Micron Technology uniquely qualified to meet the memory requirements for notebook PCs, emerging dual-channel desktop PCs, and servers.

For more information on Micron Technology's DDR2 memory components, go to www.micron.com.