Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Part 2 covers advanced IC packaging.
Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge MEMS packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Parts 1 & 2 cover advanced IC packaging, while part 3 addresses advanced MEMS packaging.
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Newark boosts Maxim inventory for medical, industrial apps
Chicago, Ill. — Electronics distributor Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, is now stocking Maxim Integrated Products’ latest devices for same-day shipping at www.newark.com/maxim. A Maxim applications engineer is available to answer product questions and provide technical support at element14, a dedicated online technology portal and collaborative community for electronic design engineers.
A number of Maxim’s new products target the medical market, including the MAX2078 front-end ultrasound IC that provides high performance for high-channel-count, cart-based and portable ultrasound imaging equipment. This device allows a user to achieve high-end 2D, PW, and CW Doppler (CWD) imaging capability, while using substantially less space and power, says Newark.
Other products enhance industrial applications, such as the DS4426 quad sink/source current DAC for power-supply adjustments and tracking. In addition, touted as the industry’s most integrated industrial-output signal conditioners, the MAX15500/MAX15501 will simplify the design of PLCs and industrial control/automation systems by providing a programmable current up to +/-24 mA, or a voltage up to +/-1 2V proportional to a control voltage signal.
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