Analog Devices Ltd

Analog Devices, Inc. operates at the centre of the modern digital economy, converting real-world phenomena into actionable insight with its comprehensive suite of analogue and mixed signal, power management, radio frequency (RF), and digital and sensor technologies. ADI serves 125,000 customers worldwide with more than 75,000 products in the industrial, communications, automotive, and consumer markets. ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA. Visit www.analog.com. Both Linear Technology and Maxim Integrated are now part of Analog Devices.

Analog Devices provide efficient solutions for power management and power conversion applications in the automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical, computing, military and high-end consumer markets using high-performance analogue ICs. Our power ICs can provide unrivalled power densities and software design simulation tools to provide both fast and accurate power module and power supply designs.

Products for power management include: switching regulators, linear regulators (LDO), µModule regulators, PMIC & Multifunction, inductorless (charge pump) DC/DC converters, LED driver ICs, power control, battery management,  current source, system supervisor, hot-swap controllers,  monitor and control, energy harvesting, super capacitor chargers and power management evaluation kits.

  1. Analog Devices at embedded world 2024: Intelligent Solutions for a Secure, Connected Future
    19 March 2024

    At embedded world 2024, Analog Devices will be demonstrating how the company is advancing the performance, speed of creation, and environmental impact of embedded system design. Visitors to the booth will be able to explore 16 feature-rich demos, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver system-level solutions which enable its customers to differentiate in the market. Whether it be through direct customer support, design tools, or robust technical resources, ADI is committed to providing exactly what customers need to bring their systems to life.

    Attendees are invited to discover a world of intelligent solutions for a secure, connected future at ADI’s stand in Hall 4A, Booth 360.
     

    Among the highlight demos are:

    • Secure Industrial Network Connectivity: See how ADI’s intelligent building security demo incorporates our latest security solutions over a 10BASE-T1L network to enable a modern industrial IoT infrastructure. Discover how a security coprocessor can be used with ADI microcontrollers to counter man in the middle attacks in the context of building sensing and control.
       
    • Industrial Network of the Future: ADI’s solutions help facilitate the next generation of industrial capabilities required to increase efficiency and productivity. Our leading technologies provide the sensing, connectivity, power, and processing solutions required to capture and act on new operational insights.
       
    • Cybersecurity for Medical IoT: This demo showcases how ADI's secure authentication products provide robust protection in medical IoT devices to ensure patient health and safety. It highlights the security risks and vulnerabilities in key components and illustrates the critical role of security in a healthcare environment.
       
    • Visual Servoing Using Edge AI: As processing moves rapidly to the edge, robots need to sense and interpret data quickly and reliably while simultaneously becoming more localized and self-contained. This demo shows vision-based object manipulation for a robotic arm enabled by a microcontroller.
       
    • Modernized Emergency Lighting System: A scalable, adaptive emergency lighting system, where reliability is guaranteed through high performance supervisors and backup power solutions. This demo showcases an emergency lighting system that would route foot traffic to available exits in real time.
       
    • Prototyping for Advanced SDR Apps: The Jupiter RF Agile SDR-in-a-Box platform supports SDR applications from early concept to real-world use cases. Learn how it provides flexibility in evaluating and prototyping across different environments and how multiple systems can be synchronized for large MIMO applications.

     

    Presentations by ADI experts in the technical conference program:

    ADI’s presence at embedded world 2024 will be complemented by seven expert presentations during the embedded world Conference and the electronic displays Conference, which will take place in the adjacent NCC East Convention Centre.
     

    embedded world Keynote Speech on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Room Istanbul

    • 10:00 – 10:15am:
      Opening and Welcome Remarks by Prof. Dr. Axel Sikora, Chairman of the embedded world Conference
    • 10:15 – 10:45am:

    “How the Intelligent Edge May Help Enable the Sustainable Factory of the Future”
    presented by Fiona Treacy, Managing Director of Industrial Automation at Analog Devices
     

    • The keynote speeches at the embedded world Conference are open to all trade show visitors.

     


    embedded world Conference Technical Presentations:

     

    • Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 11:00 – 11:30am: “Revolutionizing Industrial IoT: Enabling Real-Time Secure Connectivity to the Edge”, presented by Jason Murphy, Senior Software Systems Engineer, Analog Devices
       
    • Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 05:00 – 05:30pm: “Solve Design Challenges for High Performance Isolated 1080p HDMI® and USB High Speed Connectivity”, presented by Dr. Riccardo Privitera, Engineer, Product Applications, Analog Devices
       
    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 12:00 – 12:30pm: “Using Software to Reduce Complexity in Modern Embedded Systems”, presented by Dr. Rob Oshana, Senior Vice President, Software & Security, Analog Devices
       
    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 05:00 – 05:30pm: “Industrial EMC Challenges: Strategies for Success”, presented by James Scanlon, Principal Manager, Strategic Marketing Industrial Converters at Analog Devices

     

     

    electronic displays Conference Technical Presentations:
     

    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 01:25 – 01:45pm: “Total Power Solution for Automotive Local Dimming Displays”, presented by Szukang Hsien, Senior Director, Business Management Automotive Power at Analog Devices
       
    • Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 01:25 - 01:50pm:
      electronic Displays Conference Session Keynote: “Driving Visual Innovation – GMSL™ Contribution to State-of-the-Art Automotive Displays”, presented by Dr. Geir Ostrem, Analog Devices Fellow

     

     

    For more information on conference presentations and demo details, visit ADI’s embedded world 2024 website.

     

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    Analog Devices at embedded world 2024: Intelligent Solutions for a Secure, Connected Future
  2. ADI and the BMW Group Join Forces to Provide Industry-Leading 10Mb Ethernet for Automotive, Enabling Software-Defined Vehicles
    11 March 2024

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) and the BMW Group (Nasdaq: BMWYY) have announced an early adoption of E²B™, ADI's 10BASE-T1S Ethernet to the Edge bus technology within the automotive industry. Automotive Ethernet connectivity is a key enabler of new, zonal architectures in automotive design and supports automotive megatrends such as software-defined vehicles. The BMW Group will be a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to implement the technology, leveraging ADI’s E²B for their ambient lighting system design in the vehicles of the BMW Group in the future.  

     

    Since 2018, ADI has been working closely with the BMW Group on a new concept to simplify bringing Ethernet to the Edge. At the same time, the IEEE802.3cg Group was defining a new 10Mbps Ethernet standard called 10BASE-T1S, with ADI and the BMW Group among other companies both actively involved. Using ADI’s 10BASE-T1S E²B technology to remove microcontrollers and move software from edge nodes to central processing units, the BMW Group enables an all-hardware edge node while reducing software development and qualification tasks.  

     

    “While working alongside ADI on 10BASE-T1S E²B, we joined efforts on a number of key considerations, from simplifying implementation, to cost analysis and design support. The relationship with ADI has enabled us to move more quickly to market with a solution of a zonal architecture for software-defined vehicles,” the BMW Group stated. 

      

    “We continue to deeply engage with the BMW Group to understand their next-generation needs and bring further optimised products to aid next-generation architectures, as well as bring continued cooperation on standardisation," said Yasmine King, Vice President, Automotive Cabin Experience at ADI. “10BASE-T1S E²B is a great new addition to our automotive connectivity and networking portfolio, innovated to drive success across different use cases, with the flexibility and scalability to support zonal, domain and hybrid architectures.”  

     

    In-cabin experience continues to be a critical focus for automakers, with driver and passenger expectations becoming more refined. This is especially true of the ambient lighting within the vehicle.  

     

    However, many of today’s lighting solutions are complex to implement, use legacy technologies, and are difficult to scale and update as the number of supported LEDs increases. By leveraging the 10BASE-T1S with E²B technology, OEMs can provide a rich customer experience while also synchronising lighting with other applications in the vehicle. Fully enabling a software-defined lighting system provides improved flexibility, ease of upgrade, and ease of use. 

     

    “This approach to edge connectivity is so sought-after that the automotive industry inside the Open Alliance (opensig.org) is now aiming to standardise a similar solution. ADI, along with the BMW Group and other companies, are actively working with the industry to create an Open Standard implementation,” said Yasmine King.  

     

    About Analog Devices, Inc.

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at http://www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

     

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    ADI and the BMW Group Join Forces to Provide Industry-Leading 10Mb Ethernet for Automotive, Enabling Software-Defined Vehicles
  3. ADI Announces U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance and the Commercial Launch of Sensinel by Analog Devices™ Cardiopulmonary Management (CPM) System
    5 March 2024

    Enabling closer remote patient monitoring and reduced healthcare costs

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and the commercial launch of the Sensinel Cardiopulmonary Management (CPM) System. The compact wearable device is a non-invasive, remote management system that captures cardiopulmonary measurements for chronic disease management such as heart failure. It is the first FDA clearance the company has received in its 59-year history.

     

    “Since our founding, ADI has focused on accelerating breakthroughs that enrich lives through innovative products,” said Patrick O’Doherty, Senior Vice President of Digital Healthcare at ADI. “By combining our wearable vital signs sensing and signal processing technology with cardiologist-inspired algorithms to precisely determine a congestive heart failure patient’s daily state of health, we developed the Sensinel CPM System. This innovative service-based product has the potential to open up several billion dollars of green-field market opportunity for ADI while improving patient care, streamlining clinician workflows, and reducing healthcare cost.”

     

    More than 6 million Americans are living with heart failure today, and this number is estimated to rise to nearly 8 million by 2030.¹ Heart failure currently costs Americans approximately $30 billion each year, and this is expected to rise to almost $70 billion by 2030.¹ Approximately 80% of those costs are due to hospitalisation.¹ Other prior solutions measuring similar parameters have shown the ability to reduce hospital admissions. However, oftentimes these solutions are either invasive and/or do not provide sensitive and specific enough data to make a meaningful clinical impact. This data is critical to allow the care team to predict an event early enough in advance to potentially avoid a costly hospitalisation for the patient.  

     

    The Sensinel CPM System is the next-generation solution for management of cardiopulmonary diseases like heart failure. It is equipped with a set of physiological indicators to help care teams better manage chronic conditions early and remotely, as well as in a precise manner. Patients self-apply ADI’s Sensinel CPM Wearable which they only wear for three to five minutes in a home care setting.

    The device then captures data about their cardiopulmonary health. This data is automatically uploaded to ADI’s Sensinel CPM Cloud Platform using a cellular link (without the need for a patient-supplied Internet connection) and is then further analysed using ADI’s Sensinel CPM Intelligent Algorithms in the cloud.

     

    “Early detection of physiological changes is critical for clinicians to prevent a heart failure hospitalisation,” said Dr. Sean Pinney, Chief of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City. “ADI’s Sensinel CPM System is a highly accurate, reproducible, and reliable solution to help improve predictive care.”

     

    “When managing chronic conditions like heart failure, it is critical to adjust treatment early to get the condition under control without the need for hospitalisation. Other existing non-invasive solutions are not specific enough to provide the data a clinician needs to be effective for early intervention,” said Dr. Venu Gopinathan, ADI Fellow and Managing Director of Medical Products at ADI. “Our new cardiopulmonary system is designed to fit seamlessly into the workflow of care and perform a variety of physiological measurements that allow care teams to make early clinical decisions, without subjecting them to information overload.”  

     

    ADI’s Sensinel CPM System is now commercially available. For more information, visit https://sensinel.analog.com.

     

    About Sensinel by Analog Devices™

    Sensinel by Analog Devices – a brand new wearable healthcare line – aims to fundamentally transform how chronic disease is managed to promote quality of life in an affordable manner. The first product, the Sensinel CPM System, is a non-invasive, at-home solution that captures cardiopulmonary measurements for chronic disease management such as heart failure. Analog Devices, Inc., the company behind Sensinel, is a global semiconductor leader with more than 50 years of expertise in the healthcare industry, particularly within sensing, measuring, computing, connecting, and powering to accelerate human breakthroughs that enrich lives and the world.

     

    About Analog Devices, Inc.

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

     

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    References

    1. American Heart Association. Understand your risk for heart failure. American Heart Association website. Published May 9, 2017. Updated June 13, 2023. Accessed March 5, 2024. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/causes-and-risks-for-heart-failure/understand-your-risk-for-heart-failure

    ADI Announces U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance and the Commercial Launch of Sensinel by Analog Devices™ Cardiopulmonary Management (CPM) System
  4. New Product Highlight – LT8418
    29 February 2024

    Analog Devices’ GaN Driver Enables Robust and Reliable Control of GaN FETs

     

    Product Overview

    Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) now offers a 100V half-bridge GaN driver that simplifies the implementation of GaN FETs, proving robust gate control, high frequency switching, and increased system efficiency. Integrating top and bottom driver stages, driver logic control, and protections, the new LT8418 can be configured into synchronous half-bridge, full-bridge topologies, or buck, boost, and buck-boost topologies. The device provides strong current sourcing/sinking capability with 0.6Ω pull-up and 0.2Ω pull-down resistance for driving a variety of GaN FETs. It also integrates a smart integrated bootstrap switch to generate a balanced bootstrap voltage from VCC with a minimum dropout voltage.

     

    The LT8418 delivers split gate drivers to adjust the turn-on and turn-off slew rates of GaN FETs to suppress ringing and optimise EMI performance. All driver inputs and outputs have default low-state to prevent GaN FETs from false turn-on. The pulsed width modulation inputs of the LT8418, INT and INB, are independent and TTL logic compatible for precise control. The LT8418 performs with a fast propagation delay of 10ns and maintains a delay matching of 1.5ns between the top and bottom channels, making it suitable for high-frequency DC-DC converters, motor drivers, and class-D audio amplifiers. In addition, the LT8418 employs the WLCSP package to minimise parasitic inductance, enabling its wide use in high-performance and high-power density applications.

     

    Product Specifications

    • Split 0.6Ω pull-up and 0.2Ω pull-down gate drivers for adjustable turn on/off behaviour
    • 4A peak source, 8A peak sink current capability
    • Lower propagation delay: 10ns typical
    • Propagation delay matching: 1.5ns typical
    • High dv/dt immune up to 50V/ns
    • Under-Voltage (VCC & BST) and Over-Voltage (VCC) lockout protections
    • Smart integrated bootstrap switch will regulate the HS gate drive voltage to operate within the SOA of the GaN FETs

     

    Pricing and Availability

    Product: LT8418ACBZ-R7

    Full Production: NOW

    Price Each Per 1,000: $1.68

    Packaging: 12-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package (WLCSP) (1.67mm x 1.67mm)

     

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    Download data sheet, order samples, and evaluation boards:

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    New Product Highlight – LT8418
  5. Analog Devices Strengthens Capacity and Resiliency Through Expanded Partnership with TSMC
    23 February 2024

    Special arrangement through JASM secures ADI’s long-term chip supply and focuses on 40nm and finer process technology nodes

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) has announced that the company has made a special arrangement with TSMC, the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry, to supply long-term wafer capacity through Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (“JASM”), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

     

    Building on ADI’s more than 30-year partnership with TSMC, this adds another option for ADI to secure additional capacity of fine-pitch technology nodes to serve critical platforms across its business, including wireless BMS (wBMS) and Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL™) applications. The joint efforts reinforce ADI’s resilient hybrid manufacturing network, which helps to insulate external factors while supporting the means to increase output and scale rapidly to meet customer needs.

     

    “Our hybrid manufacturing network helps deliver a competitive edge to our customers. Together with TSMC, we can serve our customers with more resilient supplies, respond even more rapidly to customer needs and changing market conditions, and focus our investments on innovative manufacturing solutions that benefit society and the planet,” said Vivek Jain, Executive Vice President of Global Operations & Technology at ADI. 

     

    “Today’s announcement demonstrates TSMC’s commitment to helping our customers meet their long-term capacity needs,” said Sajiv Dalal, Executive Vice President of Business Development at TSMC North America. “We’re delighted to expand our ongoing collaboration with ADI that will help to ensure a steadfast and dynamic journey of semiconductor innovation with robust manufacturing capabilities.”

     

    For more information about ADI’s resilient hybrid manufacturing network, visit https://www.analog.com/en/who-we-are/resilient-hybrid-manufacturing.html.

     

    About Analog Devices, Inc. 

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X)

     

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    Forward-Looking Statements 

    This press release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, our statements regarding our long-term wafer capacity supply arrangement with TSMC and JASM; our hybrid manufacturing network; and other future events. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: economic, political, legal and regulatory uncertainty or conflicts; changes in demand for semiconductor products; manufacturing delays, product and raw materials availability and supply chain disruptions; products that may be diverted from our authorized distribution channels; changes in export classifications, import and export regulations or duties and tariffs; our development of technologies and research and development investments; our future liquidity, capital needs and capital expenditures; our ability to compete successfully in the markets in which we operate; and security breaches or other cyber incidents. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors contained in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

     

    Contacts US:

    Ferda Millan  

    Global PR and External Communications  

    Analog Devices  

    Ferda.Millan@analog.com  

    (408) 373-1854

     

    Michael Lucarelli  

    Vice President, Investor Relations and FP&A  

    Analog Devices

    Investor.Relations@analog.com    

    (781) 461-3282

     

    Contacts Europe:

    Jackie Rutter                                                                                                 Alan Timmins                                                  

    Senior Director, Marketing at Analog Devices                                      Mainly Marketing Services              

    Tel: +44 7581 573724                                                                                 Tel: +44 1252 629937                    

    jackie.rutter@analog.com                                                                         a.timmins@ntlworld.com

                                 

    Solveig Loesch                                                                                             

    Senior Manager, EMEA Marketing at Analog Devices                       

    Tel: +49 172 4729730                                                                                

    Solveig.Loesch@analog.com

    Analog Devices Strengthens Capacity and Resiliency Through Expanded Partnership with TSMC
  6. Analog Devices at MWC 2024
    21 February 2024

    Analog Devices at MWC 2024

     

    Expanding the Intelligent Edge. Together.

     

    Mobile World Congress 2024 (Barcelona, Spain; February 26 – 29, 2024) will bring together industry leaders in the communications space, offering an ideal opportunity for collaboration, discussion, and education across every market, from automotive to consumer, industrial, and beyond.

     

    Visit Analog Devices at Hall 2, Booth #2B18 to find out more about our unique approach to challenges and opportunities within the industry. With the largest portfolio of innovative wireless technology, ADI works closely with our customers, partners, and industry leaders to improve overall performance and energy efficiency for the Intelligent Edge, connectivity, and 5G.

     

    By collaborating together, we create innovation across the ecosystem by delivering advanced connectivity solutions for the Intelligent Edge, enabling more sustainable networks, and taming complexity in the RAN.

     

    ADI’s presence at MWC2024 will consist of an impressive speaking program in the MWC24 Partner Program as well as an attractive demo program on the company’s stand.

     

    Hear from ADI’s Leaders and Industry Experts:
     

    Industry leaders Analog Devices and Schneider Electric will take center stage at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 with a keynote presentation titled "Cloud and Intelligent Edge: Shaping the Future of 4IR." This event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, from 14:45 to 15:45 in Hall 6, MWC Stage A, will explore the path to Industry 4.0 and beyond, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Presenters Martin Cotter, President of EMEA at Analog Devices, and Aurelien Le Sant, CTO of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, will discuss essential elements such as ultra-reliable connectivity, flexible synchronous control, and real-time edge sensing. The aim is to drive efficiency improvements and reduce carbon footprints in future factories.

    Key Points:

    • Emphasis on sustainability for Industry 4.0 and beyond.
    • Three core pillars: ultra-reliable connectivity, synchronous control, and real-time edge sensing.
    • Leaders from Analog Devices and Schneider Electric addressing challenges in industrial connectivity.

    On Wednesday, February 28, attention will shift to the evolution of Industrial 5G in the keynote "The Dawn of Industrial 5G – From Theory to Practice," presented by Analog Devices and 5G-ACIA. Dr. Andreas Mueller of Bosch will provide insights into the past, present, and future of Industrial 5G in Hall 8, Theatre 2, from 10:00 to 10:35 AM. The discussion will cover the standardization of key features in 3GPP, challenges hindering adoption, and the transition from 5G to 6G. Presenters include Joe Barry, Vice President at Analog Devices, and Dr. Andreas Mueller, Project Director 6G at Robert Bosch GmbH.

    Key Points:

    • Strategic focus on Industrial IoT for Analog Devices.
    • 5G-ACIA's role in standardization for Industrial 5G.
    • Dr. Andreas Mueller's overview and future outlook on Industrial 5G and 6G.

    Continuing the exploration of 5G, a panel discussion on "The Business of 5G: Driving 5G Monetization Opportunities" will occur on Wednesday, February 28, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Hall 8, Theatre 2. Presented by Analog Devices, the session features industry experts from Dell, DISH, Nokia, and more. The panel will explore monetization opportunities arising from the latest 3GPP developments, examining ways to drive revenue and streamline costs.

    Key Points:

    • Exploration of monetization opportunities from advanced 5G capabilities.
    • Panel discussion featuring industry experts from Analog Devices, Dell, DISH, Nokia, and more.
    • Moderated by Deloitte's Dan Littmann.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Experience ADI’s demos at Hall 2, Booth #2B18:

    • gNode B Integrated Small Cell: Analog Devices and Edge Q present an integrated gNode B small cell (split zero!) solution for indoor and outdoor use cases. This power efficient device includes radio and L1, L2, and L3 stack for simplified plug and play connectivity.
       
    • On-Premise Fixed Wireless Access Station: Learn how ADI’s mmW solutions enable this 2T2R mmW on-premise terminal. Designed for cost sensitive markets, it delivers high speed, high capacity fixed wireless access for urban and suburban deployment.
       
    • Across the Spectrum: A Showcase of Advanced Radios: See the latest in radio development using ADI solutions. A diverse range of radios highlighting small cell, macro, massive MIMO, mmW, backhaul, and non-terrestrial networks.
       
    • 5G Open RU with Commercial Grade O-RAN IP: Winner of the U.S. NTIA 5G Challenge Open RAN Mobility award, this demonstration highlights the capabilities of this 5G macro and small cell radio platform. This demonstration includes a small form factor, production ready solution with interoperability tested, commercial grade O-RAN IP for rapid market deployment.
       

     

    For more information, visit ADI's MWC24 webpage.

    To make a personal appointment with ADI at MWC24, click here.

     

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    Analog Devices at MWC 2024
  7. Are you attending ENLIT 2023 in Paris? - Come and Meet Analog Devices
    27 November 2023

    Are you attending ENLIT 2023 in Paris, from 28th to 30th November?

     

    On Stand 7.2.C10 Analog Devices will be Energising Grid Modernisation and will be demonstrating its holistic view of the energy grid, and the company’s solutions for grid modernisation, from renewable energy generation to energy storage, grid digitalisation, and charging infrastructure. Regardless of complexity, ADI solutions aim to simplify the paradigm into energy conversion, energy management, and energy storage.

     

    For more information on conference presentations and the latest status of what will be on display visit the company’s dedicated ENLIT microsite at: ADI's ENLIT 2023 web page.

     

    If you wish to meet with Analog Devices at ENLIT then please let me know, suggesting some times that you would be available, and I will see what I can arrange?

    Are you attending ENLIT 2023 in Paris? - Come and Meet Analog Devices
  8. Energising Grid Modernisation with Analog Devices at ENLIT 2023
    15 November 2023

    At ENLIT 2023, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France, November 28–30, 2023, Analog Devices, Inc. on Stand 7.2.C10 will be demonstrating its holistic view of the energy grid, and the company’s solutions for grid modernisation, from renewable energy generation to energy storage, grid digitalisation, and charging infrastructure. Regardless of complexity, ADI solutions aim to simplify the paradigm into energy conversion, energy management, and energy storage.

     

    For more information visit: ADI's ENLIT 2023 web page.

     

    Experience ADI’s demos at Stand 7.2.C10:

     

    New Shunt-Based Polyphase Energy Meter Solution
    Analog Devices’ 2nd generation of isolated ADCs brings significant improvements for shunt-based energy measurements in terms of form factor, performance, and EMI. A polyphase AC energy meter solution will be shown, measuring 3-phases and the neutral to be used in utility electric meters, as well as ‘behind-the-meter’ applications.

     

    Smart Meter Portfolio
    Analog Devices offers a wide variety of single-phase and polyphase solutions to meet different smart meter use cases. This demo will show ADI solutions spanning from its innovative mSure® self-calibration, meter accuracy monitoring with advanced tamper detection, to its power management solutions with supercap chargers.

     

    Class S Power Quality Monitoring Solution
    Power Quality Monitoring is becoming more critical for the reliability and stability of the grid as a variety of DERs (Distributed Energy Resources) are getting connected. Furthermore, being able to measure the Power Quality being delivered gives better insights to improve energy efficiency and optimise uptime of the end equipment. This demo will show the ADI solution for a certified IEC 61000-4-30 Class S Power Quality Meter.

     

    DC Metering Solutions
    The need to measure DC is expanding with the increase in DC fast chargers for electric vehicles, as well as a variety of grid systems operating on DC power. Analog Devices is showing the latest solution that is a fit for both AC as well as DC applications. 

     

    Power Conversion Solutions
    The increase in renewable DERs creates a need for improved grid stability. Bi-directional on-board chargers (OBCs) such as this 11kW OBC featuring ADI’s new Smart Switch product family, enable electric vehicles to contribute their energy to the grid and deliver grid stability and peak shaving when needed most.

     

    Energy Storage Solutions
    Energy Storage Systems are essential to stabilise the grid with increased on-boarding of renewable generation, and annual deployment is forecast to increase 6-fold by 2030. This demo is a complete BMS system for Li-ion battery Energy Storage that highlights ADI's highest accuracy BMS, most robust isolated communications and MCU hardware and software.

     

    EV AC Charging Solutions
    The addition of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment on the grid is expanding quickly, but needs to accelerate even further. ADI empowers our customers to build their own charging system quickly and easily, with the help of 2 open reference designs: a 22kW AC Wallbox (Level 2) platform with metrology and charge controller, and a 3.6kW AC Cordset (Level 1) reference design.

     

     

    ADI Speaking Programme at ENLIT 2023:

     

    Summit Panel Session: Achieving a Net Zero Industry
    Patrick Morgan
    , Corporate Vice President, Automotive Electrification & Sustainable Energy

    Date: November 29, 2023

    Time: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

    Location: Evolve Stage (Hall 7.3)

     

    Empowering Grid Intelligence, Security, and Flexibility Through Advancements in Semiconductor Technologies

    Dermot O'Keeffe, Product Line Director, Smart Grid Solution Group

    Date: November 29, 2023

    Time: 16:15 PM – 16:30 PM

    Location: Digitalisation Hub – Theatre 2 (Hall 7.3)

     

    Enabling EV Charging Infrastructure to Support e-Mobility on the Grid

    Wayne Meyer, Marketing Director, Automotive Electrification and Sustainable Energy Group

    Enabling EV Charging Infrastructure to Support e-Mobility on the Grid

    Date: November 30, 2023

    Time: 11:55 AM – 12:15 PM

    Location: Decarbonisation Hub – Theatre 2 (Hall 7.3)

     

    For more information visit: ADI's ENLIT 2023 web page.

    Energising Grid Modernisation with Analog Devices at ENLIT 2023
  9. Analog Devices at SPS 2023
    2 November 2023

    Bridge Data to Insights for a More Sustainable Industrial Future

     

    At SPS 2023 (Smart Production Solutions, Nuremberg, November 14 – 16, 2023), ADI will be demonstrating how the company collaborates with its customers to enable digital transformation, drive innovation, and power the next generation of industrial capabilities. To realize ambitious efficiency, productivity, and sustainability goals, the industrial sector must look to application-level solutions to capture, and act on, operational data. ADI’s leading technologies bridge the physical and digital worlds with sensing, connectivity, power, and processing solutions, enabling our customers to transform their data into actionable insights. Visit ADI's SPS 2023 web page.

     

    Experience ADI’s Industrial demos at Hall 5, Booth 110:

    •           Interactive Industrial Smart Factory Experience: Virtually tour the digital factory of the future. Explore how factory configurations are changing and the ADI technologies enabling this evolution, including smart connected sensors, adaptive process automation, agile industrial robotics, modular motion control and real-time asset health monitoring.

     

    •           Increase Productivity with Modular Mobile Robotics: See how an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is deployed for optimal control and guidance, while identifying and avoiding obstacles, creating safer working environments through improved sensing. This ADAM (Analog Devices Autonomous Robot) demo showcases a complete AMR solution simplifying design with ADI’s modular platforms, including high accuracy depth sensing, motor control of four independent wheel drives, intelligent AI processing and mapping, optimized communications, and battery management. This is supported by ROS software drivers for fast time to market.

     

    •           Agile Manufacturing with Industrial Robotics: Discover how ADI is addressing three key pillars of robotics - motion control, precision position sensing and perception sensing. Get hands-on with an interactive robotic demo where you are challenged to control the robot and select a prize from a moving conveyor belt. Experience how the world’s first single chip absolute multiturn and angle position sensor tracks rotation even when power is lost.

     

    •           The Industrial Network of the Future: To fully enable the modern digital factory and realize the productivity gains offered by data and AI, the convergence between the IT and the OT networks must be both seamless and secure. This platform demonstration shows how ADI is empowering factory and process automation systems to leverage the vast quantities of generated data, bridging data to insights for efficiencies at scale. Gather key measurement data and new insights from all corners of the modern factory with ADI’s Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), single pair Ethernet, software configurable I/O, IO-Link® and cyber security technologies. 

     

    •           Energy Efficient Production with Intelligent Motor Drives: Legislation is driving the move from traditional fixed speed, grid-connected motors to motors paired with variable-speed drives, for optimum load and torque matching to optimize energy usage. Explore next-generation industrial motor systems featuring AI and sensors for fault detection, diagnosed and displayed in real time.

     

    Presentations by ADI experts in the technical conference program:

    ADI’s presence at SPS 2023 will be complemented by seven technical expert presentations during the SPS conference:

     

    Tuesday, November 14, 2023:

    10:10 - 10:30am: Intelligent System Design for Energy-Efficient Drives, presented by Blas Bogado Martinez (Forum Hall 6)

    02:10 - 02:30pm: 10BASE-T1L beyond APL –  News from the Intelligent Edge, presented by Volker Goller (Forum Hall 6)

    12:40 - 01:00pm: Integrated SoC Drives Smart 4-20mA Transmitter, presented by Franco Contadini (Forum Hall 8)

     

    Wednesday, November 15, 2023:

    09:50 - 10:10am: Simplifying the Design and Certification of Functionally Safe Designs by using Certified Converters, presented by Mary McCarthy (Forum Hall 6)

    12:00 - 12:20pm: Accelerating Industrial Sustainability through Intelligent Edge Innovation, presented by Fiona Treacy (Forum Hall 8)

    02:30 - 02:50pm: The World’s First Single Chip Absolute Multiturn Position Sensor, presented by Enda Nicholl (Forum Hall 6)

    03:50 - 04:20pm: High Voltage and Noise Robust Solutions in the Industrial Ecosystem enabled by Integrated and Miniaturized Isolation, presented by Maurizio Granato (Forum Hall 6)

     

    For more information, visit ADI's SPS 2023 web page.

     Analog Devices at SPS 2023
  10. Analog Devices Invests More Than $1 Billion in Semiconductor Facility Expansion in Oregon
    27 July 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, celebrates its more than $1 billion investment to expand its semiconductor wafer fab in Beaverton, Oregon. The Beaverton site, built in 1978, is ADI’s largest wafer fabrication facility by volume and serves customers in critical industries, such as industrial, automotive, communications, consumer, and healthcare.

     

    The facility investment expands cleanroom space to about 118,000 sq-ft and nearly doubles internal manufacturing of products running on the 180-nanometer technology node and above. It is also expected to create hundreds of new, long-term employment opportunities, a significant increase to ADI’s current roughly 950 employees in Oregon.

     

    More than 10% of the total investment is for new, state-of-the-art fab tools intended to increase overall efficiency and utilise chemistries that are more environmentally friendly. Despite nearly doubling production output, the facility is targeting to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% and water usage per production unit by approximately 50%.

     

    "By expanding ADI’s Beaverton facility, we are increasing our production capacity in critical industries, boosting domestic manufacturing in line with the vision of the CHIPS Act, and enhancing the global resiliency of ADI’s hybrid manufacturing model," said Vincent Roche, ADI’s CEO and Chair. "While our investment in Beaverton will facilitate these goals, they will be achieved through the incredible dedication and talent of ADI's existing workforce and further tapping into Oregon's strong talent pool."

     

    Commenting on the announcement, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said, “Today’s good news from Analog Devices marks a significant step to ensure Oregon is taking full advantage of the federal CHIPS Act I worked to pass into law. This announcement strengthens a signature industry in Oregon by solidifying semiconductors’ place in the Silicon Forest and beyond, creating statewide impact with new good-paying jobs in Beaverton and rippling out to benefit the entire state economy.”

     

    In addition, the Beaverton facility will host the Semiconductor Advanced Manufacturing University (SAMU), a workforce development training centre that will offer eight-week courses to train groups of around 25 students each on semiconductor equipment maintenance. A key driver of ADI’s efforts with the training centre is providing training opportunities to many diverse groups within the local community, including U.S. military veterans, people re-entering the workforce, and existing ADI factory operators, to learn semiconductor manufacturing fundamentals and other curriculum to advance their professional development.

     

    ADI’s hybrid manufacturing model is a broad network of internal factories and external partners. This model enables effective management of ADI operations through economic cycles, enhances the resiliency of its global supply chain, and better serves its customer needs. To improve ADI-owned operations, the company has increased capital investment to a high single-digit percent of revenue in fiscal year 2022 and to date in fiscal year 2023 from its historical precedent of around four percent. These manufacturing investments span the globe, including in the states of Washington and Massachusetts, as well as in Ireland, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

     

    About Analog Devices, Inc.

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

     

    Forward-Looking Statements 

     

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     Analog Devices Invests More Than $1 Billion in Semiconductor Facility Expansion in Oregon
  11. Analog Devices Releases 2022 Environment, Social and Governance Report
    17 July 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, has released its 2022 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The publication highlights how ADI’s solutions benefit society and the planet, introduces a new total water withdrawn intensity goal, and continues the company’s commitment to transparent and accurate disclosures.

     

    “ADI’s immensely talented, passionate, and dedicated workforce is tackling the world’s greatest challenges in partnership with our customers and partners, and we are confident there is no obstacle we can’t overcome together,” said Vincent Roche, ADI’s CEO and Chair. “We are pleased with our ESG accomplishments and how our efforts are helping our customers and partners meet their own ESG goals, however, the urgency of the issues we face means we are never satisfied. We remain thoroughly committed and optimistic about the positive impact our technologies can have for the health of humanity and the planet.”

     

    Key updates from the company in the 2022 report include:

     

    • ADI’s Solutions Benefit Society and the Planet: ADI has become a leader in designing the semiconductors and system solutions that bridge the physical and digital world for the benefit of society and the planet. ADI works with customers to co-create innovations that improve quality of life and solve pressing challenges across its end markets, which include industrial, automotive, communications, digital healthcare, and consumer. Green revenue represented about 30% of ADI’s total revenue in fiscal year 2022, increasing approximately 34% from fiscal year 2021. Roughly 30% of ADI’s R&D was green-focused, level with the company’s fiscal year 2021 green R&D.
    • Introduction of New 2027 Total Water Withdrawn Intensity Goal: ADI has set a new goal to achieve a 50% reduction in total water withdrawal normalised to fab production output by 2027. This goal is in addition to ADI’s progress of reaching a 25% water recycling rate in manufacturing facilities.
    • Enhanced Transparency of Disclosures: In line with its commitment to transparent and accurate disclosures for all stakeholders, the 2022 ESG Report includes a new ESG Results section that itemises ESG performance metrics and KPIs. This section defines each KPI, includes available values and, where appropriate, aligns them with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

     

    Key progress against the company’s ESG commitments include:

     

    • Climate: Achieved a 7.2% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2019, and a 37% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by revenue from 2019. For the first time, the company also disclosed full Scope 3 emissions, an essential component of achieving its goal of Net Zero emissions across the value chain by 2050 or sooner.
    • Energy: 54% of electricity used at ADI’s manufacturing facilities came from renewables in 2022, putting the company on track to achieve its goal of 100% by 2025.
    • Waste: The company is making substantial progress toward reaching its goal of diverting 100% of its waste at ADI manufacturing facilities, achieving 90% in 2022.
    • DE&I: In 2022, 25% of managers globally were female, supporting ADI’s goal of increasing the global female manager population to 29% by 2026. ADI also remains on track to increase its combined Black, Hispanic, and Latinx employee population in the United States from 7% in 2022 to 9% by 2026.  

     

    For more on ADI’s ESG commitments, please visit https://www.analog.com/en/company/environment-social-governance.html.

     

    Analog Devices Releases 2022 Environment, Social and Governance Report
  12. Analog Devices: Accelerating the Path to Industry 4.0
    10 July 2023

     

    Analog Devices’ Marco La Ciacera, regional sales manager, and Brendan O’Dowd, general manager, are interviewed about industrial automation, Industry 4.0, and how to prepare for the factory of the future.

     

    What does it mean for Analog Devices to face the emerging scenario of the Industrial Internet of Things?

     

    The implementation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is not a question of making existing systems and processes faster, more efficient, or more accurate: it calls for the adoption of completely new and different technologies. Functions such as condition-based monitoring (CbM) and systems such as autonomous vehicles and cobots were never before found in factories, but are core elements of the IIoT.

     

    By digitising and connecting factory operations, the IIoT has also given rise to new requirements for safety equipment and processes and for data security that were never needed before.

     

    For Analog Devices’ entire existence - it was founded in 1965 - we have been dedicated to the development of analogue-to-digital capabilities: to sense, measure, interpret, connect, power, and secure. These capabilities are an ideal match for the requirements of customers that are implementing the IIoT.

     

    How can ADI contribute to the creation of a new generation of industrial automation infrastructure inspired by the IIoT paradigm?

     

    Analog Devices is not a typical semiconductor company: we push beyond the boundaries of silicon technology, investing heavily in software, systems expertise, and domain knowledge within our key markets. This enables us to address our customers’ challenges at the system level and to help them find the best way to achieve successful outcomes.

     

    This capability is reflected in the unusual structure of Analog Devices. It is not organised along traditional product lines. Instead, everyone involved with customers is in one of two types of division:

     

    1. Technology divisions have world-class expertise in technologies such as signal processing, sensing, and power management.
    2. Market divisions take a system-level view of the customers’ requirement in applications, such as CbM or robotics, and help customers integrate products and systems from Analog Devices and our partners into an effective solution.

     

    This means that Analog Devices can lead companies that are working to implement the IIoT through the development and implementation of an application such as condition-based monitoring of industrial machines or the replacement of driver-operated forklift trucks with autonomous vehicles. We can also help these industrial companies make proper provisions for the safety of factory workers and for the security of networked data - safeguards which go hand-in-hand with the introduction of new IIoT technologies.

     

    What is the vision and strategy for this industry sector?

     

    The idea behind the IIoT is to improve productivity through the digitisation of the entire chain of industrial operations and to develop insights based on digital data. New technological capabilities are also helping manufacturers gain more value from expenditure on factory automation equipment.

     

    A proliferation of miniature, high performance semiconductor sensors alongside pervasive connectedness are creating a deluge of data on machine and process performance. There is now more potential than ever for rich, new applications of data analytics, such as machine health monitoring and preventive maintenance. At the same time, the increasing use of programmable hardware and software-defined electronics functions enable rapid reconfigurations of factory processes and tools.

     

    This means that the factory of tomorrow will be:

     

    1. More productive and automated
    2. More agile and responsive to demand
    3. Safer
    4. More secure

     

    Analog Devices will support these developments by providing technologies in domains such as sensing, high speed connectivity, software-defined I/O, data security, and safety systems, and help its customers integrate them into complete system solutions.

     

    Which is the new intelligence that could be brought to the level of industrial Ethernet network?

     

    The proliferation of sensors throughout factories and process plants is generating vast flows of real-time data. Legacy communication protocols between sensor nodes and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), such as 4mA to 20mA control loops, are giving way to ultrafast industrial variants of the Ethernet protocol, enabling increasing integration of operational technology (OT) infrastructure in the factory with information technology (IT) in the enterprise.

     

    In responding to this new demand for high speed data transfer in the factory, OEMs need to future-proof their system implementations, so that they support not only industrial Ethernet protocols in use today, such as PROFINET® and EtherCAT, but also the emerging time-sensitive networking (TSN) variant of Ethernet.

     

    We expect the future backbone of connectivity in factories to be TSN. While a mix of Industrial Ethernet protocols are in use today, there are huge industry benefits in standardising on the TSN Ethernet protocol. Manufacturers should be specifying TSN-ready solutions with a roadmap of other enhancements if they are to ensure their network investments are part of a longer-term plan.

     

    To support the transition to Industrial Ethernet - and ultimately to TSN - Analog Devices provides an Ethernet platform which enables systems to swap from one Ethernet protocol to another without the need for hardware redesign, giving industrial equipment manufacturers flexibility to meet the requirements of different customers with a single-platform product.

     

    On top of this, Analog Devices products already include TSN features and are regularly upgraded to support new provisions in the draft TSN standard as they are introduced.

     

    Industrial companies should also think carefully about data security alongside any introduction of Ethernet networking in the factory. The vulnerability of an Industrial Ethernet network is very different from that of legacy 4mA to 20mA systems: an attack on a 4mA to 20mA node only exposes the device immediately connected to that node. By contrast, an attack on an Ethernet node potentially exposes the entire factory network to the threat of malware or intrusion. Robust data security technologies can ensure that factories gain the benefits of high speed connectivity without any increased risk to business continuity or integrity.

     

    Optimising security requires a system-level approach instead of thinking about the requirements of any particular device or end point. Security can be delivered in a variety of ways throughout the system - within edge devices, controllers, gateways, or further up the stack. Before focusing on the how at any given point in the network, systems specifiers should focus on questions of where and how much.

     

    This should both consider the threat level at each point, as well as the cost of countering the threat, with a view to adding effective security with the fewest trade-offs in power, performance, and latency. A layered approach will result in a superior overall security posture.

     

    Manufacturers would be wise to invest time and resources, either organically or by choosing a partner such as Analog Devices, in a system-level approach that expands security expertise beyond the machine level.

     

    Condition-based monitoring: what technology can be used to ensure nonstop operation?

     

    The goal of CbM should in fact not just be nonstop operation - it should be to achieve nonstop operation continuously at maximum efficiency.

     

    To achieve this, MEMS sensor technology is of crucial importance: it is enabling the development of new sensor types that are small, robust, and able to precisely measure vibration and motion. For instance, low noise, wide bandwidth accelerometers offer the high precision and accuracy required to identify subtle changes in the vibration signature of a machine. Coupled with sensor analytics software, these devices enable equipment operators to pinpoint the source of a potential failure long before it occurs, and to apply preventive maintenance measures in good time.

     

    Machine health monitoring is not confined to conventional factory settings. Mobile or remote industrial equipment may use a wireless connection to report diagnostic information and operating status to a central controller. Running on battery power or intermittent power sources such as solar energy requires a very low power sensing solution - technology which Analog Devices can provide.

     

    Analog Devices: Accelerating the Path to Industry 4.0
  13. Analog Devices Recognised by JLR as Winner of Supplier Excellence Awards, Demonstrating Strength of Companies’ Ongoing Partnership
    23 June 2023

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) has been recognised as a winner in JLR’s annual Supplier Excellence Awards. Selected in the Customer Love category, Analog Devices was highlighted as a top supplier who demonstrates real care for clients.

     

    “This award honours the contributions of ADI to our business, especially in light of supply chain challenges over the last year,” said Barbara Bergmeier, JLR Executive Director, Industrial Operations. “We value our partnerships with suppliers, and base our relationships on performance as well as integrity, honesty and trust. We extend our thanks to ADI for their hard work and dedication to our long-term success.”

     

    In its seventh year, JLR’s 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of its global supply chain and contributions to JLR’s business, cost transformation, and operational delivery over the past year. The awards are guided by JLR’s new Creators’ Code values: Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth, and Impact. This year, the JLR team used these five core values to award their top performing suppliers.

     

    “This accolade is a testament to the exceptional efforts our team made to mitigate against supply chain shortages, as well as the positive impact we had on JLR’s business,” said Shalini Palmer, Corporate Vice President, EMEA at ADI. “Our longstanding partnership with JLR continues to focus on advancing JLR’s vision of sustainable modern luxury.”

     

    ADI has contributed to the long-term success of JLR by going above and beyond to secure supply against their most profitable vehicles. ADI has made exceptional efforts to mitigate against supply chain shortages and potential line stops.

    “A great business relationship is crucial to our success. Having only joined the JLR team recently, it was an honour to spend the evening getting to know the award winners better,” said Tobias Moch, Chief Procurement Officer at JLR. “The teams have had to work very hard to keep our factories running, in the face of severe disruptions to the global supply chain. A big thank you to everyone at ADI for their massive efforts during this difficult period.”

    The award winners were recognised at a ceremony held on May 31 at The Grove in Hertfordshire, UK, hosted by television personality Gabby Logan.

     

     

    About Analog Devices

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Analog Devices Recognised by JLR as Winner of Supplier Excellence Awards, Demonstrating Strength of Companies’ Ongoing Partnership
  14. Analog Devices Announces Apollo MxFE Advanced Software-Defined Signal Processing Solution for Aerospace & Defense, Instrumentation, and Next-Generation Wireless Communications
    13 June 2023

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) has announced Apollo MxFE, it’s most advanced software-defined, direct RF-sampling, wideband mixed signal front end platform. Apollo MxFE enables next-generation applications such as phased array radar, electronic surveillance, test and measurement, and 6G communications in the Aerospace & Defense, Instrumentation, and Wireless Communications industries.

     

    The growth of data intensive applications is increasing the need for wider bandwidths and more rapid processing and analysis of data for 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi 7 & 8, radar, signal intelligence, and other applications at the network edge. As a result, customers need a solution that enables higher-speed data conversion and processing capabilities, while reducing electronic testing complexity.

     

    Developed for application versatility and rapid customisation, the Apollo MxFE offers instantaneous bandwidths as high as 10GHz while directly sampling and synthesising frequencies up to 18GHz (Ku Band). This monolithic 16nm CMOS device utilises state of the art high dynamic range RF Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and RF Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) cores with the best spurious free dynamic range and noise spectral density available on the market today. As such, Apollo MxFE helps customers accelerate design cycles and bring new products to market faster and at lower cost, while future-proofing their product designs.

     

    “The flexibility and simplicity designed into the Apollo MxFE platform have the potential to transform future engineering design for Intelligent Edge devices,” said Bryan Goldstein, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense at ADI. “Demand for higher data rates with shorter latencies at lower overall system power is accelerating across industries. Apollo MxFE gives design engineers the flexibility to design for those requirements today, as well as an ability to enhance performance over time using simple, software-defined design changes.”

     

    Apollo MxFE Product Details

    Apollo MxFE’s 4T4R product offers four 12-bit RF ADCs with a sample rate up to 20GSPS, four 16-bit RF DACs with a sample rate up to 28GSPS, an RF input bandwidth from DC to 18GHz (Ku Band), and an instantaneous bandwidth up to 10GHz. Apollo MxFE is the industry’s first integrated radio that is capable of directly interfacing to the emerging 6G frequency bands from 7GHz to 15GHz.

     

    The on-chip digital signal processing (DSP) offers a real-time FFT Sniffer, a full-rate programmable FIR filter, a 128-tap complex FIR filter, fast-hopping NCOs, DDCs/DUCs, and a fractional sample rate converter. The DSP is dynamically configurable, allowing for rapid changes between narrowband and wideband profiles without taking down the JESD link. Apollo MxFE supports JESD 204B/C and a very short reach (VSR) interface.

     

    Apollo MxFE’s 8T8R product offers eight RF ADCs with a sample rate up to 8GSPS, eight RF DACs with a sample rate up to 16GSPS, an RF input bandwidth up to 16GHz, and an instantaneous bandwidth up to 3GHz. The on-chip DSP offers similar features and functionality to the 4T4R device with double the number of digital blocks, all dynamically configurable.

     

    Apollo MxFE Ecosystem

    Apollo MxFE is at the heart of a larger ecosystem of new ADI hardware and software products, each offering complementary capabilities for optimal performance and ease of use. Apollo MxFE is augmented by high-performance variable gain amplifiers, ultralow noise LDO and Silent Switcher® regulators, clocking, and multichip synchronisation, along with embedded digital and software technologies including algorithms and security.

     

    The Apollo MxFE ecosystem is comprised of the following products:

    • A PLL/VCO synthesiser with a fundamental frequency output of up to 22GHz, extraordinary noise performance, temperature stability (0.06ps/°C), and <1ps alignment resolution.
    • A complete, high-performance power solution including the LTM4702 8A µModule regulator. It features Silent Switcher 3 technology, combining an ultralow noise reference with Silent Switcher architecture to achieve high efficiency, excellent wideband noise performance, and maximum overall Apollo MxFE ecosystem performance.
    • A 10-channel precision synchroniser for time alignment of SYSREF signals to within 5ps for simultaneous sampling across multiple Apollo MxFE on the same card or across different chassis. It also has the ability to support two-dimensional system synchronisation (fanout and/or daisy chain architectures) for very large systems.
    • Companion TxVGA and RxVGA solutions provide Apollo MxFE with +15dB of gain and the transition from single-ended to differential on Rx as well as differential to single-ended on Tx. This simplifies the connection to the RF front end.

     

    ADI is demonstrating Apollo MxFE at IMS 2023 (June 13-15 in San Diego, California). Learn more at www.analog.com/IMS. More information about Apollo MxFE can be found at www.analog.com/MxFE.

     

    About Analog Devices, Inc.

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Analog Devices Announces Apollo MxFE Advanced Software-Defined Signal Processing Solution for Aerospace & Defense, Instrumentation, and Next-Generation Wireless Communications
  15. Analog Devices Announces Investment of €630 Million in Next Generation Semiconductor R&D and Manufacturing Facility in Limerick
    15 May 2023
    • New facility intended to help accelerate advances in cutting-edge applications, including digital biology, electric vehicles, and robotics
    • New investment expected to result in 600 new jobs and the tripling of wafer production capacity at ADI’s European regional headquarters in Limerick, Ireland
    • The investment is part of Ireland’s first Important Projects of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT) application to the European Commission

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, today announced a new €630 million investment at its European regional headquarters in the Raheen Business Park in Limerick, Ireland. The investment enables the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, 45,000 sq-ft Research & Development and manufacturing facility.

     

    The new facility will support ADI’s development of next-generation signal processing innovations designed to accelerate the digital transformation of Industrial, Automotive, Healthcare, and other sectors. It is expected to triple ADI’s European wafer production capacity and aligns with the company’s goal of doubling its internal manufacturing capacity to enhance the resiliency of its global supply chain and better serve customer needs. This investment is expected to grow ADI’s employment footprint in the mid-west region of Ireland by 600 new positions, a significant increase to ADI’s current 1,500 employees in Ireland and 3,100 employees in Europe as a whole.

     

    Today’s announcement comes a year after ADI announced a separate investment of €100 million in ADI Catalyst, its 100,000 sq-ft custom-built facility for innovation and collaboration at its Limerick campus. Ireland is also home to ADI’s main European Research and Development Center, which has generated more than 1,000 patents since its inception and has seeded ADI R&D sites throughout Europe in Spain, Italy, UK, Romania, and Germany.

     

    “Since 1976, Ireland has been a critical innovation centre for ADI, thanks to its strong academic and research organisations, business ecosystem, and progressive government leadership,” said ADI CEO and Chair Vincent Roche. “This next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility and expanded R&D team will further extend ADI Limerick’s global influence. Through organic R&D and close collaboration with our customers and ecosystem partners, we are striving to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges and enable a more efficient, safer, and sustainable future.”

     

    The new investment is planned as part of a collaboration within the European Union’s Important Projects of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT) initiative, and will support cross-border collaborative research. ADI’s IPCEI application – Ireland’s first since the inception of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative – is subject to final approval from the European Commission, and is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

     

    An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD said: “This is a really significant announcement for Limerick and the Mid-West region, which marks a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between ADI and Ireland. This massive €630 million investment is great news for local employment with lots of jobs being created during the construction phase, and 600 high-end graduate jobs. It means a significant expansion in the size and scale of ADI’s research, innovation, and development, leading to new, highly innovative products. This investment is further evidence of the Government’s commitment to bringing jobs to the Mid-West. Most IDA jobs created in recent years have been outside of Dublin, and Limerick has done particularly well with its deep talent pool, universities, airport, and infrastructure. This investment will also mean lots of spin-off jobs and contracts for local SMEs and Irish-owned businesses. ADI’s investment is part of Ireland’s commitment to develop Important Projects of Common European Interest, IPCEIs, and will contribute to Europe’s broader microelectronics sector. The future is digital. There can be no such future without microchips and it’s great that Ireland is such an important player in the supply chain.”

     

    Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Simon Coveney said: “This is a much welcome announcement from Analog Devices and a great vote of confidence in Limerick and the Mid-West. It’s also noteworthy that it’s the latest in a series of major job announcements outside of Dublin. I’m struck not only by the scale of the investment, but also the high quality positions that will result. I’ll be visiting Analog Devices in Boston during a trade mission this week where we’ll be looking forward to many more years of doing business in Ireland.”

     

    IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan said: “The technology that ADI will develop at this facility in Limerick is at the very forefront of innovation and has the potential to revolutionise the lives of billions of people across the world. This investment by ADI is intended to strengthen our supply chain resilience for advanced semiconductor processes. We wish continued success to ADI and look forward to our continued partnership. This is a transformational investment for the Limerick site, for the Mid-West region, and for the semiconductor industry in Ireland. IDA Ireland is committed to supporting investments of scale that impact positively on Europe’s semiconductor industry.”

     

     

    About Analog Devices

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With reported revenues of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

     

    About IPCEI

    Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) are large-scale, multi-country European projects that are of significant benefit to the EU economy, its citizens, economic growth, sustainability, and value creation. IPCEI are aimed at allowing Member States to support state-of-the-art innovation to address market or systemic failures in particular sectors. The first IPCEI on Microelectronics (IPCEI-me) began in 2018 and aims to complete its projects by 2024. The second IPCEI on Microelectronics; IPCEI-me 2, is in its final stages of approval and is aimed at supporting Europe’s ambition to achieve semiconductor supply chain sovereignty. Ireland is one of 20 EU Member States participating.

     

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    Analog Devices Announces Investment of €630 Million in Next Generation Semiconductor R&D and Manufacturing Facility in Limerick
  16. Analog Devices Sponsors Formula Student Team wob-racing for 2023 Season
    9 May 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) is supporting the first roll-out of Team wob-racing’s latest Formula Student race car, the WR17. As a platinum sponsor of the student team, ADI continues to support the future of engineering talent in the automotive industry. The race car utilises a wide range of ADI’s technology within the electric vehicle powertrain, including within the inverter assembly and battery management system. With ADI’s broad portfolio of cutting-edge technology, it was a natural progression for Team wob-racing to approach ADI for sponsorship of the team for their 2023 season, alongside other automotive ecosystem players such as Vector and Bertrandt.

     

    Founded 20 years ago by students of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering at the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Team wob-racing is one of the oldest Formula Student racing teams in Germany. In 2011, the project pivoted to designing electric vehicles. The latest concept, the WR17, is the team’s most optimised design thus far. It is capable of accelerating to 100km/h within 2.2 seconds. Effective energy management is a critical capability for electric vehicles to achieve better performance and longer range, and ADI continues to lead that charge through its innovations in automotive electrification technology.

     

    The future engineers made one of the biggest innovations in the team's history with their new in-house developed inverters. Alongside the battery management system, the inverters are another important component of the race car, which uses many ADI parts. To complete the development, the team was able to use an axle test rig from their sponsor Bertrandt to evaluate the best possible electronic control of the system.

     

    “The most important factor for the one-year development of a Formula Student Race car is reliability and short-term availability, especially for electronic components. We were able to easily integrate ADI’s solutions into almost every electronic assembly in our WR17, thanks to the high quality and truly extensive product range they provided,” said Felix Veltmaat, Technical Leader at Team wob-racing.

     

    “It’s so inspiring to see these young people flex their creativity with some fantastic engineering in their automotive designs. Nurturing the future of our industry requires everyone to foster a spirit of collaboration in our incoming talent,” said Shalini Palmer, Corporate Vice President of Sales, EMEA at ADI. “At ADI, we’ve partnered with many of the most innovative organisations in the automotive sector and we see how incredibly important co-creation is for accelerating towards a more sustainable future. Investing in the future workforce is a priority, and ADI is very proud to sponsor Team wob-racing.”

     

    To learn more about Formula Student and wob-racing, visit www.wob-racing.de/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/wobracing/.

     

    Analog Devices Sponsors Formula Student Team wob-racing for 2023 Season
  17. Analog Devices Appoints Alan Lee as Chief Technology Officer
    27 April 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) has announced the appointment of Alan Lee to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Alan will identify and work to advance the next-generation technologies that will disrupt and shape the semiconductor industry and its markets. He and his team will collaborate closely with ADI customers, universities, research organisations, and other strategic partners to incubate novel technologies and develop the ecosystems to support their market entry.

     

    “Alan is a seasoned technology executive who will help accelerate our leadership at the Intelligent Edge by working to expand our next-generation analogue, mixed signal, power, software, and artificial intelligence capabilities,” said ADI CEO and Chair Vincent Roche. “Alan’s breadth and depth of expertise and experience across both the technology and commercial domains will support our goal of delivering significant market impact for our customers through cutting-edge innovation. I look forward to working with him to continue pioneering the future of the Intelligent Edge.”

     

    Formerly with AMD, Alan served as its Head of Research and Advanced Development. While there, his teams developed novel hardware, software, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing technologies and were responsible for many innovations and patents over the past decade. Prior to AMD, Alan was CEO of a privately held company creating technologies for high-frequency trading and quantitative financial analysis. Previously, he developed expertise in large-scale, multinational engineering and technology projects through his work at Intel and IBM.

     

    “I am delighted to join ADI and continue its legacy of technology leadership at the boundary between the physical and digital domains,” said Alan. “ADI has long been synonymous with innovation, and I am looking forward to working with the company’s incredible technology talent to further extend ADI’s leadership in the years and decades to come.”

     

    Alan is a well-known industry leader, currently chairing both the CTO Committee for the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and the CTO Council for the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). He has served on the Board of Directors for the Semiconductor Research Corporation and the Board of Trustees for the NSF Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics.

     

    Alan will report directly to ADI’s CEO and replaces ADI’s former CTO, Dan Leibholz, who now serves as ADI’s Senior Vice President, Digital Business Unit.

     

    About Analog Devices, Inc.

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

     

    All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

     

    Analog Devices Appoints Alan Lee as Chief Technology Officer
  18. What’s in Your Healthcare Monitor?
    11 April 2023

     

    Consumers are increasingly interested in monitoring their own health due to both increased health awareness and the ability to use monitoring to prevent or treat various diseases. For instance, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol levels are pervasive problems - due in no small part to changes in lifestyles - while at the same time, the proliferation of smart phones and wearable devices enable consumers to use health monitoring applications to assist them in maintaining optimal health.

     

    Patient-centric healthcare applications inform users of medication times, number of calories consumed, dehydration levels in the body, and so forth. A common way of doing this is via a mobile phone. For example, Apple, Inc. stated that, on average, an iPhone user unlocks their phone 80 times a day. This makes it an ideal medium through which to receive and view biometric data. This creates a large target population for developers of health applications and hardware platform manufacturers of portable health monitoring products to sell their wares.

     

    This increasing trend toward healthcare information technology systems enables practitioners to access patient data if the patient consents. Routine checkup of lab reports, as well as easy access to radiology and pathology reports, from mobile devices will no doubt boost the growth of patient-centric healthcare applications.

     

    Medical Devices

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. has serviced the medical market for many decades. We have observed that low power precision components have enabled the rapid growth of portable and wireless medical devices. These types of medical products generally have high standards for reliability, run time, and robustness, with much of this burden falling on the power management system and its components.

     

    The power system architect must design a system that is protected against, and must sometimes tolerate, fault conditions to maximise operating run time - if powered from batteries - while also ensuring that normal system operation is reliable whenever a valid power source is present.

     

    Another trend fueling the growth of portable and wireless medical instrumentation is a change in patient care. Specifically, this can be attributed to the increased use of remote monitoring systems within a patient’s own home. One reason for this trend is economic - the costs of keeping a patient in a hospital are prohibitive - both for the patient and the medical provider. This accounts for the growing trend of portable electronic monitoring systems that incorporate radio frequency (RF) transmitters, so that any data gathered from the patient can be sent directly back to a supervisory system within the hospital or doctor’s office for later review and analysis.

     

    It is reasonable to assume that the cost of supplying the appropriate medical instrumentation to the patient for home use is more than offset by the cost of keeping them in the hospital for observation purposes. Nevertheless, since the equipment will not be used under professional supervision, it is of paramount importance that the equipment used by the patient is safe and reliable. The manufacturers and designers of these products must ensure that equipment can run seamlessly from multiple power sources and have high reliability in the wireless transmission of the data collected from the patient. This requires the power management and conversion architecture to be robust, flexible, compact, efficient, and low noise over a wide bandwidth.

     

    Power Conversion Architecture

     

    Although switching regulators generate more noise than linear regulators, their efficiency is generally far superior. Noise and EMI levels have proven to be manageable in many noise sensitive applications if the switcher behaves predictably. If a switching regulator switches at a constant frequency in normal mode, and the switching edges are clean and predictable with no overshoot or high frequency ringing, then EMI is minimised. A small package size and high operating frequency can provide a small, tight layout, which minimises EMI radiation. Furthermore, if the regulator can be used with low ESR ceramic capacitors, both input and output voltage ripple can be minimised. Nevertheless, not all system architects have a comprehensive switch-mode power conversion background to address these noise interference aspects.

     

    Many of these systems also require a number of various low voltage rails for powering low power sensors, memory, microcontroller cores, I/O, and logic circuitry, further complicated by thermal design constraints due to a lack of air flow or heat sinking for cooling purposes.

     

    Analog Devices’ Power by LinearTM product group has focused on power supply solutions with industry-leading products and power experts. For example, there are many applications in medical electronic systems that require continuous power even when the main supply is interrupted, requiring robust backup power. The backup run time of these systems is generally defined by the time the system needs to shut down properly after its main supply is lost. This time varies from minutes to hours depending on the end application.

     

    New Solutions to Ease Design Constraints

     

    Supercapacitors are an excellent choice for systems that need high power, short duration backup power. Any IC that supports this type of application would typically require the capability to support 2.9V to 5.5V supply rails during a main power interruption. Supercapacitors have high peak power capabilities, making them an ideal choice for systems whose applications require high peak power backup for brief time intervals.

     

    For instance, the LTC4041 uses an on-chip, bidirectional, synchronous converter to provide high efficiency step-down supercapacitor charging, as well as high current, high efficiency boost backup power. When external power is available, the device operates as a step-down charger for one or two supercapacitor cells while giving preference to the system load. When the input supply drops below the adjustable power fail indicator (PFI) threshold, the LTC4041 switches to boost mode operation and can deliver up to 2.5A to the system load from the supercapacitor. During a power fail event, the device’s PowerPath™ control provides reverse blocking and a seamless switchover from input power to backup power. Typical applications for the LTC4041 include ride-through dying gasp supplies such as those typically found in medical equipment, power meters, industrial alarms, and solid-state drives.

     

    If two supercapacitors are used, an internal supercapacitor balancing circuit maintains equal voltages across each supercapacitor and limits the maximum voltage of each supercapacitor to a predetermined value. Its adjustable input current limit function enables operation from a current limited source, while prioritising system load current over battery charge current. An external disconnect switch isolates the primary input supply from the system during backup. The device also includes input current monitoring, an input power fail indicator, and a system power fail indicator. The LTC4041 also includes an optional OVP function using an external MOSFET that can protect the IC from input voltages greater than 60V.

     

    For power supply designers of thermally and space-constrained medical systems, it is important to have a compact and efficient 5V buck converter that has high conversion efficiency to minimise thermal constraints and a very small solution footprint and height profile.

     

    The Power by Linear LTC3309A specifically addresses space and thermal design constraints. The LTC3309A is a very small, low noise, monolithic, step-down dc-to-dc converter capable of providing up to 6A of output current from a 2.25V to 5.5V input supply. The device employs Silent Switcher® architecture with external hot loop bypass capacitors to achieve both low EMI and high efficiency at switching frequencies as high as 3MHz.

     

    Moreover, the LTC3309A is a constant frequency, current-mode, step-down dc-to-dc converter. An oscillator turns on the internal top power switch at the beginning of each clock cycle. Current in the inductor increases until the top switch current comparator trips and turns off the top power switch. The peak inductor current at which the top switch turns off is controlled by the voltage on the ITH node. The error amplifier serves the ITH node by comparing the voltage on the FB pin with an internal 500mV reference. When the load current increases, it causes a reduction in the feedback voltage relative to the reference leading the error amplifier to raise the ITH voltage until the average inductor current matches the new load current. When the top power switch turns off, the synchronous power switch turns on until the next clock cycle begins or, in pulse-skipping mode, inductor current falls to zero. If overload conditions result in excessive current flowing through the bottom switch, the next clock cycle will be delayed until switch current returns to a safe level. If the EN pin is low, the LTC3309A is shut down and in a low quiescent current state. When the EN pin is above its threshold, the switching regulator will be enabled.

     

    Since the LTC3309A uses a constant frequency, peak current-mode control architecture, it can provide fast transient response with minimal output capacitance. A 500mV reference allows for low voltage outputs, while 100% duty cycle operation delivers low dropout. Other features include a power good signal when the output is in regulation, precision enable threshold, output overvoltage protection, thermal shutdown, a temperature monitor, clock synchronisation, mode selection, and output short-circuit protection. The device is available in a compact 12-lead, 2mm × 2mm LQFN package.

     

    Conclusion

     

    There can be no doubt that the system designers of portable and wireless medical monitoring devices used for in-home patient health monitoring purposes face daunting design challenges. These include the multiple constraints that they must accommodate, many of which seem to be mutually exclusive. Examples are both thermally and space-constrained enclosures, as well as being able to transmit data without interference or interruption. Fortunately, thanks to Analog Devices’ introductions of the LTC3309A and LTC4041, the designer has viable solutions to meet the demands for small, compact, and thermally efficient solutions that will fit into portable equipment form factors.

     

    What’s in Your Healthcare Monitor?
  19. Analog Devices’ Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-High PSRR µModule® Regulator Powers Noise-Sensitive Applications
    23 March 2023

    Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has introduced a super low noise dual output DC/DC μModule regulator with patented silicon, layout, and packaging innovations. Operating from up to 40V input, the LTM8080’s front-end is a high efficiency synchronous Silent Switcher® step-down regulator followed by two separate low noise, low dropout (LDO) regulators. To further suppress switching noise, the LTM8080’s packaging integrates an EMI barrier wall or shield. The result is exceptional low noise values of <1µVRMS (10Hz to 100kHz), 2nV/√Hz (10kHz) spot noise, and 80dB PSRR (100kHz). Compared to discrete solutions without an EMI shield, the LTM8080 reduces output ripple voltage by up to 70% for a simplified and quiet design. The LTM8080 is specifically designed to power digital loads that are susceptible to switching regulator noise such as data converters, RF transmitters, FPGA I/O and clock, op amps, transceivers, and medical scanners.

     

    • Connect with engineers and ADI power product experts on EngineerZone, an online technical support community: https://ez.analog.com/power/

     

    The LTM8080 µModule regulator’s integrated Silent Switcher architecture minimises EMI emissions and enables the device to pass CISPR22 Class B and CISPR25 Class 5 without an input filter. The adjustable switching frequency (200kHz to 2MHz) and selectable operation modes minimise the risk of frequency interference for very low noise instrumentation and high speed/high precision signal chain applications.

     

    LTM8080 Additional Features:

    • Dual 500mA or Single 1A Output Current
    • Output Voltages: 0V to 8V
    • Voltage Tracking Function to Minimise Power Loss
    • 100μA SET Pin Current with ±1% Initial Accuracy
    • Parallelable for Lower Noise and Higher Current

     

     

     

     

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    About Analog Devices

    Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at http://www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Analog Devices’ Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-High PSRR µModule® Regulator  Powers Noise-Sensitive Applications
  20. Analog Devices’ ADTF3175 Time-of-Flight Depth Sensor Honoured with “embedded award” at embedded world 2023
    17 March 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. is the proud winner of the 2023 “embedded award” in the “Embedded Vision” category. During embedded world 2023 Exhibition and Conference (March 14-16), the company was awarded by an expert jury for its ADTF3175 high-resolution, industrial quality, indirect Time-of-Flight (ToF) module for 3D depth sensing and vision systems. Analog Devices received the award during the award ceremony which took place in Nuremberg on March 14.

     

    The jury was especially impressed that the module advances the accuracy and quality of depth imaging such that autonomous machines can operate more efficiently and at a faster rate through the use of a one megapixel sensor, enabling the ADTF3175 to resolve 3D images with an accuracy of +/-3mm over the full depth range of 20cm up to approximately 4m.  

     

    “The goal of the ADTF3175 is to enable easier access to high-performance ToF technology while bringing to bear Analog Devices’ expertise and understanding of the industrial market with respect to technical challenges,” said Peter Hellstroem, Vice President of Sales EMEA at ADI, who accepted the award on behalf of the organisation. “By bringing this module to market, ADI is fostering the acceleration of the next generation of automation solutions. We are delighted to see our technology being recognised by the independent jury of this prestigious award.”

     

    For details regarding ADI’s presence at embedded world, please visit ADI's embedded world 2023 web page.

     

    Analog Devices’ ADTF3175 Time-of-Flight Depth Sensor Honoured with “embedded award” at embedded world 2023
  21. Are You Attending Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona?
    16 March 2023

    Analog Devices invites you to experience the future of connectivity today through interactive demonstrations and expert discussions at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. Visit Hall 2, Booth #2B18 to learn how ADI aims to minimise environmental impact, enable and accelerate breakthrough innovations, and enrich customers’ lives through solutions which reduce energy consumption, shorten design cycles, and enable the future of work.

     

  22. Analog Devices Accelerates Sustainability with Intelligent Solutions at embedded world 2023
    10 March 2023

    Visit Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) at embedded world 2023 (Nuremberg/Germany, Hall 4A, Booth 360) from March 14-16 to see how our technology is enabling more intelligent systems in Industrial Automation, Intelligent Buildings, Automotive, Sustainable Energy, and Digital Healthcare applications.

     

    Critical applications such as more sustainable industrial automation, smarter mobility, cleaner energy grid, and life-saving healthcare systems increasingly require more advanced, intelligent technology solutions. Addressing this challenge is putting even greater demands on system architects, product managers, and R&D owners, who need hardware, software, and tools that make it easier to get to market quickly. 

     

     

    Demonstrations focused on energy efficiency and edge intelligence in industrial and building automation include:

    • Industrial Connectivity - From Factory Floor to Process Edge - See how ADI is enabling the connected factory and capturing Intelligent Edge insights by combining long reach 10BASE-T1L Ethernet and Single-pair Power over Ethernet (SPoE) power solutions supporting multiple power classes.   
    • Accurate Mobile Object Dimensioning using Time of Flight Technology - Apply advanced, high-resolution 3D imaging to critical logistics applications by precisely assessing the size of boxes—a capability necessary to better automate the transportation of large objects with varying dimensions.  
    • Trinamic® Motion Control and Precision Current Sensing - Using precision current sensing and control, this demonstration features an inverted pendulum application to showcase high-speed, high-performance motion control, featuring Trinamic technology. ADI’s TMC4671 servo controller and AD8410A current sense amplifier together achieve better performance and efficiency in manufacturing processes. 

     

    Automotive and sustainable energy demonstrations include:

    • Power Quality Monitoring Solutions - The demonstration utilises the ADE9430, a high-performance power quality monitoring IC, to determine the amount of harmonics fed to the grid by inverter-based resources, including solar Photovoltaics, Energy Storage Solutions (ESS), and bidirectional EV chargers. By monitoring the disturbances on the grid, the solution allows better diagnostics on optimising distributed energy resources that can be added to achieve a more reliable clean energy grid. 
    • High Resolution GMSLTM Surround View Solution - The demo shows a surround view implementation using Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) to transport and synchronise error-free video from high-resolution cameras to a processor. ADI-powered breakthroughs in GMSL technology enable vehicle manufacturers to deploy Level 3+ autonomous driving.


    Presentations by ADI experts in the technical conferences:

    embedded world Conference:

    • March 15, 2023, from 01:45 - 02:15pm: “Coffee Leaf Health Diagnosis on Ultra-low-power CNN Accelerator” will be presented by Nathaniel Alteza, Machine Learning Engineer at ADI
    • March 15, 2023, from 04:30 - 05:00pm: “Industrial Machine Downtime Prevention Method Through Wireless Condition-Based Monitoring System” will be presented by Mark Ochoco, Systems Integration Engineer at ADI

     

    electronic displays Conference:

    • March 15, 2023, from 04:30 - 04:50pm: “ASIL B LED Driver and TFT Bias Power Solutions for Tell-Tale Indicators on Local Dimming LCD Display” will be presented by Max Huang, Staff Engineer at ADI

     

    Visit ADI's embedded world 2023 website for more information on conference presentations and demo details.


    About Analog Devices

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Analog Devices Accelerates Sustainability with Intelligent Solutions at embedded world 2023
  23. Envision Energy Leverages MEMS Sensor Technology by Analog Devices to Build Smarter and Safer Wind Turbines
    9 March 2023

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, has announced that Envision Energy, the subsidiary of Envision Group providing world-leading green technology, is adopting ADI's MEMS sensor technology in the company’s new generation of smart wind turbines. Initial goals for the collaboration include enabling new levels of wind turbine safety through enhanced real-time monitoring of vibration, tilt, and other information that can be used to inform safer windmill operation and design. Leveraging new capabilities offered by advanced MEMS sensors adds intelligence at the edge for real-time monitoring, further advancing the green energy revolution.

     

    As one of the most mature renewable energy sources, wind power has achieved rapid growth in China in recent years. According to China’s National Energy Administration, by the end of 2022, the cumulative installed capacity of wind power in China reached approximately 370 million kilowatts, ranking first in the world. With the gradual expansion of wind power scale, wind turbine components are undergoing rapid iteration. Higher tower barrels, longer blades, and heavier engine rooms bring great challenges for the safe and reliable operation of wind power systems.

     

    Among the challenges, the tower barrel is one of the key windmill components requiring monitoring to ensure the safety and reliability of wind power turbines. The tower barrel extends from the ground up to the windmill generator and blades. To promote safety, as well as to help prevent tower collapse and other extreme accidents, Envision Energy joins forces with ADI to introduce predictive maintenance technology into the core control of smart wind turbines. This is done by deploying ADI’s precision inertial measurement unit (IMU) and low-noise, low-drift accelerometers on different positions of the tower barrel to monitor the key states of tower barrel in real-time. Information gathered by monitoring tower barrel conditions is used to inform danger prevention measures.

     

    "In the long-term, wind power and energy storage will become the energy of the future for the world. While we move toward that goal, safety remains the first factor in the process of value mining," said Haipeng Chen, Director of Intelligent Control Division at Envision Energy. “We are pleased to work with ADI to add its predictive, precision, high-reliability MEMS sensors to our wind turbines. This increases the safety of the tower barrel as well as brings the blade diameter and tower barrel height to the next level, continuing to lead the progress of the industry."

     

    "ADI has decades of experience in the field of MEMS sensors," said Neil Zhao, Director of MEMS Technology Group Asia at ADI. “We are committed to helping customers solve challenges in different scenarios through high-performance solutions and all-around support. This collaboration with Envision Energy supports the promotion of smart distributed wind turbines."

     

    About Envision

    Envision Group is a world-leading green technology company. With the mission of "solving the challenges for a sustainable future", Envision designs, sells, and operates smart wind turbines, energy storage system and green hydrogen solution through Envision Energy; AIoT-powered batteries through Envision AESC; and the world's largest AIoT operating system through Envision Digital. It also manages Envision-Sequoia Capital Net Zero Fund and owns the Envision Racing Formula E team. In 2022, Envision was ranked among the Top 10 of the “2022 Forbes China’s Best Employers”. In 2021, Envision was ranked second in the world on the Fortune “Change the World” list. In 2019, Envision was ranked among the Top 10 of the “2019 World’s 50 Smartest Companies” by the MIT Technology Review. As an innovation powerhouse, it leverages global network of R&D and engineering centres across China, United States, Germany, Denmark, Singapore, Japan and etc., leading global green technology development. For more information, please visit: www.envision-group.com.

     

    About Analog Devices

    Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analogue, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitised factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at http://www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Envision Energy Leverages MEMS Sensor Technology by Analog Devices to Build Smarter and Safer Wind Turbines
  24. Analog Devices Hosts Open RAN Policy Coalition Reception
    2 March 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) hosted an Open RAN Policy Coalition (ORPC) networking event last night as part of its larger Open RAN presence at Mobile World Congress (MWC). ORPC promotes policies that further the adoption of open and interoperable Radio Access Network solutions, advancing innovation, expanding supply chain diversity, and speeding time to market for advanced wireless technologies such as 5G. The attendees included ORPC members, policy experts, and leaders from across the telecoms industry.

     

    “Open RAN’s potential for technology innovation and industry transformation has been a focal point for ADI and MWC this year. Open RAN’s greater interoperability increases choice in radio-access network gear, accelerating innovation and reducing cost. To achieve these goals, however, a robust ecosystem with an informed regulatory environment supportive of Open RAN goals will be critical. The ORPC plays an important role in facilitating the necessary relationships and discussions among industry participants and governmental organisations,” said Andy McLean, Corporate Vice President, Communications and Cloud at ADI.

     

    “Open RAN Policy Coalition members believe that with continued support for policies that lower barriers to entry, promote innovation, increase competition, and reduce costs, we can create a thriving marketplace for 5G and beyond. Key in our endeavours is fostering public-private cooperation towards the shared goal of an ecosystem that is diverse, resilient, and secure. This informal event presented a wonderful opportunity to connect with our members and partners to share ideas as we work together to promote open and interoperable networks,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director, Open RAN Policy Coalition.

     

    For more information, please visit ADI's MWC web page.

     

    Analog Devices Hosts Open RAN Policy Coalition Reception
  25. Reference Design Platform by Analog Devices Reduces Time to Market for Radio Designers
    28 February 2023

     

    Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) has announced it has launched a fully integrated open radio unit (O-RU) reference design platform that enables radio designers to reduce risk and time to market. The platform is a complete solution from the optical fronthaul to RF and allows for hardware and software customisation for macro and small cell radio units (RUs). The platform leverages industry-leading technologies that drive advanced 4G and 5G RU requirements and includes support for all sub 6GHz band and power variants, including multi-band applications.

     

    With the timeline for O-RUs becoming more stringent, and operator requirements more demanding and complex, RU developer resources are stretched thin. By leveraging this complete RU solution with comprehensive collateral resources, designers can focus on innovation, enabling their companies to compete for more RU design opportunities.

     

    The ADRV904x-RD O-RU reference design platform includes ADI’s fifth generation 8T8R RadioVerse® SoC with advanced digital front end including field proven digital pre-distortion (DPD). ADI’s fully featured, commercial O-RAN 7.2a IP Stack is hosted on Intel’s Agilex 7 F-series FPGA, delivering superior performance/watt. The platform has been tested with Radisys® Layer 2/3 software running on Intel FlexRan server hardware for 8T8R macro deployment scenarios.

     

    “The design resources required to complete advanced RU designs are significant. ADI, together with Intel and Radisys, is enabling a more robust O-RAN ecosystem by offering a complete RU design platform with confirmed interoperability. We are pleased to work together with Intel and Radisys to accelerate Open RAN’s potential,” said Joe Barry, Vice President of Marketing, Systems & Technology in the Communication and Cloud Business Unit at ADI.

     

    “In the radio market, customers need the ability to build cutting edge systems that fit the dynamic standards we see today. ADI’s ADRV904x-RD O-RU complements our high performance Agilex 7 F-series FPGA in achieving this goal. Our broad silicon portfolio, in combination with ADI’s fifth generation 8T8R RadioVerse SoC with DFE, enables customers to accommodate a broad set of applications with differentiating feature sets,” said Mike Fitton, VP and GM of Intel’s Network Business Division.

     

    “Radisys is pleased to continue the collaboration with Intel and ADI to provide our award winning, Release 17 compliant, Connect RAN 5G software. Ease of integration and performance benchmarking with this advanced open radio design is an important step towards unlocking the full potential of Open RAN,” said Munish Chhabra, SVP and General Manager, Software and Services at Radisys.

     

    Visit ADI's O-RU Radio Platform web page for details. The interoperability proven platform with fully functional end to end calls is on display at Mobile World Congress (MWC) within ADI’s booth (Hall 2, 2B18). For more information, visit ADI's MWC 2023 web page.  

     

    Reference Design Platform by Analog Devices Reduces Time to Market for Radio Designers

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